Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions…
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US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be ‘shot down, if necessary’
Associated Press TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A U.S. senator has called for mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey…
Continue ReadingTravis Hunter, the 2-way standout for Colorado, is the AP college football player of the year
AP Sports Writer BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Travis Hunter is a throwback-type player — an elite receiver one moment, a lockdown cornerback the next…
Continue ReadingTravis Hunter, the 2-way standout for Colorado, is the AP college football player of the year
AP Sports Writer BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Travis Hunter is a throwback-type player — an elite receiver one moment, a lockdown cornerback the next…
Continue ReadingColorado star Travis Hunter is the AP college football player of the year, ahead of RBs Jeanty, Skattebo
NEW YORK (AP) — Colorado star Travis Hunter is the AP college football player of the year, ahead of RBs Jeanty,…
Continue ReadingZimbabwe’s president once faced the death penalty and is now set to abolish it
Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe’s senate has approved a bill to abolish the death penalty and it is now set to be signed into…
Continue ReadingWander Franco’s sex abuse trial has been postponed 5 months
Associated Press PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who has been charged with…
Continue ReadingTo lure Juan Soto, Mets created a video of his statue outside Citi Field next to Tom Seaver’s
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets wanted Juan Soto to know his future with them could be set in stone. When the free agent…
Continue ReadingOntario to restrict electricity exports to US and bar American-made alcohol if Trump tariffs applied
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — A senior official in Canada’s most populous province says that Ontario could bar American-made alcohol and…
Continue ReadingJustice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department and the city of Louisville have reached an agreement to reform the city’s…
Continue ReadingParaguay reopens its embassy in Jerusalem, handing Israel a rare diplomatic victory
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Paraguay has reopened its embassy in Jerusalem, a move that marks a diplomatic win for Israel as it faces…
Continue ReadingNewly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A newly elected state lawmaker in West Virginia is facing at least one felony and is accused of making…
Continue ReadingFuneral for activist turns into call for justice for other missing Syrians
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Hundreds of Syrians marched through central Damascus in a funeral procession for one of the country’s…
Continue ReadingWhat do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
Associated Press TOMS River, N.J. (AP) — A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks,…
Continue ReadingSkins Game to make return to Thanksgiving week with a modern look
AP Golf Writer The Skins Game is returning with a modern look. Details are still being worked out. But the new media company Pro Shop announced a…
Continue ReadingHouse passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — What was once a bipartisan effort to expand by 66 the number of federal district judgeships across the country…
Continue ReadingWorking Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The December holidays are supposed to be a time of joyful celebration, but the season can be especially grueling…
Continue ReadingThe White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday it’s capping overdraft fees at $5 with a rule set to…
Continue ReadingNHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL is partnering with P-X-P to serve the Deaf community, creating an alternate telecast for the Winter Classic that features…
Continue Reading2 men deny charges of helping Hong Kong gather intelligence in UK
LONDON (AP) — Two men accused of helping Hong Kong authorities gather intelligence in the U.K. have pleaded not guilty to violating Britain’s…
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