Associated Press stories, Page 440
Residents of Springfield, Ohio, hunker down and pray for a political firestorm to blow over
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — In the quiet corners of Springfield, Ohio — out of sight of the drumbeat of politicians and journalists, troopers and newly installed security cameras — the people who live here are taking a breath, praying and attempting to carry on. Between the morning bomb sweeps of Springfield’s...
Threats and assassination attempts come with the office Donald Trump once held and is seeking again
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump, following an apparent assassination attempt on him on Sunday, claimed that overheated rhetoric from Democrats was responsible for him being under threat. It turns out, records show, that threats come with the office that he once held and is trying to win again, and...
Aaron Rodgers gets 1st chance to play in Jets-Patriots rivalry Thursday nightVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers knows a little bit about fierce NFL rivalries. He helped fuel one during his 18 seasons in Green Bay. Now the quarterback of the New York Jets (1-1), Rodgers is getting his official introduction to what has lately been a mostly lopsided matchup when...
No social media, new cell number as Titans QB Will Levis works to avoid turnoversVideo
Will Levis has not looked at his social media for the past couple of weeks, and the Tennessee Titans quarterback spent part of Wednesday switching phone numbers to stop fans from deluging his cell with texts sharing their thoughts on his play. “I just think that’s the healthiest way to...
Panthers coach Dave Canales: Team isn’t considering trading QB Bryce Young after benchingVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales said he “absolutely” believes Bryce Young can still be a franchise quarterback, adding that the team has no plans to trade the 2023 No. 1 overall pick after benching him earlier this week. “That’s not something we are really considering,” Canales said...
Utah Hockey Club knows it finally has home in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Defenseman Sean Durzi got a taste of the NHL in Salt Lake City when he and the Kings played the Golden Knights in a 2022 preseason game. Durzi had a goal and two assists in Los Angeles’ 6-4 loss to Vegas, but more than his play...
Brewers outperform preseason expectations again to win 3rd NL Central title in 4 yearsVideo
MILWAUKEE — These aren’t the same Milwaukee Brewers who have made regular playoff appearances the last several years. Milwaukee became the first major league team to clinch a division championship Wednesday when it sealed its third NL Central title in the last four years. The Chicago Cubs’ 5-3 home loss...
House rejects temporary funding bill to avoid government shutdownVideo
WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal that would have linked temporary funding for the federal government with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote. Next steps on government funding are uncertain. Lawmakers are not close to completing work on...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert doesn’t practice because of right ankle injury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Quarterback Justin Herbert did not practice Wednesday as the Los Angeles Chargers began preparations for their game Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Herbert’s right ankle got rolled up on during the third quarter of last Sunday’s 26-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers. He was not seen on...
NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski leaving ESPN to become GM of St. Bonaventure basketball teamVideo
NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from ESPN to return to his alma mater, St. Bonaventure, to take over the newly created position of general manager of the men’s basketball program, the Atlantic 10 school announced Wednesday. Wojnarowski will oversee a wide range of responsibilities while working alongside coach Mark...
FBI: Iranian hackers tried but failed to interest Biden’s campaign in stolen Trump info
WASHINGTON — Iranian hackers sought to interest President Joe Biden’s campaign in information stolen from rival Donald Trump’s campaign, sending unsolicited emails to people connected to the Democratic president in an effort to interfere in the 2024 election, the FBI and other federal agencies said Wednesday. There’s no evidence that...
Search for suspect in Kentucky highway shooting ends with discovery of body believed to be his
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The body of a man suspected of shooting and wounding five people on Interstate 75 in Kentucky was found Wednesday, authorities said, ending an intense search that had residents on edge. Col. Phillip “PJ” Burnett said accessories found with the body have led authorities to conclude that...
Second judge refuses to grant home release to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
NEW YORK — A second judge refused to grant bail to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Wednesday, saying the government had proved “by clear and convincing evidence” that no amount of bail could guarantee the hip-hop mogul won’t tamper with witnesses. U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter handed down the ruling...
Americans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications
WASHINGTON — Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays. The State Department announced Wednesday that its online renewal system is now fully operational, after testing in pilot programs, and available to adult passport holders whose passport has expired within...
Most of Wall Street edges lower after Fed delivers a big cut to rates
NEW YORK — Stock indexes edged lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kicked off its efforts to prevent a recession with a bigger-than-usual cut to interest rates. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% to pull 0.9% below its all-time high set in July. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 103 points,...
Jordan Love practices with Packers for 1st time since injury
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love practiced Wednesday for the first time since injuring his left medial collateral ligament in a season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Love participated in the brief portion of the practice that was open to reporters. Love hadn’t practiced at all...
Iconic Tupperware Brands seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcyVideo
NEW YORK — Tupperware Brands, the company that revolutionized food storage decades ago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Orlando, Florida-based Tupperware plans to continue operating during the bankruptcy proceedings and will seek court approval for a sale, “in order to protect its iconic brand,” the company said just...
Philadelphia mayor strikes deal with the 76ers to build a new arena downtown
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have a new teammate in their bid to build a new $1.3 billion arena downtown. Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that she has forged a deal with team owners to keep the NBA franchise in town and will send it to city council. The decision...
Ship owner cut corners on repairs before deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, U.S. says in $100M lawsuit
BALTIMORE — The owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse recklessly cut corners and ignored known electrical problems on the vessel, the Justice Department alleged Wednesday in a lawsuit seeking to recover more than $100 million that the government spent to clear the...
Teamsters union declines to endorse Trump or Harris for president
WASHINGTON — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate had sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union. “Unfortunately, neither major candidate was able to make serious commitments to our union to ensure the interests of working people are...
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fightVideo
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that helped tame inflation but also made borrowing painfully expensive for American consumers. The rate cut, the Fed’s first in more than...
The marquee cross-country road trips have begun in the expanded Big Ten
LOS ANGELES — Indiana fans converged on the restaurants and hotels of Pasadena’s famed Colorado Boulevard last weekend. On Saturday night, they cheered their Hoosiers to a blowout victory at the Rose Bowl. A big contingent of Southern California fans will invade Ann Arbor, Mich., this weekend, while a slightly...
ACC eyes revenue distribution models that could quell disputes with FSU, Clemson, AP sources say
Atlantic Coast Conference leaders are discussing new ways of divvying up media rights revenue that could potentially resolve legal disputes with Florida State and Clemson, two people familiar with the league’s internal talks told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because there is...
What will become of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ musical legacy? Experts weigh in following his indictment
NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, but his indictment Tuesday on sex trafficking and racketeering charges further clouds his legacy. For some, it may change their relationship to his music. The indictment, detailing allegations dating back to 2008,...
Trump, Harris taking brief break from campaigning in battleground states
Presidential candidates typically focus much of their travel on battleground states, but Donald Trump on Wednesday is taking his message to a somewhat unlikely place: suburban New York. The Republican presidential nominee and former president is heading to Uniondale, on Long Island, an area that could be key to his...
