Bulgarian restaurant workers protest new COVID-19 pass rule
By VESELIN TOSHKOV Associated Press SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Thousands of restaurant owners, chefs, waiters and bartenders are protesting in cities…
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California desert remains identified as New Jersey woman
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Human remains found in the Southern California desert this month have been identified as those of a New Jersey woman…
Continue Reading US imposes sanctions on 2 Lebanese contractors, lawmaker
By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on two Lebanon businessmen and a lawmaker, saying…
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Arizona reports 2,795 more COVID cases, reduces death total
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona on Thursday reported 2,795 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and subtracted 11 deaths from its fatality count as rolling…
Continue Reading Party close to Thai ex-PM Thaksin names his daughter adviser
By CHALIDA EKVITTHAYAVECHNUKUL Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The youngest daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose ouster…
Continue Reading Don’t be cruel: Bar owner seeks return of stolen Elvis bust
WEST PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Somebody who ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog has made off with an Elvis Presley bust from a Central Illinois saloon.…
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NFL enhances Rooney Rule to help interviewing process
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer The NFL has instituted some policy changes to the Rooney Rule designed to further enhance diversity, equity…
Continue ReadingRed Cross reminds families to use precautions when trick-or-treating this Halloween
By Angela Kim Click here for updates on this story CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WRCB) — It’s time to put on your…
Continue Reading Henry, Taylor take center stage in Round 2 of Titans-Colts
By The Associated Press Derrick Henry has won the last two rushing titles. Jonathan Taylor is trying to chase him down. On Sunday, two of the…
Continue Reading Louisiana senators to review State Police use-of-force rules
By MELINDA DESLATTE and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Senate has created a special committee to dig into…
Continue Reading Texas A&M women’s coach Blair to retire at season’s end
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer Longtime Texas A&M women’s basketball coach Gary Blair says this season will be his last with the Aggies.…
Continue ReadingRemains found in California desert identified as those of missing Lauren Cho
By Stella Chan, CNN Remains found in a San Bernardino County desert earlier this month belong to Lauren Cho, who went missing in June, authorities…
Continue ReadingThe rare ‘penis plant’ just bloomed for the first time in over two decades
By Kristen Rogers, CNN In a Netherlands garden blooms a rare plant with a tall, phallic shape. It’s known as the “penis plant,” and…
Continue Reading Engineers call for more inspections after condo collapse
MIAMI (AP) — A coalition of engineers says Florida should consider requiring high-rise buildings near the coast to undergo safety inspections every…
Continue Reading Payton: Ingram ‘absolutely’ playing when Saints host Bucs
BY BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton says running back Mark Ingram is slated to practice with New Orleans…
Continue Reading GE Appliances announces $450 million investment in Kentucky
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — GE Appliances has announced plans to add more than 1,000 jobs at its sprawling Kentucky…
Continue Reading Past and present meet ‘Last Night in Soho’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer VENICE, Italy (AP) — Edgar Wright melds past and present in his stylish new film “Last Night in Soho,” which…
Continue ReadingHouston Astros dominate Atlanta Braves to even up World Series with strong Game 2 win
By Ben Morse, CNN The Houston Astros evened up the World Series on Wednesday night with a dominant Game 2 victory against the Atlanta Braves. Thanks…
Continue Reading German on trial for castrating men on his kitchen table
BERLIN (AP) — A German electrician has gone on trial accused of murder in the death of one man, and of mutilating several others by performing…
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Facebook changes its company name to Meta
Facebook is changing its company name to Meta as it confronts wide-ranging scrutiny of the real-world harms from its various platforms after a…
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