Richard Parsons, prominent executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner…
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Jockey Flavien Prat takes Mathis Mile at Santa Anita for record 56th graded stakes win of the year
AP Racing Writer ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Flavien Prat won the $200,000 Mathis Mile Stakes at Santa Anita on Thursday, the French jockey’s…
Continue Reading Judge says woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of raping her at age 13 can proceed anonymously
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge says an Alabama woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her when she was 13…
Continue ReadingNo. 22 Syracuse looking for 10 wins in 1st year under Fran Brown against depleted Washington State
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Syracuse coach Fran Brown and Washington State acting coach Pete Kaligis shared a heartfelt hug after their…
Continue ReadingRaging Torrent wins Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita with Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan in last
AP Racing Writer ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Raging Torrent won the $200,000 Malibu Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths on Thursday at Santa Anita, with Kentucky…
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Yuma officials stress firework safety ahead of New Year’s celebrations
With the holiday season in full swing, Yuma officials are reminding residents about firework safety as New Year’s…
Continue Reading FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free
AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a rule that cosmetic companies would have to take extra steps to…
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Expecting cool temperatures through the end of the week
According to the National Weather Service, the weather pattern through the upcoming weekend will keep any weak weather disturbances just to the north…
Continue Reading49ers coach Kyle Shanahan expresses confidence in struggling kicker Jake Moody
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When the San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, the hope was…
Continue ReadingRams can take huge step toward NFC West title by avenging 31-point loss to Cardinals
Arizona (7-8) at Los Angeles Rams (9-6) Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, NFL Network BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 9-6; Rams…
Continue ReadingRams can take huge step toward NFC West title by avenging 31-point loss to Cardinals
Arizona (7-8) at Los Angeles Rams (9-6) Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, NFL Network BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 9-6; Rams…
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Make-a-Wish holiday wish line open through December 31
If you’re looking for a reason to smile this holiday season, the Make-a-Wish Holiday Wish line is here to…
Continue Reading Mother who fought for justice in daughter’s murder case involving Kennedy cousin has died
Associated Press Dorthy Moxley, the mother who fought for decades to bring her teenage daughter’s killer to justice in a roller-coaster Connecticut…
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What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan as experts suspect Russian air defense fire
Aviation experts said Thursday an Azerbaijani airliner that crashed in Kazakhstan most likely went down after being hit by Russian air defense…
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Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development
In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic…
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Mujer es asesinada durante la navidad en Mexicali
Fue un incendio el que los alertó, uno de ellos ingresó a la vivienda de su madre, pero resultó intoxicado por el humo, posteriormente tras…
Continue Reading Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez, citing ’emotional toll,’ seeks sentencing delay in wake of wife’s trial
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez asked a federal judge on Thursday to delay his end-of-January sentencing on bribery…
Continue Reading Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here’s how to protect them
AP Medical Writer The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people…
Continue ReadingCats can get sick with bird flu. Here’s how to protect them
AP Medical Writer The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people…
Continue Reading An uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs after outbreak of sectarian violence
Associated Press HOMS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s new security forces checked IDs and searched cars in the central city of Homs on Thursday, a day…
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