AP Auto Racing Writer Bobby Allison, founder of racing’s “Alabama Gang” and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday. He was 86. NASCAR released a statement from Allison’s family that said he died at home in Mooresville, North Carolina. A cause of death wasn’t given, but Allison had been in declining health for years. Allison
Continue Reading By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge granted Idaho serial killer Thomas Creech a stay of execution just one week before he was scheduled to be put to death, months after he survived a botched execution. Creech, 74, survived a lethal injection execution in February after authorities were unable to establish an IV
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HOUSTON (AP) — Cutter Stewart accounted for three second-half touchdowns Saturday and Dillon Fedor kicked a 50-yard field goal with 58 seconds to play to help Houston Christian beat Nicholls 24-21. Stewart led Houston Christian (4-6, 2-3 Southland Conference) on an 11-play, 73-yard drive that culminated when he scored on a 9-yard run that made
Continue Reading By Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Protesters and police clashed in the streets of Valencia in eastern Spain on Saturday, as tens of thousands of people marched to demand the regional president resign over his response to floods that killed more than 220 people. Near Valencia’s City Hall Square, police used batons and shields to
Continue Reading PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler, the radio voice of the team from 1998-2019, has died. He was 62. The Trail Blazers said Wheeler, affectionately called Wheels, passed away on Friday following a long illness. Wheeler had stints with the Sacramento Kings, the Seattle Sonics, and the Chicago Bulls, before
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AP Sports Writer DENTON, Texas (AP) — No. 18 Army’s first deficit during the nation’s longest current winning streak didn’t last long. Quarterback Bryson Daily ran for 153 yards and two touchdowns, and the Black Knights held off North Texas 14-3 on Saturday for their 13th consecutive victory. Army (9-0, 7-0 American Athletic) trailed for
Continue Reading Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — First-term Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has won reelection in Washington state’s closely watched 3rd Congressional District. Her victory Saturday means she survived a rematch with Republican Joe Kent. Two years ago, she beat the Trump-endorsed Kent by fewer than 3,000 votes out of nearly 320,000 cast, making it one of
Continue Reading LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Xzavier Vaughn ran for two touchdowns and passed for another to lead Alcorn State to a 42-21 win over Texas Southern on Saturday. Vaughn rushed for 130 yards on 13 carries and passed for 171, completing 13 of 18. Vaughn threw a 60-yard touchdown to Tyran Warren for Alcorn’s first points
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Washington state on Saturday, defeating Republican Joe Kent in a rematch of one of the closest races of 2022. Gluesenkamp Perez won the seat by just over 2,600 votes two years ago. Prior to her election, Gluesenkamp Perez ran an auto shop
Continue Reading WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Alex Iafallo and Vladislav Namestnikov each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Saturday to set an NHL record with 14 wins in their first 15 games this season. Nikolaj Ehlers and Rasmus Kupari also scored for the Jets, who closed out
Continue Reading Associated Press ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (AP) — Police in Antigua have charged a man with murder in the stabbing death this week of a controversial member of parliament in his seaside home. Police on the tiny Caribbean island charged 26-year-old Alexta Francis on Saturday, two days after the landscaper was arrested and questioned about the
Continue Reading Associated Press/Report for America PHOENIX (AP) — Voter rights groups on Saturday petitioned the Arizona Supreme Court to extend the deadline for voters to fix problems with their mail-in ballots following delays in vote counting and notifying voters about problems. The American Civil Liberties Union and the Campaign Legal Center asked the state’s high court
Continue Reading Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he will be accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides and newfound, splashy allies. The Republican president-elect has barely begun naming key figures in his administration, but he has kept a rotation of associates with him on and
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We are tracking a cool and quiet weekend in the Borderland, temperatures will run slightly below average for this time of the year. Today we started out at near freezing at 33 degrees and topped out at 65. Tonight we are expected to drop into the 30s and 40s. Tomorrow, a gradual warming trend will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Miners enter halftime with a 14-7 lead over Kennesaw State in its final home game of the season. Scoring Summary: In the 1Q with 7:00 on the clock, Skyler Locklear secures a 33-yard TD pass to Kenny Odom, 0-7 UTEP. Right after, UTEP’s Buzz Flabiano kicks for 62
