Tight Virginia race becomes referendum on Biden presidency
By SARAH RANKIN and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia governor’s race that appears deadlocked between Democrat Terry…
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4 injured in an overnight shooting in downtown Orlando during an unusually violent weekend
By Gregory Lemos, CNN Police in Orlando, Florida, said a shooting early Monday that injured four people, one of whom is 16, was just one of a number…
Continue Reading At least 5 dead after multi-story building collapses in Lagos, Nigeria
A 21-story building collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria, raising fears that people may be trapped under the rubble. The building, located in the city’s…
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Coke acquires remainder of sports drink BodyArmor for $5.6B
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Coca-Cola has completed its acquisition of sports drink brand BodyArmor. Coke said Monday it paid $5.6 billion…
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Biden apologizes to world leaders for Trump’s exit from Paris accords
CNN By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden apologized to other world leaders on Monday for the Trump administration’s decision to exit the…
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Octubre fue un buen mes para las taquillas. Las salas de cine podrÃan tener una buena temporada navideña
Alexandra Ferguson Nueva York (CNN Business) — La festividad de Halloween pone fin a un octubre fuerte para las taquillas de cine en Estados…
Continue Reading Judge suspends deadline for Chicago cops to get vaccinated
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge has suspended a Dec. 31 deadline for Chicago police officers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. But he didn’t interfere…
Continue Reading Americans sour on economy amid inflation woes: AP-NORC Poll
By KEN SWEET and EMILY SWANSON The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Americans’ opinions on the U.S. economy have soured noticeably in the…
Continue Reading Burt Bacharach, Steven Sater album attracts Broadway stars
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — One of musical theater’s most exciting new writing partnerships started with a breakup…
Continue Reading Lapchick to spend more time on social-justice issues at UCF
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Richard Lapchick is leaving one of his roles at the University of Central Florida to devote more time to supporting…
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Shiba Inu passes Dogecoin as top “dog” in cryptocurrency
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Cryptocurrency has officially gone to the dogs. The recent trading frenzy over a digital…
Continue Reading Manchin warns he may vote against Biden social safety net plan as he criticizes key aspects
By Clare Foran, Manu Raju and Ali Zaslav, CNN Sen. Joe Manchin said he won’t support the $1.75 trillion social safety net expansion bill…
Continue Reading Blackhawks F Patrick Kane leaves NHL’s COVID-19 protocol
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane has been removed from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. Assistant coaches Tomas Mitell and Matt…
Continue Reading New this week: ‘Finch,’ ABBA and ‘The Harder They Fall’
By The Associated Press This week’s new entertainment releases include the first ABBA album in a whopping 39 years and a stylish and kinetic update…
Continue Reading At least 3 dead after high rise in Nigeria collapses
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Witnesses and officials say at least three people were killed and dozens more remain…
Continue Reading Musk offers $6B if UN shows how it will solve world hunger
Elon Musk says he will sell $6 billion worth of Tesla stock and donate it to the United Nations’ food agency if it could show how the money would…
Continue Reading Musk offers $6B if UN shows how it will solve world hunger
Elon Musk says he will sell $6 billion worth of Tesla stock and donate it to the United Nations’ food agency if it could show how the money would…
Continue Reading Bob Melvin gets 3-year contract to manage Padres
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres announced the hiring of Bob Melvin as manager, bringing a veteran presence…
Continue Reading Subtropical Storm Wanda wraps up hurricane season’s ABCs
MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Subtropical Storm Wanda has formed in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. That means forecasters…
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Ed Sheeran and Elton John speak every day
By Chloe Melas, CNN Ed Sheeran says Elton John has become an integral part of his life. The Grammy winner spoke to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe…
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Avis Budget stock is soaring thanks to the rental car boom
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Hertz has made a lot of headlines lately thanks to its deals with Tesla and Uber. Wall Street has…
Continue Reading Avis Budget stock is soaring thanks to the rental car boom
By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Hertz has made a lot of headlines lately thanks to its deals with Tesla and Uber. Wall Street has noticed, too.…
Continue Reading Colorado Supreme Court approves new congressional districts
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press Denver (AP) — Colorado’s Supreme Court is signing off on the state’s new congressional map. The…
Continue Reading Biden backs Ohio Rep. Allison Russo in race for US House
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden has thrown his political weight behind two-term Democratic state…
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Judge denies bond reduction for man charged in Parkland High threat
UPDATE, Nov. 3: A judge at a court hearing on Wednesday denied a bond reduction for the 23-year-old man accused of making a terroristic threat that…
Continue Reading Bikini rule changed in beach handball after player protest
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Bikini-style uniforms will no longer be mandated for female beach handball players. Equipment rules have been changed by…
Continue Reading Alabama State fires head football coach Donald Hill-Eley
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama State has fired football coach Donald Hill-Eley two days after the Hornets’ latest loss to rival Alabama A&M.…
Continue Reading Biden apologizes to world leaders for Trump’s exit from Paris accords
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden apologized to other world leaders on Monday for the Trump administration’s decision to exit the…
Continue Reading US will make large firms give paid time off for vaccinations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Companies with at least 100 workers will be required to give employees paid time off to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and paid…
Continue Reading US will make large firms give paid time off for vaccinations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Companies with at least 100 workers will be required to give employees paid time off to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and paid…
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