By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers are serious about upgrading a special teams unit that has struggled for multiple years and had numerous breakdowns in a playoff loss last season. The Packers’ decisions as they put together their 53-man roster make the emphasis even more apparent.
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By Jeremy Herb, Tierney Sneed, Kara Scannell, Holmes Lybrand and Marshall Cohen, CNN Former President Donald Trump argued in a court filing Wednesday that the National Archives should have expected to find classified material among the 15 boxes Trump turned over in January from Mar-a-Lago because they were presidential records. The filing, his closing written
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By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona’s Supreme Court says the state Senate can keep hundreds of records related to its partisan review of the 2020 election secret. Wednesday’s ruling says the documents are exempt from disclosure because the audit was part of an investigation that could lead to new election laws. The
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Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — Richard Roat, un actor que acumuló una impresionante lista de créditos al aparecer en docenas de programas de televisión icónicos desde principios de los 60 hasta mediados de los 2000, murió a principios de este mes, según un obituario de su familia publicado en Los Angeles Times. Roat tenía 89. Roat
Continue Reading By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor says an international yoga business founder arrested on tax charges is a flight risk and a danger to prospective witnesses in the case against him, but a judge didn’t agree with a request that he be confined to his Washington home. U.S. Magistrate Judge
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By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor says an international yoga business founder arrested on tax charges is a flight risk and a danger to prospective witnesses in the case against him, but a judge didn’t agree with a request that he be confined to his Washington home. U.S. Magistrate Judge
Continue Reading By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh looks at his New York Jets roster and is excited about what it might be able to accomplish. That sort of hope is something Jets fans have hung onto for decades. With frustration ultimately prevailing. But the coach believes changes
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Richard Roat, an actor who amassed an impressive list of credits appearing in dozens of iconic television shows from the early ’60s to the mid-2000s, died earlier this month, according to an obituary from his family published in the Los Angeles Times. He was 89. Roat was well known for his
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With Christian Pulisic stuck on Chelsea’s bench this season, U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter predicts his biggest star will get back into the English club’s starting lineup. The 23-year-old midfielder, in his fourth season with Chelsea, has been used as a second-half substitute by manaer Thomas
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson Washington (CNN) — En la preparación de la actual contraofensiva ucraniana, Estados Unidos instó a Kyiv a mantener la operación limitada tanto en sus objetivos como en su geografía para evitar extenderse demasiado y enredarse en múltiples frentes, dicen a CNN múltiples funcionarios estadounidenses y occidentales, así como fuentes ucranianas. Esas discusiones incluyeron
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By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A former Idaho lawmaker convicted of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the crime. Aaron von Ehlinger must serve at least eight years before he will be eligible for parole, 4th District Judge Michael Reardon said during the
Continue Reading By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A former Idaho lawmaker convicted of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the crime. Aaron von Ehlinger must serve at least eight years before he will be eligible for parole, 4th District Judge Michael Reardon said during the
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A former Idaho lawmaker convicted of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the crime.
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Actress Ana de Armas doesn’t agree with the film rating given to her upcoming film “Blonde,” a fictionalized look at the life of Marilyn Monroe. “Blonde” received an NC-17 rating from the Motion Picture Association earlier this year due to “some sexual content,” according to the organization’s website. This means that
Continue Reading HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin says he’s still sore from last week’s late wreck at Daytona and thinks it’s best to skip his planned appearance in the Xfinity Series event at Darlington Raceway on Saturday. Hamlin expects to start the Southern 500 on Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series’ opening playoff event. Joe Gibbs Racing
Continue Reading By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brett Baty has a torn ligament in his right thumb that requires surgery and will likely sideline the New York Mets’ rookie third baseman for the rest of the regular season. Baty was placed on the 10-day injured list before New York’s game against the
Continue Reading By Andy Rose, CNN The University of North Dakota is working to repatriate human remains and sacred artifacts taken from Indigenous communities, UND President Andrew Armacost said Wednesday at a news conference. More than 250 boxes of items were discovered in March, but university officials have not publicized the find until now at the request
Continue Reading By Simone McCarthy, CNN China has committed “serious human rights violations” against Uyghur Muslims in its northwestern region of Xinjiang, which may amount to “crimes against humanity” according to a long-awaited report released Wednesday by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The detailed 45-page report, published just minutes before outgoing commissioner Michelle Bachelet’s
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Wednesday overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60°. Light winds around 5 mph. Thursday: Hot and sunny, with highs in the mid 90’s. Afternoon winds at 15-25 mph. Breezy into Thursday night with lows around 60°. Friday: Lighter winds with highs in the mid 90’s. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT SUNDAY
Continue Reading Marysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) — La variante ómicron del nuevo coronavirus sigue dejando más preguntas que respuestas a los científicos. No solo ha logrado burlar los anticuerpos contra el covid-19 por infecciones previas sino que también genera casos asintomáticos. En este episodio, el Dr. Elmer Huerta analiza un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista JAMA
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Downard Funeral Home owner and director Lance Peck made his first court appearance Wednesday.
