German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying it has become a ‘hate machine’ under Musk
BERLIN (AP) — German soccer club St. Pauli is leaving X, saying the social media platform has become a “hate machine” that could influence…
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Heisman hopeful Ashton Jeanty leads No. 13 Boise State into game vs. San Jose State
No. 13 Boise State (8-1, 5-0 Mountain West, No. 13 CFP) at San Jose State (6-3, 3-2), Saturday, 7 p.m. EST (CBS Sports Network) BetMGM College…
Continue ReadingNo. 22 Louisville travels to Stanford for the first meeting between new ACC foes
No. 22 Louisville (6-3, 4-2 Atlantic Coast Conference, No. 19 CFP) at Stanford (2-7, 1-5), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (ACC Network) BetMGM College…
Continue ReadingBurt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The papers of composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach are being donated to the Library of Congress. Bacharach, an Grammy, Tony and…
Continue ReadingCalifornia looks to clinch bowl eligibility with a home win against Syracuse
Syracuse (6-3, 3-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) at California (5-4, 1-4), Saturday, 3 p.m. EST (The CW) BetMGM College Football Odds: Cal by 7 1/2.…
Continue ReadingMuseum finds remains from a victim of a notorious 1980s Philadelphia police bombing
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — More human remains from a 1985 police bombing on the headquarters of a Black liberation group in Philadelphia have been found…
Continue ReadingFord agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on a recall
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and…
Continue ReadingTrump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured…
Continue ReadingQ&A: ‘Love, Actually’ filmmaker Richard Curtis on charity, the Oscars and the state of rom-coms
AP Film Writer Richard Curtis is known for his contributions to romantic comedies with “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Notting Hill” and…
Continue ReadingRoger Penske adds Long Beach street race to portfolio as he holds off F1 and NASCAR interest
AP Auto Racing Writer Roger Penske on Thursday added the most prestigious street race in North America to his portfolio with the purchase of the…
Continue ReadingArizona State visits No. 20 K-State with both teams still in the fight for the Big 12 title game
Arizona State (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) at No. 20 Kansas State (7-2, 4-2), Saturday, 7 p.m. EST (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Kansas State by 8 1/2.…
Continue ReadingNATO and the EU press China to help stop North Korea’s support for the war on Ukraine
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO and the European Union are ramping up pressure on China. They want Beijing to persuade North Korea to stop…
Continue ReadingBohannan requests a recount in Iowa’s close congressional race as GOP wins control of House
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Democrat looking to unseat an incumbent Republican in a close Iowa congressional race has asked for a…
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Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue and Billy Porter to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The giant balloons may be flying at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the stars will be on street.…
Continue ReadingNew FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Those ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a…
Continue ReadingFood prices worried most voters, but Trump’s plans likely won’t lower their grocery bills
AP Business Writer Americans are fed up with the price of food, and many are looking to President-elect Donald Trump to lower their grocery bills.…
Continue ReadingIsraeli strikes kill at least 12 Lebanese rescuers and 15 people in Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed at least 12 Lebanese rescue workers on Thursday inside a civil defense center in the…
Continue ReadingVeteran NBC host Craig Melvin tapped to replace Hoda Kotb for the first hours of ‘Today’ show
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran NBC host and news anchor Craig Melvin has been tapped to replace Hoda Kotb as co-host of the 7 a.m. to 9…
Continue Reading A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome’s Colosseum
Associated Press ROME (AP) — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two…
Continue ReadingMaker of Coach handbags calls off merger with company that produces Michael Kors accessories
NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion company Tapestry says it’s terminating its proposed merger with Capri because the two luxury groups don’t expect to…
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