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Judge releases names of jurors in Derek Chauvin’s trial
MINNEAPOLIS — The judge who presided over the trial of Derek Chauvin has made public the names of jurors who convicted the former Minneapolis police officer of murder in the death of George Floyd. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill, in response to a request to release the names by...
Opening statements begin in Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial
KENOSHA, Wis. — Opening statements began Tuesday at the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, with a prosecutor detailing the young man’s shooting of three people who were out on the streets of Kenosha during a protest against racial injustice last year. Prosecutor Thomas Binger described what he said were “two...
Minneapolis voters weigh fate of police after George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS — Voters in Minneapolis were deciding Tuesday whether to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety, more than a year after George Floyd’s death under the knee of a white police officer launched a movement to defund or abolish police across the country. Democratic...
Biden climate plan aims to reduce methane emissions
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday launched a wide-ranging plan to reduce methane emissions, targeting a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming and packs a stronger short-term punch than even carbon dioxide. The plan was announced as President Joe Biden wraps up a two-day appearance at...
Judge: DA can’t drop charge in handcuffed prisoner shooting
YORK — A Pennsylvania judge once again denied a county prosecutor’s request to drop a misdemeanor charge against a former police officer who shot a man in handcuffs outside a bank 2 1/2 years ago. York County President Judge Maria Musti Cook issued the ruling Monday in the case of...
Former FIFA officials indicted for fraud in Switzerland
GENEVA — Former FIFA officials Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini were charged with fraud and other offenses by Swiss prosecutors on Tuesday after a six-year investigation into a controversial $2 million payment. The 85-year-old Blatter and 66-year-old Platini now face a trial within months at federal criminal court in Bellinzona....
This date in sports history: Nov. 2
1895 — Belmar, ridden by Fred Taral, wins in the Belmont Stakes by a head over favorite Counter Tenor. The race is run under the jurisdiction of the Westchester Racing Association, because the New York Jockey Club had closed out its affairs. 1958 — Chicago and Los Angeles establish an...
Blast near Kabul hospital kills 3, wounds 16, medics say
KABUL, Afghanistan — An explosion went off Tuesday at the entrance of a military hospital in Kabul, killing three people and wounding at least 16, health officials said. The blast went off at the entrance to the Sardar Mohammad Dawood Khan military hospital, the spokesman of the Taliban-run Interior Ministry,...
Still-shaky Chiefs get past Giants
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Harrison Butker hit a pair of fourth-quarter field goals, including the go-ahead 34-yarder with 1:07 left, and the Kansas City Chiefs scrambled their way to a 20-17 comeback win over the New York Giants on Monday night. Patrick Mahomes threw for 275 yards with a touchdown...
Pennsylvania state employees who get vaccinated to receive 5 paid days off
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration told more than 70,000 state employees on Monday that it is offering five days of paid leave for getting fully vaccinated against covid-19 by the end of the year, quickly drawing opposition from the state treasurer over the potential cost. The administration told employees...
Coal miner dies in southern W.Va.; 6th fatality of 2021
SHARPLES, W.Va. — A coal miner died in an accident Monday in southern West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice said. The accident occurred Monday afternoon at Mingo Logan Coal Co.’s Mountaineer II Mine in Sharples, the governor’s office said in a statement. The statement, which didn’t include details surrounding the death,...
NHL defends disciplinary decisions in Blackhawks scandal
Commissioner Gary Bettman on Monday defended the NHL’s decisions and discipline meted out following an investigation into the Chicago Blackhawks’ handling of sexual assault allegations in 2010. Bettman called the organization’s $2 million fine significant and stood by decisions to let Joel Quenneville coach one more game and not discipline...
Bengals’ momentum halted ahead of matchup with BrownsVideo
CINCINNATI — Maybe the Cincinnati Bengals spent a little too much time patting themselves on the back after blowing out the Ravens. Maybe they were looking ahead to the important division matchup with the Browns. Maybe they thought the New York Jets wouldn’t put up much of a fight. Whatever...
