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Panthers’ Cam Newton says he needs ‘time away from game’ to heal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers quarterback Cam Newton said he plans on taking “time away from the game” because of a mid-foot sprain that has bothered him since the third preseason game. Newton said in a 15-minute video blog released Friday night he probably shouldn’t have tried to play through the...
No. 12 Penn State blows out Maryland (again)Video
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Sean Clifford threw for 398 yards and three touchdowns, ran for a score and carried No. 12 Penn State to yet another lopsided victory over Maryland, a 59-0 blowout Friday night that typified the one-sided nature of this regional series. Penn State scored on its first...
Kevin Newman’s home runs give Pirates win over RedsVideo
Last September was a nightmare for Kevin Newman. This one is going much better. Newman hit a two-run homer with two out in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Jake Elmore set up Newman’s game-ending swing with a...
Antonio Brown’s fall as fast as his rise in NFLVideo
Antonio Brown’s unraveling happened nearly as quickly as his rise in the NFL. One of the most prolific receivers for a decade, the four-time All-Pro got dumped by three teams in 6 1/2 months. The New England Patriots released him last week after a second woman in 10 days accused...
A year after Khashoggi’s slaying, Saudi clampdown persists
NEW YORK — Nearly one year has passed since a team of 15 Saudi government agents flew to Turkey and killed Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. His body has still not been found, no one has been convicted and questions linger over the crown prince’s culpability. The Oct. 2 slaying brought...
Dallas cop says she wishes neighbor had killed her instead
DALLAS — A Dallas police officer broke her silence Friday about the night she killed a young accountant who lived in the apartment right above hers, telling jurors that she has to live with the guilt every day and that she wished their roles were reversed. Amber Guyger tearfully told...
Member of secretive church gets probation in benefits scheme
RALEIGH, N.C. — A member of a secretive North Carolina church received 10 months of home confinement for taking part in an unemployment fraud scheme benefiting businesses with ties to the congregation. Diane McKinny, 66, of Rutherfordton, was sentenced by a federal judge in Asheville on Thursday, several months after...
Tyler Perry says he can’t ‘up and leave’ filming in Georgia
LOS ANGELES — Tyler Perry said he cannot “just up and leave” filming in Georgia despite Hollywood’s backlash against the state’s “heartbeat” abortion law. The actor-director-writer made the remarks to The Associated Press on Friday while discussing the upcoming opening of his massive Atlanta-based studio. Some celebs have urged TV...
Sheriff’s deputy slain near Houston was first Sikh officer
JERSEY VILLAGE, Texas — A sheriff’s deputy described as “a trailblazer” because he was the first Sikh deputy of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office when he joined the force 10 years ago, was shot and killed while making a traffic stop Friday near Houston. Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, 42, was pronounced...
Justin Fields, Ohio State facing big test at Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — Justin Fields has been sensational in four games. Now it’s time to see what he can do in a hostile environment. Fields leads fifth-ranked Ohio State into its toughest game to date when it visits 90,000-seat Memorial Stadium to play Nebraska on Saturday night. The transfer from...
U.S. ambassador pressed Ukraine corruption fight before ouster
WASHINGTON — Months before the call that set off an impeachment inquiry, many in the diplomatic community were alarmed by the Trump administration’s abrupt removal of a career diplomat from her post as ambassador to Ukraine. The ambassador’s ouster, and the campaign against her that preceded it, are now emerging...
Pennsylvania high court passes on death penalty review
PHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined a special petition to review the constitutionality of the death penalty but says it will still consider the fairness of individual cases. The decision Friday comes after the court heard arguments this month from critics who call the punishment cruel and arbitrary...
Subpoenas mark first concrete steps for Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON — House Democrats took their first concrete steps in the impeachment investigation of President Trump on Friday, issuing subpoenas demanding documents from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and scheduling legal depositions for other State Department officials. At the end of a stormy week of revelation and recrimination, House Speaker...
Iran releases seized U.K.-flagged tanker
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Friday released a British-flagged oil tanker it had seized in July, while the country’s president, returning from an annual United Nations meeting, said he had been told the United States had offered to lift sanctions if Tehran returned to the negotiating table over its nuclear...
House rebukes Trump on border wall, but he plans veto
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House made a second attempt Friday to overturn President Trump’s use of emergency powers to raid military base projects such as schools and target ranges to pay for his long-promised border fence. The 236-174 vote sent the legislation to Trump, who is sure to veto it...
Sony, Marvel agree to swing together on 2 more Spider-Man films
LOS ANGELES — Spider-Man won’t be leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe anytime soon. After a public fallout last month, Sony Pictures Entertainment and The Walt Disney Studios have found a way to work together. The studios said Friday that they would be teaming up once more to produce a third...
North Korea to Trump: Make ‘bold decision’ to revive diplomacy
UNITED NATIONS — North Korea accused the United States on Friday of doing nothing to implement issues agreed on at summits between President Donald Trump and the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, but said it is placing hope in Trump’s “wise option and bold decision.” A statement from Foreign Ministry...
Mylan agrees to pay $30M in SEC EpiPen settlement
Mylan has agreed to pay $30 million in a settlement tied to its failure to tell investors about a Justice Department investigation into whether the company overcharged Medicaid for the EpiPen. The Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday that Mylan NV classified the EpiPen as a “generic” drug under the...
Florida teacher probed as quiz refers to Trump as ‘idiot’
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — A Florida middle school teacher is being investigated after a parent complained a quiz she gave students referred to President Donald Trump as an “idiot.” The principal at the Palm Beach Gardens school sent a letter to parents apologizing and saying the teacher has been...
Santa Barbara Zoo’s elderly elephant Little Mac euthanizedVideo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara Zoo’s 48-year-old Asian elephant, Little Mac, has been euthanized after a sharp decline in her health. The zoo says Little Mac was euthanized Wednesday night in her exhibit yard, surrounded by keepers and staff. View this post on Instagram Last night we said...
Manhunt in Germany for suspected killer spotted on train
BERLIN — German police say a 52-year-old man suspected of killing a woman may have narrowly escaped capture by smashing a train window and fleeing before officers arrived. The news agency dpa reported Friday that the suspect, identified as Frank Naass, is wanted over the fatal attack on a 44-year-old...
NFL Week 4 previews: AFC North heats up with Browns-Ravens; unbeaten Patriots, Bills square off
Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS Opening line: Ravens by 4 Series record: Ravens lead 30-10 Notes: Browns split with Ravens last season, but are 3-19 vs. Baltimore since 2007. … Browns QB Baker Mayfield has struggled, completing just 56.9 percent of passes (63.8 as rookie) with three TDs and five interceptions....
Eagles hold on to beat Packers; Avonte Maddox taken off on stretcherVideo
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Nigel Bradham picked off Aaron Rodgers’ pass in the end zone with 20 seconds left, Jordan Howard gashed Green Bay for his second career three-touchdown game and the Philadelphia Eagles ended a two-game losing streak with 34-27 victory over the Packers on Thursday night. Howard finished...
Yes, you can grow fresh figs in most parts of the country
Seems like just about everyone likes the idea of growing figs. Perhaps it’s some primal attraction for this ancient fruit. The rich, sweet flavor of the tree-ripened fruits is definitely part of the reason. Figs can, in fact, be grown over much of the country. Although the plant is subtropical,...
Pirates complete sweep, extend Cubs’ miseryVideo
Joe Musgrove finished his season on a good note and then made a young boy happy. Musgrove pitched three-hit ball through six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago, 9-5, on Thursday night and extended the Cubs’ losing streak to nine games. Musgrove (11-12) was charged with three runs, two...
