By ALEX SANZ and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press An international effort is underway to evacuate members of Afghanistan’s girls national soccer team and their families over fears of reprisal by the Taliban. The effort known as Operation Soccer Balls suffered a setback last week after a suicide bombing at the airport in Kabul. There have
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By ALEX SANZ and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press An international effort is underway to evacuate members of Afghanistan’s girls national soccer team and their families over fears of reprisal by the Taliban. The effort known as Operation Soccer Balls suffered a setback last week after a suicide bombing at the airport in Kabul. There have
Continue Reading By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are giving Carson Wentz a fresh start. They’ve surrounded him with a strong supporting cast. They still believe he’s a franchise quarterback. And if Wentz stays healthy, they think he can take them to the Super Bowl. But it’s been a frustrating first
Continue Reading By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A small section of New Orleans saw the lights go back on after Hurricane Ida blacked out the entire city. Officials with the power company Entergy say electricity was restored to about 11,500 customers early Wednesday morning. Byron Lambert was one of them. He woke up
Continue Reading By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Several inmates at a northwest Arkansas jail say they weren’t told a medication they were given to treat COVID-19 was actually an anti-parasite drug that health officials say should not be used to treat the coronavirus. Three inmates at the Washington County jail told The
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By Eric Bradner, CNN Former President Donald Trump waded into Pennsylvania’s US Senate race on Wednesday, endorsing Sean Parnell, an Army veteran and former congressional candidate, in the competitive Republican primary. With Republican Sen. Pat Toomey not seeking reelection, Democrats see Pennsylvania as one of their top pickup opportunities in the 2022 midterms. Republicans, meanwhile,
Continue Reading By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The vibe around the New York Jets began to change the day Robert Saleh was hired as head coach. The stench of a 2-14 season instantly dissipated and the disappointment and frustration of 10 straight years without a postseason appearance began to
Continue Reading By TRAVIS JOHNSON Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Jahan Dotson is expecting a big year in his final season for Penn State. The wide receiver says he was motivated by last season’s 4-5 finish. Dotson believes he’s improved in all areas. The 19th-ranked Nittany Lions open the season Saturday at No. 12 Wisconsin.
Continue Reading By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are counting on Justin Fields to develop into the franchise quarterback Mitchell Trubisky never became. But they’re set to open the season with veteran Andy Dalton as their starter. The Bears hope the three-time Pro Bowler can give them the steady
Continue Reading OSLO, Norway (AP) — Erling Haaland has spoiled Louis van Gaal’s return as Netherlands coach. The 21-year-old striker scored the opening goal as Norway held the Dutch to a 1-1 draw in World Cup qualification Group G. Haaland’s 20th-minute strike was canceled out by Netherlands midfielder Davy Klaassen in front of 7,000 fans at Oslo’s
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By Rebecca Soffer, CNN “We’re driving to Canada.” That was the first thing I said last month after reading that the Canadian government would open its border to nonessential travel for fully vaccinated US citizens and permanent residents on August 9, without requiring quarantine. “That sounds complicated,” my husband replied. He had a point: We
Continue Reading By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — It took until October each of the last two seasons for the Denver Broncos to get into the win column. A faster start is the top priority for a team that sports more talent, better depth and a relatively soft September schedule. The team’s
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By Jennifer Hansler, CNN “The majority” of Afghans who worked for the United States during its two-decade military campaign were likely left behind in the chaotic and rushed evacuation from Afghanistan, a senior State Department official said Wednesday. The official said they did not have a specific count of the Afghan Special Immigrant (SIV) applicants
Continue Reading TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will start issuing $5,000 fines to businesses, schools and government agencies that require people to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill earlier this year that banned vaccine passports. The fines will start Sept. 16 if people are asked to show proof of a
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will start issuing $5,000 fines to businesses, schools and government agencies that require people to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill earlier this year that banned vaccine passports. The fines will start Sept. 16 if people are asked to show proof of a
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By Brian Stelter, CNN Business Every week we read a new story about a conservative media figure who downplayed Covid-19 or mocked the vaccines and wound up hospitalized or dead. Almost as often, we see sad new examples of overlapping misinformation. Here’s what I mean by “overlapping misinformation:” An attorney representing many high-profile suspects from
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By Brian Stelter, CNN Business Every week we read a new story about a conservative media figure who downplayed Covid-19 or mocked the vaccines and wound up hospitalized or dead. Almost as often, we see sad new examples of overlapping misinformation. Here’s what I mean by “overlapping misinformation:” An attorney representing many high-profile suspects from
Continue Reading LACONIA, N.H. (AP) — An attorney has entered a not guilty plea on behalf of rocker Marilyn Manson, who is accused of approaching a videographer at his 2019 concert in New Hampshire and allegedly spitting and blowing snot on her. Manson, whose legal name is Brian Hugh Warner, surrendered in July to police in Los
Continue ReadingBy Author: by Caitlyn-Rae Arendse, Security Television Network Click here for updates on this story September 1, 2021 (Security Television Network) — Above: IBM is ready to fulfill promises to protect and preserve upcoming technologies with an all new center located in Washington, DC. As the world approaches an incredibly fast-paced and motivated digital technology
Continue Reading By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Twitter is stepping up its efforts to help users experiencing harassment protect themselves. The social media company on Wednesday announced the test of a new feature called “Safety Mode,” which aims to help users prevent being overwhelmed by harmful tweets and unwanted replies and mentions. The feature will temporarily block
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