‘Agatha All Along’ sets Kathryn Hahn’s beguiling witch on a new quest — with a catchy new song
Associated Press Marvel’s latest television series “Agatha All Along” promises to deliver magic, classic Marvel twists and an all-star…
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Connecticut aquarium pays over $12K to settle beluga care investigation
Associated Press A Connecticut aquarium where three beluga whales have died from illnesses since 2021 has agreed to settle a federal investigation…
Continue ReadingIs Israel preparing for a war with Hezbollah?
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The specter of all-out combat between Israel and Hezbollah seems closer than ever before. Tensions rose sharply…
Continue ReadingJean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for ‘SNL’ season 50
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart is taking her comedy to a new audience — she’ll kick off “Saturday Night…
Continue ReadingHaiti creates a provisional electoral council to prepare for the first elections since 2016
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Haiti’s government on Wednesday created a provisional electoral council long sought by the…
Continue ReadingOversight board says it will help speed up projects to fix Puerto Rico’s electric grid
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances says it will step in to help speed up…
Continue ReadingLawsuits buffet US offshore wind projects, seeking to end or delay them
Associated Press BRIGANTINE, N.J. (AP) — Opponents of offshore wind around the U.S. are pelting projects with lawsuits seeking to cancel them or…
Continue ReadingPhiladelphia mayor strikes a deal with the 76ers to build a new arena downtown
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have a new teammate in their bid to build a new $1.3 billion arena downtown. Mayor…
Continue ReadingThe Smoky Mountains’ highest peak is reverting to the Cherokee name Kuwohi
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — The highest peak at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is officially reverting to its Cherokee name more than 150 years…
Continue ReadingBlue Jackets open camp amid lingering grief over death of Johnny Gaudreau
AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets opened training camp still weighed down by the grief of losing star forward Johnny…
Continue ReadingTeamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for…
Continue ReadingMexican president calls on ex-security secretary to show proof of alleged cartel ties
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is demanding that former secretary of public security Genaro García Luna, who…
Continue ReadingWork has begun on an inauguration stage at the Capitol. The last one became part of Jan. 6 attack
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Work on the presidential inauguration platform is kicking off at the U.S. Capitol. Congressional leaders pounded…
Continue ReadingTreasury rule would expand tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is moving to clarify how homeowners and businesses can receive lucrative tax credits…
Continue ReadingAir Force to deploy Osprey aircraft in weeks following review over deadly crash
Associated Press NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AP) — Air Force Special Operations Command says it is weeks from deploying its fleet of CV-22B Osprey…
Continue ReadingWoman suffers leg burns after hiking off trail near Yellowstone Park’s Old Faithful
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A New Hampshire woman suffered burns on her leg after hiking off trail in Yellowstone National Park and…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston’s suburbs
Associated Press DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — A pipeline fire that forced hundreds of people to flee their homes in the Houston suburbs is burning for a…
Continue ReadingCity approves plan for Oklahoma hoops, gymnastics arena in $1.1B entertainment district
The Norman City Council has approved a plan for a $1.1 billion entertainment district that would include a new arena for Oklahoma basketball and…
Continue ReadingProsecutors charge 10 with failing to disperse during California protest
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors in Southern California have charged 10 people with failing to disperse during a pro-Palestinian protest at the…
Continue ReadingNAACP president urges Missouri governor to halt execution planned for next week
Associated Press The president of the NAACP is urging Missouri’s governor to halt the execution of Marcellus Williams scheduled for Tuesday,…
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