Chanel appoints designer Matthieu Blazy as new artistic director
AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — One of the most prestigious roles in global fashion has just been filled, as Chanel announced Matthieu Blazy as its…
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Expanded College Football Playoff field draws more bets and on more teams
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — If Texas coach Steve Sarkisian holds aloft the College Football Playoff trophy next month, that will be bad news…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A photojournalist who captured one of the most enduring images of World War II — the U.S. Marines raising…
Continue ReadingFormer California congressman TJ Cox expected to plead guilty in fraud case
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A lawyer for former U.S. Rep. TJ Cox of California said the Democrat will plead guilty to two counts of fraud and pay $3.5…
Continue ReadingVICE TV will air shows on Rick Pitino and John Calipari before March Madness
NEW YORK (AP) — VICE TV is expanding its footprint with several new original sports series, including two that will document the seasons for a…
Continue ReadingAncient genes pinpoint when humans and Neanderthals mixed and mingled
AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Neanderthals and humans likely mixed and mingled during a narrow time frame 45,000 years ago, scientists reported…
Continue ReadingTimeline of events since Breonna Taylor’s shooting death by police
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Here is a timeline of events that began with the death of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was killed by police in her home…
Continue ReadingNATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off…
Continue ReadingThe wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death moves to end their marriage
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own drowning so he could leave her and their children and meet…
Continue ReadingFrom a 10-year-old to a Muppet to a president-elect, NYSE bell-ringers range from famous to obscure
AP Business Writer The first guest invited to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange in 1956 wasn’t a company executive, a politician or a…
Continue ReadingLouise Trotter is named creative director of Bottega Veneta, as Matthieu Blazy moves on
MILAN (AP) — Kering has announced that Louise Trotter has been named creative director of the Bottega Veneta fashion house. She will succeed…
Continue ReadingHo ho, oh no: Man sought by police goes down chimney and gets stuck
Associated Press A Massachusetts man shimmied down the chimney. But he wasn’t filling up stockings. Fall River police say the man fled from…
Continue ReadingRaiders player Charles Snowden facing misdemeanor DUI charge after Las Vegas arrest
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police say they found Raiders football player Charles Snowden passed out behind the wheel of a Jeep…
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Oregon’s experiment in tackling drug crisis starts with about 220 people in deflection
Oregon is in the midst of a new experiment with a group of nearly 220 Oregonians who’ve been caught with…
Continue Reading2034 World Cup visitors will live in ‘a bubble’ and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says
LONDON (AP) — A Saudi human rights activist says soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a “bubble” that…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks donations for Redmond Center’s Christmas Dinner
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries invites the Central Oregon community to unite in the spirit of giving this holiday season. The…
Continue ReadingNewly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A newly elected state lawmaker in West Virginia is facing at least one felony and is accused of making…
Continue ReadingIndian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest chess world champion Thursday after beating the defending champion Ding Liren…
Continue ReadingWatchdog finds FBI intelligence missteps before Jan. 6 riot, but no undercover agents were present
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI should have done more to gather intelligence before the Capitol riot, according to a watchdog report…
Continue ReadingLuxury real estate broker and his twin held without bail on sex trafficking charges
Associated Press A prominent luxury real estate broker and his identical twin brother have appeared in a Florida courtroom Thursday on sexual assault…
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