By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — What’s 10 points worth? That’s what Will Power hopes he doesn’t find out while trying to win the closest IndyCar championship fight in nearly 20 years. Power takes a 20-point lead into Sunday’s season finale at Laguna Seca Raceway over Team Penske teammate Josef
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Davis Cup captain Mardy Fish will miss the group stage matches in Glasgow, Scotland, next week because he got COVID-19 and Bob Bryan will fill in. Bryan won 16 Grand Slam doubles championships with his twin brother and was on the U.S. team that won the Davis Cup title in
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Former Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon was indicted on state charges of money laundering, conspiracy and fraud related to an alleged online scheme to raise money for the construction of a wall along the southern US border, according to an indictment obtained by CNN. Read the indictment here: The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2022 Cable News Network,
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Purdue had a few extra days to figure out what went wrong at the end of its season-opening loss. Indiana State will be playing for much more than on-the-field victories this season after two players were killed and two others seriously injured in a tragic August car accident. On Saturday, the
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN Season 31 of “Dancing with the Stars” will include a platinum recording artist, a Real Housewife, a Bachelorette and an accomplished actress with multiple sclerosis. And fan-favorite pro dancers Mark Ballas and Louis van Amstel are returning. The new cast of the hit ABC dance competition was announced Thursday. Fitness
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By Kandra Kent Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Portland-area retailers are overwhelmingly dissatisfied with how their local governments are handling theft and property crime, according to a recent survey conducted by the Organized Retail Crime Association of Oregon (ORCAOR.) The survey, which mostly consists of big-box stores in Portland,
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By LORNE COOK Associated Press RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine and its supporters face a tough winter. But he is urging the public in Western nations to keep faith in their efforts. Stoltenberg told The Associated Press on Thursday the war is at a critical point as Russia
Continue Reading By ROB GILLIES and ROBERT BUMSTED Associated Press ROSTHERN, Saskatchewan (AP) — The last suspect in a horrific stabbing rampage that killed 10 and wounded 18 in western Canada is dead following his capture. The manner of his death after being taken into custody has prompted fresh investigations. One official says 32-year-old Myles Sanderson died
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By Simon Gutierrez Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The City of Portland is facing a class action lawsuit over its lack of response to homeless camping issues. A group of 10 Portlanders with disabilities listed as plaintiffs in the case argue that the city is violating the Americans with
Continue Reading By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s governing party says nearly half of its national lawmakers had ties to the Unification Church, in a widening controversy that emerged after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Abe was shot to death during a campaign speech July. The suspect reportedly told police he
Continue Reading LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A special prosecutor is reviewing the findings of an investigation into Arkansas law enforcement officers who were caught on video beating and holding down a suspect. Arkansas State Police spokesman Bill Sadler said Thursday that the investigative file into the Aug. 21 arrest of Randal Worcester was submitted to a
Continue Reading By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Officials say the cost of the German chancellery’s planned building extension will rise to 777 million euros ($773 million), which is 177 million euros more than initially planned. The increase in costs is related to integrating new climate protection measures, a tunnel for deliveries that hadn’t been
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By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The unflappable Connor Bazelak stood at the microphone after last weekend’s winning drive and didn’t even crack a smile. He expected to beat Illinois when the Hoosiers got the ball back with less than three minutes to go. And the former Missouri quarterback delivered with
Continue Reading By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The unflappable Connor Bazelak stood at the microphone after last weekend’s winning drive and didn’t even crack a smile. He expected to beat Illinois when the Hoosiers got the ball back with less than three minutes to go. And the former Missouri quarterback delivered with
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Rutgers will try to get off to a 2-0 start for the second straight year when it plays its home opener against Wagner of the Football Championship Subdivision. It’s the first meeting between schools. Rutgers beat Boston College 22-21 last week. The Seahawks dropped their opener 48-31 to Fordham. Wagner will
Continue Reading By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Eli Manning deftly turned a question about preparing for his television gig into a brand promotion. The two-time Super Bowl MVP is already a master pitchman and media pro. Manning has stayed busy since retiring from the NFL following the 2019 season. He’s part of the successful Manningcast
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By Brian Fung and Frank Pallotta, CNN Disney’s analysis of Twitter in connection with a potential 2016 acquisition led the entertainment giant to conclude that “substantial” numbers of accounts on the social media service were fake, according to former Disney CEO Bob Iger. The revelation prompted Disney to lower its estimated value for Twitter, said
Continue Reading By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Graham Potter has been hired as Chelsea manager after choosing to leave fellow Premier League team Brighton. Potter replaces Thomas Tuchel. The German was fired on Wednesday after an apparent breakdown in his relationship with Chelsea’s new ownership. The 47-year-old Potter has signed a five-year contract. His appointment might
Continue Reading The Associated Press Washington hopes to avoid getting caught looking ahead to its showdown with Michigan State next week when it hosts Portland State of the Football Championship Subdivision. It’s the last chance for new coach Kalen DeBoer to work out any kinks before Washington’s marquee nonconference game against the No. 14 Spartans. The Huskies’
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By Kate Bennett, CNN The East Wing will announce Thursday that Vanessa Valdivia has been tapped as Jill Biden’s new press secretary, her communications director Elizabeth Alexander told CNN. “Vanessa’s combination of strategic communications skills, expertise, and experience, as well as her commitment to public service, will make her a tremendous addition to our team,”
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