Continue Reading By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joe Musgrove had a season-high 11 strikeouts, Manny Machado drove in three runs and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Wednesday afternoon, completing a three-game sweep. Luis Campusano and Jake Cronenworth added RBIs for San Diego, which has won five of
Continue Reading BY SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The body that oversees Egypt’s Suez Canal says an oil tanker ran aground in Egypt’s Suez Canal, briefly blocking the global waterway before being freed. The Suez Canal Authority says the Singaporean-flagged Affinity V vessel became wedged in a single-lane stretch of the canal on Wednesday before
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Madison County voters elected to pass the renewal of the Madison school District levy of nearly $2 million Tuesday.
Continue Reading By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Aaron Donald downplayed swinging a helmet at Cincinnati Bengals players in a brawl at a joint practice between last season’s Super Bowl teams last Thursday. “It was just a practice. It was football,” Donald said Wednesday in an interview for an upcoming episode of the AP Pro Football
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The fairgrounds in Blackfoot are taking shape as residents of Idaho wait in anticipation of the return of the East Idaho State Fair.
Continue Reading By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers have voted to make vasectomies cheaper for men. The legislation passed Wednesday by the state Senate now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. If he signs it, California would join seven other states with similar legislation. The measure says that starting in 2024, private
Continue Reading By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jose Altuve drove in two runs and scored two more for the Houston Astros in a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers and their All-Star starter Martín Pérez. The reigning American League champion Astros will enter September at 84-47 to match their best record ever
Continue Reading By Jeremy Diamond, CNN As soon as this weekend, Americans will for the first time be able to get a coronavirus vaccine booster shot that targets the two most prevalent Omicron subvariants as well as the original strain of the virus. It almost didn’t happen. Absent new funding from Congress, securing tens of millions of
Continue Reading By Jeremy Diamond, CNN As soon as this weekend, Americans will for the first time be able to get a coronavirus vaccine booster shot that targets the two most prevalent Omicron subvariants as well as the original strain of the virus. It almost didn’t happen. Absent new funding from Congress, securing tens of millions of
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Idaho officials reported 861 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths Wednesday
Continue Reading By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A defense expert says forcibly administering anti-psychotic medication to a man charged with killing three people and wounding eight others in a 2015 attack on a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic probably won’t make him well enough to stand trial and could also harm his health. Dr. George
Continue Reading By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield denies that he said anything malicious toward his former team, the Cleveland Browns. Mayfield said “first, I didn’t say that” and added that “everybody is going to write what they want.” Mayfield said he was shocked to hear the report
Continue Reading By JIM SALTER Associated Press St. Louis’ top prosecutor has filed a motion asking a judge to vacate the conviction that sent a man to prison nearly 30 years ago for a murder he has long claimed he didn’t commit. Lamar Johnson was convicted in the 1994 killing of 25-year-old Marcus Boyd in an alleged
Continue Reading By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A former chief of patrol for the New York City Police Department will serve temporarily as “consulting Chief of Operations” for the undermanned New Orleans Police Department. New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson announced the hiring of Fausto Pichardo in an email to his officers Wednesday.
