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Hundreds of troops kicked out under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ get upgraded to honorable discharges
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon announced Tuesday that more than 800 military personnel have seen their service records upgraded to honorable discharges after previously being kicked out of the military under its former “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. It is the latest development over the decades to undo past discrimination against...
Trump emphasizes hypermasculinity as he and Harris pursue male voters
Attention, American men: Donald Trump and his allies want you to believe your vote says big things about your masculinity. In the final weeks before the Nov. 5 election, the Republican nominee is amping up his hypermasculine tone and support of traditional gender roles, a reflection of the surgical campaign-within-a-campaign...
What’s behind the widening gender wage gap in the U.S.?
NEW YORK — Just how much of a setback was the covid-19 pandemic for U.S. working women? Although women who lost or left their jobs at the height of the crisis have largely returned to the workforce, a recent finding points to the price many paid for stepping back: In...
October’s supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — October’s supermoon is the closest of the year and it’s teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one. The third of four supermoons this year, it will be 222,055 miles (357,364 kilometers) away Wednesday night, making it seem even bigger and brighter than in...
Ted Cruz, Colin Allred meet in only debate in the Texas Senate race
DALLAS — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred met for their only debate Tuesday night, trading attacks over abortion and immigration in a closely watched race that could help determine which party wins control of the U.S. Senate. Nationally, Democrats view Texas as one of their few...
McCormick, Casey clash on abortion, guns and energy in final debate
HARRISBURG — Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican challenger David McCormick disagreed on clean energy policy, gun laws and abortion rights in a fast-moving debate Tuesday night as they accused each other of lying and shared a stage for the last time before the election. The 60-minute debate was...
With WNBA Finals even, Lynx will need to keep leaning on Courtney Williams to beat LibertyVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Lynx had just beaten the New York Liberty to win the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup earlier this season, and their next game was a noon start in Dallas. Courtney Williams just wasn’t into it. The ninth-year veteran went through the motions in that loss to a Wings...
Phillies enter offseason confident that bulk of roster is good enough to win World SeriesVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Rob Thomson will return next season, complete with a contract extension through 2026. His coaching staff will remain intact for 2025, as well. In the simplest terms, the staff retention means the Philadelphia Phillies judge their postseason failures on a high-priced, free-swinging lineup that goes cold in October...
NFC North flexing muscles with all 4 teams at least 2 games above .500Video
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Never in the past two decades has any division started out as strong as the NFC North has this season. With the undefeated Minnesota Vikings leading the way, all four NFC North teams are 4-2 or better. This marks the first time since the league’s 2002...
Analysis: Jets’ trade for Davante Adams helps, but issues remain heading into Steelers gameVideo
Aaron Rodgers was bummed out while driving home in traffic late Monday night after he and the New York Jets lost another frustrating game. “I had a couple of messages,” Rodgers said during his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday. “I was just not in the mood...
Ohtani and Lindor leading the way as Dodgers-Mets NLCS shifts to NYC for Game 3 on WednesdayVideo
NEW YORK — Everything starts with Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor in this National League Championship Series. Right at the top of the lineup. Expected to run 1-2 in NL MVP voting, both leadoff batters already have made a big impact early in their playoff showdown between the Los Angeles...
Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cereals
Dozens of people rallied outside the Michigan headquarters of WK Kellogg Co. on Tuesday, demanding the company remove artificial dyes from its breakfast cereals in the U.S. Kellogg, the maker of Froot Loops and Apple Jacks, announced nearly a decade ago it would remove artificial colors and ingredients from its...
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says league still reviewing latest claims against Deshaun WatsonVideo
ATLANTA — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is still reviewing the latest claims of sexual assault and battery against Deshaun Watson. The Cleveland Browns quarterback resolved the civil lawsuit filed against him by the woman, but that doesn’t preclude him from being disciplined by the league. “We’re continuing...
Voting rights groups seek investigation into Wisconsin text message
MADISON, Wis. — Voting rights advocates Tuesday asked state and federal authorities to investigate anonymous text messages apparently targeting young Wisconsin voters, warning them not to vote in a state where they are ineligible. Free Speech for People, on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, made the...
Hunter Biden revives lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images used in streaming series
NEW YORK — Hunter Biden has revived a lawsuit that accuses Fox News of illegally publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming series. The president’s son first sued Fox in New York in July over images used in the Fox Nation series “The Trial of Hunter Biden,”...
Logano gets back into playoffs following Bowman disqualification and has sights set on 3rd Cup titleVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Joey Logano hoped he had done enough to advance in NASCAR’s playoffs with an eighth-place finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But when he left the track Sunday night, he was four points below the cutline and eliminated from any shot at winning a third Cup Series title....
Tom Brady’s purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders is approved by NFL team ownersVideo
ATLANTA — Tom Brady has another new role in the NFL: owner. The seven-time Super Bowl champion purchased a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, a deal approved by NFL team owners Tuesday at the league’s annual fall meeting. Brady, who played 23 seasons with the Patriots and Buccaneers,...
Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras
NEW YORK — Expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzle, space weather forecasters said Tuesday. Strong solar storms this year have triggered shimmering auroras much farther south than usual, filling skies with hues of pink, purple, green and blue. The sun is...
Bills boost patchwork WR group by acquiring Amari Cooper in trade with BrownsVideo
Amari Cooper went from a fading No. 1 wide receiver in Cleveland to a top one with Buffalo. Looking to add a playmaker for quarterback Josh Allen, the Bills acquired Cooper on Tuesday in a trade with the skidding Browns, whose season seems to be unraveling by the week with...
South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25 preseason poll with UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA next
South Carolina is starting the season where it finished last year — ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll. The Gamecocks received 27 of the 30 first-place votes in the preseason rankings from a national media panel Tuesday. South Carolina returns four starters from the...
Georgia judge rules county election officials must certify election results
ATLANTA — A Georgia judge has ruled county election officials must certify election results by the deadline set in law and cannot exclude any group of votes from certification even if they suspect error or fraud. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled that “no election superintendent (or member...
Lawyers told to apologize for blasting recorded screams in a Philly neighborhood
PHILADELPHIA — Lawyers who blared a looped recording of a woman screaming as a test in their civil rights lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia must apologize in person and in writing to residents where the loud test took place, a federal judge ordered last week. U.S. Judge John F....
Supreme Court tosses out decision letting 18-year-olds carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday tossed out a decision allowing 18-year-olds to openly carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania. There were no noted dissents in the high court’s brief order. It lets stand a ban on people aged 18 to 20 carrying guns in public during a declared...
In Pennsylvania, am I allowed to drop off a ballot for another voter?
Pennsylvania law generally requires voters to return their own ballot and prohibits people from returning other voters’ ballots to a drop box or county elections office on their behalf. But there are some exceptions. If a Pennsylvania voter has a disability and needs assistance returning their ballot, they can designate...
N.C. governor candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, a Republican, sued CNN on Tuesday over its recent report that he made explicit racial and sexual posts on a pornography website’s message board, calling the reporting reckless and defamatory. The lawsuit, filed in Wake County Superior Court, comes less than...
