Associated Press stories, Page 807
Pilots on Horizon Air jet say 3rd pilot in the cockpit tried to shut down engines
PORTLAND, Ore. — An off-duty pilot riding in the extra seat in the cockpit of a Horizon Air passenger jet tried to shut down the engines in midflight and had to be subdued by the crew, according to a pilot flying the plane. Authorities in Oregon identified the man as...
It’s Day 20 with no House speaker, and lower-level names are starting to reach for the gavel
WASHINGTON — On Day 20 without a House speaker, Republicans found themselves starting over Monday — bumbling ahead with few ideas about who will lead, what they are fighting over and when they will get Congress working again. Republicans gathered late in the evening to hear quick speeches from the...
Chevron buys Hess for $53 billion, 2nd megadeal in the oil patch this month as energy prices soar
Chevron is buying Hess Corp. for $53 billion and it’s not even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge. Crude prices rose sharply in early 2022 with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and are hovering around $90 per barrel...
Man who lived in the woods is found guilty of murder in retired New Hampshire couple’s death
CONCORD, N.H. — A man who was living in a tent in the woods in New Hampshire was convicted of murder Monday in the fatal shooting of a retired couple who had gone out for a walk. After a day and a half of deliberation, a jury found Logan Clegg,...
Exhibits and collectors editions mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio
NEW YORK — On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, rare originals are being displayed and publishers are offering collectors editions of Shakespeare’s plays, including one that sells for $1,500. Scholars believe that between 200-300 copies still survive from the late 1623 release of “Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories...
Allegheny County executive, prosecutor, as well as Philly mayor race, could offer lessons for 2024 election
Local elections in Democratic strongholds at both ends of Pennsylvania next month could show how voters feel about progressive candidates and issues such as abortion and crime ahead of the 2024 election. Philadelphia will get a new mayor, and Allegheny County will see a new executive. Voters there will also...
Even with carbon emissions cuts, a key part of Antarctica is doomed to slow collapse, study says
No matter how much the world cuts back on carbon emissions, a key and sizable chunk of Antarctica is essentially doomed to an “unavoidable” melt, a new study found. Though the full melt will take hundreds of years, slowly adding nearly 6 feet (1.8 meters) to sea levels, it will...
Australians’ rejection of the Indigenous Voice in constitutional vote is shameful, supporters say
CANBERRA, Australia — Indigenous campaigners who wanted Australia to create an advisory body representing its most disadvantaged ethnic minority have said its rejection in a constitutional referendum was a “shameful act.” Many proponents of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament maintained a week of silence and flew Aboriginal flags at half-staff...
With only 1 race left before NASCAR’s Championship 4 is set, drama awaits in Martinsville
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — There will surely be elaborate permutations to show all the possibilities of what awaits this coming weekend at Martinsville, when six drivers will battle for the final two spots in NASCAR’s Championship 4. If this guy does this, and this guy does this, or this guy doesn’t...
Jalen Hurts passes for 279 yards, throws a TD and runs for one in Eagles’ win over Dolphins
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts rebounded from a pick-6 to hit A.J. Brown with the go-ahead touchdown on the next drive, and he threw for 279 yards and combined for three scores to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 31-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night. The Super Bowl...
Nathan Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS
HOUSTON — One more Texas-sized matchup to finally settle this Lone Star State showdown. Nathan Eovaldi remained perfect this postseason, and Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered early before a ninth-inning grand slam by Adolis García helped the Texas Rangers avoid elimination with a 9-2 win over the Houston Astros...
This procedure is banned in the U.S. Why is it a hot topic in fight over Ohio’s abortion amendment?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — With Election Day closing in, anti-abortion groups seeking to build opposition to a reproductive rights measure in Ohio are messaging heavily around a term for an abortion procedure that was once used later in pregnancy but that hasn’t been legal in the U.S. for over 15 years....
Hamas frees 2 Israeli women as U.S. advises delaying ground war to allow talks on captives
RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas released two elderly Israeli women held hostage in Gaza on Monday, as the United States expressed increasing concern that the escalating Israel-Hamas war will spark a wider conflict in the region, including attacks on American troops. The death toll in Gaza was rising rapidly as...
