By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Players for the Chicago Red Stars have called on owner Arnim Whisler to sell his stake in the team following a disturbing report into misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League. The players issued a joint statement Monday, a move that comes after the Red Stars’ board of
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Players for the Chicago Red Stars have called on owner Arnim Whisler to sell his stake in the team following a disturbing report into misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League. The players issued a joint statement Monday, a move that comes after the Red Stars’ board of
Continue ReadingFLORENCE, Italy (AP) — J.J. Wolf of the United States rallied to beat local wild card Francesco Maestrelli 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the Firenze Open. The 19-year-old Maestrelli was playing his first tour-level main draw match and broke Wolf’s serve in the very first game. Wolf will next face fourth-seeded Maxime
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN Eileen Ryan, a veteran actress and matriarch of the Hollywood family that includes actor Sean Penn, died at her home on Sunday, according to a statement shared by Penn’s publicist. She was 94. Ryan would have turned 95 on October 16. No details on her cause of death were provided. Ryan
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — La Unión Europea declaró persona non grata a la jefa de Misión de Nicaragua, Zoila Müller, a iniciativa del Alto Representante de la Unión para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad, informó este lunes un comunicado de prensa del Consejo Europeo. Agregó que es una respuesta recíproca a la
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — Elche has conceded a second-half equalizer in a 1-1 home draw against Mallorca to remain the only winless team in the Spanish league after eight rounds. The host went ahead early after Ezequiel Ponce’s header in the 15th minute. Mallorca equalized from a penalty kick converted by Vedat Muriqi in the 71st.
Continue ReadingBy JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The first debate between Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan and Republican JD Vance descended quickly into attacks Monday, with the candidates for Ohio’s open U.S. Senate seat accusing each other of being responsible for job losses and putting party loyalty ahead of voters’ needs. Vance
Continue ReadingBy Maegan Vazquez and Sam Fossum, CNN President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday after a deluge of Russian missiles targeted cities across Ukraine, condemning the strikes and pledging continued US security assistance “including advanced air defense systems.” During the call, a White House statement said, Biden “expressed his condemnation of
Continue ReadingBy JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The U.S.’s third largest railroad union rejected a deal with employers Monday, renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy. B oth sides will return to the bargaining table before that happens. Over half of track maintenance workers represented by the Brotherhood
Continue ReadingRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina prosecutor says police officers won’t face charges for fatally shooting a man who threw Molotov cocktails and set cars on fire near a police station in May. News outlets report that Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman’s office released the results of an investigation Monday into officers’ use
Continue ReadingNOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest has climbed off the bottom of the English Premier League after drawing at home with Aston Villa 1-1. A sweetly struck shot from 25 meters by Villa left back Ashley Young in the 22nd minute canceled out a header from Emmanuel Dennis seven minutes earlier at City Ground. Forest
Continue ReadingBy Gregory Krieg, CNN A shooting that wounded two teenagers on the property of Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for governor of New York, was a disturbing development in a campaign that has seen him hammer Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul over public safety and a controversial bail reform law enacted more than three years
Continue ReadingNEWS 12 LONG ISLAND By Gregory Krieg, CNN A shooting that wounded two teenagers on the property of Rep. Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for governor of New York, was a disturbing development in a campaign that has seen him hammer Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul over public safety and a controversial bail reform law enacted
Continue ReadingPONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — What was supposed to be a 5 1/2-hour rail trip from Detroit to Chicago turned into a 19-hour ordeal for passengers on an Amtrak train that lost power. Passengers had no light, heat or running toilets. Wolverine Train 351 left Pontiac about 6 a.m. EDT Friday. Some passengers were so frustrated
Continue ReadingCOLVILLE, Wash. (AP) — Six wolves found dead this year in northeast Washington were poisoned and a reward is being offered for tips leading to a conviction in the case, officials said Monday. Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said the agency has been investigating wolf deaths within the Wedge pack territory in
Continue ReadingCOLVILLE, Wash. (AP) — Six wolves found dead this year in northeast Washington were poisoned and a reward is being offered for tips leading to a conviction in the case, officials said Monday. Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said the agency has been investigating wolf deaths within the Wedge pack territory in
Continue ReadingCOLVILLE, Wash. (AP) — Six wolves found dead this year in northeast Washington were poisoned and a reward is being offered for tips leading to a conviction in the case, officials said Monday. Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said the agency has been investigating wolf deaths within the Wedge pack territory in
Continue ReadingCOLVILLE, Wash. (AP) — Six wolves found dead this year in northeast Washington were poisoned and a reward is being offered for tips leading to a conviction in the case, officials said Monday. Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said the agency has been investigating wolf deaths within the Wedge pack territory in
Continue ReadingGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse faced pointed questions and loud protests during his first visit to the University of Florida as the lone finalist for the school’s presidency. Sasse, a Republican in his second Senate term, has drawn criticism from some at the school in Gainesville, Florida for his stance on
Continue ReadingKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee starting safety and captain Jaylen McCollough has been arrested for aggravated felony assault. That puts his status for Saturday’s game against No. 3 Alabama in question for the sixth-ranked Volunteers. Coach Josh Heupel said the team learned about McCollough’s arrest on Sunday night. According to an arrest warrant obtained by
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