NEW YORK (AP) — Officials say an 80-pound cougar was removed from a Bronx apartment where she was being kept illegally as a pet. Kelly Donithan of the Humane Society of the United States said in a news release Monday that the owner of the 11-month-old female cougar surrendered the animal on Thursday. The cougar,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lawyers for Missouri residents who had their federal unemployment benefits cut when Gov. Mike Parson pulled out of programs in June are asking a court for reinstatement, with back pay. The Kansas City Star reports that a hearing Monday in Cole County Circuit Court occurred a week before enhanced benefits,
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By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have put running back J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury. Now running back Gus Edwards and the rest of Baltimore’s depth will be tested. Dobbins was hurt on a screen pass in Saturday night’s preseason finale at
Continue Reading BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana State University said Monday that the founders of an insurance company are donating $101 million to its nursing school. School officials said the donation is the largest gift to a university nursing program in U.S. history and will help the state deal with a shortage of nurses. The donation comes
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TONIGHT: Storms become spotty and diminish completely by around midnight or before. Lows in the upper 60s with patchy fog by morning. TOMORROW: Fog possible early, followed by storms with heavy rain by mid-late morning. Storms are more likely in areas along and north of I-70. Highs in the mid-80s. EXTENDED: Storms across the southern
Continue Reading NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed forward Eeli Tolvanen to a three-year, $4.35 million deal. General manager David Poile announced the deal Monday. The 22-year-old Tolvanen just finished his first full NHL season. He scored 22 points in 40 games. His 11 goals ranked fourth on the Predators and were the most
Continue Reading ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox pitchers MartÃn Pérez and Matt Barnes were put on the COVID-19 injured list before Monday night’s game at Tampa Bay, and there were more virus developments after a 6-1 loss. Manager Alex Cora said coach Ramon Vazquez tested positive, and reliever Josh Taylor and coach Tom Goodwin
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By PATTY NIEBERG Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — The Colorado secretary of state has sued to remove a rural county’s election clerk who is accused of allowing a security breach of voting equipment that the FBI also is investigating. Secretary of State Jena Griswold said in the lawsuit Monday that an initial investigation
Continue Reading By PATTY NIEBERG Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — The Colorado secretary of state has sued to remove a rural county’s election clerk who is accused of allowing a security breach of voting equipment that the FBI also is investigating. Secretary of State Jena Griswold said in the lawsuit Monday that an initial investigation
Continue Reading By ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After two decades, the United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war and closing a sad chapter in military history. It’s likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit that cost the lives
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The last US military planes left Afghanistan, Commander of US Central Command, Gen. Frank McKenzie announced Monday at the Pentagon. The US departure marks the end of a fraught, chaotic and bloody exit from the United States’ longest war.
Continue Reading NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans’ virus outbreak has grown again with starting right guard Nate Davis added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday. Davis joined the list a day after starting center Ben Jones went on the list. Currently, nine Titans’ players are on the reserve/COVID-19 list with five of those starters including quarterback
Continue Reading By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Full-throated shouts and hearty applause have returned to the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Also back Monday are lengthy lines to get through the gates and to buy something to eat or drink. A year ago, spectators were banned entirely from Flushing Meadows because of the
Continue Reading By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Full-throated shouts and hearty applause have returned to the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Also back Monday are lengthy lines to get through the gates and to buy something to eat or drink. A year ago, spectators were banned entirely from Flushing Meadows because of the
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By WCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A special birthday celebration was held Sunday in Manhattan for a woman turning 108 years old. Delia Grace shared advice for a long life outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Her daughter said despite needing a leg amputated, she shows no signs of
Continue Reading By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Emory Jones first landed on Dan Mullen’s recruiting radar seven years ago. Jones was a high school freshman in LaGrange, Georgia, and Mullen was scouring the country for another spread quarterback at Mississippi State. They bonded quickly. When Mullen took over at Florida three years
Continue Reading CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois judge has reversed a ruling to bar a divorced mother from seeing her 11-year-old son because she isn’t vaccinated against COVID-19. Cook County Judge James’ Shapiro issued an order Monday that vacated his Aug. 10 decision, though he offered no explanation. Rebecca Firlit’s lawyer has said the judge, not Firlit’s
Continue ReadingBy KCAL/KCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story CALABASAS, California (KCAL) — A 5-year-old boy was recovering Sunday after being attacked by a mountain lion in his own front yard. The attack unfolded in the Calabasas area in the Monte Nido area. It was there that authorities say the big cat dragged the
Continue Reading By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa woman has amended her lawsuit over the state’s ban on mandatory face masks in schools to include allegations the law violates state and federal constitutional protections. Frances Parr’s amended lawsuit alleges the law passed in May violates equal protection and due process rights
Continue ReadingBy Logan Smith Click here for updates on this story GOLDEN, Colorado (KCNC) — A 61-year-old Lakewood woman will not be permitted ownership or breeding of any animals as part of her probation in an animal cruelty case. A Jefferson County judge on Tuesday handed down a five-year probation term to Larysa Pavlona Leuchanka. Leuchanka,
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