Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Four Russian journalists went on trial in Moscow on Wednesday after being accused of working for an anti-corruption group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, which was designated by authorities as an extremist organization in 2021. Antonina Favorskaya, Artyom Kriger, Sergey Karelin and Konstantin Gabov were
Continue ReadingAP Science Writer Hurricanes in the United States end up hundreds of times deadlier than the government calculates, contributing to more American deaths than car accidents or all the nation’s wars, a new study said. The average storm hitting the U.S. contributes to the early deaths of 7,000 to 11,000 people over a 15-year period,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. made his Broadway debut this week in “McNeal,” revealing some unexpected inspirations that helped him prepare for the stage. He says starring in “Oppenheimer” gave him a very monastic focus and then doing multiple parts in “The Sympathizer” gave him flexibility. The Oscar winner for his
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s new government says it hopes to improve ties with China after receiving a “forward-looking” congratulatory message from Beijing on the election of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Ties between Japan and China have been strained by a territorial dispute, Japan’s wartime history, and most recently, the killing of a Japanese
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they might bring additional charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams and indict others in the corruption case against him. Prosecutors made the disclosure Wednesday during a hearing for Adams. He pleaded not guilty last week to charges alleging that he accepted about $100,000 worth
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The men’s final of this year’s China Open was billed as a battle between two titans and it definitely didn’t disappoint. After three grueling sets, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious over world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, winning 6-7 6-4 7-6 to claim his 16th ATP Tour title. The pair
Continue ReadingBy Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — A painting discovered by a junk dealer in the basement of an Italian villa six decades ago is actually the work of Pablo Picasso and could sell for millions, according to experts. Luigi Lo Rosso used to spend his days combing abandoned houses and landfills in search of
Continue ReadingKOLKATA, India (AP) — India’s Mohun Bagan Super Giants has refused to travel to Iran to play Tractor SC in an Asian Champions League Two match scheduled for Wednesday because of the escalating security problems in the country and region. The Kolkata club asked the Asian Football Confederation to reschedule the match, which was due
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican attorney general is appealing a judge’s ruling that the state’s abortion ban is unconstitutional. Attorney General Chris Carr’s office filed a legal motion Wednesday asking the Georgia Supreme Court to reinstate the law that outlaws most abortions after the first six weeks or so of pregnancy while the court considers
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Toilet paper shortages in stores across America are giving folks nightmarish reminders of the pandemic era. But the lack of toilet paper isn’t a direct result of a major port strike Tuesday. It’s because of panic buying. Reports of shortages filled social media Tuesday, showing empty shelves
Continue ReadingCNN By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Toilet paper shortages in stores across America are giving folks nightmarish reminders of the pandemic era. But the lack of toilet paper isn’t a direct result of a major port strike Tuesday. It’s because of panic buying. Reports of shortages filled social media Tuesday, showing empty
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz did more than carve out a place in this city. They became a Salt Lake City institution. The Utah Hockey Club is hoping to do the same. The Jazz continued to draw sellout crowds long after Stockton-to-Malone eventually turned into a rebuilding team. There
Continue ReadingBy Lesley Marin Click here for updates on this story RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — During a Rancho Palos Verdes City Council meeting Tuesday night, geologists delivered a small glimmer of hope for people affected by land movement in the Portuguese Bend area. They confirmed that although the landslide is still moving, it
Continue ReadingKCAL, KCBS By Lesley Marin Click here for updates on this story RANCHO PALOS VERDES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — During a Rancho Palos Verdes City Council meeting Tuesday night, geologists delivered a small glimmer of hope for people affected by land movement in the Portuguese Bend area. They confirmed that although the landslide is still
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, California (KCAL, KCBS) — The Los Angeles Police Department arrested several teenagers for allegedly ransacking 7-Elevens after their parents turned them in to investigators. The string of robberies started on July 12 and continued sporadically for two months, with the latest instance happening
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story WELD COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — A Weld County judge has sentenced a Colorado man to 64 years in prison after his conviction for possession of more than 60,000 fentanyl pills and more than 30 pounds of meth. Jorge Garcia-Loya was sentenced on Sept. 27 after
Continue ReadingBy Cecilio Padilla Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Californians 70 years old and above will no longer need to take the written driver test, the DMV announced this week. As of Oct. 1, those older drivers whose licenses expire as of 2024 won’t need to take the written knowledge
Continue ReadingBy Jose Martinez Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — In the heart of the San Francisco Mission District, a group of immigrant students is taking steps toward higher education, despite the challenges they face because of their status. Allison Romero, a student at Thurgood Marshall High School in San
Continue ReadingKPIX By Jose Martinez Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — In the heart of the San Francisco Mission District, a group of immigrant students is taking steps toward higher education, despite the challenges they face because of their status. Allison Romero, a student at Thurgood Marshall High School in
Continue ReadingBy Kirsten Mitchell Click here for updates on this story HASTINGS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Minnesota farmers are rejoicing after a great growing season for apples. Whistling Well Farm owner Charlie Johnson has weathered many difficult growing seasons since opening his farm in Hastings in 1972. After several years of drought, he says the apples are
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