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‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is No. 1 again; conservative doc ‘Am I Racist’ cracks box office top 5
Moviegoers said yes to more ” Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ” this weekend. After its monster opening, the Tim Burton sequel easily topped the domestic box office charts again with $51.6 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Down only 54% from a week earlier, the North American gross for...
UK royal social media accounts offer birthday wishes to Prince Harry
LONDON — Britain’s royal social media accounts posted 40th birthday wishes Sunday for Prince Harry, marking the milestone celebration despite longstanding strains following the publication of his explosive memoir, “Spare.” The Royal Family site shared an image of a beaming Harry with a birthday cake emoji and the caption “Wishing...
England could be barred from UEFA competitions if new regulator’s powers are not ‘strictly limited’
MANCHESTER, England — England and English soccer teams could be removed from UEFA competitions if a new regulator is considered to be “Government interference” in the sport. In a letter sent by UEFA to the U.K.’s new culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, European soccer’s governing body raised concerns about a proposed...
A missile fired by Yemen’s rebels lands in Israel and triggers sirens at international airport
JERUSALEM — A missile fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed rebels landed in an open area in central Israel early Sunday and triggered air raid sirens at its international airport, in the latest reverberation from the nearly yearlong war in Gaza. Israel hinted that it would respond militarily. There were no reports...
2 people die in Ukraine’s Odesa after Moscow and Kyiv exchange drone and missile attacks
KYIV, Ukraine — Two people died in a missile attack on the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, local officials said, as Moscow and Kyiv exchanged drone and missile attacks. The Ukrainian Air Force said Sunday it shot down 10 of the 14 drones and one of the three...
Reaction to Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion shows NFL progress
The NFL has come a long way since players brushed off concussions and stayed in the game or returned too soon. No more using smelling salts on the bench and getting back in the huddle. No more rubbing dirt on injuries. No more trying to “suck it up” and playing...
Anthony Chiccitt torches Mercyhurst in Robert Morris win
MOON TOWNSHIP — Anthony Chiccitt threw for 307 yards and five touchdowns, Noah Robinson had 116 yards receiving and two scores and Robert Morris beat Mercyhurst, 55-28, on Saturday. Robert Morris scored the opening 21 points of the game and then closed the first half with two scoring drives in...
JaMario Clements breaks free for a 75-yard TD run, powers Duquesne’s 28-25 win over Youngstown StateVideo
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — JaMario Clements ran for 204 yards and a key 75-yard fourth-quarter touchdown as Duquesne defeated Youngstown State, 28-25, on Saturday. Clements averaged 17 yards on 12 carries, with a big boost from his 75-yard blast with 1 minute, 40 seconds remaining for a two-score lead, 28-17. The...
Drivers on edge as NASCAR moves to 2nd round at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Martin Truex Jr. tried to stay optimistic about his slim chance at winning a NASCAR championship in his final season before he conceded, “no matter what we do, it is wrong.” Chase Briscoe is last among the 16 playoff drivers, but he says count him out...
How to watch and stream the 76th annual Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES — If it seems like the Emmys just happened, you’re not wrong. The 76th Emmy Awards are Sunday, roughly nine months after the last celebration of the best television. Last year’s Hollywood strikes delayed the show’s 75th edition until January, when “Succession” and “The Bear” dominated the show....
Dick Cheney was once vilified by Democrats. Now he’s backing Harris. Will it matter?
WASHINGTON — Dick Cheney is a career Republican still vilified by Democrats for his bullish defense of the Iraq War as vice president. But his partisan loyalties were cast aside in extraordinary fashion last week when he endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris for the White House. Alberto Gonzales’ service in George...
Browns star Myles Garrett practices after missing a day with foot injury, expected to face JaguarsVideo
CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett plans to make Trevor Lawrence uncomfortable for a few hours. Garrett returned to practice on a limited basis after resting a foot injury for one day, and the defensive end said Friday he will play in Cleveland’s game at Jacksonville on Sunday. The NFL Defensive Player...
