By ANNIE GIMBEL Click here for updates on this story DENTON, Texas (KTVT) — A liquor store clerk stopped a man from stealing a bottle of tequila by shooting him. It happened just after 5 p.m. in Denton. The clerk called 911 after shooting the would-be thief. When officers arrived, they applied a tourniquet to
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Lottery says a technical issue with its two-tiered verification process was to blame for a delay in this week’s record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot drawing. Monday night’s scheduled drawing was delayed by nearly 10 hours, until Tuesday morning, while lottery officials addressed the problem. The Multi-State Lottery Association said at
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has halted its two-match winless streak in the Spanish league by defeating relegation-threatened Cádiz 2-1 to go into the World Cup break closer to leader Barcelona. Éder Militão and Toni Kroos scored a goal in each half for Madrid. The defending champions moved within
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Es la temporada de los gráficos y de los aficionados que se reúnen para elegir sus equipos titulares para la Copa del Mundo de Qatar 2022. Y ahora que los países anuncian sus plantillas para la máxima competición del fútbol internacional a nivel de selecciones, el debate se ha intensificado al
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — El presidente del Congreso de Perú, José Williams, dijo que el Ejecutivo pretende “enfrentar” y “cerrar al Congreso de la República”. En conferencia de prensa este miércoles por la noche, así respondió a la carta enviada al Parlamento el día anterior por el presidente del Consejo de Ministros, Aníbal Torres,
Continue ReadingMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United twice came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-2 Thursday and advance to last 16 of the English League Cup, a day after several other big teams were eliminated. After a slow opening 45 minutes, the game came alive after the break with all six goals scored in the
Continue ReadingPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired first baseman Ji-Man Choi from Tampa Bay. The Pirates sent minor league pitcher Sam Hartman to the Rays. The move gives the Pirates a veteran bat with a chance to provide the team with a short-term solution at a position it has struggled to fill since trading
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom and Xander Bogaerts were among 14 free agents who were given $19.65 million qualifying offers by their former teams. Dansby Swanson, Trea Turner, Willson Contreras and Carlos Rodón also were given the offers, as were Chris Bassitt, Brandon Nimmo, Nathan Eovaldi, Anthony Rizzo, Joc Pederson, Martín Pérez
Continue ReadingBy KEN RITTER Associated Press NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Both Republicans and Democrats were correct about the issues that motivated close to half of Nevada’s deeply divided electorate as they cast their ballots. That is ensuring Nevada’s continuing status as a politically competitive swing state. Data from AP VoteCast, which surveyed 2,100 Nevada
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Bethlehem Inn announced Thursday that they will hold a food drive next week, from Nov. 14–19. Both Inn locations in Bend and Redmond have an urgent need for food donations in support of the Inn’s Emergency Meal Program.
Continue ReadingBy BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, are pivoting to a second and decisive round of their Senate race in Georgia. That’s while party leaders and donors around the country begin gearing up for a four-week campaign blitz that could determine control of the
Continue ReadingNATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Dayne Prim scored 20 points and Isaac Haney added 19 as Northwestern State beat Ouachita Baptist 79-68. Jalen Hampton finished with nine points for the Demons. Laquan Butler had 18 points, six rebounds, six assists and two blocks for the Tigers. Reggie Martin and Tylar Haynes each score 12 points. Northwestern
Continue ReadingBy MATT OLBERDING Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — Drought continued to worsen last week across Nebraska, especially in areas where it already is most severe. According to the latest Drought Monitor released Thursday by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, areas of extreme and exceptional drought grew significantly. The
Continue ReadingBy MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press While Democrats were celebrating a stronger-than-expected midterm performance across much of the U.S. this week, New York was emerging as a notable exception where losses and lackluster results prompted a round of soul-searching and finger-pointing inside the party. Republicans flipped four congressional seats, including one held by Rep. Sean
Continue ReadingATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece ordered an Emirates flight to New York to return to Athens international airport and grounded a second airliner over security concerns. But police say nothing suspicious was found after the planes and passengers were checked on Thursday. Public ERT television says the flight recall was made following a
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Vanderbilt is 0-5 in the SEC and running out of time this season to snap a conference skid that has reached 26 straight game dating back to October 2019. This is the Commodores’ last road trip before returning home to finish against Florida and No. 5 Tennessee. Kentucky is bowl eligible
Continue ReadingELLABELL, Ga. (AP) — An Italian-owned company will invest $60 million in coastal Georgia to build a plant to make and distribute ammunition, with plans to hire 600 people. Norma Precision will build just northwest of Savannah. Italian gunmaker Beretta bought Norma Precision and other ammunition makers in July for an undisclosed price. Norma Precision
Continue ReadingELLABELL, Ga. (AP) — An Italian-owned company will invest $60 million in coastal Georgia to build a plant to make and distribute ammunition, with plans to hire 600 people. Norma Precision will build just northwest of Savannah. Italian gunmaker Beretta bought Norma Precision and other ammunition makers in July for an undisclosed price. Norma Precision
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett’s attempted return from a knee injury was derailed when he tore his Achilles in practice. The Niners announced that Verrett will be unable to play in 2022. Verrett was poised to make his season debut this week
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — La Procuraduría General de la Nación de Panamá informó que los expresidentes Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014) y Juan Carlos Varela (2014-2019) fueron llamados a juicio por supuesto blanqueo de capitales en el caso Odebrecht, en el que también tendrán que enfrentar a la justicia seis exministros y dos hijos de Martinelli,
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