By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals are evaluating options for once their lease expires at Kauffman Stadium. Owner John Sherman says a new downtown ballpark is a possibility. The Royals are tied to the 53-year-old stadium until 2031 under terms of a public-private partnership. The team
Continue ReadingBy Alecia Reid Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — The City of Philadelphia has reached a $2 million settlement with the woman beaten by police during the unrest after the killing of Walter Wallace Jr. The incident with police left Rickia Young bloodied, her car bashed in and landed her in
Continue ReadingBy Suzanne Le Mignot Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, IL (WBBM) — A Chicago woman saw the signs and instantly knew something was wrong. The woman was targeted by carjackers while on a first date. She told her frightening story only to CBS 2’s Suzanne Le Mignot, hoping it will help others.
Continue ReadingBy MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and DAVID EGGERT Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig has formally announced his campaign for governor but not before protesters derailed his kickoff event on Belle Isle and forced him to move. He is among 10 Republicans, all political newcomers, looking to unseat Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Ammendola had an impressive NFL debut for the New York Jets as a punter. The only thing is he’s a placekicker. And he had never punted in a game before Sunday. Still, the former Oklahoma State standout averaged 48.5 yards per punt
Continue ReadingBy MARCOS ALEMÁN Associated Press SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — One week after El Salvador became the first country to make bitcoin legal tender, problems continue to plague the system. El Salvador rolled out a digital wallet known as the “Chivo” on Sept. 8, but the system has often been down for maintenance. It
Continue ReadingBy MARCOS ALEMÁN Associated Press SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — One week after El Salvador became the first country to make bitcoin legal tender, problems continue to plague the system. El Salvador rolled out a digital wallet known as the “Chivo” on Sept. 8, but the system has often been down for maintenance. It
Continue ReadingBy Paul P. Murphy, CNN The Louisiana Department of Health was aware of plans from seven nursing homes to evacuate their residents to a warehouse in Independence, Louisiana, to shelter during Hurricane Ida. Seven residents died before state health officials transported hundreds of people from the warehouse to other nursing facilities on September 2, five
Continue ReadingBEIRUT (AP) — An advisor says Lebanon’s former prime minister has left the country for the United States despite a subpoena from the judge investigating last year’s devastating explosion at Beirut port. Hassan Diab was the country’s prime minister when the explosion happened last August. He resigned after the blast that killed over 200 people
Continue ReadingBy Matt Egan, CNN Business Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling on the Federal Reserve to break up Wells Fargo following years of scandal at America’s most troubled big bank. The push from Warren marks an escalation in her long-running campaign to hold Wells Fargo accountable for ripping off customers. “Every single day that Wells
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — Liam McHugh, Keith Jones and Anson Carter are joining Turner Sports’ NHL coverage. McHugh and Jones are coming over from NBC, which will not be carrying NHL games for the first time since 2004 after Turner and ESPN won the rights earlier this year. McHugh will host the studio coverage. Jones will
Continue ReadingBy CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech isn’t revealing its quarterback plan for its game at sixth-ranked Clemson. Jordan Yates added drama to the quarterback depth chart when he played like a savvy veteran in his first start. The test of Yates’ composure ramps up if he starts again at Clemson.
Continue ReadingBy MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Retired Brazilian soccer star Pelé has been moved out of intensive care at a Sao Paulo hospital as he continues to recover from surgery to remove a tumor from his colon. Hospital Albert Einstein says the 80-year-old is in good clinical condition and will continue
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia coach Neal Brown is making no promises to fans clamoring for more from dual-threat backup quarterback Garrett Greene. The QB gave a needed boost to the Mountaineers’ running game last week against a Championship Subdivision opponent. But whether he sees action Saturday when
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee after getting injured in the season opener. Coach Kyle Shanahan had said Mostert was expected to miss eight weeks because of chipped cartilage in his knee, but Mostert announced on his Twitter account that
Continue ReadingCNN By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business Millions of workers have left their jobs in recent months. Some found new roles, while others walked away without having anything lined up. So how do you know if it’s time for you to start looking for a new role? “Many of us have bad days, don’t like our
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Just hours before the HBO documentary “Jagged” was to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Tuesday, Alanis Morissette criticized the film about her life as “reductive” and “salacious.” Morissette participated in the film, directed by Alison Klayman, sitting for lengthy interviews. But in
Continue ReadingBy JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer Syracuse stumbled in a home loss to Rutgers after opening the season with a convincing road win over Ohio of the Mid-American Conference. The 17-7 setback against the Scarlet Knights on Saturday was an uninspired start to three-game homestand that had figured to give the Orange a chance to
Continue ReadingBy Ray Sanchez and Paul Vercammen, CNN More than six years after a crime documentary triggered a murder charge against real estate scion Robert Durst, a jury in Los Angeles on Tuesday began deliberating the fate of the eccentric Manhattan millionaire. Durst is charged with the first-degree murder of his close friend and confidante, Susan
Continue ReadingBy TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The family of a woman who was stabbed by Wisconsin classmates looking to please online horror character Slender Man says they’re nervous and fearful after a judge decided to release one of the attackers. Waukesha County Judge Michael Bohren ruled Friday that Anissa Weier could leave
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