2 Black executives leave Amazon amid changes in leadership
By HALELUYA HADERO Two Black executives at Amazon are leaving the company, the e-commerce juggernaut confirmed Tuesday, hours after CEO Andy Jassy…
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Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached an agreement to settle 20 of the 24 civil…
Continue ReadingWobbly on one leg? Ability to balance is linked to a longer life, study finds
By Katie Hunt, CNN An inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in later life is linked to nearly double the risk of death from any cause within…
Continue ReadingUsyk, Joshua share intense faceoff, ready for rematch
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua have gone head-to-head for the first time since their rematch for the world…
Continue ReadingState Dept confirms death of 2nd American in Ukraine war
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department is confirming the death of a U.S. citizen in Ukraine who is believed to be only the second…
Continue ReadingDeshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, faces NFL suspension
By JUAN A. LOZANO and ROB MAADDI Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s decision to settle 20 of 24 civil…
Continue ReadingMan throws meth in deputy’s face, sheriff’s office says
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida (WALA) — An Okaloosa County deputy was…
Continue ReadingUber is bringing back shared rides to 9 US cities
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Uber is restarting shared rides in a handful of major US cities after a more than two-year hiatus due to the…
Continue ReadingChicago police unveil long-awaited foot pursuit policy
By DON BABWIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A new foot pursuit policy prohibits Chicago police officers from chasing people simply because they…
Continue ReadingMiami-Dade PD launches internal affairs investigation into traffic stop video
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — An internal affairs investigation is underway…
Continue ReadingColbert says his staffers guilty of ‘first-degree puppetry’
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert pronounced his staff members arrested at a congressional office building last week…
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DEEP identifies swimmer who drowned in Candlewood Lake
By Marcy Jones, Rob Polansky and Evan Sobol Click here for updates on this story BROOKFIELD, Connecticut (WFSB) —…
Continue ReadingUS Senate race promises to be fight for nonpartisan voters
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Catherine Cortez…
Continue ReadingCruise ship with Broadway stars to steam off in spring 2023
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The maiden voyage of a cruise ship starring a boatload of musical theater stars — like…
Continue ReadingBlood test shows woman charged with DUI/felony child neglect was sober at time of arrest
By Jeremy Finley Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — It was supposed to be a “recovery…
Continue ReadingSeveral investigators search for cause of large downtown Las Vegas fire
By Joe Vigil Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — Las Vegas Fire and Rescue officials say…
Continue ReadingSoldier from metro Atlanta shot and killed at Washington house party
By Jamarlo Phillips Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — An active-duty soldier from metro…
Continue ReadingArgentina’s Tévez signs coaching deal with Rosario Central
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Carlos Tévez has been hired as coach of top-tier Argentine club Rosario Central. He announced his retirement as a player…
Continue ReadingIn Pittsburgh, Pirates’ overhaul gains momentum by the day
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Highly touted Pirates shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz is leading the charge of young players that…
Continue ReadingDowntown Las Vegas tenants experience power outage as electricians uncover copper theft
By Maddie White Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — An entire downtown apartment complex…
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