Study: Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in younger adults
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill appears to provide little or no benefit for younger adults,…
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Study: Pfizer COVID-19 pill showed no benefit in younger adults
Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill appears to provide little or no benefit for younger adults, while still reducing the risk of hospitalization and death for…
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Ukraine leader: The world’s future being decided in Ukraine
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine’s president says that “the world’s future” is being decided by his…
Continue Reading District investigates hazing, cancels HS football season
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania school district has announced it’s canceling its high school’s football season while it…
Continue Reading NC transgender inmate’s suit may be likely to proceed
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has indicated that the case of a transgender inmate suing North Carolina for gender affirming medical care…
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‘New Americans’ make gains in state legislatures but are still small minority, study shows
By Shania Shelton The representation of first- and second-generation immigrants serving in US state legislatures has grown slightly from two years…
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Capitol Records drops virtual rapper FN Meka over criticism that it was offensive to Black artists
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN When Capitol Records signed so-called robot rapper FN Meka earlier this month, it billed the move as a new frontier in the music…
Continue Reading Woods, McIlroy behind tech-infused golf league in TV venture
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are bringing their own version of team golf to the PGA Tour. Woods and…
Continue Reading Woods, McIlroy behind tech-infused golf league in TV venture
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are bringing their own version of team golf to the PGA Tour. Woods and…
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Utah sues Biden over move to restore 2 national monuments
By SAM METZ and BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The state of Utah and two Republican-leaning rural counties sued the Biden…
Continue Reading Peloton, Farfetch rise; Nordstrom, Advance Auto Parts fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Peloton, Farfetch rise; Nordstrom, Advance Auto Parts…
Continue Reading Heavy rain causing flooding, evacuations in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Heavy rain and flash floods drenched Mississippi, prompting rescue operations, closures and evacuations Wednesday including…
Continue Reading Watchdog: Ex-Interior head Zinke lied during casino probe
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An internal watchdog says former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lied to investigators about…
Continue Reading Watchdog: Ex-Interior head Zinke lied during casino probe
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An internal watchdog says former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lied to investigators about…
Continue Reading Whitmer kidnap plot convictions unlikely to curb extremism
By JOHN FLESHER Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The conviction of two men for conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer…
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Savannah Bananas leaving college league for full-time antics
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer The Savannah Bananas are leaving the Coastal Plains League to focus full attention on their professional…
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The Columbus teachers’ union and school board reached a ‘conceptual agreement,’ ending a strike
By Eric Bradner and Chris Boyette, CNN The Columbus, Ohio, teachers’ union and the Columbus Board of Education have reached a “conceptual…
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Utah sues Biden over move to restore 2 national monuments
By SAM METZ and BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The state of Utah and two Republican-leaning rural counties sued the Biden…
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Chick-fil-A grilled nuggets and filet contain dairy allergen due to supplier mishap
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Chick-fil-A’s grilled nuggets and grilled filets have a dairy allergen due to an accidental…
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Psilocybin ‘trips’ combined with therapy reduce alcohol use, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN The psychedelic compound psilocybin, commonly known as “shrooms” or magic mushrooms, may help people who struggle…
Continue Reading Justice Department releases unredacted Barr memo detailing decision not to charge Trump with obstructing Russia probe
By Marshall Cohen, CNN Former Attorney General Bill Barr concluded that then-President Donald Trump couldn’t be charged with obstructing the…
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 8/24/2022
The Associated Press Stocks closed modestly higher as Wall Street recovered some of this week’s steep losses ahead of a highly anticipated speech…
Continue Reading Cosmetics giant Sephora settles customer data privacy suit
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sephora Inc. has settled a lawsuit claiming the company sold customer information…
Continue Reading County drafting plan to ban flavored nicotine product sales
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Multnomah County health officials in Portland, Oregon, are drafting a proposal that would ban the sale of flavored nicotine…