Continue Reading By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have released running back Trey Sermon a year after trading up to draft him in the third round. The move to cut Sermon came when the Niners needed a roster spot after claiming offensive lineman Blake Hance off waivers
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The Sawtell Peak Fire is still considered 0% contained as of Thursday morning, though firefighters were able to make good progress on slowing the rate of spread during initial attack Wednesday.
Continue Reading FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are being molded to fit the vision of general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith, creating a more youthful look with such players as Kyle Pitts and Drake London positioned as leaders of the rebuild. Pitts, the tight end, and London, a wide receiver, are Atlanta’s
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By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business SpaceX’s partnership with NASA just got $1.4 billion sweeter, as the space agency announced Wednesday that it’s extending its deal with the company to cover five additional missions. The contract cements a long future for SpaceX and NASA as they work together to launch astronauts to and from the International
Continue Reading By Meron Moges-Gerbi, CNN A Black South Dakota teen feels he has no choice but to switch schools after refusing to cut his hair, his mother said. Last week, high school freshman Braxton Schafer was facing the possibility of expulsion over the length of his hair, his mother, Toni Schafer, told CNN. But the school
Continue Reading By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Marcus Gibson never realized how much water a high school football program used until it was gone. Even so, he considers his team one of the lucky ones as a water crises roils Mississippi’s largest city. The football coach at Murrah High School — right in the middle of
Continue Reading By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — First-year Raiders coach Josh McDaniels has his first official roster in place, including four undrafted rookies, five running backs, and without 2021 first-round tackle Alex Leatherwood. Leatherwood was released on Tuesday as the 17th overall pick in the 2021 draft continued his struggles. The former Alabama
Continue Reading By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIPA (AP) — Princess Diana created a frenzy in Philadelphia when she appeared in a Philadelphia Eagles jacket on the cover of a 1994 People magazine. The jacket was a gift from Eagles owner Leonard Tose after a team statistician had met Diana at the 1982 funeral for Grace
Continue Reading By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and SARA BURNETT Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Supporters of expanding voting access in Michigan say they will appeal to the state Supreme Court to put an initiative before voters in November. A state elections board decided Wednesday that the measure didn’t qualify for the fall ballot, voting 2-2 along party
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved changes to transfer rules and several proposals aimed at enforcement reforms. The proposed changes came from the Transformation Committee as part of the first phase of that group’s work. The changes to transfer rules will go into effect immediately. Sport-specific windows will be set
Continue Reading By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor is urging prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to pursue criminal charges against anyone who performs an elective abortion in the state. The state’s top prosecutor issued guidance on Wednesday for who should and shouldn’t be charged under the state’s new anti-abortion
Continue Reading By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard practiced with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday — his first action since the end of last season. It’s still unclear when Leonard will make his season debut. The former South Carolina State star spent all of training camp on the physically
Continue Reading By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have placed ace left-hander Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list because of a left shoulder impingement. McClanahan was a late scratch from Tampa Bay’s 7-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Manager Kevin Cash says imaging of the injury indicates
Continue Reading By KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press A once obscure Michigan elections panel is back in the spotlight after rejecting a ballot initiative seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution and another to expand voting. The Michigan Board of State Canvassers deadlocked 2-2 along party lines on both initiatives Wednesday. Supporters of both proposals plan
Continue Reading By ANDREW WAGNER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Keston Hiura and Luis Urías each hit an RBI single during Milwaukee’s four-run seventh inning, and the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1. Willy Adames had a run-scoring double as Milwaukee won for the fourth time in five games. Freddy Peralta pitched five effective innings, and Taylor
