Jury sees video of subway chokehold that led to Marine veteran’s manslaughter trial
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors have seen video of Daniel Penny gripping a man around the neck on a New York City subway train as another…
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Oprah Winfrey, President Biden, VP Harris, Paul McCartney and more pay tribute to Quincy Jones
NEW YORK (AP) — Reactions to the death of Quincy Jones, who died Sunday at age 91: — “My beloved Q. The world’s beloved Q. The one and…
Continue Reading Ohio sheriff’s lieutenant apologizes for ‘won’t help Democrats’ post, blames sleep medication
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff’s patrol commander has apologized for posting on Facebook that he wouldn’t help Democrats and…
Continue Reading Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes that Elon Musk ‘s political action committee is hosting in swing…
Continue Reading Moldova’s diaspora tipped the scales in a pivotal election. Critics question the vote’s validity
Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans living abroad voted in record numbers in a presidential runoff that secured victory for…
Continue Reading Head of Myanmar’s military government visits close ally China for the first time since taking power
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s state media says the head of Myanmar’s military government embarked upon an official visit this week to China, the…
Continue Reading US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator has ended a 2 1/2-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company…
Continue Reading A look at the weather expected in battleground states on Election Day
Associated Press Weather conditions can be one factor in how many people vote in person on Election Day. The strongest weather in the U.S. forecast…
Continue Reading Saints fire coach Dennis Allen after seventh straight loss. Darren Rizzi named interim coach
AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday, a day after a loss at last-place Carolina extended…
Continue Reading In Cyprus, officials from Algeria to Iraq train to keep WMD from crossing their borders
Associated Press LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — A small facility in Cyprus is hosting senior government officials from as far as Algeria, Iraq and Georgia…
Continue Reading Britain’s foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Britain’s foreign secretary said Monday that reparations for the U.K.’s role in the slave trade are not about the…
Continue Reading Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office: Officers ‘acted within policy’ during fights with fans at game
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says officers “acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans” while…
Continue Reading Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a new redistricting case involving Louisiana’s congressional map with two…
Continue Reading Greek police arrest third suspect over bombing as minister warns of new generation of extremists
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek police have arrested a third suspect in connection with an explosion in central Athens last week that…
Continue Reading Many retailers offer ‘returnless refunds.’ Just don’t expect them to talk much about it
AP Business Writer It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds…
Continue Reading Pakistan’s parliament amends law to extend the tenure of military chiefs from 3 to 5 years
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s parliament has passed legislation to extend the tenures of military chiefs from three to five years.…
Continue Reading The butchered remains of a dolphin were found on a New Jersey beach. Feds are investigating
ALLENHURST, N.J. (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating the butchered remains of a dolphin that were found on a New Jersey beach. The Marine…
Continue Reading College athletes are getting paid and fans are starting to see a growing share of the bill
AP National Writer At Tennessee, they are adding a ‘talent fee’ to the price of sports tickets. At Arkansas, they will charge 3% more at the…
Continue Reading Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricane
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Rafael has formed in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman…
Continue Reading Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military has opened two weeks of combat drills that will include seizing an island in the disputed South…
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