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Republican Michigan lawmaker loses staff and committee assignment after online racist post
A Republican lawmaker in Michigan lost his committee assignment and staff Monday, days after posting an image of a racist ideology on social media. House Speaker Joe Tate, a Democrat who is Black, said he will not allow the House to be a forum for “racist, hateful and bigoted speech.”...
Less is more? Consumers have fewer choices as brands prune their offerings to focus on best sellers
NEW YORK — How much choice is too much? Apparently for Coca-Cola, it’s about 400 different types of drinks. That’s why the beverage company recently decided to discontinue half of them, shedding brands like Tab, Zico coconut water, Diet Coke Feisty Cherry and Odwalla juices but still leaving about 200...
How Trump urging Russia to invade ‘delinquent’ NATO members distorts how the alliance works
WARSAW, Poland — Donald Trump, the front-runner for the Republican Party’s nomination this year, says he once warned that he would allow Russia to do whatever it wants to NATO member nations that are “delinquent” in devoting 2% of their gross domestic product to defense. Trump’s comment on Saturday represented...
Egypt threatening to void its decades-old peace treaty with Israel. What does that mean?
JERUSALEM — It was a warm handshake between the unlikeliest of statesmen, conducted under the beaming gaze of U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Sunlight streamed through the trees at Camp David, Maryland, as Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin solidified a landmark agreement that has allowed over...
Super Bowl ad for RFK Jr. stirs Democratic and family tension over his independent White House bid
Robert Kennedy Jr.’s presidential ambitions resulted in public family drama after a political action committee aired a Super Bowl ad invoking the Democratic family’s legacy to implicitly compare the independent candidate to his assassinated uncle, President John F. Kennedy. The 30-second spot, financed by the American Values 2024 Super PAC...
Taylor Swift chugs beer, cuddles Blake Lively and gets mobbed as Chiefs beat 49ers in Super Bowl
LAS VEGAS — With t he run she’s having, how could Taylor Swift be on anything other than the winning side? Swift was smothered by her celebrity suite-mates at Allegiant Stadium when her significant other Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs c linched an overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers....
Trump appears at federal court in Florida for closed hearing in his classified documents case
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Seeking to turn legal problems into political gain, former President Donald Trump arrived Monday to a crowd of supporters at a federal courthouse in Florida for a closed hearing in the criminal case charging him with mishandling classified documents. His motorcade left after several hours as...
Super Bowl star: Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs to comeback win for 3rd ring in MVP performance
LAS VEGAS — The San Francisco 49ers gave Patrick Mahomes two opportunities to drive for the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl. They should have known — who doesn’t at this point? — that it was one too many. After leading the Chiefs downfield late in regulation, only to settle...
Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game — it all came together at the Super Bowl
LAS VEGAS — The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22, in overtime in a Super Bowl unlike any other. Here’s a look at a few topics that will linger in the aftermath: BEST SUPER BOWL EVER? This Super Bowl will likely go down as one of the...
Tiger Woods starts a new year with a new look now that his Nike deal has ended
LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods is starting a new year with a new look. Just not a different color. Woods makes his 2024 debut this week in the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, a signature event on the PGA Tour in which he is the tournament host. The first order of...
Yemen’s Houthi rebels fire missiles at ship bound for Iran, their main supporter
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired two missiles at a ship bound for a port in Iran on Monday, causing minor damage but no injuries to its crew, authorities said. The attack on the Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Star Iris shows just how widely the Houthis...
Trump asks Supreme Court to put off his election interference trial, claiming immunity
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss. His lawyers filed an emergency appeal with the court on Monday, just four days...
Biden set to travel to East Palestine on Friday
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will travel to East Palestine, Ohio, on Friday, about a year after a Norfolk Southern train there derailed and spilled a cocktail of hazardous chemicals that caught fire. The White House said Saturday the president would travel there to ensure state and local officials “hold...
Patrick Mahomes rallies Chiefs to 2nd straight Super Bowl title over 49ers in OTVideo
LAS VEGAS — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are back-to-back Super Bowl champions. Mahomes threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman with 3 seconds left in overtime, and the Chiefs rallied to beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 on Sunday, becoming the first repeat Super...
Maple Leafs’ Rielly set for in-person hearing with NHL after cross-check on Ottawa’s GreigVideo
TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly accepted an in-person hearing with the NHL’s Department of Safety, a day after decking Ottawa’s showboating Ridly Greig with a late cross-check. The NHL said Sunday that the hearing is set for Tuesday in New York. Greig scored with 5.1 seconds left...
Israeli military says it has rescued 2 hostages from captivity in Gaza Strip
RAFAH, Gaza Strip — The Israeli military said it rescued two hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip early Monday, marking a small but symbolically significant success in its quest to bring home over 100 captives believed to be held by the Hamas militant group. The two men were rescued...
Nick Taylor wins Phoenix Open with birdie on 2nd hole of playoff with Charley HoffmanVideo
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nick Taylor made an 11-foot birdie putt to beat Charley Hoffman on the second hole of a playoff after birdieing three of the last four in regulation Sunday, capping another wild week at the Phoenix Open with his second memorable victory. Taylor closed with a 6-under-par 65...
Some fans pass on Super Bowl tickets, just have ‘a good time’ in Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Super Bowl ticket prices remained out of reach for many fans who made travel reservations months ago to come to Las Vegas this week, so they watched on TV like millions of others. That’s just fine with more than a few of them. They’re finding other ways...
New Kensington’s Skyy Moore active in Super Bowl for Chiefs
LAS VEGAS — Running back Jerick McKinnon and wide receiver Skyy Moore were active for the Kansas City Chiefs for the first time in nearly two months for their Super Bowl showdown with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. McKinnon and Moore, who both played a crucial role in the...
Woman firing rifle killed by 2 off-duty officers at Joel Osteen’s church, 2 others hurt, police say
HOUSTON — A woman in a trenchcoat opened fire with a long gun inside celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s megachurch in Texas before being gunned down by two off-duty officers who confronted her, sending worshippers rushing from the building between busy Sunday services, authorities said. The woman entered the Houston church...
Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again Sunday to address a bladder issue as he continues to recover from prostate cancer and has transferred authorities to his deputy, the Pentagon said. Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and continues to deal with complications from his treatment....
Buie scores 15, Northwestern finishes off Penn State 68-63
EVANSTON, Ill. — Boo Buie scored 15 points, all five Northwestern starters reached double digits in scoring and the Wildcats defeated Penn State, 68-63, on Sunday. There were four lead changes and a couple of ties in the first 4 minutes of the second half before a 3-pointer by Buie...
Scottie Scheffler shoots 66 to move into contention to win 3rd straight Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottie Scheffler surged into contention to win a third straight Phoenix Open on Sunday, overcoming a huge mistake on the 18th hole to shoot a 5-under 66 in the weather-delayed third round. Scheffler was at 13 under, two shots behind Sahith Theegala and Nick Taylor as players...
Senators push forward with Ukraine aid package as their leaders say the world is watching
WASHINGTON — As a growing number of Republicans oppose U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Senate’s leaders are arguing in strong terms that the money is crucial to pushing back against Russian President Vladimir Putin and maintaining America’s global standing. In the Capitol for a rare weekend session, the Senate voted...
Super Bowl updates: Taylor Swift arrives at Allegiant Stadium
LAS VEGAS — Live updates from the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET, and the game will air on CBS and Nickelodeon: Taylor Swift has arrived Taylor Swift finished her epic trek from the Tokyo Dome to Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl on...