Nelly Korda leads Americans to a record-setting 6-2 margin on first day of Solheim CupVideo
GAINESVILLE, Va. — Nelly Korda danced at the urging of teammate Megan Khang as they walked off the first tee together at the Solheim Cup after a pep talk from former President Barack Obama. Then she let Khang raise her arms to pump up the crowd as they walked to...
49ers’ Christian McCaffrey will miss another game, could be headed to IRVideo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out of this weekend’s game for the San Francisco 49ers because of his lingering calf and Achilles’ injuries and could be headed to injured reserve. McCaffrey was held out of practice Friday, a day after experiencing pain in...
Driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau had .087 blood-alcohol level
PHILADELPHIA — The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday. Gaudreau, 31, and brother Matthew, 29, were killed near...
Chiefs WR Marquise Brown to have shoulder surgery, will be placed on IRVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown will have surgery on his dislocated shoulder joint next week and be placed on injured reserve, keeping one of their biggest free-agent acquisitions out for at least four weeks and perhaps much longer. Brown, who signed a $7 million contract with...
Dolphins will bring in another QB while Tua Tagovailoa deals with concussionVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins will bring in another quarterback while starter Tua Tagovailoa deals with his latest concussion, and coach Mike McDaniel insisted Friday the only thing that should matter to him — or anyone — is Tagovailoa’s health. For the short term at least, Skylar Thompson...
U.S. consumer sentiment ticks higher for 2nd month but remains subdued
WASHINGTON — Americans’ outlook on the economy improved for the second straight month in September, bolstered by lower prices for long-lasting goods such as cars and furniture and the prospect of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index ticked up to 69 in...
In 2014, protests around Michael Brown’s death broke through the everyday, a catalyst for change
NEW YORK — There have been moments before, times of heartbreak and grief that led to anger and calls for justice. Sometimes, they never make it past a few sparks. Sometimes they smolder for a little bit before dying out. And sometimes, in certain conditions, they light a fire. Ten...
Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 233 as more bodies found in areas hit by landslides and floods
HANOI, Vietnam — The death toll in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam climbed to 233 on Friday as rescue workers recovered more bodies from areas hit by landslides and flash floods, state media reported. Flood waters from the swollen Red River in the capital of Hanoi were beginning...
Why Ukraine wants to use Western long-range missiles inside Russia
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is pushing for permission from its Western partners to use the long-range missiles they have provided to strike targets deep inside Russia, as Ukrainian forces struggle to hold back Russian advances in eastern Ukraine. Kyiv officials argue the weapons are vital to weaken Russia’s ability to...
Boeing factory workers go on strike after rejecting contract offer
SEATTLE — Aircraft assembly workers walked off the job early Friday at Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere after union members voted overwhelmingly to go on strike and reject a tentative contract that would have increased wages by 25% over four years. The strike started at 12:01 a.m. PDT, less...
Too much? Many Americans feel the need to limit their political news, AP-NORC/USAFacts poll finds
NEW YORK (AP) — When her husband turns on the television to hear news about the upcoming presidential election, that’s often a signal for Lori Johnson Malveaux to leave the room. It can get to be too much. Often, she’ll go to a TV in another room to watch a...
Smartmatic’s lawsuit against Newsmax over 2020 election reporting appears headed for trial
DOVER, Del. — A lawsuit pitting an electronic voting machine manufacturer that was targeted by allies of former President Donald Trump against a conservative news outlet that aired accusations of vote manipulation in the 2020 election appears headed to trial, following a Delaware judge’s ruling Thursday. Florida-based Smartmatic is suing...
James Cook scores 3 TDs to help Bills rout Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — James Cook caught a touchdown pass and ran for two scores, and the Buffalo Bills routed Miami, 31-10, on Thursday night, with Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa leaving early because of a concussion. Tagovailoa left in the third quarter after colliding with defensive back Damar Hamlin (Pitt,...
