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Biden approval, views of economy steady, sour: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON — Fresh off his party’s better-than-anticipated performance in the midterm elections, President Joe Biden is facing consistent but critical assessments of his leadership and the national economy. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 43% of U.S. adults say they approve of the...
Jewish Americans confront antisemitism with resolve, worry
NEW YORK — Jewish Americans are closely following the recent upsurge in antisemitic rhetoric and actions with a mix of anxiety and resolve — along with a yearning that a broader swath of Americans, including leaders across the political spectrum, speak out against anti-Jewish hatred. New Yorker Rizy Horowitz, who...
Judge unseals docs in Colorado gay bar shooting suspect’s past case
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A judge unsealed a dropped bomb threat case Thursday against the Colorado gay bar shooting suspect who threatened to become the “next mass killer” over a year before allegedly killing five people and wounding 17 others at the LGBTQ enclave Club Q. Judge Robin Chittum said...
Putin vows to persist with strikes in Ukraine, ignoring West
KYIV, Ukraine — The Kremlin said Thursday it’s up to Ukraine’s president to end the military conflict in the country, suggesting terms that Kyiv has repeatedly rejected, while Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to press on with the fighting despite Western criticism. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that “(Ukrainian President...
131 civilians killed by M23 rebels in eastern Congo, says UN
BENI, Congo — Arbitrarily shooting, stabbing, raping and abducting people, rebels in eastern Congo have killed at least 131 people and inflicted “unspeakable violence” against civilians, says a new U.N. report. The M23 rebel group killed men, women and children in two villages in Congo’s Rutshuru territory in North Kivu...
Which new stars can replace Messi, Ronaldo after World Cup?
DOHA, Qatar — Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are not ready to say goodbye to the World Cup just yet. But the clock is ticking on their careers and Qatar could be the last time we see them on soccer’s biggest stage. With that in mind, thoughts naturally turn to...
Review: Lonely souls at the cinema in ‘Empire of Light’Video
Olivia Colman plays the manager of a movie theater in Sam Mendes’ new film “Empire of Light.” It’s a cinema palace in a small town on England’s south coast that is showing its age. The once grand establishment used to play films on multiple screens on multiple floors. The top...
Celine Dion diagnosed with rare neurological disorderVideo
Celine Dion has put a halt on all performing after being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder. In an emotional video messages posted in French and English on Thursday on Instagram, Dion said Stiff Person Syndrome was causing spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing. “Unfortunately, the spasms...
Taliban official: 27 people lashed in public in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD — Twenty-seven people were lashed in public on Thursday in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan as punishment for alleged adultery, theft, drug offenses and other crimes, according to a court official. Afghanistan’s new authorities have implemented hard-line policies since they took over the country in August 2021 that have underlined their interpretation...
Brittney Griner back home in U.S. after Russian prisoner swap
WASHINGTON — American basketball star Brittney Griner returned to the United States early Friday after being freed in a high-profile prisoner exchange following nearly 10 months in detention in Russia. The deal, which saw her swapped for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, secured the release of the most prominent American...
Police: 2 firefighters die in house fire; body found outside
TAMAQUA, Pa. — Two firefighters died responding to a house fire Wednesday in rural eastern Pennsylvania where a man’s body was found outside, state police said. The New Tripoli Fire Company members who lost their lives were identified as Assistant Fire Chief Zachary Paris, 36, and Marvin Gruber, 59, Pennsylvania...
Josh Corbin’s 20 points lead Robert Morris past Central MichiganVideo
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Josh Corbin had 20 points in Robert Morris’ 71-66 win against Central Michigan on Wednesday night. Corbin shot 7 for 13, including 6 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Colonials (4-6). Kahliel Spear added 18 points while going 7 of 14 overall and 4...
Ex-Border Patrol agent convicted of killing 4 women in Texas
SAN ANTONIO — A former Border Patrol agent who confessed to killing four sex workers in 2018 was convicted Wednesday of capital murder, after jurors heard recordings of him telling investigators he was trying to “clean up the streets” of his South Texas hometown. Juan David Ortiz, 39, receives an...
Tre Mitchell scores 19, West Virginia beats Navy 85-64Video
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Tre Mitchell scored 19 points to lead West Virginia to an 85-64 win over Navy on Wednesday night. Erik Stevenson added 13 points, Joe Toussaint 12 and Kedrian Johnson 11 for the Mountaineers (7-2). Freshman Austin Benigni scored 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting, and Sean Yoder added...
Penn State men drop Big Ten opener vs. Michigan StateVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK — A.J. Hoggard scored a career-high 23 points, Joey Hauser had 12 points and 15 rebounds and Michigan State beat Penn State, 67-58, on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak. Seth Lundy scored 16 points, and Jalen Pickett had 13 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists...
Ravens defense, coming off strong showing, readies for SteelersVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson’s injury may put even more pressure on the Baltimore Ravens defense. Lately, that unit has been up to the challenge. Jackson missed practice Wednesday — no surprise following his knee injury in last week’s win over Denver — and it looks more and more...
Report: Cubs, former Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon agree to 4-year, $68M dealVideo
SAN DIEGO — The Chicago Cubs added former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon to their rotation, agreeing to a four-year contract with the right-hander that is worth roughly $68 million. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to the Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because...
Virginia football players granted extra year of eligibility
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The NCAA has granted an extra year of eligibility to Virginia football players whose eligibility has expired in the aftermath of the slaying of three members of the team, the school confirmed Wednesday. Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry and Devin Chandler were killed last month as they...
‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida lawmaker indicted on fraud charges
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” has been indicted on charges of defrauding a federal coronavirus loan program for small businesses, officials said Wednesday. Federal prosecutors said Rep. Joe Harding, 35, illegally obtained or tried to obtain more than $150,000 from...
Elizabeth Holmes’ former partner gets nearly 13 years in Theranos caseVideo
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A judge on Wednesday sentenced former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani to nearly 13 years in prison for his role in the company’s blood-testing hoax — a sentence slightly longer than that given to the CEO, who was his lover and accomplice in one of Silicon...
Apple: Most iCloud data can now be end-to-end encrypted
BOSTON — As part of an ongoing privacy push, Apple said Wednesday it will now offer full end-to-encryption for nearly all the data its users store in its global cloud-based storage system. That will make it more difficult for hackers, spies and law enforcement agencies to access sensitive user information....
Sundance Film Festival unveils lineup for 2023 edition
Documentaries about Brooke Shields, Judy Blume and Michael J. Fox, films from veteran directors like Nicole Holofcener, an adaptation of the viral New Yorker story “Cat Person” and the feature directorial debut of actors Alice Englert and Randall Park are among the world premieres set for the Sundance Film Festival...
New York Times journalists, other workers on 24-hour strike
NEW YORK — Hundreds of New York Times journalists and other staff walked off the job for 24 hours Thursday, frustrated by contract negotiations that have dragged on for months in the newspaper’s biggest labor dispute in more than 40 years. Reporters, editors, photographers and other employees planned a rally...
Report: Kenley Jansen, Red Sox reach $32M, 2-year dealVideo
SAN DIEGO — Veteran closer Kenley Jansen and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a $32 million, two-year deal, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The 35-year-old...
Kentucky QB Will Levis to enter NFL draft, skip bowl game
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky quarterback Will Levis announced Wednesday on social media he will declare for the NFL draft and skip the Wildcats’ upcoming Music City Bowl against Iowa. Projected as a first-round selection next spring, Levis completed 65% of his passes for 2,406 yards and 19 touchdowns with 10...
