Associated Press stories, Page 1269
As ‘buy now, pay later’ plans grow, so do delinquencies
NEW YORK — Americans have grown fond of “buy now, pay later” services, but the “pay later” part is becoming increasingly difficult for some borrowers. Buy now, pay later loans allow users to pay for items such new sneakers, electronics or luxury goods in installments. Companies such as Affirm, Afterpay,...
Woman charged with bomb threat against Boston Children’s HospitalVideo
BOSTON — Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a woman accused of calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Children’s Hospital, where doctors and staffers have been facing harassment and threats of violence over its surgical program for transgender youths. Catherine Leavy, 37, was arrested at her home in Westfield,...
Mark Meadows complies with Justice Department subpoena
WASHINGTON — Mark Meadows, the White House chief of staff under former President Donald Trump, has complied with a Justice Department subpoena and turned over records as part of a federal investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the Capitol and efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, a...
Rioter who wore ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt gets jail term
A Virginia man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while wearing an antisemitic “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt over a Nazi-themed shirt was sentenced on Thursday to 75 days of imprisonment. Robert Keith Packer, 57, declined to address U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols before he sentenced him during hearing held by video conference....
U.S. warns monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug
WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials are warning against overuse of the lone drug available to treat monkeypox, saying that even a small mutation in the virus could render the pills ineffective. The Food and Drug Administration updated its guidance this week for Tpoxx, which has been prescribed to tens of...
California wildfire ‘looking a whole heck of a lot better’
FORESTHILL, Calif. — Firefighters again prevented flames from entering a Northern California mountain town and reported major progress Thursday against the week-old blaze that’s become the largest in the state so far this year. Conditions at the Mosquito Fire about 110 miles northeast of San Francisco were “looking a whole...
Infowars rep to return to stand in Sandy Hook hoax trial
WATERBURY, Conn. — A representative for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars brand returned to the witness stand Thursday for questions about how Jones pushed lies that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax as his companies grew more successful. Brittany Paz, a Connecticut lawyer hired by Jones to...
Putin, Zelenskyy court major allies as Ukraine makes gains
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy are each courting major allies on Thursday, seeking to prop up their efforts in a war whose fortunes have tilted toward Ukraine in recent days. In Uzbekistan’s ancient Samarkand, Putin was hoping to break through his international isolation...
Roger Federer says he is retiring from professional tennis
Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after a series of knee operations, closing a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles, finished five seasons ranked No. 1 and helped create a golden era of men’s tennis with rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Federer...
Biden: Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Thursday a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections. He said the tentative deal “will keep our critical rail system working and avoid disruption of our economy.” The Democratic president believes unions built the...
Florida flies ‘illegal immigrants’ to Martha’s Vineyard
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday flew two planes of immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration’s failed border policies. Flights to the upscale island enclave in Massachusetts were part of an...
Panthers’ Baker Mayfield addressing batted balls, dropped snapsVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Baker Mayfield joked that he may have found a solution to all those passes the Cleveland Browns batted down at the line of scrimmage on Sunday. “Get on an inverted table a little bit. Stretch out. Get taller,” Mayfield said. “Thanks, Mom and Dad.” The Browns batted...
Joe Flacco to start again for Jets in Week 2 at BrownsVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets are sticking with Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Coach Robert Saleh announced the decision Wednesday to stay with Flacco this week despite a less than inspired performance by the 37-year-old quarterback and the rest of...
Saquon Barkley just wants the Giants to keep winningVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The only thing that seemingly matters to Saquon Barkley entering his fifth season with the New York Giants is winning. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 draft seemingly didn’t care he was selected as the NFC Offensive Player of the week after a win...
Miami’s blitz still a bad memory for Lamar Jackson, RavensVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — When Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens faced Miami in November, it was as discombobulated as they looked all season. The culprit was the Dolphins’ blitz-heavy defensive scheme — and that game is again on Baltimore’s mind as the Ravens prepare to host Miami this weekend....
Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright, Yadier Molina make record 325th start as batteryVideo
ST. LOUIS — Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and catcher Yadier Molina made their 325th career start together on Wednesday night, setting a major-league record for most as a battery. The St. Louis duo eclipsed the regular-season mark of 324 by the Detroit Tigers pair of Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan...
Patriots need RBs Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson to step up vs. SteelersVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ offense was already going to look much different this season after the retirement of running back James White. One game into the season, they are faced with another major adjustment at the position after veteran Ty Montgomery was placed on injured reserve with...
Browns rookie kicker York taking early success in strideVideo
BEREA, Ohio — One successful field goal turned Cade York from a rookie into a local cult hero. For the time being. The Cleveland Browns’ young kicker is savvy enough to know his new-found celebrity might be fleeting. “I had a good game, but next week’s a new game,” York...
Chargers show no fear against Chiefs in AFC West showdownVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have taken on an almost unbeatable air in the AFC West over the past six years, not only winning the division each time but losing just six games total against some of their longest-standing rivals. Except when it comes to the Los...
R. Kelly convicted on many counts, acquitted of trial fixingVideo
CHICAGO — A federal jury on Wednesday convicted R. Kelly of several child pornography and sex abuse charges in his hometown of Chicago, delivering another legal blow to a singer who used to be one of the biggest R&B stars in the world. Kelly, 55, was found guilty on three...
Court revives lawsuits against Ohio State over sex abuse
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal appeals court ruling Wednesday revives unsettled lawsuits against Ohio State University over decades-old sexual abuse by the late team doctor Richard Strauss. A district judge in Columbus had dismissed most of the unsettled cases, acknowledging that hundreds of young men were abused but agreeing with...
Joe Burrow: Bengals need to start faster, communicate betterVideo
CINCINNATI — One of themes this week for Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is a familiar one from last season: start faster. Burrow’s mistakes put Cincinnati in a hole Sunday. The third-year quarterback found his footing in the second half, but the Bengals lost a game they should have won, 23-20...
Infowars lawyer: ‘There were false statements’ on Sandy Hook
WATERBURY, Conn. — A lawyer for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars empire acknowledged on the witness stand Wednesday that the show and website spread falsehoods about the Sandy Hook school shooting. “I don’t think that we disagree that there were false statements made,” Brittany Paz testified at a civil trial...
‘Serial’ case: Prosecutors move to vacate Adnan Syed’s conviction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Baltimore prosecutors asked a judge on Wednesday to vacate Adnan Syed’s conviction for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee — a case that was chronicled in the hit podcast “Serial.” Baltimore’s state’s attorney filed a motion in circuit court, saying a lengthy investigation conducted with the...
Study: 1-in-5 U.S. adults bet money on sports in past year
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Nearly one in five U.S. adults bet money on sports over the past year, according to a survey released Wednesday. The report from the Pew Research Center shows that 19% of adults surveyed said they had wagered on sports. The most common way they did so...