Continue Reading AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A person familiar with the matter says San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa has been fined by the NFL for wearing a hat with a pro-Donald Trump message during a postgame television interview. Bosa was fined $11,255 for violating the NFL uniform and equipment
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In honor of Veterans Day, Endeavors is raising awareness of the importance of veterans accessing their retirement benefits. Veterans are able to obtain various benefits regardless of their era of service and the services are provided by the Department of Veteran Affairs based on each veterans’ circumstance. Many Veterans do
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AP Pro Football Writers FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is seeking another opinion while still hoping to avoid season-ending surgery on his torn hamstring, a person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday. Prescott plans to see a specialist Monday, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on
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By WCCO Staff, John Lauritsen Click here for updates on this story OWATONNA, Minnesota (WCCO) — An 84-year-old southern Minnesota man has been charged with murder in a 50-year-old Wisconsin cold case once thought to be the work of a notorious serial killer and former Green Bay Packer. On Feb. 15, 1974, Mary K. Schlais
Continue Reading The leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says a worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump. In a statement Saturday, Deanne Criswell said it was a violation of FEMA’s values and called it “reprehensible.” The agency didn’t identify the worker
Continue Reading FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump announced on Saturday that his inaugural committee will be chaired by Florida real estate investor Steven Witkoff and former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler. Witkoff is the president-elect’s golf partner who was with Trump when the former president was the target of a second attempted assassination at his golf
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has agreed to pay a fine for failing to report on time charitable donations that companies made on his behalf. The Los Angeles Times reported Friday that the Democratic governor agreed to pay $13,000 in a settlement with the Fair Political Practices Commission. State law requires elected
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Andrea Saint Martin (CNN Español) — El Ministerio de Trabajo de Ecuador dio a conocer este sábado una resolución administrativa que suspende por 150 días sin remuneración a la vicepresidenta de la República, Verónica Abad, argumentando que ha cometido un “abandono injustificado del trabajo por tres o más días laborales consecutivos”. Abad se desempeña actualmente
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Community College Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams are set to compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 National Championships in Richmond, Virginia. The Cross-Country race will take place this Saturday at Pole Green Park, while the Half Marathon will take place on Tuesday,
Continue Reading SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell made his season debut Saturday against the Utah Jazz after missing seven months with a stress fracture in his right foot. Vassell last played March 29 at home against the New York Knicks when he scored 23 points in 45 minutes in a 130-126 overtime
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Kate Winslet is sharing an anecdote about a “wonderful” encounter she recently had with someone from her star-making blockbuster film “Titanic.” The Oscar winner was a guest on “The Graham Norton Show” this week, where she discussed her new film “Lee,” in which she plays the fashion model-turned-war photographer
Continue Reading MONROE, La. (AP) — Backup quarterback Brad Jackson ran for 126 yards and two touchdowns, Deion Hankins ran for 117 and another score and Texas State ran past Louisiana-Monroe 38-17 on Saturday. Starting quarterback Jordan McCloud threw for a touchdown and ran for another for the Bobcats (5-4, 3-2 Sun Belt Conference), who picked up
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By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — When the new iPhone 16 went on sale, locals couldn’t help but notice some less familiar faces flocking to Hong Kong’s Apple stores: Russians holding piles of cash. As new shoppers walked out of stores with the latest models, eager Russian buyers closed in to seal the deal, offering to buy
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Animal Services encourages pet owners to take extra precautions with their pets as the temperatures drop this season. The colder weather could pose a hazard for pets. El Paso Animal Services offers these safety tips: 1 – Provide shelter that has access to drinkable water and food. 2
Continue Reading LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with favorable weather conditions expected through the weekend. Evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for residents in several areas of Ventura County, where the Mountain Fire held at around 32 square
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