Opening ceremony of 2026 Winter Paralympics moved to Verona
MILAN (AP) — The opening ceremony for the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics in 2026 has been switched from Milan to Verona in a cost-cutting move.…
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2 dead, 2 injured in Los Angeles cannabis business fire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two people are dead and two others are hospitalized with burns after an apparent cannabis business burned in Los Angeles.…
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Taliban promise cash, land, to families of suicide bombers
By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban have promised plots of land to relatives of suicide bombers who attacked…
Continue Reading Facebook paying fine to settle US suit on discrimination
By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook is paying a $4.75 million fine and up to $9.5 million to eligible victims to resolve…
Continue Reading Anna Netrebko needs shoulder surgery, cancels performances
By The Associated Press Soprano Anna Netrebko needs shoulder surgery and has canceled performances in Verdi’s “Nabucco” at the Vienna State…
Continue Reading Browns star RB Chubb to miss second game with calf injury
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The NFL’s top rushing team has run into major trouble. Browns star back Nick Chubb will miss…
Continue Reading Ice-T remembers path not taken in memoir ‘Split Decision’
NEW YORK (AP) — Ice-T has never forgotten the path his life might have taken. The rapper and actor has a deal with Gallery Books for the memoir…
Continue Reading Taliban agree to new polio vaccination across Afghanistan
By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — U.N. agencies say Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have agreed to a nationwide polio…
Continue Reading‘Squid Game’ Halloween costumes are topping internet searches
By Leah Asmelash, CNN It looks like outfits inspired by Netflix’s “Squid Game” are sure to make an appearance at Halloween parties…
Continue ReadingAlex Murdaugh denied bond over allegations of misappropriated funds
CNN By Gregory Lemos and Eric Levenson, CNN Alex Murdaugh, the embattled attorney accused of misappropriating millions of dollars in funds meant for…
Continue Reading Big Virginia abortion test: Can it energize Democratic base?
By WILL WEISSERT and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press HENRICO, Va. (AP) — Terry McAuliffe has tried to use GOP threats to abortion rights to…
Continue Reading US defense secretary underlines support for Ukraine
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has underlined Washington’s support for Ukraine’s…
Continue Reading McCain book shares why she left ‘toxic’ times at ‘The View’
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Conservative firebrand Meghan McCain says she decided to leave “The View” the day after she…
Continue Reading FBI at Russian oligarch’s homes for ‘law enforcement’ action
By MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents have been carrying out “law enforcement activity” at a Washington mansion…
Continue Reading Browns’ Mayfield expects to play again with shoulder injury
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield wants to tough it out. Mayfield said he expects to play…
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Gila River tribe breaks ground on 4th casino in Phoenix area
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — The Gila River Indian Community’s gambling operation has begun construction of its fourth casino in metro Phoenix. Gila…
Continue Reading Chair of New York Democrats faces criticism over KKK remark
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The chairman of the New York Democrats is facing calls to resign from members of his own…
Continue ReadingMore than 20 people safely escape after plane crashes outside Houston
By Jennifer Henderson and Ray Sanchez, CNN No major injuries were reported when a Boston-bound plane carrying more than 20 people struck a fence and…
Continue Reading 76ers boot Simmons from practice, suspend him for 1 game
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Ben Simmons has been kicked out of practice and suspended by the Philadelphia 76ers for their…
Continue Reading Police shooting looms over Emanuel in confirmation battle
By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The fatal police shooting of a Black teen in Chicago seven years ago is looming large over the…
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