Continue Reading Packers have new look as Rodgers continues Super Bowl chase
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will try to earn his elusive second Super…
Continue Reading Manning throws 6 scoreless, Tigers beat Giants 6-1 for split
DETROIT (AP) — Matt Manning threw six scoreless innings and the Detroit Tigers scored all six of their runs in the fifth to beat the San Francisco…
Continue Reading What Biden’s student debt plan will do to the US economy
By Matt Egan, CNN Business President Joe Biden’s student loan plan is a potential game changer for Americans drowning in debt. And yet the…
Continue Reading What Biden’s student debt plan will do to the US economy
By Matt Egan, CNN Business President Joe Biden’s student loan plan is a potential game changer for Americans drowning in debt. And yet the…
Continue Reading What Biden’s student debt plan will do to the US economy
By Matt Egan, CNN Business President Joe Biden’s student loan plan is a potential game changer for Americans drowning in debt. And yet the…
Continue Reading Teenage pilot becomes youngest person to fly solo around the globe
By Amy Cassidy, CNN A 17-year-old has became the youngest person to fly around the world solo in a small aircraft on Wednesday after first taking off…
Continue Reading Teenage pilot becomes youngest person to fly solo around the globe
By Amy Cassidy, CNN A 17-year-old has became the youngest person to fly around the world solo in a small aircraft on Wednesday after first taking off…
Continue Reading Seahawks hope to be creating foundation despite QB question
By The Associated Press RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks hope they are creating the foundation for the future despite major uncertainty…
Continue Reading Braves drill slumping Pirates 14-2, complete 3-game sweep
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Wright allowed two hits over seven efficient innings and the Atlanta Braves drilled the…
Continue Reading SD Gov. Kristi Noem weighs response to ethics complaints
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota ethics board’s finding that Gov. Kristi Noem may have engaged in…
Continue Reading Pasajeros describen la “aterradora” evacuación de un túnel submarino
Alexandra Ferguson Londres (CNN) — Los pasajeros que viajaban de Francia a Inglaterra fueron evacuados este martes de un tren del Eurotúnel…
Continue Reading Twitter is finally testing an edit button
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business After years of users clamoring for such a feature, Twitter is finally testing edited tweets. Twitter said in — where…
Continue Reading Twitter executives face questions from employees after whistleblower claims
By Donie O’Sullivan and Sean Lyngaas, CNN Twitter’s executives defended the company, and themselves, in a meeting with employees on…
Continue Reading Man who held fake shooting drill at Nebraska charity charged
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A man hired last spring to carry out what appeared to be an active shooting at an Omaha, Nebraska, charity — complete with…
Continue Reading Texan gets 6 months for threats to Maryland vaccine advocate
BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal prosecutor says a Texas man has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for threatening a Maryland doctor who has…
Continue Reading Panthers turn to Mayfield to break cycle of losing
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C, (AP) — Now that the Carolina Panthers have settled on a starting quarterback, the big question…
Continue Reading Germany exports power to France, urges savings at home
By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany says it will keep exporting electricity to neighboring France despite calling on citizens…
Continue Reading Biden announces student loan relief for borrowers making less than $125,000
By Phil Mattingly, Katie Lobosco and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced historic new steps to address student loan debt,…
Continue Reading Murray gets payday, now works to lead Cards back to playoffs
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are facing a crucial season after slowly improving over the previous…
Continue Reading Bengals’ Bates wants to show he’s 1 of NFL’s top safeties
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer Bengals safety Jessie Bates said playing under the franchise tag this season will give him a chance to show the…
Continue Reading Gen Z candidate will win Democratic nomination in Florida’s 10th District, CNN projects
By Rachel Janfaza, CNN Maxwell Frost, a 25-year-old community organizer, will win the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 10th Congressional…
Continue Reading Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers sue for over $878K in fees
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A law firm that helped defend Ghislaine Maxwell, the socialite convicted of helping financier…
Continue Reading Giants’ Daboll era opens with eyes on Jones, Barkley and D
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — There is usually a sense of optimism as a team starts a season with a new general…
Continue Reading Conoce las nuevas especies que ha descubierto este buzo en la zona crepuscular del océano
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Cientos de metros por debajo de la superficie del océano, en algún lugar entre el oscuro fondo oceánico y las…
Continue Reading Twitter executives face questions from employees after whistleblower claims
By Donie O’Sullivan and Sean Lyngaas, CNN Twitter’s executives defended the company, and themselves, in a meeting with employees on…
Continue Reading Hurts, so good? Eagles count on QB to make run at NFC East
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles hope they have what it takes to compete for a championship a season…
Continue Reading School is in session. Should you worry about your kid catching monkeypox?