Turnover has plagued local election offices since 2020. Luzerne County is trying to recover.
WILKES-BARRE — The polls had just opened for last year’s midterms in Pennsylvania when the phones began ringing at the election office in Luzerne County. Polling places were running low on paper to print ballots. Volunteers were frustrated, and voters were worried they might not be able to vote. Emily...
Michigan State suspends employee involved with allowing Hitler’s image to be shown on videoboardsVideo
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller said he has suspended an employee involved in allowing Adolf Hitler’s image to be shown on videoboards before playing No. 2 Michigan. The employee, who was not named, will be paid pending an investigation that will help to determine potential...
No evidence of hate crime, police say as slain Detroit synagogue president mourned as devoted leader
A Detroit synagogue president who was fatally stabbed at her home was remembered Sunday by family, friends and top Michigan officials as a generous, thoughtful leader who built bridges between communities. As mourners gathered to pay respects to Samantha Woll, police said their ongoing investigation of her killing found no...
Christopher Bell punches ticket to NASCAR championship race, wins rollercoaster race at HomesteadVideo
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Christopher Bell took his first lead with 15 laps to go and held off Ryan Blaney for a win Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway that locked him into next month’s NASCAR Championship finale. Bell, who entered the race below the playoff cutline, scored his second win of the...
Browns expect QB Deshaun Watson to start next week vs. Seahawks after latest injuryVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson made his first start in nearly a month Sunday at Indianapolis, then left after taking a big hit in the first quarter and did not return. He went to the medical tent twice and was cleared to return after going through the concussion...
New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood
ABUJA, Nigeria — A Nigerian action thriller that tells a gripping story of corruption and police brutality in Africa’s most populous country has reached record viewership numbers on Netflix charts globally. It’s a reminder of the power and potential of Nigeria’s rapidly growing film industry. “The Black Book” has taken...
Kareem Hunt’s late TD helps Browns rally past Colts in topsy-turvy gameVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Kareem Hunt and Myles Garrett flexed their muscles, P.J. Walker relied on grit in place of Deshaun Watson and Dustin Hopkins’ strong leg kept the Cleveland Browns kicking on all cylinders. To coach Kevin Stefanski, it was a perfect combination. Walker replaced injured quarterback Watson in the first...
NFL Week 7: Mac Jones’ late TD pass lifts Patriots over Bills; Bill Belichick is 3rd coach with 300 winsVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Mac Jones threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki with 12 seconds remaining to lift the New England Patriots to a 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, making Bill Belichick the third coach in NFL history with 300 regular-season victories. Belichick joins Pro Football...
Lamar Jackson almost flawless as Ravens rout Lions in matchup of division leadersVideo
BALTIMORE — When Lamar Jackson returned to Baltimore to play for new offensive coordinator Todd Monken, this was pretty much the best-case scenario: the star quarterback finding open receivers deep in the secondary, scrambling when needed and guiding the Ravens to touchdown after touchdown. Baltimore reached the end zone four...
AP Top 25: Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll, 3rd-best streak ever; Alabama in top 10 againVideo
Georgia extended its streak of No. 1 rankings in the Associated Press college football poll to 19 straight weeks, the third best in the history of the rankings, and Alabama moved back into the top 10 on Sunday. The Bulldogs received 38 of 63 first-place votes, their second-lowest total of...
Memphis center Steven Adams needs season-ending knee surgery for short-handed Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Grizzlies center Steven Adams needs season-ending knee surgery, the team announced Sunday. Adams will have surgery on his right posterior cruciate ligament. Other nonsurgical rehabilitation didn’t resolve the ongoing instability of his knee, the Grizzlies said. The former Pitt star hurt the knee in late January and...
Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 3-2 NLCS lead
PHOENIX — Kyle Schwarber got a hanging breaking ball at the top of the strike zone in the sixth inning and did what he does so well in the postseason, obliterate a baseball deep into the seats for another home run. The formidable Philadelphia Phillies looked mortal for a couple...

