By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s police chief admitted “a heavy responsibility” for failing to prevent a recent crowd surge that killed more than 150 people during Halloween festivities in Seoul, saying Tuesday that officers didn’t effectively handle earlier emergency calls about the impending disaster. The admission came as
Continue ReadingBy Jason Hanna, Aya Elamroussi and Rebekah Riess, CNN An uninvited group opened fire on a Halloween house party after being asked to leave Monday night in Kansas City, Kansas, killing a 17-year-old and injuring six other teens, police said. One person is in custody, though police are not calling the person a suspect, and
Continue Reading By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In an attempt to see how social media influences American politics, a BBC reporter created some fake Americans. For its “Americast” podcast, BBC disinformation reporter Marianna Spring invented five fake social media accounts of people of different political leanings. The idea is to see how
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — French-bred six-year-old Gold Trip has won the 162nd running of the Melbourne Cup ahead of Emissary and High Emocean over 3,200 meters in Australia’s most famous horse race. One of five runners for co-trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace in the race, Gold Trip was ridden by Mark Zahra. More than
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe and Jason Hanna, CNN At least 14 people — including three children — were shot in a drive-by shooting Monday night at a busy corner in Chicago where people had gathered for a vigil, and investigators are trying to find the shooters, police said. Two people traveling in a dark SUV opened
Continue Reading By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — At least three Republicans running for the U.S. House attended the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, and made their way toward the U.S. Capitol during the insurrection to stop Joe Biden’s election. Countless other House Republican candidates are skeptics and deniers of the
Continue Reading By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Maria Sakkari has edged Jessica Pegula 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) across more than two hours of big-hitting baseline action in front of a sparse crowd as round-robin singles play began at the season-ending WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas. Sakkari will next face Aryna
Continue Reading By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Hong Kong jumped more than 5% and other Asian markets also rose Tuesday after Wall Street declined and a survey showed Chinese manufacturing improved. Oil prices rose more than $1.10 per barrel while the euro gained but stayed below $1. The monthly manufacturing gauge from Caixin,
Continue Reading By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Visitors to Shanghai Disneyland were temporarily blocked from leaving as part of virus testing the city government said extended to 439,000 people. Walt Disney Co. and the city government said the park closed Monday for virus testing of staff and visitors. They gave no details of
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MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BOY’S SOCCER SOUTHERN BOONE (4) MEXICO (0) FINAL FULTON (2) HELIAS (3) FINAL FATIMA (8) CALVARY LUTHERAN (0) FINAL OSAGE (7) MONETT (2) FINAL BOONVILLE (1) ST. PAUL LUTHERAN (0) FINAL
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By Dan Heching, CNN Lee Ji Han, a Korean actor and K-pop singer, was among the more than 150 victims who died during a crowd surge at a Halloween celebration in Seoul over the weekend, his management announced. Lee’s management agency 935 Entertainment confirmed the news to Korean media on Sunday. The outlet reported that
Continue Reading By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 121-105 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Malik Beasley scored a season-high 18 points off the bench for the Jazz. Mike Conley and Collin Sexton added 15 apiece. Utah made 19
Continue Reading By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 36 points to lift the Brooklyn Nets to a much-needed 116-109 win over the Indiana Pacers Monday night. Durant authored some personal and franchise history in Brooklyn’s second win of the season (2-5). With two first quarter free throws, Durant passed Vince
Continue Reading By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carl Grundstrom scored two goals in Los Angeles’ four-goal second period, and the Kings beat the St. Louis Blues 5-1. Gabriel Vilardi, Anze Kopitar and Arthur Kaliyev also scored for the Kings, who have won three of four. Jonathan Quick stopped 27 shots. Alexey Toropchenko scored
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By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carl Grundstrom scored two goals in Los Angeles’ four-goal second period, and the Kings beat the St. Louis Blues 5-1. Gabriel Vilardi, Anze Kopitar and Arthur Kaliyev also scored for the Kings, who have won three of four. Jonathan Quick stopped 27 shots. Alexey Toropchenko scored
Continue Reading OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — A Halloween celebration in Omaha turned frantic after a man drove through a barricaded area and was shot by a police officer Monday night. The Omaha World-Herald reports that the occurred during a popular annual Halloween block party in the Minne Lusa neighborhood. Omaha Police Lt. Neal Bonacci said that a
Continue ReadingBy Amy Simonson and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN The Environmental Protection Agency has determined water from both treatment plants in Jackson, Mississippi, is safe to drink, an agency spokesperson said in a statement. The announcement comes just over two months after Jackson’s residents were launched into a public water crisis as flooding overwhelmed the city’s already
Continue Reading By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored the winning goal in a shootout after tying the game in the second period, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 3-2. Stefan Noesen also scored for Carolina in regulation. Martin Necas had two assists, and Frederik Andersen made 18 saves. Alex
Continue Reading By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 31 points and 12 rebounds, Scottie Barnes scored a season-high 21 points and the Toronto Raptors routed the Atlanta Hawks 139-109. Gary Trent Jr. scored 21 points and O.G. Anunoby had 14 as the Raptors set a season high in points. Barnes made a
Continue Reading By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — For the first time this season, the Cleveland Browns put it all together and played like a complete team — offense, defense special teams. Scary, on Halloween. “It was one of those days where we imposed our will,” quarterback Jacoby Brissett said. Nick Chubb r ushed
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