By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Pittsburgh synagogue massacre defendant’s statements at the scene and at a hospital should be allowed at trial because concerns about public safety were a valid reason to question him even after he’d asked for an attorney. U.S. District Judge Donetta Ambrose is
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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have activated defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson from the COVID-19 reserve list. Tomlinson is a welcomed boost for a depleted defense. He was back at practice on Thursday after sitting out the previous 10 days. Tomlinson missed the game at San Francisco last week. That was the first absence
Continue Reading By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenseman Justin Faulk have entered the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. General manager Doug Armstrong said Thursday that Binnington tested positive for the coronavirus. Faulk then was a late scratch minutes before the team’s game at Tampa Bay. Binnington and Faulk join forward Tyler
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By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden expressed optimism for the future of the country during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on Thursday in Washington, telling the American people that “we have so much ahead of us.” “Over the course of the past 99 years, presidents have continued this great American tradition of lighting
Continue Reading BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A 29-year-old man has been arrested in the death of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, who was fatally shot at the Beverly Hills, California, home she shared with her husband, legendary music executive Clarence Avant. The Beverly Hills Police Department announced the arrest of Aariel Maynor on Thursday. Police were called to
Continue Reading By The Associated Press With the losing streak to Ohio State finally over, No. 2 Michigan will focus Saturday on ending its Big Ten titel drought. The Wolverines make their first appearance in the conference title game Saturday night when they face No. 15 Iowa in Indianapolis. Neither team has captured the conference crown since
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Continue Reading By STEPHEN WADE and HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writers The stand the women’s professional tennis tour is taking in China over concern about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai’s well-being could cost the WTA millions of dollars. It also could end up being unique among sports bodies. The International Olympic Committee is preparing to host
Continue Reading By Barbara Starr and Gregory Wallace, CNN The US military and the Federal Aviation Administration are reviewing a flyover of an NFL game last month to determine if the military helicopters flew too low over civilians in violation of aviation regulations. A military inquiry is underway by the 101st Airborne Division to determine if members
Continue Reading CNN, POOL By Kevin Liptak and Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden announced a new strategy Thursday aimed at fighting a potential winter surge of Covid-19 without enacting unpopular lockdowns as the pandemic approaches its two-year mark. Biden’s multi-pronged approach puts a heavy emphasis on expanding vaccinations to the remaining Americans who have resisted getting
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — New graduation numbers continue to show college athletes are graduating at higher rates than overall students. The NCAA’s annual Graduation Success Rate shows 89% of athletes who enrolled between 2011-12 and 2014-15 earned diplomas compared with 68% in the federal rate of all students. The single-year calculation of 90% matched last year’s
Continue Reading MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government has threatened legal action over provisions of U.S. President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better framework that would give subsidies of up to $12,500 for purchases of union-made, American-made electric vehicles. Mexico’s secretary of the economy said Thursday the bill, currently before the U.S. Senate, would violate non-discrimination clauses
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By Omar Jimenez, Eric Levenson and Bill Kirkos, CNN Two brothers testified in court over the past two days that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett directed them to carry out a fake hate crime while pretending to be Donald Trump supporters in an attempt to get media attention. Abimbola “Bola” Osundairo and his brother Olabinjo “Ola”
Continue Reading LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Que Morrison scored 20 points, Jenna Staiti had 12 points and nine rebounds, and No. 20 Georgia beat Texas Tech 66-56 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Georgia has started a season 7-0 for the second-straight year and the third time under coach Joni Taylor. Morrison’s defensive pressure caused a turnover on
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LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Que Morrison scored 20 points, Jenna Staiti had 12 points and nine rebounds, and No. 20 Georgia beat Texas Tech 66-56 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Georgia has started a season 7-0 for the second-straight year and the third time under coach Joni Taylor. Morrison’s defensive pressure caused a turnover on
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kyle Larson was 18 when he first tried to get a job at Hendrick Motorsports. There wasn’t any room for him then, and Jeff Gordon advised Larson to give up dirt racing if he was serious about moving to NASCAR. Larson ended up driving
Continue Reading By The Associated Press No. 4 Alabama is playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff when it plays No. 1 Georgia in the SEC championship game. It is possible the Crimson Tide could make the four-team playoff field even with a loss to the Bulldogs. Georgia is playing to protect its No. 1
Continue Reading GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Matt LaFleur won the NFC North in each of his first two seasons as Green Bay Packers coach, and he’s well on his way to making it 3-for-3. The next step for LaFleur is to lead the Packers to their first title since the 2010 season. The uncertainty surrounding quarterback
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Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los últimos momentos antes de la muerte del último rinoceronte blanco del norte, un elefante de 66 años nadando en el océano y la renombrada primatóloga Jane Goodall buscando chimpancés en Tanzania a principios de la década de 1960; todos ellos son momentos captados en una colección de impactantes fotografías que
Continue Reading By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Politics Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Vulnerable Democrats from Nevada to New Hampshire are promising to make abortion a centerpiece of their political strategy heading into the midterm elections. They’re betting that focusing on the divisive issue can beat back a red wave and preserve their delicate majorities in Congress.
