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Chiefs, Texans booed as racial justice stand sparks outrage
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL’s new stance encouraging players to take a stand against racial injustice got its first test as some fans of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs booed during a moment of silence to promote the cause, touching off a fresh debate on how players...
Danny Hamlin hopes hometown track helps him regain winning touchVideo
Kevin Harvick grabbed the first win of NASCAR’s playoffs while rival Denny Hamlin finished a distant 13th. Disgusted with his finish, Hamlin threw his water bottle in anger. “I was so mad. I hate not finishing where I should finish or run,” Hamlin said. “I’m such a competitor. I want...
Challenger to QAnon supporter bows out of race in Georgia
ATLANTA — The Democratic candidate for a U.S. House seat in Georgia dropped out of the race Friday, clearing a near-certain path to victory for a QAnon-supporting Republican contender who has been criticized for her incendiary comments. Democrat Kevin Van Ausdal bowed out of the race for “personal and family...
Judges: Florida felons can’t vote until they pay fines, fees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote, a federal appellate court ruled Friday in a case that could have broad implications for the November elections. Reversing a lower court judge’s decision that gave Florida felons...
Attorneys deny racial motive in Ahmaud Arbery slaying
ATLANTA — Attorneys for a white father and son charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery say their clients weren’t motivated by race when they armed themselves, chased after the young Black man and shot him in the street after a confrontation, according to interviews published Friday. Gregory and Travis McMichael have...
Uninvited Pigeon invades author Mo Willems’ TV special
LOS ANGELES — Mo Willems is very serious about the importance of being silly. That’s apparent to the children and adults tickled by “There Is a Bird on Your Head!” or “We Are in a Book!” or any of the author and illustrator’s other much-loved works. But the former “Sesame...
Chiefs rookie Edwards-Helaire shines in NFL debut vs. TexansVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs raised eyebrows during the NFL Draft when they used their first-round pick on Clyde Edwards-Helaire, adding another potent weapon to their dynamic offense rather than filling a pressing need on defense. Turns out that decision was downright brilliant. With starter Damien Williams...
Bengals name rookie quarterback Joe Burrow among captainsVideo
Joe Burrow was picked as one of the Cincinnati Bengals’ captains even before he took a snap. It is unusual for a rookie to be picked as a captain, an honorary role that usually goes to veterans who have been around the team a long time. The players’ vote shows...
On edge: Browns’ Garrett returns after NFL suspension for hitting Steelers QB RudolphVideo
CLEVELAND — The indelible moment of rage affected Myles Garrett and shaped how others see him. The Cleveland Browns’ star defensive end can’t undo his helmet-swinging attack on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph last season or the six-game NFL suspension that ensued. That damage is done and irreparable. But Garrett...
Bahrain becomes latest Arab nation to recognize Israel
WASHINGTON — Bahrain has become the latest Arab nation to agree to normalize ties with Israel as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump and his administration to fully integrate the Jewish state into the Middle East. Trump announced the agreement on Friday, following a three-way phone...
U.S. budget deficit hits record $3 trillion through 11 months
WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit hit an all-time high of $3 trillion for the first 11 months of this budget year, the Treasury Department said Friday. The ocean of red ink is a product of the government’s massive spending to try to cushion the impact of a coronavirus-fueled recession...
Parking deck collapse in Atlanta leaves 5 workers injured
A parking deck under construction in Atlanta partially collapsed on Friday, officials said, injuring five workers. Video from news helicopters showed an injured worker lowered by crane from the collapsed section of the deck. Four construction workers were injured but managed to walk away from the collapse site. One was...
Florida man gets death penalty for raping, killing girl
TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man was sentenced to death on Friday for raping and killing a 9-year-old girl. Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge Michelle Sisco affirmed a jury’s unanimous death penalty recommendation for Granville Ritchie, the Tampa Bay Times reported. He was found guilty last year of first-degree murder,...
Prosecutors: Similar charges warrant 1 trial in George Floyd death
MINNEAPOLIS — Prosecutors in the case of four former Minneapolis officers charged in the death of George Floyd told a judge Friday that the men should face trial together because the evidence and charges against them are similar, and multiple trials could traumatize witnesses and Floyd’s family. But defense attorneys...
Michael Cohen launches podcast; Rosie O’Donnell is 1st guest
For nearly a decade, Michael Cohen was at odds with Rosie O’Donnell in part because his boss — President Donald Trump — was engaged in a long feud with the comedian and talk-show host. On Monday, Cohen is launching a podcast, titled “Mea Culpa,” with O’Donnell as his first guest....
West Virginia set to debut against FCS Eastern Kentucky
West Virginia coach Neal Brown has a soft spot for teams from his native Kentucky, keeping his comments positive for an upcoming opponent that did little right in its opening game. Besides, Eastern Kentucky is his mother’s alma mater. The Mountaineers start the coronavirus-delayed season Saturday in its only nonconference...
Images of 9/11 attack, porn interrupt voting machine hearing in Georgia
ATLANTA — A federal hearing on a challenge to Georgia’s voting machines was interrupted Friday when someone began posting video and symbols, including images from the Sept. 11 attacks, a swastika and pornography. Before the interruption, there were roughly 100 people signed in as participants and observers to the high-profile...
Man shot during Kenosha, Wis., protest still remembers screams
MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin man who was shot during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha last month says he still remembers the screams that night and he’s in constant pain. Prosecutors say 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse of Antioch, Ill., shot and killed two men during a chaotic protest Aug. 25....
Wall Street still shaky as tumultuous week comes to a close
NEW YORK — Stocks are trying for another comeback on Wall Street Friday, as a tumultuous week of big swings comes to a close. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in morning trading, but only after an earlier gain of 0.8% vanished completely. Momentum has been lightning-quick to shift on...
U.S. marks 9/11 anniversary at tributes shadowed by virus
NEW YORK — Americans commemorated 9/11 Friday as another national crisis reconfigured memorial ceremonies, dividing some victims’ families over coronavirus safety precautions, and a presidential campaign carved a path through the observances. In New York, victims’ relatives gathered Friday morning for split-screen remembrances at the World Trade Center’s Sept. 11...
Ex-cops blame one another, seek own trials in George Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS — Attorneys for four former Minneapolis officers charged in the death of George Floyd say that each client should get his own trial, as the officers try to diminish their roles in the Black man’s death by pointing fingers at one another. Prosecutors say all four officers should be...
This day in sports history: Sept. 11Video
1886 — The Mayflower defends the America’s Cup by beating Britain’s Galatea in two straight heats. 1926 — The United States captures the Davis Cup for the seventh straight year as it beats France, 4-1. 1935 — Helen Hull Jacobs wins the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championships for the fourth...
Alexander Radulov scores in first minute of OT to lift Dallas past Vegas
EDMONTON, Alberta — Alexander Radulov scored 31 seconds into overtime on a wrister from the middle of the right circle and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference final. Radulov’s third career overtime goal was...
Chiefs begin title defense with 34-20 victory over TexansVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just about the only thing that looked familiar about the NFL’s long-awaited return Thursday night was the sight of Patrick Mahomes effortlessly leading the Kansas City Chiefs up and down the field. The Super Bowl MVP thew for 211 yards and three touchdowns, Clyde Edwards-Helaire ran...
10 dead in massive Northern California wildfireVideo
GRIDLEY, Calif. — A Northern California wildfire became the state’s deadliest of the year Thursday when authorities announced seven more deaths, bringing the total to 10 and there was the unnerving prospect the toll would climb as searchers looked for 16 missing people. Butte County sheriff’s deputies and detectives found...