By Katia Hetter, CNN Monkeypox cases are increasing across America and around the world, with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Continue Reading Bus driver was drunk on Fireball whisky driving 35 boys up to YMCA camp, charges say
By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story CARLTON, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Cannon Falls man has been charged with…
Continue Reading Man United defender Eric Bailly joins Marseille on loan
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has joined Marseille on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent move.…
Continue Reading Breast cancer survivor shares story in hopes of empowering others
By KCAL/KCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story ORANGE COUNTY, California (KCAL/KCBS) — A local woman in…
Continue Reading Rams think they have talent, tenacity for Super Bowl repeat
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean McVay’s Los Angeles Rams believe they have the talent and the tenacity to compete…
Continue Reading Democrats channel abortion anger into swing district success, raising questions about Republican ‘red wave’
By Gregory Krieg, Dan Merica and Michael Warren, CNN The US Supreme Court decision wiping out federal abortion rights was only a few hours old when,…
Continue Reading Restaurant owner adds mass shooting insurance coverage
By Jamie Leary Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — For some businesses, the topic of safety…
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Continue Reading Over 900 killed by Pakistan monsoon rains and floods, including 326 children
By Sophia Saifi, Bonnie Turner and Tara John, CNN At least 903 people have died in Pakistan from severe rains and flooding this summer, as the…
Continue Reading Baby formula waivers, rebates extended to allow WIC families more flexibility to buy different brands
By Brenda Goodman, CNN As a nationwide baby formula shortage continues, the federal government says it plans to continue to allow families who use…
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery rose $1.15 to $94.89 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for October delivery rose $1…
Continue Reading Party City is hiring 20,000 people, expecting an epic Halloween
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Party City expects Halloween will be back with a vengeance this year — in a good way. The seller of themed party…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend dies after apparent suicide in jail
By KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — The Washington County Sheriff’s…
Continue Reading 49ers hoping QB Trey Lance helps them take next step
By The Associated Press The San Francisco 49ers are trying to build on last season’s trip to the NFC title game and win the franchise’s…
Continue Reading Se espera que Apple presente el nuevo iPhone en el evento “Far out” del 7 de septiembre
Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — Los clientes de Apple pronto podrían echar un vistazo a la próxima generación del iPhone. Este miércoles Apple…
Continue Reading 2 dead, 3 hurt in shooting in front of DC senior residence
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police say two people have been killed and three others are injured in a shooting in front of a senior citizens center and near…
Continue Reading Ani Di Franco picture book is scheduled for March 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Ani Di Franco has some life thoughts to share — for kids. Rise x Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, announced…
Continue Reading Bucs, Brady look to return to Super Bowl after loss to Rams
By The Associated Press Tom Brady’s back for a 23rd season, poised to pursue “unfinished business” with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs…
Continue Reading Así es Charlie Crist, el demócrata de Florida con una de las carreras más inusuales en la política estadounidense
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN Español) — Charlie Crist, el demócrata que le disputará la gobernación de Florida a Ron DeSantis, es una cara…
Continue Reading Jury awards plaintiffs $31M in lawsuit over Kobe Bryant crash photos
By Jason Kravarik, Natasha Chen, Eric Levenson and Amir Vera, CNN A federal jury awarded $31 million in damages to Kobe Bryant’s widow and her…
Continue Reading Washington ferries seeing increased delays
SEATTLE (AP) — An analysis of Washington State Ferries data shows ferries are running behind schedule this year more than they have in the past…
Continue Reading Columbus teachers strike on first day back to school
By SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON Associated Press/Report for America COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A strike by teachers in Ohio’s largest school district is…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: NASA tests new moon rocket, 50 years after Apollo
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Years late and billions over budget, NASA’s new moon rocket makes its debut next…
Continue Reading Increased alcohol use linked with higher risk of cancer in new study
By Naomi Thomas, CNN People who increased the amount of alcohol they drank also had an increased risk of cancer, according to the results of a large…
Continue Reading Texas murder trial in pro cyclist’s killing may be delayed
By JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas judge presiding over the trial of the woman accused of killing pro cyclist Anna…
Continue Reading Company pledges to reduce Puerto Rico outages amid anger
