By CLAUDIA LAUER MEDIA, Pa. (AP) — The narrative that passengers watched a man rape a woman on a train in suburban Philadelphia last week and “filmed it for their own gratification instead of calling the police” is false, the prosecutor handling the case said. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer made the assertion Thursday
Continue Reading By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say remains found in a Florida wilderness park are those of Brian Laundrie, who was a person of interest in the death of girlfriend Gabby Petito. Petito was found slain at a Wyoming national park while the pair was on a cross-country van trip
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers opener Joe Kelly gave up a two-run homer to Atlanta’s Freddie Freeman in the first inning and soon exited with tightness in his right biceps in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series. The Braves led three games to one going into the matchup at Dodger Stadium and were trying
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Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — Una comparación de registros dentales realizada el jueves confirmó que los restos óseos encontrados el miércoles en la Reserva Carlton son los de Brian Laundrie, dijo el FBI en un comunicado el jueves por la tarde. Brian Laundrie: Desde un viaje a través del país con Gabby Petito hasta su
Continue Reading By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Marcus Maye knew where to go once the news of his DUI arrest from February became public. He went straight to the coach’s office to seek out Robert Saleh to explain what happened and why he kept it from the New York
Continue Reading By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Parties in a lawsuit involving dams on the Columbia and Snake river system are asking a federal court for a pause in litigation. Fishing and conservation groups, along with the state of Oregon, the Nez Perce tribe, and the Biden administration say the pause is
Continue Reading By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Justin Herbert is having a sophomore surge instead of a slump. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback continues to add to his accolades after a record-setting first season when he was voted The Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Herbert and the Chargers are off to a 4-2
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By Annie Grayer, Kristin Wilson and Melanie Zanona, CNN Drama on the House floor developed when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene confronted Reps. Jamie Raskin and Liz Cheney as the House was voting on the criminal contempt resolution against Steve Bannon. The conversation with Greene devolved to “Jewish space lasers” and the Georgia Republican accusing Raskin,
Continue Reading RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Police say a mural honoring Black tennis legend and Richmond, Virginia, native Arthur Ashe has been defaced with insignias associated with a white nationalist group. Officers called to Richmond’s Battery Park on Thursday morning found the vandalism. Police say they will monitor monuments and murals citywide. Police Chief Gerald Smith also
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By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press A man who pleaded guilty to writing threatening social media posts in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 14 months in prison. It’s the longest term to date resulting from the federal investigation of the insurrection. But Troy Smocks of Dallas wasn’t accused of
Continue Reading By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press A man who pleaded guilty to writing threatening social media posts in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 14 months in prison. It’s the longest term to date resulting from the federal investigation of the insurrection. But Troy Smocks of Dallas wasn’t accused of
Continue Reading By MATT DERRICK Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coaches and athletic trainers occasionally force Travis Kelce to take a limited role in practice, just as they did this week as the team prepares to visit the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. It’s usually the last thing the 32-year-old tight end wants to do.
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Investigators say the private jet that crashed through an airport fence and burst into flames at a Texas airport had not been flown since December. The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that it is looking into maintenance work done on the plane. The NTSB also says that tire marks on the
Continue Reading HOUSTON (AP) — Investigators say the private jet that crashed through an airport fence and burst into flames at a Texas airport had not been flown since December. The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that it is looking into maintenance work done on the plane. The NTSB also says that tire marks on the
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HOUSTON (AP) — Investigators say the private jet that crashed through an airport fence and burst into flames at a Texas airport had not been flown since December. The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that it is looking into maintenance work done on the plane. The NTSB also says that tire marks on the
Continue Reading AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The conservative Texas Republican leader who pledged bounties to those who prove fraud at the polls has paid a liberal poll watcher who reported illegal voting by a Pennsylvania registered Republican. The Dallas Morning News reports tipster Eric Frank deposited a $25,000 check from Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s campaign this
Continue Reading AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The conservative Texas Republican leader who pledged bounties to those who prove fraud at the polls has paid a liberal poll watcher who reported illegal voting by a Pennsylvania registered Republican. The Dallas Morning News reports tipster Eric Frank deposited a $25,000 check from Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s campaign this
Continue Reading By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t trust the numbers when it comes to the struggling Chicago Bears offense. Coach Bruce Arians likes what he’s seen of rookie Justin Fields so far, noting the young quarterback not only has a strong arm but also the ability to
Continue Reading By Nicole Chavez and Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN The mother of Jelani Day buried her son this week, but she won’t be able to rest until the Illinois graduate student‘s death is no longer a mystery. “I need to know what happened with my son,” Carmen Bolden Day told CNN’s John Berman on Thursday. “I
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — A Maryland woman charged along with her husband in a plot to sell submarine secrets to a foreign country must remain behind bars after a judge determined she was a flight risk and a danger to national security. Lawyers for Diana Toebbe had argued for her release during a detention hearing Wednesday.
Continue Reading By Melanie Zanona The hard-line House Freedom Caucus is gearing up to elect a new leader to replace its current chairman Rep. Andy Biggs, who is term-limited at the end of this year, multiple sources told CNN. The conservative group has begun to discuss potential picks for the top post and is planning to hold
Continue Reading COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Wide receiver/return specialist Andre Roberts signed with the Los Angeles Chargers after being released earlier this week by the Houston Texans. Roberts is in his 11th season and is one of the league’s top kick and punt returns, something the Chargers have been lacking. He was an All-Pro selection while
Continue Reading COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Wide receiver/return specialist Andre Roberts signed with the Los Angeles Chargers after being released earlier this week by the Houston Texans. Roberts is in his 11th season and is one of the league’s top kick and punt returns, something the Chargers have been lacking. He was an All-Pro selection while
Continue Reading By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi wants the ball with the chance to extend the Red Sox’s season. The Boston righty will start against Houston in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series. The Astros lead the best-of-seven series three games to two. Astros rookie Luis Garcia is scheduled to
Continue Reading By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi wants the ball with the chance to extend the Red Sox’s season. The Boston righty will start against Houston in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series. The Astros lead the best-of-seven series three games to two. Astros rookie Luis Garcia is scheduled to
Continue Reading By Tierney Sneed The House Judiciary Committee, known for its combativeness, had the opportunity Thursday to question Attorney General Merrick Garland for the first time since he took his perch atop the Justice Department. Republicans repeatedly battered Garland with sensational claims that the department was treating parents like “domestic terrorists” with a recent memo outlining
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The American Athletic Conference announced it will add six schools that currently playing in Conference USA. Charlotte, UAB, UTSA, Florida Atlantic, Rice and North Texas will enter the conference at a time to be determined. The move from the AAC is a response to losing Cincinnati, Houston and Central Florida to
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The American Athletic Conference announced it will add six schools that currently playing in Conference USA. Charlotte, UAB, UTSA, Florida Atlantic, Rice and North Texas will enter the conference at a time to be determined. The move from the AAC is a response to losing Cincinnati, Houston and Central Florida to
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By Amy Cassidy and Reuters The European Union is facing mounting pressure from its own lawmakers to withhold funds to Poland as an ongoing spat between Warsaw and Brussels intensifies. The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to condemn a ruling by Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal that says its constitution takes precedence over some EU laws.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press No. 25 Purdue faces a high-stakes game Saturday against Wisconsin. A win would keep the Boilermakers in the mix for the Big Ten’s West Division title. David Bell has another opportunity to stake his claim to the title of best receiver in the nation. And perhaps Purdue can snap a 14-game
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