Continue Reading By JAMEY KEATEN and EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — China’s discriminatory detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in the western region of Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity, the U.N. human rights office said in a long-awaited report Wednesday, which cited “serious” rights violations and patterns of torture in
Continue Reading By Eric Bradner, CNN Democrat Mary Peltola is set to make history as the first Alaska Native in Congress — while thwarting the attempted political comeback of former Gov. Sarah Palin — by winning a special House election, according to unofficial ranked-choice voting results released Wednesday by the state Division of Elections. Her unlikely bid
Continue Reading By MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press A Kansas school district has settled a lawsuit filed by a teacher who was suspended because she refused to use a student’s preferred pronouns. Former Fort Riley Middle School math teacher Pamela Ricard sued the Geary County School District in March after she was suspended for three days in the
Continue Reading By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A nurse practitioner from northern Virginia has sued CVS Health after she says she was fired for refusing to provide abortion-inducing drugs at its MinuteClinic medical facilities. Paige Casey said CVS had for years granted her a religious accommodation that allowed her to opt out
Continue Reading By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A nurse practitioner from northern Virginia has sued CVS Health after she says she was fired for refusing to provide abortion-inducing drugs at its MinuteClinic medical facilities. Paige Casey said CVS had for years granted her a religious accommodation that allowed her to opt out
Continue Reading By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The expansion Wave are defying expectations as they sit atop the National Women’s Soccer League standings. They’re sitting on nine wins this season and have already done better than any true expansion team in the league’s history. Marquee player Alex Morgan is the league’s top scorer with 13
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Having invested hundreds of millions in mounting a series version of “The Lord of the Rings,” Amazon has gotten its money’s worth in production values but not storytelling, with a handsome prequel that could leave all but the most devoted Hobbits feeling more bored than lord. “The Rings of Power”
Continue Reading By Christiane Cordero Click here for updates on this story BELL, California (KABC) — Two weeks into the school year, Bell High School is already testing the patience of students and staff. Temperatures are expected to climb well into the 90s, and air conditioning in some classrooms doesn’t work. Student Maydalene Montesdeoca says there’s a
Continue Reading By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt isn’t a fan of cut blocks, but the Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker isn’t ready to weigh in on whether they should be legal or not. Watt narrowly avoided serious injury after being on the receiving end of a cut block by Detroit tight end
Continue Reading BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Bournemouth began life without Scott Parker with a battling point as Wolverhampton’s lengthy Premier League winless streak was extended by a 0-0 draw. The managerless hosts, led by interim coach Gary O’Neil, produced a resolute response to a tumultuous few days which saw Parker sacked on Monday in the aftermath of
Continue Reading PLENTYWOOD, Mont. (AP) — A Colorado woman faces numerous felony charges after she was caught allegedly trying to cross the U.S.-Canada border illegally with a person she had kidnapped and assaulted, federal authorities said. The 48-year-old suspect from Aguilar, Colorado, was arrested over the weekend along a remote area of border in northeastern Montana, according
Continue Reading By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Add a Sam’s Club membership to the list of subscriptions that are getting more expensive. The warehouse club, owned by Walmart, announced Wednesday that it’s raising its annual membership fee by 11% — from $45 to $50 — beginning in October. It’s the first change to the fee in nine
Continue Reading DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Stephen Curry knocked down another huge 3. This one was 13 years in the making. The Golden State Warriors point guard was inducted into the Davidson College Hall of Fame, had his No. 30 jersey retired and received his bachelor’s degree in sociology following an elaborate solo graduation ceremony on the
Continue Reading By Jeremy Herb, CNN A veteran FBI agent who engaged with social media posts critical of former President Donald Trump and retired from the bureau last week says he is cooperating with a government investigation into his conduct. Timothy Thibault, who worked in the FBI’s Washington field office as assistant special agent in charge, retired
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28-year-old Domingo Zapata of Twins Falls was sentenced to 136 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced Wednesday.