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Persistent power outages and threats from Puerto Rico’s government have prompted a…
Continue Reading Mihailovic leaving Montreal in ’23 for Dutch club AZ Alkmaar
MONTREAL (AP) — Midfielder Djordje Mihailovic will leave CF Montreal at the end of the Major League Soccer season to join the Dutch club AZ…
Continue Reading Oklahoma governor denies clemency for death row inmate ahead of Thursday execution
By Dakin Andone, CNN Oklahoma’s governor has declined to grant clemency to death row inmate James Coddington, whose scheduled execution…
Continue Reading Peloton to sell its bikes on Amazon in bid to reverse slump
NEW YORK (AP) — Peloton’s high-end exercise bikes and other gear will now be able to be bought on Amazon in the U.S., a partnership aimed at…
Continue Reading Man convicted of child sex crimes after teachers reported abuse, DA says
By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story JACKSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — A Jackson County man is…
Continue Reading Rebuilding Falcons face low expectations in 2022
By The Associated Press Expectations are low for the Atlanta Falcons, who are taking a huge salary cap hit after dealing longtime quarterback Matt…
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Look of the Week: At 55, Nicole Kidman remains one of fashion’s biggest risk-takers
Leah Dolan, CNN Oscar-winning actor Nicole Kidman caught the Internet’s attention this week with a new shoot for Perfect Magazine. Kidman, who…
Continue Reading 2 school staff members arrested for failing to report abuse
By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story PLYMOUTH, Connecticut (WFSB) — A principal and a staff member of a…
Continue Reading LA Rams raring for repeat run after Super Bowl breakthrough
By The Associated Press The Los Angeles Rams believe they have the talent and the tenacity to compete for a second consecutive Super Bowl title. The…
Continue Reading Dog attacks on postal workers are a common hazard. It happens thousands of times a year
By Jeanne Bonner, CNN Dog attacks like the one that took the life of a mail carrier in Florida are a common hazard of the job, with thousands of…
Continue Reading Saints enter new coaching era with confidence in roster
By The Associated Press New Saints head coach Dennis Allen has a roster that looks stronger and deeper than it was last season. A number of key…
Continue Reading Paul Newman’s daughters sue late actor’s charity foundation
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A new lawsuit has exposed a deep rift between two of Paul Newman’s daughters and the…
Continue Reading Creed Taylor, ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ producer, dead at 93
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A top jazz producer and label owner and early producer of bossa nova has died. Creed Taylor was…
Continue Reading USC transfer Slovis wins starting QB job at No. 17 Pitt
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kedon Slovis is the new starting quarterback at Pitt. Head coach Pat Narduzzi says Slovis has won…
Continue Reading ‘Pre-bunking’ shows promise in fight against misinformation
By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press Soon after the Russian invasion, the hoaxes began. Ukrainian refugees were taking jobs, committing crimes and…
Continue Reading ‘Pre-bunking’ shows promise in fight against misinformation
By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press Soon after the Russian invasion, the hoaxes began. Ukrainian refugees were taking jobs, committing crimes and…
Continue Reading Citing personal issues, Texier takes break from Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets center Alexandre Texier will not join the team for the upcoming season because of unspecified personal…
Continue Reading Police warn public of vehicle theft scam
By KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, Washington (KPTV) — The Vancouver Police Department is…
Continue Reading Biden administration responds to Iran’s offer on nuke deal
By MATTHEW LEE and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it has responded to Iran’s latest offer to…
Continue Reading Powers collide in tense meeting after Nevada AG calls LVMPD’s conclusion of UNLV student’s boxing death ‘premature’
By Maddie White Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — Las Vegas Metropolitan Police chose not…
Continue Reading 3 arrested in Washington State in yoga tax fraud case
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities in New York say three individuals in Washington State have been arrested…
Continue Reading 3 arrested in Washington State in yoga tax fraud case
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities in New York say three individuals in Washington State have been arrested…
Continue Reading Alertan por un tiroteo en el noroeste de Washington: hay varias víctimas
Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Múltiples víctimas recibieron disparos en el área de Truxton Circle de Washington, según el Departamento de…
Continue Reading Flood channel construction closures hurting businesses near Charleston, Eastern
By Drew Andre Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — The city of Las Vegas is closing the…
Continue Reading Darrisaw healthy, has unexpected teacher in All-Pro Williams
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Christian Darrisaw’s first NFL season was hampered by injury, first to a core muscle that…
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