By Annie Grayer, Ella Nilsen and Daniella Diaz, CNN As remnants of Hurricane Ida create dangerous flash floods and tornadoes across the Northeast after leaving much of the South devastated, a key committee in the US House of Representatives is marking up its portion of the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package that includes future funding for
Continue ReadingCNN, WPVI, NEWS 12 NEW JERSEY LLC By Annie Grayer, Ella Nilsen and Daniella Diaz, CNN As remnants of Hurricane Ida create dangerous flash floods and tornadoes across the Northeast after leaving much of the South devastated, a key committee in the US House of Representatives is marking up its portion of the $3.5 trillion
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Continue ReadingBy Chloe Melas, CNN It turns out Demi Lovato and Emily Hampshire almost went out on a date. The “Schitt’s Creek” star revealed on Lovato’s podcast earlier this week that the singer once asked her out. “You slid in my DMs and you said, ‘Hey girl, I like you on the show. We should kick
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL HILL Associated Press SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (AP) — The operator of a limousine company has pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and will avoid prison time in a 2018 crash that killed 20 people in upstate New York. Nauman Hussain will be sentenced to five years of probation and 1,000 hours of community service
Continue ReadingTALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Romelu Lukaku scored twice as top-ranked Belgium came from an early goal down to beat Estonia 5-2 in World Cup qualifying and stay atop Group E. Captain Eden Hazard crossed for midfielder Hans Vanaken to head in an equalizer to cancel out an early goal by Estonia midfielder Mattias Käit. Lukaku
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The wife of Olympic track medalist Mack Robinson and sister-in-law of baseball great Jackie Robinson has died. Delano Robinson died on Aug. 18. She was 88. Her funeral was held in Pasadena, California, where she kept the family history alive through speeches in the city
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Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN Fed up with torrents of racist and transphobic hate from viewers, a trio of Twitch users decided to take a day off from the streaming platform. Their absence, they hoped, would compel Twitch to do more to support streamers of color and those from marginalized groups. Twitch users RekItRaven, LuciaEverblack and
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic has moved into the third round of the U.S. Open as he tries to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam and collect a 21st major championship. Djokovic beat Tallon Griekspoor 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. It was as lopsided as expected. Djokovic
Continue ReadingBy STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer England’s players weathered a hostile atmosphere that included jeers for taking a knee, plastic cups thrown onto the field and then alleged racist chants in their 4-0 win over Hungary in a World Cup qualifier. Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane and Harry Maguire scored in a 14-minute flurry and Declan
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — The United Center in Chicago is requiring people attending events, including Bulls and Blackhawks games, to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. The policy takes effect immediately and applies to fans as well as arena and team employees. The United Center will accept printed or digital proof of vaccination
Continue ReadingFLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Newly-crowned European champion Italy has been held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against Bulgaria and lost its perfect start to World Cup qualifying but nevertheless matched a long-standing record. Atanas Iliev cancelled out Federico Chiesa’s opener for Italy at the end of the first half. It was the first goal Italy
Continue ReadingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed receiver Tavon Austin on injured reserve Thursday, two days after coach Urban Meyer said he was good to go for the season opener. Austin injured his left quadriceps in practice last Friday and missed the team’s preseason finale at Dallas. Since the 31-year-old journeyman made the 53-man
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a recall election Sept. 14 that could remove him from office. Forty-six candidates qualified for the ballot to replace him if he is pushed out. Just over 5 million mail-in ballots already have been returned. The contest is
Continue ReadingSTOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden has come from behind to beat Spain 2-1 and leapfrog the visitors for first place of their World Cup qualifying group. Carlos Soler scored five minutes into his debut for Spain to put the visitors in front. But Aleksander Isak leveled seconds later and Viktor Claesson put Sweden ahead for good
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A hundred years have passed in West Virginia since a mine industry conflict sparked the largest U.S. uprising since the Civil War. Fed up with poor wages and living conditions, thousands of coal miners marched to unionize in 1921. At least 16 men died in the
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A hundred years have passed in West Virginia since a mine industry conflict sparked the largest U.S. uprising since the Civil War. Fed up with poor wages and living conditions, thousands of coal miners marched to unionize in 1921. At least 16 men died in the
Continue ReadingBy AMY FORLITI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota prosecutors have filed a more serious charge against the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot Black motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop, but it is not the murder charge that activists were seeking. Former Brooklyn Center officer Kim Potter is now charged with
Continue ReadingBy RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A former Georgia prosecutor has been indicted on misconduct charges related to the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. A grand jury on Thursday indicted former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jackie Johnson on charges of violating her oath of office and hindering a law enforcement officer. Arbery
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