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Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia, not let Ukraine ‘be carved up’
UNITED NATIONS — President Joe Biden made a robust case before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression, warning that no nation can be secure if “we allow Ukraine to be carved up” as he tries to rally support...
Family says 14-year-old daughter found iPhone taped to back of toilet seat on Boston flight
BOSTON — The family of a 14-year-old girl who allegedly discovered an iPhone taped to the back of a toilet seat on a recent flight from Charlotte, N.C., to Boston said they believe she was targeted by a member of the crew. During the Sept. 2 American Airlines flight 1441,...
U.S. issues more sanctions over Iran drone program after nation’s president denies supplying Russia
WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on seven people and four companies in China, Russia and Turkey who officials allege are connected with the development of Iran’s drone program. The U.S. accuses Iran of supplying Russia with drones used to bomb Ukrainian civilians as the Kremlin continues its...
Disney pouring $60B into theme parks, cruises over the next 10 years
The Walt Disney Co. is planning to invest approximately $60 billion into its theme parks and cruise lines over the next decade, as the company looks to continue growing one of its more successful business segments. The company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday that the planned investment is...
3 former Columbus Zoo executives indicted in $2.2M corruption scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity that cost the facility more than $2.2 million, according to an indictment. Tom Stalf, who was the zoo’s president and chief executive officer; ex-Chief Financial Officer Gregory Bell and Peter Fingerhut, its former...
UAW gives deadline for progress in talks, dismisses Trump plans to speak with workers
The leader of the United Auto Workers said that a limited strike targeting plants in Missouri, Michigan and Ohio may be expanded if “serious progress” toward an new contract agreement isn’t made by Friday at noon. The UAW for the first time in its history is striking at all three...
London police force says it will take years to remove officers accused of corruption and misconduct
LONDON — Hundreds of London police officers are facing dismissal as the department steps up efforts “to root out those who are corrupt” after a series of scandals eroded public trust and a scathing report found it was institutionally racist, homophobic and misogynistic. The Metropolitan Police Service said Tuesday that...
Tony Jones Jr. scores twice; Saints defense shuts down Panthers, Bryce YoungVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tony Jones Jr. ran for two touchdowns, rookie Blake Grupe kicked two field goals and the New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers, 20-17, on Monday night, improving to 2-0 for the first time since 2013. Jones replaced the injured Jamaal Williams late in the first half...
Browns star running back Nick Chubb carted off with left knee injury vs. SteelersVideo
PITTSBURGH — Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb was carted off the field with a left knee injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick came in low for a tackle at the end of a 5-yard run early in the second quarter and delivered...
Analysis: Bills’ Josh Allen heads list of QBs to rebound in Week 2Video
Josh Allen was back to himself after a terrible opener. Daniel Jones and Ryan Tannehill also rebounded from awful games to lead comeback wins. Patrick Mahomes and Geno Smith got back on the winning track. Sunday was filled with impressive bounce-back performances. The Bills, Giants and Titans avoided 0-2 starts....
Colorado State coach says safety Henry Blackburn received death threats for hit on Travis HunterVideo
DENVER — Colorado State coach Jay Norvell said Monday that senior safety Henry Blackburn has been receiving death threats since his late hit that hospitalized Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter. Blackburn drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty Saturday night for the blow he delivered to Hunter’s midsection on a deep pass...
Analysis: Lamar Jackson, Ravens make big strides offensively in Week 2Video
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson certainly shook off the rust quickly. If last weekend’s game is any indication of his comfort level in Baltimore’s new offense, the Ravens could be on their way to quite a season. Jackson went 24 of 33 for 237 yards and two touchdowns and...
Phil Mickelson says he’s done gambling and is on the road to being ‘the person I want to be’Video
Phil Mickelson won’t be betting on football this year — much less the Ryder Cup — saying in a lengthy social media post Monday that he previously crossed the line from moderation into addiction, and “it wasn’t any fun.” “The money wasn’t ever the issue since our financial security has...
Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejected
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Authorities found a debris field Monday from a Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after the pilot ejected and parachuted to safety. The debris field was located in rural Williamsburg County, according to the Marine Corps’ Joint Base Charleston. The field...
Column: Spire is a key player in NASCAR’s charter game. A new revenue model should reward all teamsVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nobody wanted a charter in 2018, when Barney Visser wanted to sell the most valuable current franchise in NASCAR. Visser had won the 2017 Cup Series title with Furniture Row Racing and Martin Truex Jr. A heart attack followed by bypass surgery kept Visser from the final...
Blue Jackets executive admits a ‘major misstep’ in hiring Mike Babcock, who was forced to resignVideo
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Blue Jackets owners and executives Monday were contrite over the forced resignation of controversial coach Mike Babcock days before the opening of training camp and eager to move on from the turmoil that engulfed the organization. “All we can do now is learn from it and...
ABC will air an additional 10 ‘Monday Night Football’ games because of writers and actors strikes
LOS ANGELES — ABC will be airing more “Monday Night Football” games than originally planned. An additional 10 games originally set to appear only on ESPN will be simulcast on ABC. The additional games will be on network television because of the ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America...
Giants RB Saquon Barkley suffers sprained right ankle, expected to miss timeVideo
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has a sprained right ankle and his status for Thursday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers is uncertain. ESPN, though, reported he is expected to miss three weeks. Giants coach Brian Daboll had said earlier in the day he did not know...
Ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark acted within the scope of official duties in Georgia case, lawyer says
ATLANTA — Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark was acting within the scope of his official duties when he wrote a letter expressing concern about alleged problems with the 2020 election in Georgia, his lawyer said Monday as he sought to move charges against Clark to federal court. Clark is...
Speaker McCarthy is running out of options to stop a shutdown as conservatives balk at a new planVideo
WASHINGTON — Speaker Kevin McCarthy is running out of options as he races Monday to come up with a plan to keep the federal government from shutting down as even a proposal to include hardline border security provisions wasn’t enough to appease the far-right flank in his Republican House majority....
Analysis: Joe Burrow’s calf injury hovers over Bengals amid 0-2 startVideo
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals dropped their first two games last season and then made it all the way to the AFC championship game. This time feels a little different. The biggest concern is the health of Joe Burrow, who threw two touchdown passes in the second half of Sunday’s...
Michigan State tells football coach Mel Tucker it will fire him for misconduct with rape survivor
Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller told suspended football coach Mel Tucker Monday that he will be fired without compensation for misconduct involving activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy. “The notice provides Tucker with seven calendar days to respond and present reasons to me and the interim president as to...
Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes agree to restructured deal to include big pay raise
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs and reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes agreed to a restructure of his 10-year, $450 million contract that gives him a substantial boost in pay over the next four seasons, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The people spoke...
Marilyn Manson pleads no contest to blowing nose on videographer, gets fine, community service
LACONIA, N.H. — Marilyn Manson was sentenced to 20 hours of community service and a fine on Monday after pleading no contest to blowing his nose on a videographer at a 2019 concert in New Hampshire. The shock rocker, 54, wanted to appear via video for his hearing on the...
Auto workers strike enters 4th day with no signs that breakthrough is near
The auto workers’ strike against Detroit’s Big Three went into its fourth day on Monday with no signs of an early breakthrough and against the threat that the walkout could soon spread. In a sign of the potential economic and political of a long strike, President Joe Biden is sending...
