By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press A report filed in federal bankruptcy court says members of the Sackler family who own Purdue Pharma are willing to increase their contribution to a nationwide opioid settlement by more than $1 billion. That would bring the total contribution from the Sacklers to between $5.5 billion and $6 billion. The
Continue ReadingBy GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press A report filed in federal bankruptcy court says members of the Sackler family who own Purdue Pharma are willing to increase their contribution to a nationwide opioid settlement by more than $1 billion. That would bring the total contribution from the Sacklers to between $5.5 billion and $6 billion. The
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Canadian defender Doneil Henry agreed to a contract with Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC. The 28-year-old has made 42 appearances for Canada’s national team, which is on the verge of earning its first World Cup trip since 1986. He debuted with Toronto in 2010, stayed through 2014, then spent time
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment said Friday it will discontinue the proof of vaccination requirement for fans entering its venues, beginning March 1. MLSE owns the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, NBA’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC and the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts. The move follows an announcement from the
Continue ReadingBy WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection to the shooting death of a 15-year-old Milwaukee girl. Officials have charged Marcellus Duckworth with first degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon. The shooting happened on Feb. 13. The 15-year-old victim was
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — La gran mayoría de contribuyentes en Estados Unidos tienen hasta el lunes 18 de abril para presentar su declaración individual de 2021 y pagar los impuestos federales sobre la renta restantes adeudados del año pasado. Pero, ¿qué pasa si te pasas de la fecha límite? La temporada de impuestos inició
Continue ReadingBy Brandon Truitt Click here for updates on this story WALTHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — The battle over books in Waltham continues as LGBT literature comes front and center for those in support and against its messages. For the second time in two weeks, the “Little Queer Library” in Waltham had all its LGBT literature cleared
Continue ReadingINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA officials have called for a review of how name, image and likeness compensation policies are impacting recruiting, transfers, academics and athletes’ mental health. The Division I Board of Directors asked the Division I Council to produce a preliminary report by April and to make formal recommendations by June. Georgia President Jere
Continue ReadingBy BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An opal that is bigger than a brick is up for sale this weekend in Anchorage, Alaska. Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals says the stone dubbed the “Americus Australis” is one of the world’s largest gem-quality opals. Fred von Brandt of Big Lake, Alaska, says the
Continue ReadingBy BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An opal that is bigger than a brick is up for sale this weekend in Anchorage, Alaska. Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals says the stone dubbed the “Americus Australis” is one of the world’s largest gem-quality opals. Fred von Brandt of Big Lake, Alaska, says the
Continue ReadingNAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Three-time champion Bernhard Langer shot his age Friday to take the first-round lead in the Chubb Classic. Langer, the 64-year-old German star who has six Charles Schwab Cup season titles and 42 victories on the 50-and-over tour, had five straight birdies on the back nine in a bogey-free 8-under 64. He
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press A federal judge has refused to free Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from jail while he awaits trial on charges that he plotted with other members of his far-right militia group to attack the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s electoral victory. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart, CNN A new neighbor has moved into a California town and is causing concern. For months now, a 500-pound black bear has been roaming the streets in the Tahoe Keys area of South Lake Tahoe, about 100 miles east of Sacramento. In the span of seven months, the animal caused extensive damage
Continue ReadingATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart has hired former Rutgers assistant Fran Brown to coach the Bulldogs’ defensive backs. Brown was secondary coach at Rutgers. He replaces Jahmile Addae, who left Georgia for a similar position at Miami. Brown also has worked as an assistant at Temple, where he was co-defensive coordinator in
Continue ReadingBy Howard Monroe Click here for updates on this story LINDENWOLD, New Jersey (KYW) — A South Jersey woman says it took her two years to find the perfect dog. Not because she’s picky, but because she claims there’s implicit bias in the animal adoption industry. She got her dog on Friday, however, and Eyewitness
Continue ReadingPITTSBURGH (AP) — Carolina Panthers assistant general manager Dan Morgan is among a handful of candidates who have interviewed with the Pittsburgh Steelers to replace outgoing general manager Kevin Colbert. The Steelers announced Morgan, Green Bay co-director of player personnel John Wojciechowski, Indianapolis Colts director of college scouting Morocco Brown and Tampa Bay vice president
Continue ReadingCNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN On the day honoring the American presidency, its current incumbent is wrestling with a slate of consequential matters that illustrate the scope and the limits of the job. President Joe Biden is readying massive sanctions on Moscow after predicting a Russian invasion of Ukraine could begin at any moment. Yet
Continue ReadingBy Mallika Kallingal and Denise Royal, CNN Witness testimony concluded Friday in the federal hate crimes trial of the three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery — Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan — after Travis McMichael’s former boss said he fired McMichael for lying to him about his role in Arbery’s death.
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Wagner Click here for updates on this story BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota (WCCO) — A walk down the sidewalk seems simple but not when a rambunctious pup yanks you at full strength. Owner Haley Vignassi found out Monday right outside her apartment. Her 2-year-old golden retriever saw another dog and couldn’t resist meeting it. “(He)
Continue ReadingBy STEFANIE DAZIO and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The revelation that the San Francisco police crime lab used a sexual assault victim’s DNA against her in an unrelated property crime case — and the allegation that it may be a common practice in California — has prompted a national outcry
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