MARSEILLE, France (AP) — The Europa League game between Marseille and Galatasaray was interrupted for about 10 minutes after rival fans threw flares and firecrackers at each other at Stade Velodrome. Despite an increased security presence and a buffer zone between around 2,500 visiting fans and Marseille supporters, objects were thrown in both directions late
Continue Reading BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Blakesly Brock had to go overtime in three straight matches just to reach the final of the U.S. Women’s Mid-Am. The championship match turned out to be the easiest. Brock won six consecutive holes in the middle of her round and sailed to a 5-and-4 victory over Aliea Clark of San
Continue Reading By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are 3-0 this season and it’s not just the offense that’s performing at a high level. Arizona’s defense has developed into an above-average group, led by third-year coordinator Vance Joseph. The Cardinals have added a few free agents to boost production, including
Continue Reading By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Reigning Olympic luge silver medalist Chris Mazdzer of the U.S. says he broke his right foot during a preseason training run and will need some time before figuring out a new plan to get ready for this winter’s Beijing Games. Mazdzer got hurt on the 2014 Olympic track in
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By BEN FOX Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday announced new rules that require authorities to only pursue migrants who recently crossed into the country without permission or are deemed to pose a threat to public safety. The new guidelines replace interim rules issued in February and initially blocked by a
Continue Reading MADRID (AP) — Luis Enrique has called up 17-year-old midfielder Gavi Páez for Spain’s semifinal against Italy next week. Gavi debuted for Barcelona only a month ago. Since then he has become one of the few bright spots for his struggling club. Spain has a shot at European champion Italy in Milan in the Nations
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By Priscilla Alvarez and Geneva Sands, CNN The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday released guidelines about who is to be prioritized for immigration enforcement, following up on a set of interim guidance released early in the Biden administration. The department is returning to Obama-era immigration enforcement measures based on a priority system instead of
Continue Reading By The Associated Press No. 18 Fresno State will be trying to extend its winning streak to four straight games when it faces Hawaii on Saturday night. Fresno State has won eight of its last 10 meetings against Hawaii and leads the series in Honolulu 15-14. The Bulldogs are led by wide receiver Jalen Cropper,
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By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Have an instant craving for a bag of chips or ice cream and don’t want to run out to the store? A new breed of startups in the United States is trying to deliver to customers with the munchies in as little as 10 minutes. Companies such as Gopuff, Gorillas,
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By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The votes will help avert one crisis, but efforts to stave
Continue Reading By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The votes will help avert one crisis, but efforts to stave
Continue Reading By CALEB JONES Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea, one of the most active volcanos on Earth, began erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island Wednesday. The eruption is not in an area with homes and is entirely contained within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Officials say increased earthquake activity and ground swelling before the eruption put them
Continue Reading By The Associated Press No. 17 Michigan State is building a lot of momentum under second-year coach Mel Tucker, and getting upset at home by Western Kentucky would be a big blow. The Spartans are 4-0 for the first time since starting 8-0 in 2015. The Hilltoppers are not interested in moral victories after losing
Continue Reading By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press Taking the lead after just 11 seconds wasn’t enough for Napoli to avoid a loss in the second round of Europa League group-stage matches. Eljif Elmas netted the early goal for Napoli but Spartak Moscow rallied to a 3-2 victory after both teams were reduced to 10 men. In the
Continue Reading By ED WHITE Associated Press PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Murder charges have been dismissed against a man who spent 15 years in prison for the fire-related deaths of five children in suburban Detroit. It’s the climax of an investigation that found misconduct by police and prosecutors. Juwan Deering will not face a second trial. A
Continue Reading By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press FORT MCCOY, Wis. (AP) — Reporters have been given a glimpse of life on a Wisconsin Army post for newly arrived Afghan refugees. During a tightly controlled tour of Fort McCoy on Thursday arranged by the U.S. Army and Department of State, reporters got to see the new arrivals playing
Continue Reading HILO, Hawaii (AP) — A fern species that was believed to be extinct when the last known specimen died on Hawaii’s Big Island has been found on the island of Kauai. The native pendant kihi fern grows on the trunks of trees. Hawaii Tribune-Herald reports that the fern was believed to be extinct for several
Continue Reading By The Associated Press No. 16 Coastal Carolina begins its try at another perfect run through the Sun Belt Conference when it opens league play against Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday. The Chanticleers have started 4-0 with wins over Kansas of the Big 12 Conference and on the road at Buffalo. Coastal Carolina’s offense has been efficient
Continue Reading By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press The nation’s school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members. Â The National School Boards Association sent a letter to Biden Thursday, describing members being put on watch lists and threatened in person, online and through
Continue Reading By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson plans to relocate its headquarters from Massachusetts in a $125 million investment expected to create 750 jobs in Tennessee. The company founded in 1852 is currently centered in Springfield, Massachusetts. Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development says Smith & Wesson
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