CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government says it is seeking assurances from Indonesia that the man convicted of making the bombs used in the 2002 Bali terrorist attacks would continue to be monitored after his release from prison. Islamic militant Hisyam bin Alizein, also known as Umar Patek, was paroled Wednesday after serving about half
Continue ReadingBy Malik Earnest Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KFMB) — Well-known San Diegan and sword swallower Scott Nelson, also known as “Murrugun The Mystic,” was hospitalized in Washington, DC, following “an unrelated sword swallowing” mishap at Six Flags. First responders were called to the scene at Six Flags of America on
Continue ReadingBy MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes. President Joe Biden has said he will promptly sign the measure, which requires all states to recognize
Continue ReadingBy ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of New York Times journalists and other staff have walked off the job for 24 hours. They’re frustrated by contract negotiations that have dragged on for months in the newspaper’s biggest labor dispute in more than 40 years. Reporters, editors, photographers and other employees
Continue ReadingBy HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off his party’s better-than-anticipated performance in the midterm elections, President Joe Biden is facing consistent but critical assessments of his leadership and the national economy. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 43% of U.S. adults say they approve of
Continue ReadingTOKYO (AP) — Japan has reported its economy contracted less than previously thought in the last quarter, weathering the country’s latest big COVID wave with less damage than had been thought. The report Thursday showed the world’s third-largest economy shrank at a 0.8% annual rate in July-September. That was better than minus 1.2% annual growth
Continue ReadingTOKYO (AP) — Japan has reported its economy contracted less than previously thought in the last quarter, weathering the country’s latest big COVID wave with less damage than had been thought. The report Thursday showed the world’s third-largest economy shrank at a 0.8% annual rate in July-September. That was better than minus 1.2% annual growth
Continue ReadingRAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli forces have killed four Palestinians in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank. Later, Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian youth near Ramallah city and wounded three others, the ministry said The Israeli military said it was carrying out an arrest raid in the
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Ramirez, CNN People are moving in droves to places with a high risk of climate disasters, researchers say, despite extreme weather events increasing in frequency and intensity in recent years. A study released Thursday by researchers from the University of Vermont found that over the past decade, Americans have moved out of some
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 hospitalizations are on the rise in the United States, with more than 34,000 new admissions last week, but millions of vaccines and doses of antiviral treatments that could help prevent severe outcomes from the virus remain unused. Research has found that many who could benefit most from the Covid-19 medication
Continue ReadingCNN By Jessie Yeung and Katharina Krebs, CNN Nearly 10 months after his invasion of Ukraine began, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday acknowledged that the conflict is “going to take a while,” as he also warned of the “increasing” threat of nuclear war. Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Human Rights Council at the
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung and Katharina Krebs, CNN Nearly 10 months after his invasion of Ukraine began, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday acknowledged that the conflict is “going to take a while,” as he also warned of the “increasing” threat of nuclear war. Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Human Rights Council at the Kremlin,
Continue ReadingBy FRANKLIN BRICEÑO and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s ousted President Pedro Castillo rose to power 17 months ago as a populist outsider. But he squandered what little popularity he had when he stunned the nation by dissolving Congress in an act of political suicide that recalled some of the darkest
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Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have introduced scaled-down legislation to protect over 3,200 miles of waterways around the state as wild and scenic. A local conservationist shared his thoughts Wednesday.
Continue ReadingBy CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies used a second-half flurry to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-102. Morant’s triple-double was his second this season and the seventh of his career, breaking Marc Gasol’s franchise record. Morant’s 13 rebounds
Continue ReadingBy PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trey Galloway scored 20 and Tamar Bates had 19 as No. 14 Indiana routed Nebraska 81-65 on Wednesday night. Indiana finished 11 of 25 from beyond the arc, while Nebraska made just 6 of 23. The Hoosiers led by as much as 22 in the
Continue ReadingBy PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Taylor Hall scored twice and had an assist, Linus Ullmark stopped 23 shots for his second shutout of the season and the Boston Bruins cruised to a 4-0 win over the banged-up Colorado Avalanche. David Pastrnak and Trent Frederic added goals for the Bruins, who beat
Continue ReadingNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyrin Lawrence’s two free throws with 1.1 seconds left gave Vanderbilt a 75-74 win over Pittsburgh. Pitt had taken the lead after Nelly Cummings capped an 8-0 run with a midrange jumper with 14.3 seconds remaining. Lawrence was fouled and hit his free throws before Liam Robbins blocked Jamarius Burton’s 3-point
Continue ReadingSOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Led by KC Ndefo’s 17 points, the Seton Hall Pirates defeated the Lincoln (Pa.) Lions 82-55 on Wednesday night. The Pirates are now 5-4 on the season.
Continue ReadingPULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — TJ Bamba scored 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, Mouhamed Gueye added 14 points and 10 rebounds and Washington State beat Northern Kentucky 68-47 Wednesday night. Justin Powell scored 11 points for Washington State (4-4). Trevon Faulkner scored in the lane to give Northern Kentucky (5-5) its first lead at 8-7 but
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