Continue Reading By COREY WILLIAMS and ED WHITE Associated Press OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A prosecutor has filed involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents of a 15-year-old accused of killing four students and wounding seven other people at a Michigan high school. James and Jennifer Crumbley were charged Friday with four courts each. Authorities have said
Continue Reading By JESSICA MUNDIE Religion News Service Marlon Weekusk, a member of the Onion Lake Cree Nation, is known by his icon: a howling white wolf that has held significance for him throughout his spiritual journey as a Cree. As well known as Weekusk’s identity is to his fans in the small world of Indigenous gaming,
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By JESSICA MUNDIE Religion News Service Marlon Weekusk, a member of the Onion Lake Cree Nation, is known by his icon: a howling white wolf that has held significance for him throughout his spiritual journey as a Cree. As well known as Weekusk’s identity is to his fans in the small world of Indigenous gaming,
Continue Reading Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — El hijo del ministro de Defensa de El Salvador murió este jueves en un accidente de aviación, según informó la oficina de prensa de la Presidencia. De acuerdo con información proporcionada por las Fuerzas Armadas, el teniente de fragata Gerardo Antonio Merino Marroquín, hijo de Merino Monroy, viajaba en una
Continue Reading By Delia Gallagher, CNN and Reuters Pope Francis arrived in Cyprus Thursday, where he called on residents to “welcome and integrate one another,” referencing the divisions that the migrant crisis has sowed on the island nation. The country has said that it is struggling to cope with an influx of migrants, many of whom travel
Continue Reading By The Associated Press UTSA will host Western Kentucky and compete for its first Conference USA title. The Roadrunners defeated the Hilltoppers 52-46 earlier this season but are coming off their first loss of the season. Western Kentucky has won seven straight since losing to UTSA on Oct. 9.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press UTSA will host Western Kentucky and compete for its first Conference USA title. The Roadrunners defeated the Hilltoppers 52-46 earlier this season but are coming off their first loss of the season. Western Kentucky has won seven straight since losing to UTSA on Oct. 9.
Continue Reading MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez has undergone surgery to address the back injury that has kept him from playing since the opening game of the season. The Bucks announced Thursday that Lopez had back surgery earlier that day in Los Angeles. Team officials did not provide a timetable for his eventual return.
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By Matt Egan, CNN Business The worldwide computer chip shortage is fanning the flames of inflation and limiting the supply of everything from iPhones to new cars. Unfortunately, this highly disruptive shortage is unlikely to go away until “deep into 2022,” Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told CNN. Raimondo, who recently toured semiconductor factories in Asia,
Continue Reading By The Associated Press No. 10 Oregon has made it to the Pac-12 title game for the third straight year. The Ducks are looking to improve to 5-0 all-time in the championship game and get back to the Rose Bowl. No. 14 Utah is seeking its first Pac-12 championship in the Utes third trip to
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