Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after ‘alarming blood test,’ attorney says
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an “alarming blood test.” City records…
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Minnesota Republicans sue to force election rerun in tight House race where 20 ballots are missing
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Republicans are suing to try to force a rerun of a state House race where the incumbent Democrat won…
Continue ReadingFlorida woman sentenced to life for zipping boyfriend into suitcase, suffocating him
Associated Press A Florida woman was sentenced Monday to life in prison for zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and leaving him to die of…
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December is leading month for U.S. home fires; officials offer safety tips to avoid trouble
QUINCY, Mass. (KTVZ) — Christmas trees, holiday decorations and festive meals – hallmarks of the holiday season – present potential fire hazards…
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Watch, read: Gov. Kotek outlines 2025-27 recommended state budget, priorities ahead of legislative session
Gov. Tina Kotek met with reporters Monday morning to announce her recommended budget for the 2025-27…
Continue ReadingUnions score a major win in Wisconsin with a court ruling restoring collective bargaining rights
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores…
Continue ReadingFTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
AP Technology Writer Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft’s business…
Continue ReadingDriver sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to DUI in crash that killed a bride on her wedding night
By Devon M. Sayers, CNN (CNN) — The South Carolina driver who killed a bride and seriously injured the groom as they departed their wedding…
Continue ReadingA top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when the…
Continue ReadingFBI offers reward in case of missing northern Maine girl
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The FBI says it is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the return of a northern…
Continue ReadingBig Ten fines Michigan, Ohio State $100k each for postgame brawl
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The Big Ten Conference has fined Michigan and Ohio State $100k each for their involvement in Saturday’s…
Continue ReadingCreator of ‘2000 Mules’ apologizes to Georgia man falsely accused of ballot fraud in the film
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The creator of the widely debunked film “2000 Mules” has issued a statement saying “inaccurate information”…
Continue ReadingACC fines NC State, North Carolina, Virginia and Virginia Tech for rivalry week scuffles
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The ACC has fined N.C. State, North Carolina, Virginia and Virginia Tech for scuffles during their rivalry games. The league…
Continue ReadingCalifornia suspends distribution of Raw Farm raw milk products after bird flu detection
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Distribution of Raw Farm raw milk products has been suspended after bird flu virus was found in milk samples,…
Continue ReadingTrump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be ‘HELL TO PAY’
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza,…
Continue ReadingTrump’s tariff threats create division between Canada and Mexico over security at borders
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Threats by President-elect Donald Trump to impose U.S. tariffs on its immediate neighbors appear to have created a split between…
Continue ReadingBetter drugs through AI? Insitro CEO on what machine learning can teach Big Pharma
AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Artificial intelligence is changing the way industries do business. But executives in the pharmaceutical…
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Senators Merkley, Wyden offer Oregonians opportunity to request tickets to Inauguration
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden said Monday they have opened the opportunity for Oregonians to request tickets to the…
Continue ReadingCrime prevention program shows dramatic drops in homicides, shootings in some parts of Detroit
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A program that provides federal funds to groups in Detroit working to cut down the numbers of homicides and…
Continue ReadingHawaii crime boss dies in prison months after being convicted, authorities say
HONOLULU (AP) — Authorities say a Hawaii crime boss who was convicted of racketeering charges last summer has died in prison. The Bureau of Prisons…
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