Associated Press stories, Page 2480
Oregon vaccine bill dead as U.S. measles count soars
SALEM, Ore. — Critics blasted a decision by Oregon lawmakers that killed a bill aimed at getting more children vaccinated for measles and other preventable diseases in order to pass a tax on large businesses, saying it jeopardized public health. Despite passing the House and having the necessary votes in...
Claude Monet haystack painting fetches $110.7M at Sotheby’s auction
NEW YORK — One of Claude Monet’s iconic paintings of haystacks has fetched a record $110.7 million at an auction in New York. Monet’s “Meules” sold at Sotheby’s sale of Impressionist & Modern Art Tuesday night. The auction house says it’s a world auction record for the artist and the...
Man dubbed ‘Broadway Bandit’ arrested after prison release
NEW YORK — A dying New Yorker dubbed the “Broadway Bandit” was arrested Tuesday on charges stemming from a bank robbery that occurred only nine days after he walked away from a sentencing hearing for robbing five banks. Jamie Frierson, 49, of Manhattan is back in federal custody, charged with...
Charges against Redskins safety, Gateway grad Montae Nicholson dropped
Charges against Washington Redskins safety and Gateway graduate Montae Nicholson stemming from an altercation in December have been dropped. Loudoun County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy McMullen confirmed to the Associated Press on Tuesday the case against Nicholson has been dismissed. McMullen said attorney Michael Harrington, who represented victim Lamar Rolle,...
Portal patrol: NCAA football coaches on regular search for tranfsers
Justin Crouse, director of player personnel for Memphis, makes his first check of the transfer portal around 8 a.m. each day, searching for new names in the NCAA’s database of football players looking for a new school. He checks again at lunch and one more time — at least —...
Beloved Roma captain De Rossi to leave club after 18 years
ROME — It was not the way Roma captain Daniele De Rossi imagined leaving his hometown club. De Rossi’s contract expires at the end of the season and, while a director’s role was offered to him, the 35-year-old midfielder believes he still has much to contribute on the field. De...
Pennsylvania House tries anew to ban Down syndrome abortions
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is launching another effort to outlaw abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, passing legislation Tuesday that faces a veto by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, if it even reaches his desk. The vote comes amid a wave of abortion restrictions advancing...
‘Invincible’ sequel? Vinny Papale long shot to make an NFL roster
ASHBURN, Va. — Vinny Papale knows his father’s story and has watched the Mark Wahlberg movie “Invincible” about 30 times. Only when he got to college at Delaware did Vinny fully appreciate the inspirational tale of Vince Papale earning a spot with the Philadelphia Eagles at age 30 despite never...
PGA Championship a new major challenge for Tiger WoodsVideo
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Tiger Woods, the Masters champion, going for the second leg of the Grand Slam on a long, wet course at Bethpage Black. It all sounds so familiar. For Woods, it feels entirely different. The PGA Championship now occupies the second slot in the major championship schedule given...
Defensive switch helps Blues even West final vs. Sharks
ST. LOUIS — With the game — and perhaps the season — in the balance, assistant coach Mike Van Ryn of the St. Louis Blues made a decision. With the Blues battling with the Sharks in San Jose in Game 2 on Monday night, Van Ryn decided to tweak his...
Baltimore politicians, track owners duel over Pimlico future
BALTIMORE — Aptly nicknamed Old Hilltop, antiquated Pimlico Race Course has reached the point where its illustrious past might not be enough to assure a vibrant future. The 144th Preakness will be run Saturday at Pimlico and will be back next year, too. After that, nobody can predict the fate...
Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro sues OxyContin maker over opioids
PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has filed a lawsuit accusing the company that makes OxyContin of fueling the opioid epidemic. Shapiro announced the lawsuit Tuesday against Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma. Pennsylvania is one of the states hardest hit by opioid addiction. It is at least the 39th state to...
Jimmie Johnson to honor fallen soldier during NASCAR race in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jimmie Johnson is going camouflage for the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend to honor those who died while serving in the military. Johnson unveiled a military-themed camouflage paint scheme Tuesday with the name of a fallen soldier written across the front windshield of his No. 48...
Trump officials, DHS discussed mass family arrests
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security officials considered arresting thousands of migrant families who had final deportation orders and removing them from the United States in a flashy show of force, but the idea was tabled as the Trump administration grappled with straining resources and a growing number of Central Americans crossing...
Former manager charged with abuse of Marvel’s Stan Lee
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former business manager of Stan Lee has been charged with five counts of elder abuse involving the late Marvel Comics mogul. Los Angeles County prosecutors filed the charges Friday against 43-year-old Keya Morgan, including felony allegations of theft, embezzlement, forgery or fraud against an elder...
Woman demands Disney apologize for CBD oil arrest
ORLANDO, Fla. — A 69-year-old woman is demanding an apology for her arrest at a Walt Disney World security checkpoint last month after a guard says CBD oil was found during a search of her purse. Hester Burkhalter has hired high-profile attorney Benjamin Crump, who represented Trayvon Martin’s family. Crump...
Businessman pleads guilty to stealing up to $1.5M in wine
BALTIMORE — A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to embezzling up to $1.5 million in upscale wine from customers who paid him to store the bottles, which he sold without their knowledge. A plea agreement calls for 54-year-old William Lamont Holder of Hanover, Md., to be sentenced to 18 months...
Pompeo tells Russia: no more election interference
SOCHI, Russia — On his first trip to Russia as U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that he warned his Russian counterpart against any “unacceptable” Russian meddling in U.S. elections. At a news conference following three hours of meetings, Pompeo said he told Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...
Philly soda tax study sees sales dip, health impact unclear
A new study bolsters evidence that soda taxes can reduce sales, but whether they influence health remains unclear. The research found that Philadelphia’s 2017 tax led to a 38% decline in sugary soda and diet drink sales that year, even when taking into account an increase in sales in neighboring...
Sheriff: Carnival worker from Virginia shot, killed 3 women
Authorities in Virginia say two missing women and a missing teenage girl were shot to death by a carnival worker who met the victims through the traveling show. James Michael Wright, 23, is accused of killing the women in February and March near his home in a far western corner...
Second Florida county hacked in 2016 election, Gov. DeSantis says
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Russian hackers infiltrated the election files of two Florida counties during the 2016 election, Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters Tuesday, though he was quick to add that no votes were manipulated or results altered. “Two Florida counties experienced intrusion into the supervisor of election networks,” DeSantis said....
Disney takes over Hulu
BURBANK, Calif. — Disney is taking full control of Hulu, extending the reach of its streaming abilities. Disney said Tuesday that it’s taking operational control of the streaming service immediately. NBCUniversal owns 33% of Hulu right now. According to the agreement, Disney can demand Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal, sell the...
Lawsuit blames Tiger Woods for drunken driver’s death
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The parents of a drunken driver who died in a car crash last year are suing Tiger Woods. They blame the golfer and his girlfriend for allowing their son to drive home from their Florida restaurant while intoxicated. The wrongful death lawsuit filed Monday says...
New museum opening at Statue of Liberty
NEW YORK — A new museum opening at the Statue of Liberty is giving visitors another opportunity to explore its history and the impact the iconic structure has had on the world. The 26,000-square-foot museum on Liberty Island, scheduled to open to the public on Thursday, is the new home...
Anthony Weiner leaves halfway house, completes sentence
NEW YORK — Former Rep. Anthony Weiner has left a New York City halfway house after completing his prison sentence for illicit online contact with a 15-year-old girl. According to the New York Post, Weiner said while leaving the Bronx facility on Tuesday that it’s “good to be out” and...
