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Browns rookie Mike Hall goes on list as NFL investigates domestic violence incident
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List on Tuesday while the NFL continues its investigation into a domestic violence charge filed against him. Hall was arrested Aug. 13 after his fiancee told police he threatened her with a gun during...
Ukraine says F-16s shot down some missiles in latest Russian barrage that killed 5
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones across Ukraine for a second day on Tuesday, including some that Ukraine’s president said were shot down by Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets before they reached their targets. The onslaught killed at least five people, destroying a hotel, homes and residential...
QB starters Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix lead list of NFL rookies to watch in 2024
Three rookie quarterbacks drafted in the first round are set to start on opening day with Chicago’s Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels of Washington and Bo Nix for Denver. If that sounds familiar, it is. Happened last year with three of the first four picks — Carolina’s Bryce Young, Houston’s C.J....
Xander Schauffele has the points for PGA player of the year. But the award no longer exists
ATLANTA — Winning two majors in a year used to be a shoo-in for earning the points-based award for player of the year presented annually by the PGA of America since 1948. Xander Schauffele was in line to get at least one award this year. A major is worth 30...
Lexi Thompson is among 3 players added to the U.S. Solheim Cup team
GAINESVILLE, Va. — Lexi Thompson is playing in the Solheim Cup for the seventh straight year, one of three captain’s picks announced Tuesday as the Americans try to win back the cup from Europe. Thompson first played the Solheim Cup in 2013 at age 18, making her the youngest American...
Here’s what to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris at the Paralympic Games
PARIS — Let the games begin again. The Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday as some 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to compete for 549 medals across 22 sports over 11 days in Paris. The French capital, which just hosted the Olympics, again provides the...
Fake online reviews and testimonials are a headache for small businesses. They hope the FTC can help
NEW YORK — Online reviews and testimonials are a key way that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of products. But fake reviews and testimonials have been a persistent problem for small businesses, many of whom rely on recommendations for business. Fake reviews can make it harder...
U.S. consumer confidence rises in August as Americans’ optimism about future improves
American consumers felt more confident in August as their outlook for the future improved. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 103.3 in August from 101.9 in July. The index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook...
Does American tennis have a pickleball problem? Upstart’s boom looms out of view at the U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Does American tennis have a pickleball problem? Even as the U.S. Open opened this week with more than a million fans expected for the sport’s biggest showcase, the game’s leaders are being forced to confront a devastating fact — the nation’s fastest-growing racket sport (or sport of...
Harris campaign releases a new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris has a new advertising push to draw attention to her plan to build 3 million new homes over four years, a move designed to contain inflationary pressures that also draws a sharp contrast to Republican Donald Trump’s approach. Harris, the Democratic nominee for president,...
Tulsi Gabbard, who ran for 2020 Democratic nomination, endorses Trump against former foe Harris
Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential bid, furthering her shift away from the party she sought to represent four years ago and linking herself to the GOP nominee’s critiques of Vice President Kamala Harris and the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal. Appearing Monday with Trump in Detroit,...
Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook over some covid-19 content during the pandemic
WASHINGTON — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to “censor” some covid-19 content during the pandemic and vowed that the social media giant would push back if it faced such demands again. In a letter to Rep. Jim Jordan, the Republican chair of the House...
EEE, West Nile, malaria: Know the difference between these mosquito-borne diseases
The world’s deadliest animal can be squashed flat with a quick slap: It’s the mosquito. The buzzing insects are more than annoying — they spread disease. When they bite and drink blood from a person or animal they can pick up viruses or germs too. If they can go on...
Oasis reunites for tour and ends a 15-year hiatus during Gallagher brothers’ feud
LONDON — Oasis, the Britpop band known for timeless hits like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” is reuniting for a tour of the British Isles next summer, ending a 15-year hiatus and, presumably, the long-held feud between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher. The guitar band will play 14...
Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results
ATLANTA — Georgia’s Democratic Party sued Monday to block two recent rules adopted by the State Election Board that could be used by county officials who want to refuse to certify an election, potentially causing delays in finalizing the state’s results. The lawsuit, filed before a state judge in Atlanta,...
Ravens coach John Harbaugh remembers Aliquippa native Joe D’Alessandris: ‘An inspiration’Video
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — When John Harbaugh reflects on the life of Aliquippa native Joe D’Alessandris, the stories that stand out are about a period of time long before he became an NFL offensive line coach. “He was working in the steel mill when he was 17 and 18 years...
Coco Gauff begins her US Open title defense with an easy win after 2-match losing streakVideo
NEW YORK — The chant rang out in cavernous Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday at the U.S. Open before Coco Gauff’s first service game of her first match of her first Grand Slam tournament as a defending champion: “Here we go, Coco! Here we go!” Coming to Flushing Meadows off...
Bills’ Josh Allen enters 7th season focused on increasing leadership roleVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — There remain many signs of Josh Allen being his familiar playful self. Whether it was opening training camp boasting of his latest Catan board game conquest; celebrating touchdowns with leaping hip-checks with teammates; and name-dropping Tiger Woods in detailing his offseason golf course encounters: The Buffalo...
Army private who fled to North Korea will plead guilty to desertion
WASHINGTON — An Army private who fled to North Korea just over a year ago will plead guilty to desertion and four other charges and take responsibility for his conduct, his lawyer said Monday. Travis King’s attorney, Franklin D. Rosenblatt, told the Associated Press, that King intends to admit his...
Judge in Texas orders pause on Biden program that offers legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens
McALLEN, Texas — A federal judge in Texas on Monday paused a Biden administration policy that would give spouses of U.S. citizens legal status without having to first leave the country, dealing at least a temporary setback to one of the biggest presidential actions to ease a path to citizenship...
Mariah Carey’s mother and sister die on the same day; singer says her ‘heart is broken’
LOS ANGELES — Mariah Carey’s mother, Patricia, and sister Alison died on the same day, the singer said Monday. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day,” the Grammy-winning singer...
Philadelphia airport celebrates its brigade of stress-busting therapy dogs
PHILADELPHIA — A pack of four-legged therapists got a break of their own on Monday when they were honored at the airport where they dutifully work to ease stress and calm travelers. The event at Philadelphia International Airport marked five years since the 23 members of the Wagging Tails Brigade...
Authorities arrest ex-sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a Black airman at his home
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A former Florida sheriff’s deputy charged with killing a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman who answered his apartment door while holding a gun pointed toward the ground was arrested Monday, officials said. Former Okaloosa County Deputy Eddie Duran, 38, was charged with manslaughter with...
Prescott’s time with the Cowboys, Russell Wilson’s fading career among the hot QB questions in 2024Video
Dak Prescott figures to get paid, either by Dallas or another team willing to go north of $50 million per year if the Cowboys let his contract expire after this season. Russell Wilson hasn’t been announced as the starter for Pittsburgh’s opener in what’s shaped up to be the nine-time...
Chiefs sign wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to provide veteran depth ahead of roster cutsVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs signed wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster on Monday, reuniting with a veteran wide receiver who helped Kansas City win the Super Bowl two years ago just one day before all NFL teams must reach the 53-player roster limit. Smith-Schuster was back in his familiar No....
