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4 children killed in Thanksgiving Day crash in Kansas
BELLEVILLE, Kan. — Authorities say four children have been killed in a Thanksgiving Day crash. Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner said in a tweet that the crash happened around 11:30 a.m. when a vehicle went off the side of a road and into a pond in Republic County, near...
Chicago officer investigated for body-slamming man to ground
CHICAGO — Chicago police say an officer is being investigated for body-slamming a man who spat in his face. Police say the 29-year-old man was hospitalized following the incident Thursday afternoon. The 32-year-old officer also went to a hospital for evaluation. Police say the officer approached the man for drinking...
10 animals killed in barn fire at Ohio wildlife parkVideo
PORT CLINTON, Ohio — At least 10 animals were killed in a barn fire that erupted at an Ohio wildlife park, officials said. The blaze began about 6:15 p.m. Thursday at the African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton. Three bongos, three giraffes, three red river hogs and a springbok...
Police: Woman arrested for firing gun into KFC drive-thru
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Police say a Georgia woman fired a gun into a KFC after learning her order lacked napkins and a fork. News outlets report 33-year-old Jonelle Jade Dare was arrested Tuesday in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on an outstanding warrant from Shelbyville, Kent., where’s she’s accused of shooting...
Global climate protests ahead of Madrid meeting
BERLIN — Protesters in cities across the world staged rallies Friday demanding leaders take tougher action against climate change, days before the latest global conference, which this year takes place in Madrid. The rallies kicked off in Australia, where people affected by recent devastating wildfires joined young environmentalists protesting against...
Hong Kong protesters seek British support; campus siege endsVideo
HONG KONG — Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied Friday outside the British Consulate, urging the city’s former colonial ruler to emulate the United States and take concrete actions to support their cause, as police ended a blockade of a university campus after 12 days. Waving British flags, the...
2 killed in London stabbings; police fatally shoot suspect
LONDON — A man wearing a fake explosive vest stabbed several people Friday in London, killing two in what police are treating as a terrorist attack before being tackled by members of the public and then fatally shot by officers on London Bridge, officials said. Metropolitan Police Chief Cressida Dick...
Iraq’s PM announces he’ll resign amid worsening crisisVideo
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister said Friday he would submit his resignation to parliament, a day after more than 40 people were killed by security forces and following calls by Iraq’s top Shiite cleric for lawmakers to withdraw support. The move by Adel Abdul-Mahdi 13 months after he took over...
Bills beat Cowboys, solidify hold on AFC wild-card spotVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — John Brown became the first Buffalo receiver to throw a touchdown pass, and the Bills went on to beat the Dallas Cowboys, 26-15, on Thursday. Bills quarterback Josh Allen ran for a touchdown and threw a TD pass to Cole Beasley, who had 110 yards receiving in...
Talent disparity overshadows Ohio State-Michigan rivalry
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Ohio State has turned one of the greatest rivalries in sports into a one-sided series against Michigan by simply having more talent. That seems to be true throughout the rosters, and it makes the largest difference on the offensive and defensive lines. The Buckeyes (11-0, 8-0...
WVU hopes to finish with victory, end TCU’s bowl hopes
FORT WORTH, Texas — West Virginia will not make it to a bowl this season, so the Mountaineers will try to spoil TCU’s postseason hopes. Garret Wallow and TCU are in the same position as last season, having to win their last regular-season game just to get bowl eligible. “It’s...
Liberal group’s ads assail Federalist Society over Trump’s court picks
WASHINGTON — A liberal activist group is launching a digital ad campaign targeting the Federalist Society, a conservative legal organization that has championed judges appointed by President Trump, such as Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch. The ads, to appear on LinkedIn and Facebook, assail major law firms...
Trubisky’s 3rd TD pass lifts Bears to win over Lions
DETROIT — Mitchell Trubisky started and closed strong to overcome some shaky decisions and plays in between to keep the Chicago Bears in the NFC playoff picture. Trubisky threw a go-ahead, 3-yard touchdown pass to David Montgomery with 2:17 left, lifting Chicago to a 24-20 win over the slumping Detroit...
Trump in Afghanistan for surprise Thanksgiving visit
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the United States and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban wants a ceasefire. In his first trip to the site of America’s longest war,...
New Mexico utility stands by plan to close coal-fired plant
FARMINGTON, N.M. — New Mexico’s largest electric provider says continued operation of a coal-fired power plant using carbon-capture technology wouldn’t be in the best interest of utility customers. Public Service Co. of New Mexico made the declaration in testimony filed with state regulators who are weighing the pending closure of...
NFL’s goal of 100 million volunteer minutes already reached
The NFL apparently underestimated Americans’ eagerness to volunteer. As part of its centennial season celebration, the league sought 100 million minutes of volunteerism from its fans through Huddle for 100. With folks across the nation giving 100 minutes of their time to community initiatives, that goal already has been reached....
Dutch prosecutors charge isolated farm father with sex abuse
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Dutch father accused of holding six of his children against their will on an isolated farm for nine years is now also suspected of sexually abusing two of his other children, prosecutors said Thursday. The abuse allegations add a grim new element to a case...
27 Iraqi protesters shot dead in 24 hours, violence spiralsVideo
BAGHDAD — Security forces in Iraq shot dead 27 anti-government protesters in a 24-hour period, amid spiraling violence in the capital and the country’s south, as Iran condemned the burning of its consulate. Security forces Thursday fired live ammunition, killing four protesters and wounding 22 on the strategic Ahrar Bridge...
Man pleads guilty to scam that cost victims more than $550K
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A northwest Iowa man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, admitting that his scheme caused about 30 people to lose more than $550,000. Authorities say 61-year-old Lon Friedrichsen entered the plea Monday in U.S. District Court in Sioux City. His sentencing has not been scheduled. Court...
U.S. to pay less into NATO budget as Macron urges deep talks
PARIS — NATO leaders must stop bickering over defense spending and have a deep discussion about the future of the military alliance and how ties with Russia can be improved at a summit, French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday. Macron’s call for intensive talks on how to shore up security...
Balloons fly as a breezy Macy’s Thanksgiving parade startsVideo
NEW YORK — The beloved balloons were flying, if lower than usual, as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began after an anxious weather watch Thursday morning. Astronaut Snoopy, a new version of a longtime parade favorite, was among the giant inflated characters leading the lineup. Parade officials and the New...
Winter storm threatens to scramble Thanksgiving travel plansVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — A day after bringing havoc to the Rocky Mountains, a powerful winter storm rolled across the Midwest on Wednesday, threatening to scramble Thanksgiving plans for millions of people during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. The storm, which was blamed for one death and hundreds...
Tshiebwe has 19 points, 18 rebounds to lead WVU to title in Cancun
CANCUN, Mexico — Oscar Tshiebwe scored 19 points and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds to lead West Virginia to a 75-63 win over Wichita State on Wednesday night in the championship game of the Cancun Classic. Emmitt Matthews Jr. added 13 points for the Mountaineers (6-0), who pulled away in...
Champagnie leads Pitt basketball to title at Fort Myers Tip-Off
FORT MYERS, Fla. — As the horn blew after Pitt’s 72-59 win over Northwestern in the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship game Wednesday night, Jeff Capel and Chris Collins approached each other and shared a big hug, with Capel telling his former teammate, “I love you. Talk to you tomorrow.” Capel...
Evacuation orders ended as rain douses California wildfire
GOLETA, Calif. — A strong storm moved into Southern California on Wednesday, almost completely dousing a wildfire that had threatened thousands of homes but briefly raising the threat of debris flows from barren slopes. Residents in and below the fire area on the south Santa Barbara County coast were issued...