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says a new electric vehicle battery plant built in Ohio has started producing cells, which could help customers get federal tax credits. The joint-venture plant near Warren, Ohio, is focused on training as it prepares to ramp up manufacturing. A spokeswoman for the venture says it is producing cells but
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says a new electric vehicle battery plant built in Ohio has started producing cells, which could help customers get federal tax credits. The joint-venture plant near Warren, Ohio, is focused on training as it prepares to ramp up manufacturing. A spokeswoman for the venture says it is producing cells but
Continue Reading By TERRY CHEA and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An unprecedented red tide in the San Francisco Bay Area is killing thousands of fish and other marine life whose carcasses are washing ashore, creating a foul odor that experts say could get worse during this weekend’s expected heat wave. At Oakland’s
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — Yet another mother searching for her disappeared son has been killed in northern Mexico. At least three volunteer search activists have been killed in Mexico since 2021. The governor of the northern state of Sinaloa said Wednesday that Rosario Rodríguez Barraza was killed, and called her “a tireless fighter.” The motive
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In a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved a series of reductions to the district’s ongoing levies funded by local taxpayers.
Continue Reading By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Pat Chun’s job as the athletic director at a Power Five school calls for publicly exuding optimism. When Washington State was forced to replace its football coach midseason in 2021, some of that optimism waned. “There was a likelihood we weren’t going to win another
Continue Reading By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Four families have filed a lawsuit against the United States, saying the Navy “harbored toxic secrets” when jet fuel contaminated drinking water for 93,000 military members and civilians in Hawaii. The lawsuit says they continue to suffer maladies such as seizures, gastrointestinal disorders and neurological issues.
Continue Reading By JAMES MacPHERSON and GRETCHEN EHLKE Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Volunteers are organizing in North Dakota to finish the harvest work started by a farmer found dead in his wheat field along with three other men in a case investigators describe as a murder-suicide. The Towner County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday identified the
Continue Reading Marysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) – Han pasado 25 años desde la muerte de la princesa Diana y su legado permanece intacto. Desde su llegada a la realeza británica, Diana Spencer generó un impacto en la corona por su forma distinta de actuar dentro de la familia real. Para quienes vivieron la época de Lady Di,
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Idaho Law Enforcement sending out extra patrol for Labor Day weekend to be able to intervene before tragedy strikes.
Continue Reading By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI investigation into top-secret government information discovered at Mar-a-Lago is zeroing in on the question of whether former President Donald Trump’s team criminally obstructed the probe. A new document alleges that government records had been concealed and removed and that law enforcement officials were misled about
Continue Reading By FRANK GRIFFITHS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Arsenal maintained its perfect start to the season and its spot at the top of the Premier League table, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a second-half winner in a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa. Martinelli let the ball take a short bounce in the area from a Bukayo
Continue Reading Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — El presidente Joe Biden quiere que se contrate y entrene a 100.000 policías en los próximos cinco años como parte de su plan para lograr un “Estados Unidos más seguro”. Pero ¿cuál es la situación en Estados Unidos? Si se analiza la cantidad de delitos violentos, uno de los
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is out indefinitely because of an unspecified health issue. The 77-year-old La Russa missed Tuesday night’s 9-7 loss to Kansas City on the recommendation of his doctors. The team says the Hall of Famer is scheduled to undergo additional testing in Arizona with his personal
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The Clearwater County Prosecutor’s Office will not file criminal charges against Boise Chief Police Ryan Lee after reviewing the investigation results of a briefing incident.
