By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia State Election Board held a meeting Wednesday meant to reassure board members and the general public that the state’s elections remain secure following a breach of voting equipment in one county. The meeting included a presentation on state election law, an explanation of how the
Continue ReadingOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — At least six adults were wounded in a shooting at a school campus in Oakland on Wednesday, with at least some of the victims found inside the school, authorities said. The shooting took place around 12:45 p.m. at Rudsdale Newcomer High School, authorities said. The school serves recent immigrants ages 16-21
Continue ReadingALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — More than 900 would-be pot shop operators have applied for a chance to open New York state’s first legal dispensaries for recreational marijuana. The state Office of Cannabis Management tweeted the news Wednesday. The state has said it plans to issue about 150 licenses in this first round, which was open
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Estados Unidos envió un avión F-15 para derribar un dron iraní que parecía dirigirse hacia las fuerzas estadounidenses en Erbil, Iraq, este miércoles, dijo un funcionario estadounidense a CNN. Las fuerzas estadounidenses lanzaron el avión después de rastrear docenas de misiles balísticos de corto alcance iraníes que se dirigían a posiciones
Continue ReadingBy MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have their own Defensive Rookie of the Year race ongoing. It’d be tough to pick a front-runner through three games. No. 1 overall draft pick Travon Walker, an outside linebacker from national champion Georgia, has been disruptive while playing nearly 85%
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is expected to be activated off the injured list before Friday’s series opener against Baltimore. LeMahieu has not played since Sept. 4 because of a sore toe on his right foot. He is batting .262 with 12 homers and 46 RBIs in 120 games. Yankees manager
Continue ReadingBy DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are counting on guard Tyrese Maxey to help lead them in a championship push. The 21-year-old guard out of Kentucky was pressed into service as the starting point guard last season once Ben Simmons’ lingering holdout turned into a full-blown trade for
Continue ReadingBy TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Scoring touchdowns early in games has not been an issue for the Tennessee Titans so far this season. The third and fourth quarters have been a big problem as the Titans have been outscored 57-7 after halftime combined over the first three games.
Continue ReadingBy SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech offensive coordinator Zach Kittley is expanding the coaching tree at his alma mater. It’s been about a decade since the younger Kittley told his dad, Wes, his future was in football. Wes Kittley is the NCAA championship-winning track coach for the Red Raiders.
Continue ReadingBy Caroll Alvarado and Christina Maxouris, CNN In Naples, Florida, on Wednesday afternoon, Lauren Barlow watched as water crept in through her home’s door and began rising across the first floor. “Cars are floating down our street,” Barlow, who was sheltering on the upper level of the house, told CNN. “Our garage completely flooded, frying
Continue ReadingBy DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Testimony at the antitrust trial involving American Airlines and JetBlue is turning toward access to airports in New York and Boston. The CEO of JetBlue said Wednesday that a partnership with American Airlines will help his airline grow. He says that’s good for consumers because it means more competition
Continue ReadingBy EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Officials in Mississippi’s capital city say workers have found lead in water pipes at 16 buildings out of nearly 24,000 checked so far. It’s the latest indication of problems in Jackson’s long-troubled water system. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba released the findings Wednesday, saying that “no
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Smithson Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A former Clarksville school nurse pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempting to produce child pornography, according to federal prosecutors. Leon B. Henlsey, 41, pleaded guilty to 25 counts of attempting to produce child pornography ahead of the start of a bench trial
Continue ReadingBy TOM HAYS and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two men have been arrested for the July robbery of a Brooklyn pastor who was delivering a sermon when over $1 million in jewelry was taken from him at gunpoint. Suspects Say-Quan Pollack and Juwan Anderson appeared in Brooklyn federal court on
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Illinois’ Bret Bielema wants to keep the focus off himself as the former Wisconsin coach returns to Camp Randall Stadium with an opposing team for the first time since his surprising exit a decade ago. Bielema posted a 68-24 record at Wisconsin from 2006-12 before
Continue ReadingBy Sam Smink Click here for updates on this story Connecticut (WFSB) — More than 20,000 fentanyl pills, and 15 kilograms of fentanyl powder, have been taken off the streets in Connecticut, according to the Drug Enforcement Agency. The DEA said the amount of fentanyl it seized could have resulted in 1 million deadly doses.
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Happy Wednesday, Central Oregon! Gusty winds for our Wednesday evening up to 25 mph. Lows will be in the mid-30s to mid-40s and rain showers will taper off Thursday morning. As this system moves off to the east, we will get some clearing Thursday, but a cold air flow will keep our highs in the low
Continue ReadingBy Megan Marples, CNN There’s now scientific evidence shedding more light on one of Barkley’s impressive skills in a long list of endearing traits: the ability to smell when you’re stressed. Dogs can smell the difference between odors from humans when they’re stressed and when they’re calm, according to a study published Wednesday in the
Continue ReadingBy Marnie Hunter, CNN An aerospace engineer who flew into Hurricane Ian in the early morning hours Wednesday said the flight was the worst of his career. “This flight to Hurricane #Ian on Kermit (#NOAA42) was the worst I’ve ever been on. I’ve never seen so much lightning in an eye,” hurricane hunter Nick Underwood
Continue ReadingBy Matt McFarland and Anna Cooban, CNN Business Shares of Porsche gained as much as 5% on their stock market debut in Frankfurt after Volkswagen spun out the premium sports car maker in one of Europe’s biggest listings on record. Volkswagen priced the Porsche initial public offering (IPO) at €82.50 ($80) a share, raising approximately
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