PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh has suspended junior guard Ithiel Horton indefinitely. The school made the announcement after Horton was arrested over the weekend on charges of aggravated assault, among others. Authorities say Horton struck an officer in the face with his cell phone after becoming angry that his car was being towed in the city’s
Continue ReadingCNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Travis Scott cubrirá todos los costos del funeral de las ocho víctimas que murieron en su Festival Astroworld el viernes, según un comunicado emitido el lunes por un representante del rapero. El artista nacido en Houston también se asociará con BetterHelp para brindar servicios gratuitos de salud mental a todos los
Continue ReadingBy WBZ Staff Click here for updates on this story HOLMEN, Wisconsin (WBZ) — A Wisconsin family recently completed the ultimate do it yourself project when they brought Fenway Park to their own backyard. When the COVID pandemic shut down stadiums across the country, Aaron and Mark Ploszay found themselves bored at home. So they
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in rural western Iowa say a shooting involving a married couple that stemmed from a domestic disturbance left a woman dead and her husband wounded. Investigators say the shooting happened Sunday morning at a home in Pottawattamie County just east of Council Bluffs. Sheriff’s Sgt. Jim Doty said in
Continue Reading By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders waived 2020 first-round pick Damon Arnette and have now cut ties with both first-round picks from that draft before the midpoint of their second season. General manager Mike Mayock called it a “painful decision” to release Arnette but says it was necessary in response
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By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Consumer advocates are asking the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to reopen one of its audits of Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp. after discovering evidence that the first review didn’t look at whether money the company has admitted funneling into a $60 million bribery scheme came from
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By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Consumer advocates are asking the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to reopen one of its audits of Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp. after discovering evidence that the first review didn’t look at whether money the company has admitted funneling into a $60 million bribery scheme came from
Continue Reading By JUAN A. LOZANO and JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s police chief says he expressed concerns about safety to Travis Scott before the rapper performed at a sold-out music festival where eight people were killed in a crush of fans. Chief Troy Finner on Monday described the meeting as brief and respectful
Continue Reading By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega holds a commanding lead in preliminary results from Sunday’s election against a field of little known challengers. Ortega’smost potent would-be rivals remain jailed. A victory would give Ortega his fourth consecutive five-year term as president. His government has grown increasingly heavy-handed since
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By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business Four astronauts splashed down off the coast of Florida aboard their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, capping off their six-month stay in space. Their journey kicked off Monday just after 2 pm ET when the astronauts strapped into the Crew Dragon capsule, which had remained attached to the International Space Station
Continue Reading By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson is using a different approach to stay in contention for yet another ACC title. The Tigers have dominated league opponents en route to capturing six straight conference titles. This season, Clemson’s has depended on timely offense and determined defense to win games. While the
Continue Reading By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Polish luge officials say a malfunction at the sliding track built for this winter’s Beijing Olympics caused one of its top athletes to crash and sustain a serious injury. The Polish team says Mateusz Sochowicz fractured a kneecap in the crash at the track in Yanqing, China. He also
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By Chloe Melas Travis Scott will cover all funeral costs for the eight victims who died at his Astroworld Festival on Friday, according to a statement released Monday by a representative for the rapper and producer. The Houston-born artist will also partner with BetterHelp to provide free mental health services to all those affected by
Continue Reading By Chloe Melas Travis Scott will cover all funeral costs for the eight victims who died at his Astroworld Festival on Friday, according to a statement released Monday by a representative for the rapper and producer. The Houston-born artist will also partner with BetterHelp to provide free mental health services to all those affected by
Continue Reading By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Scott Frost will remain coach at Nebraska after this season but with a restructured contract. That word from athletic director Trev Alberts. The Cornhuskers are 15-27 in four years under Frost and his future has been the subject of speculation. The Huskers are 3-7 this season and last
Continue Reading GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, recovering from a concussion, injured a knee dancing in the team hotel the night before losing at South Carolina. Coach Dan Mullen says Richardson was “gimping around” the football facility Monday. The Gators host Samford on Saturday. Richardson had been cleared to play Saturday against the Gamecocks.
Continue ReadingBy Gwinnett Daily Post Staff Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Daniel Deocampo, a former professor and dean at Georgia State University, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, the Department of Justice said. Images and videos of children as young as five years old, engaged in sexually
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By Devan Cole, CNN A California man who is wanted by the FBI for allegedly assaulting police officers during the US Capitol insurrection says he is considering seeking asylum in Belarus because he is the target of “political persecution,” according to Belarus state television. Evan Neumann was charged earlier this year with six crimes related
Continue Reading By DAMIAN J. TROISE and STAN CHOE AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes are hovering around their record levels in afternoon trading on Wall Street Monday. The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher, as of 3 p.m. Eastern time, after earlier drifting between a small loss and gain. It’s on pace to set
Continue Reading By DAMIAN J. TROISE and STAN CHOE AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes are hovering around their record levels in afternoon trading on Wall Street Monday. The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher, as of 3 p.m. Eastern time, after earlier drifting between a small loss and gain. It’s on pace to set
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