Continue Reading The Associated Press World Cup team Morocco has hired Walid Regragui as its new coach ahead of the tournament in Qatar. The former Morocco international is taking over from Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic, who was fired barely three months before the World Cup. The 46-year-old Regragui spent last season in charge of Moroccan first-division club
Continue Reading MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland scored a hat trick for the second straight game as Manchester City thrashed Nottingham Forest xxxx in the Premier League on Wednesday. All of Norway striker’s goals came in the first half at Etihad Stadium before Joao Cancelo scored a fourth and Julian Alvarez added two more double in
Continue Reading The Associated Press Wall Street closed lower in another day of choppy trading, remaining on pace for a weekly loss after several days of declines. Losses in technology and retail stocks outweighed gains in communications and other sectors. The S&P 500 lost nearly 1% Wednesday after wavering between gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial
Continue Reading EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Wide receiver Jalen Reagor has been acquired by Minnesota in a trade with Philadelphia. The Eagles obtained two draft picks for the player who was selected immediately in front of Vikings star Justin Jefferson two years ago. The Vikings sent a seventh-round 2023 pick and a conditional fourth-round 2024 pick. Reager
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Bed Bath & Beyond, Chewy fall; Snap, ChargePoint rise
Continue Reading By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer Members of the U.S. women’s hockey team have agreed to extend their existing contract for one month to focus on completing the world championship tournament in Denmark. Representatives for both the players and USA Hockey confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press. The Americans rolled through the preliminary round
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — No es tu imaginación. Las formaciones tropicales del Atlántico han estado muy tranquilas este año a pesar de que la NOAA y otros expertos pronostican una temporada superior a la media. No ha habido una tormenta con nombre desde principios de julio y fue el primer agosto en 25 años en
Continue Reading By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday declared Wednesday, Aug. 31, as Overdose Awareness Day. The Republican governor issued the proclamation as the state ramps up efforts to stem the flow of illegal fentanyl that has led to increased overdose deaths. Republican House Speaker Scott Bedke filled
Continue Reading By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Hoping to find a reliable backup to Austin Ekeler, the Los Angeles Chargers signed running back Sony Michel on Wednesday. Michel, a first-round pick by New England in 2018, was with the Miami Dolphins during the preseason, but was released in the final round
Continue Reading LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have claimed offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood off waivers a day after the 2021 first-round draft pick was let go by the Las Vegas Raiders. Leatherwood was the No. 17 overall pick last year. The Alabama product struggled at right tackle before being moved to guard after four
Continue Reading By ARLEIGH RODGERS Associated Press/Report for America INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities say in an arrest affidavit that the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a Dutch soldier and wounding two others in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend told a friend who was with him that morning that he opened fire because he “just spazzed.” The
Continue Reading By Gabe Cohen, CNN When the bell rings at Casa Grande Union High School, more than seventy sophomores pile into Stacy Brady’s biology class. The rural school district outside Phoenix can’t find enough certified teachers, especially for math and science, so 13 classes are doubled up, with several holding more than 70 students. Some of
Continue Reading SION, Switzerland (AP) — Former Italy striker Mario Balotelli has signed for Swiss club Sion on Wednesday. It’s his ninth club in five different countries over the past decade. Sion says the 32-year-old Balotelli signed a two-year contract after leaving Adana Demirspor in Turkey. Balotelli scored 18 league goals in Turkey to help his newly
Continue Reading By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for John Eastman say they advised their client to assert attorney-client privilege and invoke his constitutional right to remain silent when testifying before a special grand jury investigating possible election interference in Georgia. Charles Burnham and Harvey Silverglate confirmed Wednesday that Eastman had appeared in court
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Leah Dolan, CNN Serena Williams knew all eyes would be on her at the US Open this week — it’s widely expected to be her final tournament, following her recent announcement that she would be “evolving away” from tennis. The sports star chose to mark the occasion with a dazzling black tennis dress worn on
Continue Reading By Pete Muntean, CNN Major US airlines have updated their customer service agreements following pressure from the Biden administration to step up consumer rights in the wake of a summer plagued by flight cancellations and delays. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue and Southwest (pdf) have all published updates to their customer service
Continue Reading Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — Para un hombre que durante seis años dirigió el destino de la Unión Soviética, es llamativo que su legado, influencia y estatus se haya consolidado especialmente del otro lado de la Cortina de Hierro y en el Occidente capitalista. Mijaíl Gorbachov, fallecido a los 91 años, asumió como secretario general
Continue Reading By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Reports of sexual assaults across the U.S. military jumped by 13% last year, driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues reopened, The Associated Press has learned. Mirroring the increase in those
Continue Reading By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States says it has determined that Russia is suffering “severe manpower shortages” in its six-month-old war with Ukraine and that is has become more desperate in its efforts to find new troops to send to the front lines. A U.S. official who spoke on the
Continue Reading By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams can call it “evolving” or “retiring” or whatever she wants. And she can be coy about whether or not this U.S. Open will actually mark the end of her playing days. Those 23 Grand Slam titles earned that right. If she keeps playing
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