By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press A 39-year-old rape conviction at the center of a memoir by award-winning author Alice Sebold has been overturned because of what authorities determined were serious flaws with the prosecution. Anthony Broadwater was cleared by a judge in Onondaga County, New York on Monday of raping Sebold when she was a
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By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus’ oldest newspaper has been banned on the 115th anniversary of its founding, the latest move in a relentless government crackdown on independent media in the ex-Soviet nation. The Nasha Niva newspaper was outlawed as extremist Tuesday by the Central District court in Minsk, which acted
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CNN By Chris Isidore, CNN Business The holiday travel season is off to a relatively smooth start, with good weather and few canceled flights. But many in the industry are worried that luck won’t hold all the way until the holiday season ends just after New Year’s. Major US airlines are operating with fewer pilots
Continue Reading By Chris Isidore, CNN Business The holiday travel season is off to a relatively smooth start, with good weather and few canceled flights. But many in the industry are worried that luck won’t hold all the way until the holiday season ends just after New Year’s. Major US airlines are operating with fewer pilots and
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By George Ramsay, CNN Manchester United started life without Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a 2-0 victory against Villarreal on Tuesday courtesy of goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho. The win means United, which parted with manager Solskjaer at the weekend after a poor string of results, qualifies for the knockout stages of the Champions
Continue Reading By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Before the jurors in the trial of the three men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery retired to the jury room to begin their deliberations, the judge read them specific instructions on the law that’s applicable to this case. The jury instructions were carefully put together
Continue Reading By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has vacated two death sentences for a prison inmate convicted of fatally stabbing a mother and daughter more than 30 years ago. Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Paula Skahan signed an order Tuesday freeing Pervis Payne from death row. The judge took action
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — The United Nations’ top envoy for Libya is resigning weeks ahead of presidential elections seen as critical to the country’s stability after nearly a decade of chaos. U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said Tuesday that Jan Kubis decided to step down. He held the job for just 10 months. The presidential vote
Continue Reading By AVET DEMOURIAN Associated Press YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia’s prime minister says the country has reached an agreement with Azerbaijan to establish a hotline between their defense chiefs after last week’s deadly clashes on their border. Nikol Pashinyan said during an online news conference Tuesday that contacts between Armenian and Azerbaijani officials should become
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NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has filled the blanks for its previously scheduled Week 15 Saturday doubleheader by moving the Raiders at Browns and Patriots at Colts from Sunday. Las Vegas will be at Cleveland at 4:30 p.m. EST on Dec. 18, followed by New England at Indianapolis at 8:20 p.m. Both games will
Continue Reading By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is a former five-star prospect and Heisman Trophy candidate. Auburn’s T.J. Finley was a less heralded recruit who took over the starting job after a season-ending injury to three-year starter Bo Nix. They’ll lead their respective teams into the Iron Bowl, when third-ranked Alabama visits
Continue Reading The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange levels.
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Sol Amaya (CNN Español)– El proyecto de ley que permite el matrimonio de parejas del mismo sexo en Chile fue aprobado este martes por la Cámara de Diputados y despachado al Senado. La iniciativa introduce modificaciones al Código Civil, al del Trabajo y a las leyes sobre adopción de menores. También reconoce y brinda protección
Continue Reading FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Tevian Jones had 24 points as Southern Utah narrowly defeated Yale 88-85 in overtime. Maizen Fausett added 20 points for the Thunderbirds. Azar Swain led the Bulldogs on Tuesday with 21 points and eight rebounds.
Continue Reading NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Justin Amadi posted 16 points as James Madison edged past Wright State 78-76. Tanner Holden led the Raiders on Tuesday with 25 points.
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By Marshall Cohen, CNN The House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection issued five new subpoenas on Tuesday targeting right-wing extremist groups that were involved in the attack, including the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys. The subpoenas went to the Proud Boys and its leader Enrique Tarrio, as well as the Oath Keepers and its
Continue Reading A federal judge has approved a $5.4 million settlement between Transamerica and its current and former employees who accused the company of offering several poor performing investments in its employee retirement plan. The money will be divided up between roughly 24,000 people based on how long they invested in the funds and how much money
Continue Reading KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Robert Lewandowski scored with an overhead kick to lift a depleted Bayern Munich team to a 2-1 win over Dynamo Kyiv that clinched first place in its Champions League group. Bayern would usually consider resting top players against a team like Dynamo. That wasn’t an option because seven players are in
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By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The best college football rivalries can change over time. Go back 25 or 30 years and Miami-Florida State probably would have been near the top of most lists. Some rivalries have largely gone away, including Nebraska-Oklahoma and Texas-Texas A&M. The Associated Press asked a panel of sports
Continue Reading By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The best college football rivalries can change over time. Go back 25 or 30 years and Miami-Florida State probably would have been near the top of most lists. Some rivalries have largely gone away, including Nebraska-Oklahoma and Texas-Texas A&M. The Associated Press asked a panel of sports
Continue Reading By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Store workers at major US chains are getting to spend Thanksgiving at home as more retailers decide to close their doors for the holiday. But not all retail staff will get the day off. Target said Monday that it will close all of its stores on Thanksgiving every year from
Continue Reading VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) — A smart piece of improvisation by Cristiano Ronaldo helped to send Manchester United into the last 16 of the Champions League as Michael Carrick’s spell as the English club’s interim manager began with a 2-0 win at Villarreal. The Portugal forward lobbed the goalkeeper with a first-time effort in the 78th
Continue Reading By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and TERRY SPENCER Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Seminole Tribe of Florida on Tuesday moved to appeal a federal judge’s decision to block its deal with the state to expand gambling and online sports betting throughout Florida. The Seminole Tribe’s filing Tuesday came after a ruling from U.S. District Court
Continue Reading By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and TERRY SPENCER Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Seminole Tribe of Florida on Tuesday moved to appeal a federal judge’s decision to block its deal with the state to expand gambling and online sports betting throughout Florida. The Seminole Tribe’s filing Tuesday came after a ruling from U.S. District Court
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los esfuerzos de un día para celebrar la gratitud, como el Día de Acción de Gracias, sin duda nos hacen sentir bien. Practicar la gratitud puede incrementar los sentimientos de felicidad y satisfacción con la vida, al tiempo que disminuye los síntomas depresivos, según han demostrado muchos estudios. Para seguir experimentando
Continue Reading By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said theft is a growing problem at the company’s stores — and it is implementing added security measure to safeguard employees and shoppers. “This is traumatizing for our associates and is unacceptable,” Barry said on a call with analysts Tuesday. “We are doing everything we
Continue Reading CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Eli Lawrence registered 15 points as Middle Tennessee beat Rider 60-54 in the Cancun Challenge – Mayan Division. Dimencio Vaughn led the Broncs with 13 points.
Continue Reading By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Lane Kiffin took over a Mississippi football program trying to regain its footing after NCAA sanctions, two coaching changes in 864 days and back to back losing seasons. On the bright side, Kiffin had a promising young quarterback in Matt Corral. Two seasons in, the well-traveled Kiffin has the
Continue Reading SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A Chilean court has increased the prison sentence for six former soldiers convicted in the 1973 kidnapping, torture and murder of folk singer Víctor Jara, as well as that of a government official. The Court of Appeals said Tuesday the six should spent 25 years in prison rather than the 18-year
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By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN After spending 43 years behind bars for a crime he said he didn’t commit, a Missouri man’s conviction has been set aside, according to a news release from Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. Senior Judge James Welsh filed his ruling Tuesday morning to set aside the conviction of 62-year-old Kevin
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