Browns struggling, searching for offense after loss to SteelersVideo
CLEVELAND — Baker Mayfield’s fractured left shoulder is one of many things currently broken for the Browns. They’re in pieces at the moment. Hobbled by injuries, hindered by a lack of offensive explosiveness and unable to put away games with the lead in the fourth quarter, the Browns look like...
Covid vaccine for younger children already being packed, shippedVideo
WASHINGTON — Anticipating a green light from vaccine advisers, the Biden administration is assembling and shipping millions of covid-19 shots for children ages 5-11, the White House said Monday. The first could go into kids’ arms by midweek. “We are not waiting on the operations and logistics,” said coronavirus coordinator...
Major Wall Street stock indexes eke out more record highs
Stocks closed with modest gains Monday on Wall Street, extending the major indexes’ recent record-setting run. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% after spending much of the day wavering between small gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.3% and the Nasdaq rose 0.6%. The gains pushed the three...
Coca-Cola acquires remainder of sports drink BodyArmor for $5.6BVideo
Coca-Cola Co. is making a multibillion-dollar bet on the sports drink brand BodyArmor as part of a larger push to diversify its offerings. Coke said Monday it paid $5.6 billion for the remaining 85% of BodyArmor. Coke originally bought a 15% stake in the BodyArmor in 2018. Coke confirmed that...
Christian Pulisic could make Chelsea return in Champions League
Christian Pulisic traveled with Chelsea to Sweden, and the American winger could make his first appearance with the team in 2 1/2 months when the Blues play at Malmö on Tuesday night in the Champions League. The 23-year-old from Hershey injured his left ankle on Sept. 8 while playing for...
FBI probing fire, slur at Black Indiana councilman’s home
CONNERSVILLE, Ind. — A fire that badly damaged a Black city council member’s home in eastern Indiana is being investigated by the FBI after a racial slur was found spray painted at the house. The fire broke out about 3:30 a.m. Friday at the home of Connersville City Councilman Tommy...
Jury selection underway at Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial
KENOSHA, Wis. — The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse opened Monday with the challenging task of seating jurors who hadn’t already made up their minds about the young aspiring police officer who shot two people to death and wounded a third during a night of anti-racism protests in Kenosha last year....
Military weighs penalties for those who refuse covid vaccine
WASHINGTON — As deadlines loom for military and defense civilians to get mandated covid-19 vaccines, senior leaders must now wrestle with the fate of those who flatly refuse the shots or are seeking exemptions, and how to make sure they are treated fairly and equally. The vast majority of the...
W.Va. Sen. Joe Manchin wavers on Biden’s plan, rebuffs progressivesVideo
WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin wavered Monday on his support for President Joe Biden’s sweeping $1.75 trillion domestic policy proposal, saying instead it’s “time to vote” on a slimmer $1 trillion infrastructure package that has stalled amid talks. The West Virginia Democrat’s announcement comes as Democrats want a signal from...
AP sources: Broncos trade star linebacker Von Miller to Rams
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Von Miller is no longer the face of the franchise in Denver. The loquacious linebacker is headed West to join Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey with the Los Angeles Rams, according to two people with knowledge of Monday morning’s big trade. Speaking on condition of anonymity because...
‘Best path’: Marshall leaders laud move to Sun Belt
Moving to the Sun Belt Conference gives Marshall a secure future, school officials said Monday, as well as chances to renew some old rivalries and boost its sorely lacking television footprint. Marshall’s Board of Governors completed the university’s move to the Sun Belt on Monday, three days after the school...
Titans’ Derrick Henry will have surgery, no timetable for return
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry will have surgery Tuesday morning on his right foot, and coach Mike Vrabel says the Tennessee Titans are not putting a timeline on when he will return. Henry had tests Monday to check the severity of the injury after he finished a...
