By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have traded Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart to the Detroit Tigers for infield prospect Nick Quintana. Barnhart is a 31-year-old left-handed hitter and reliable backstop who is leaving Cincinnati after eight years. In the last six seasons he led the Reds in catching
Continue Reading By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan says he expects a committee approach to emerge at wide receiver as the team plays without Calvin Ridley this week at New Orleans. The Falcons were without Ridley in last week’s loss to Carolina. Ridley says he needs time
Continue Reading By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is recovering from a concussion, potentially opening the door for Emory Jones to start at South Carolina on Saturday. Richardson was knocked out of last week’s 34-7 loss to top-ranked Georgia following a hit to the head/neck area. He was diagnosed
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By DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — Republicans have won at least 50 seats in the Virginia House, ensuring at least a tie with Democrats who had fought to retain control. Several races were still too early to call, but the GOP also declared victory in several of those, with party leaders
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By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — World Series MVP Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman and Eddie Rosario of the champion Atlanta Braves are among 160 players who became free agents as an uncertain offseason started with a lockout threat looming. Houston shortstop Carlos Correa and Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, who is recovering
Continue Reading By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — World Series MVP Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman and Eddie Rosario of the champion Atlanta Braves are among 160 players who became free agents as an uncertain offseason started with a lockout threat looming. Houston shortstop Carlos Correa and Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, who is recovering
Continue Reading By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Karim Benzema has scored Real Madrid’s 1,000th goal in Europe’s top club competition as the Spanish powerhouse defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 to take the lead in its Champions League group. Benzema netted the club’s milestone goal in European Cup-Champions League games after the Shakhtar defense gave
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Sol Amaya (CNN Español) — Usuarios de la recientemente renombrada Meta reportan este miércoles fallas en las redes sociales Facebook, Instagram y Messenger, según reportes del sitio web de seguimiento de caídas Downdetector. En Estados Unidos, se acumulan miles de reportes de fallas en las tres redes sociales, sobre todo en Instagram, donde cerca de
Continue Reading By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats forced another test vote on voting rights legislation. For the fourth time this year, Republicans again blocked it on Wednesday. Democrats took unified control of Washington this year and were optimistic about passing legislation to counteract a wave of restrictive new law voting laws in
Continue Reading MILAN (AP) — AC Milan has earned its first point of the Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw at home against Porto, although the result leaves the Italian club with only a slim chance of progressing to the next round. Luis Díaz netted an early opener for Porto and Milan goalkeeper Ciprian Tătărușanu kept
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health was set to host two virtual community forums with Borderland doctors on Wednesday evening and Thursday evening for interactive question and answer sessions about the safety of the Covid-19 vaccine for children as well as pregnant women. “It is imperative that parents in our community are
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By Josh Campbell and Pete Muntean, CNN A Southwest Airlines pilot is accused of assaulting another crew member following a mask dispute last month in San Jose, California, according to information received from the airline and local law enforcement. The October 18 incident occurred at a Doubletree hotel bar and “involved a disagreement over mask
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — New Jersey Devils defenseman P.K. Subban has been fined $15,000 by the NHL for his second tripping offense in eight days. The former Norris Trophy winner was fined for tripping Anaheim forward Trevor Zegras in the first period Tuesday night in a 4-0 win by the Ducks. The league’s department of
Continue Reading By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In Chloé Zhao’s “Eternals,” Ridloff plays the first deaf superhero in Marvel’s “cinematic universe.” In the film, which Disney releases in theaters Friday, Ridloff plays one of 10 immortal guardians alongside Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie and Kumail Nanjiani. “Eternals” seeks to expand many
Continue Reading CNN By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden will deliver remarks Wednesday afternoon regarding the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s authorization of the Covid-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. On Tuesday evening, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky endorsed a recommendation for vaccinating children ages 5-11 against Covid-19, clearing the way for
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By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden called the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s authorization of the Covid-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 “a giant step forward to further accelerate our path out of this pandemic,” saying Wednesday that it’s “a day of relief and celebration” for parents around the country.
Continue Reading CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Mike White is already in Canton after just one stunning NFL start. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Wednesday it will display the New York Jets quarterback’s jersey and game ball from his record-setting performance in a 34-31 victory over Cincinnati last Sunday. White made his first NFL start in
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By Ben Morse, CNN Real Madrid became the first team in Champions League/European Cup history to score 1,000 goals. Karim Benzema coolly slotted home from close range in the 14th minute to give the Spanish giants the lead against Shakhtar Donetsk at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday evening. He added another in the second half.
Continue Reading ELLEN KNICKMEYER and SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has tested positive for COVID-19 while attending the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland. Garcetti’s office announced the positive test result in a tweet Wednesday. The tweet said the fully vaccinated mayor was “feeling good” and isolating in his
Continue Reading By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs insisted Wednesday that their preparation for the Packers this weekend would not change upon learning that league MVP Aaron Rodgers had tested positive for COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean there weren’t a few relieved smiles from their much-maligned defense behind closed doors.
Continue Reading ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of an Orlando police officer who was trying to arrest him outside a Walmart store for the slaying of his pregnant former girlfriend. Markeith Loyd was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder in the killing of Orlando police Lt.
Continue Reading By JEFF AMY and KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Officials say the elections director in Georgia’s most populous county will step down at the end of the year. The county has been under intense scrutiny for its handling of elections. Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chair Robb Pitts announced Wednesday that Fulton County
Continue Reading By Allison Morrow, CNN Business It’s official: The Federal Reserve is winding down its aggressive pandemic-era stimulus measures, a process Wall Street nerds call “tapering.” But what, exactly, does that mean? The short answer: Money has essentially been free for the past year and a half, thanks to the Fed’s double-barrel shotgun approach to economic
Continue Reading By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has spent this week taking care of his body and counting down the days. He can’t wait to take center stage Thursday night against the New York Jets. Taylor could steal the show in the Colts’ first prime-time home game
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers have voted not to suspend a Conservative legislator who was found to have broken lobbying rules. The decision instantly brought accusations of corruption from opponents of the Conservative government. The House of Commons voted by 250 to 232 Wednesday not to approve the 30-day suspension of Owen Paterson recommended by
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The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange levels.
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Al Goodman, CNN A soft goat’s cheese from Spain won first place at the World Cheese Awards on Wednesday, besting the field of 4,079 entries from more than 40 countries on five continents. The winning cheese, called Olavidia, from an artisan cheesemaker using the commercial name Quesos y Besos (Cheeses and Kisses), got 103 votes,
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By MORGAN LEE and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Progressive mayors have won second terms in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe amid concerns about urban crime and a state capital in the throws of rapid growth. Uncertified election results showed Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller winning 56% of the vote to
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Jane Brown Grimes has died at age 80. The Hall announced Brown Grimes’ death on Wednesday, based on information from her daughter, Serena Larson. The Hall said Brown Grimes passed away at her home in New York City on Tuesday. Grimes Brown was elected to
Continue Reading DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — A 2-year-old filly has been fatally injured in an accident during training hours at Del Mar. Del Mar Thoroughbred Club President Josh Rubinstein announced the fatality during a safety briefing for the Breeders’ Cup, which will be held at the track north of San Diego on Friday and Saturday. The
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