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American soldier who crossed into North Korea arrives back in U.S., video appears to show
SAN ANTONIO — The American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas more than two months ago arrived back in the U.S. early Thursday, video appeared to show. North Korea abruptly announced Wednesday that it would expel Pvt. Travis King. His return was...
Donald Trump skipped the GOP debate again. This time, his rivals took him on directlyVideo
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Several of Donald Trump’s rivals stepped up their attacks against him in Wednesday’s second Republican presidential debate, urgently trying to dent the former president’s commanding primary lead during an event that often seemed like an undercard without him. Trump went to Michigan, aiming to capitalize on...
Michigan State fires Mel Tucker for bringing ridicule to school, breaching contractVideo
Michigan State fired Mel Tucker on Wednesday, saying the suspended football coach failed to present adequate reasons why he should not be fired for cause after having what he described as consensual phone sex with an activist and rape survivor. The school said it terminated what’s left of Tucker’s $95...
Brooks Robinson appreciation: In 1960s Maryland, nobody was like No. 5
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson died Tuesday at the age of 86. Among his many fans in Maryland during his playing days was Ben Walker, a young left-hander who would go on to cover baseball for the Associated Press for more than 40 years. Walker...
Ezekiel Elliott knows emotions may flow at Cowboys homecoming
FRISCO, Texas — Ezekiel Elliott knows it will be weird to return so soon as a New England Patriots running back to the place where he starred alongside quarterback Dak Prescott for seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. The two-time rushing champion also knows he has always had a handle...
Delaware trooper facing felony charges involving assaults on teens after doorbell prank at his houseVideo
DOVER, Del. — A Delaware State Trooper is facing several felony charges involving a brutal assault on a teenager who targeted the trooper’s house in a prank. An indictment issued Monday against Trooper Dempsey R. Walters, 29, includes the first use by prosecutors of a new felony deprivation of civil...
Hyundai, Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
DETROIT — Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires. The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV and...
Bills’ defensive front eager to prove it’s bigger than just Von Miller
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Important as Von Miller is to the Bills, Jordan Phillips disputes the notion of Buffalo’s defensive front being unable to cope without its top pass-rushing threat. Phillips might agree there were plenty of reasons for Buffalo’s sagging defensive production down the stretch last year — a...
Terry Francona’s beloved scooter stolen, stripped as Cleveland manager says goodbye
CLEVELAND — Terry Francona made it to the home finale, his last managing the Guardians before retirement. His beloved scooter didn’t get there. Hours before Cleveland fans saluted the popular manager, who is leaving baseball after 11 seasons with the club, Francona revealed the celebrated motorized scooter he rode to...
Jets’ Robert Saleh remains confident in Zach Wilson, acknowledges QB must play better
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Robert Saleh still believes in Zach Wilson. The embattled starting quarterback’s teammates insist they do, too. But, with Wilson and the offense struggling mightily and the New York Jets already at a crossroads in Week 4, things need to change on the field — and fast....
Mets owner Steve Cohen apologizes to Marlins for soggy field that forced doubleheader
NEW YORK — The sloppy field that caused a costly postponement for the Miami Marlins left the New York Mets all wet. Mets owner Steven Cohen apologized to the Marlins on Wednesday for the circumstances that led to Tuesday night’s series opener between the teams getting washed out. The game...
Judge Chutkan denies Trump’s request to recuse herself in federal election subversion case
WASHINGTON — U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said Wednesday she won’t recuse herself from Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case in Washington, rejecting the former president’s claims that her past comments raise doubts about whether she can be fair. Chutkan, who was nominated to the bench by President Barack Obama...
Browns’ Deshaun Watson dealing with sore shoulder but expected to play vs. RavensVideo
CLEVELAND — Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is dealing with a sore right throwing shoulder but is expected to play Sunday when Cleveland hosts the Baltimore Ravens. Watson, who is coming off his best game since signing with the Browns, didn’t throw during the portion of practice open to reporters Wednesday....
Tech CEO killed in Baltimore remembered as dedicated, compassionate entrepreneurVideo
BALTIMORE — Loved ones are remembering a slain Baltimore tech entrepreneur as a young woman who built a successful startup that earned her national recognition and local political clout while remaining focused on what motivated her from the beginning: forging connections, building community and using entrepreneurship to create meaningful social...
Reports: Bucks acquiring All-Star Damian Lillard from Trail Blazers in 3-team dealVideo
Damian Lillard is being traded by Portland to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, according to multiple reports Wednesday, a deal that ends his 11-year run with the Trail Blazers and a three-month saga surrounding his wish to be moved elsewhere in hopes of winning an NBA title. The seven-time...
Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 tour dates as he recovers from peptic ulcer disease
LOS ANGELES — Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s 2023 tour will be postponed until 2024, citing doctor’s advice. The Boss, who last week celebrated his 74th birthday, is “steadily recovering” from peptic ulcer disease, a news release read. “Out of an abundance of caution,” the remainder of this...
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case
NEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars in exchange for wielding his political influence to secretly advance Egyptian interests and do favors for local businessmen. Menendez led his wife,...
Black Americans express concerns about racist depictions in news media, lack of coverage efforts
NEW YORK — In a new study, Black Americans expressed broad concerns about how they are depicted in the news media, with majorities saying they see racist or negative depictions and a lack of effort to cover broad segments of their community. Four in five Black adults say they see...
House Speaker McCarthy is back to square one as the Senate pushes ahead to avert a federal shutdown
WASHINGTON — As the Senate marches ahead with a bipartisan approach to prevent a government shutdown, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is back to square one — asking his hard-right Republicans to do what they have said they would never do: approve their own temporary House measure to keep the government...
Fire at wedding hall in northern Iraq kills 100 people, injures 150
MOSUL, Iraq — A raging fire seemingly caused by fireworks set off to celebrate a Christian wedding consumed a hall packed with guests in northern Iraq, killing around 100 people and injuring 150 others as authorities warned Wednesday the death toll could still rise. Authorities said that flammable building materials...
U.S. secures the release of soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago
WASHINGTON — The United States has secured the release of a U.S. soldier who sprinted across a heavily fortified border into North Korea more than two months ago, and he is on his way back to America, officials announced Wednesday. U.S. ally Sweden and rival China helped with the transfer....
The Supreme Court will let Alabama’s congressional map be redrawn to better represent Black voters
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the drawing of a new Alabama congressional map with greater representation for Black voters to proceed. The new districts also could help Democrats trying to flip control of the House of Representatives. The justices, without any noted dissent, rejected the state’s plea...
Over 50 arrested after mobs ransacked Philadelphia stores. Dozens of liquor outlets are shut downVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Dozens of people faced criminal charges Wednesday after a night of social media-fueled mayhem in which groups of thieves, apparently working together, smashed their way into stores in several areas of Philadelphia, stuffing plastic bags with merchandise and fleeing, authorities said. Police said they made at least 52...
Target to close 9 stores, including 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area, citing safety concerns
NEW YORK — Target said Tuesday that it will close nine stores in four states, including one in New York City’s East Harlem neighborhood, and three in the San Francisco Bay Area, saying that theft and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of its workers and customers. The closings,...
Ohio high school football coach resigns after team used racist, antisemitic language during game
BROOKLYN, Ohio — An Ohio high school football coach resigned Monday after his team used racist and antisemitic language to call out plays during a game last week. Brooklyn High School coach Tim McFarland and his players repeatedly used the word “Nazi” as a play call in a game against...
