Rwanda begins vaccinations against mpox amid a call for more doses for Africa
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The African health agency says that Rwanda has started a vaccination campaign against mpox with 1,000 doses…
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New York Philharmonic musicians agree to 30% raise over 3-year contract
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Philharmonic and its musicians’ union have settled on a collective bargaining agreement that includes a 30% raise…
Continue ReadingHarris looks for boost from Oprah as part of digital-first media strategy
Associated Press FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris looked for a boost with persuadable and less-motivated voters as she…
Continue ReadingBoard approves more non-lethal weapons for UCLA police after Israel-Hamas war protests
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of California board of regents has approved UCLA police’s request for additional non-lethal…
Continue ReadingA lawsuit challenging a South Dakota abortion rights measure will play out after the election
Associated Press An anti-abortion group’s lawsuit to invalidate an abortion rights measure appearing on South Dakota’s statewide ballot…
Continue ReadingYoung students protest against gun violence at Georgia Senate meeting
Associated Press/Report for America ATLANTA (AP) — Students as young as five demanded stricter gun laws Thursday at the Georgia Capitol, weeks…
Continue ReadingShohei Ohtani surpasses 50-50 milestone in spectacular fashion with a 3-homer, 2-steal game
AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani looked up at a visiting crowd that turned out to cheer him and the Los Angeles Dodgers — and ended up…
Continue ReadingNike names Elliott Hill as CEO, replacing John Donahoe
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Nike Inc. said Thursday it has named Elliott Hill as its president and CEO, replacing John Donahoe, who will retire next…
Continue ReadingProsecutors decline to charge a man who killed his neighbor during a deadly dispute in Hawaii
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Prosecutors are declining to charge a Hawaii man who was arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting a neighbor…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina judge won’t prevent use of university digital IDs for voting
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina trial judge has refused to block students and employees at the state’s flagship public university from…
Continue ReadingMurder charge reinstated against ex-trooper in chase that killed girl, 11
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court has reinstated a murder charge against a New York state trooper in the death of an 11-year-old…
Continue ReadingIsraeli soldiers pushed 3 apparently lifeless bodies from roofs during a West Bank raid
Associated Press QABATIYA, West Bank (AP) — Israeli soldiers pushed three apparently lifeless bodies from rooftops during a raid in the northern…
Continue ReadingThrough two games, Giants offensive line has shown some improvement
AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants seemingly have found an offensive line that can get the job done so far this…
Continue ReadingPostal Service chief frustrated at criticism, but promises ‘heroic’ effort to deliver mail ballots
Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service’s leader is expressing frustration with ongoing criticism of how it handles mail…
Continue ReadingState Department accuses House GOP of calling Blinken to testify about Afghanistan when he’s away
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has lashed out at House Republicans over a subpoena for testimony about the U.S. withdrawal…
Continue ReadingKentucky sheriff charged in killing of judge at courthouse
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A judge in a rural Kentucky county was fatally shot in his courthouse chambers Thursday, and the local…
Continue ReadingAuthorities were warned that gunman was planning to attack Yellowstone facility
Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Hours before a gunman opened fire at an entrance to a Yellowstone National Park employee dining hall,…
Continue ReadingCivil rights groups call on major corporations to stick with DEI programs
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A broad group of civil rights organizations are calling on the CEOs and board members of major companies to…
Continue ReadingOhio sheriff condemned for saying people with Harris yard signs should have their addresses recorded
Associated Press An Ohio sheriff is under fire for a social media post in which he said people with Kamala Harris yard signs should have their…
Continue ReadingBurlington pays $215K to settle a lawsuit accusing an officer of excessive force
Associated Press The city of Burlington, Vermont, has paid $215,000 to settle a lawsuit accusing a police officer of using excessive force by…
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