By DAMIAN J. TROISE and STAN CHOE AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street soared to its best day in months Monday in a widespread relief rally after some unexpectedly weak data on the economy raised the possibility that the Federal Reserve won’t have to be so aggressive about hiking interest rates. The
Continue Reading By LOLITA C. BALDOR and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will soon deliver to Ukraine four more of the advanced rocket systems credited with helping the country’s military gain momentum in its war with Russia. The High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, known as HIMARS, will be part of a new $625
Continue ReadingBy John Dias Click here for updates on this story COMMACK, New York (WCBS) — Remembrances begin Monday for FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo. A wake for the 25-year veteran will be held Monday afternoon and Tuesday on Long Island. Russo was stabbed to death last week in what police called an unprovoked attack. As
Continue Reading By ERIC TUCKER and NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say Russia is working to amplify doubts about the integrity of American elections while China is interested in influencing policy perspectives in favor of Beijing. That concern aligns with unclassified intelligence advisory obtained by The Associated Press that says China is probably
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By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League made numerous recommendations to ensure players are protected. U.S. Soccer retained former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates and the law firm King & Spaulding to conduct the investigation, which was released Monday.
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By Steve Almasy and Dianne Gallagher, CNN An attorney who was part of the defense team for then-President Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial is now representing Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre in connection with a massive welfare fraud scheme in Mississippi, a spokesperson for the former quarterback told CNN. Eric Herschmann said in
Continue Reading By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and Oklahoma head into their annual rivalry with each facing a conundrum at quarterback. Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian knows his big decision revolves around big-armed freshman Quinn Ewers and experienced backup Hudson Card. Ewers has missed three games with a clavicle injury. Oklahoma coach
Continue Reading NEW BOSTON, Texas (AP) — A Texas woman has been convicted of capital murder for killing a pregnant woman to take her unborn baby. A northeast Texas jury deliberated about an hour Monday before finding Taylor Parker guilty of the October 2020 murder of 21-year-old Reagan Simmons-Hancock and the daughter cut from her womb who
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Russia’s retreat from a key Ukrainian city over the weekend elicited outcry from an unlikely crowd – state-run media outlets that typically cast Moscow’s war in glowing terms. A series of embarrassing military losses in recent weeks has presented a challenge for prominent hosts of Russian news and political talk shows
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By Kara Scannell Former US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson testified that he never asked former Donald Trump adviser Tom Barrack to conduct any diplomacy of behalf of the United States or pass any information on to a foreign government. Tillerson was called by prosecutors to buttress their allegations that Barrack was serving as a
Continue ReadingBy Annie Gimbel Click here for updates on this story EAGLE PASS, Texas (KTVT) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted $578,456 worth of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine on September 24. A 22-year-old man tried to smuggle the drugs in from Mexico at the Eagle Pass International Bridge. “The smuggling of illicit narcotics is
Continue Reading MADRID (AP) — Unai López has scored with a volley from outside the area in the final minute of stoppage time to give Rayo Vallecano a 2-1 come-from-behind win over last-placed Elche in the Spanish league. The second straight home victory for Rayo moved the southern Madrid club to 10th in the standings after seven
Continue ReadingMarysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) — Esta semana, nuestra lista de estrenos musicales están encabezada por dos mujeres y dos hombres. Se trata de Natti Natasha y María Becerra quienes presentaron “Lokita”. Don Omar continúa dándonos adelantos de lo que será su próximo álbum. El pasado jueves presentó “Let’s Get Crazy!” junto a Lil Jon.
Continue Reading ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia man found guilty of laundering millions of dollars accrued by online fraud, including scamming vulnerable people on dating websites, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Elvis Eghosa Ogiekpolor was convicted earlier this year of one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and 15 counts of substantive money
Continue ReadingBy Annie Gimbel Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — A Tarrant County jury found Dorian Ray Woodard, 20, guilty of the 2021 murder of Jordan Hightower, a 31-year-old clerk at a south Arlington E-Z Mart. Woodard received a sentence of life in prison, plus a $10,000 fine, for the
Continue Reading By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Tony La Russa has stepped down as manager of the Chicago White Sox because of a heart issue. Monday’s announcement ends a disappointing two-year run in the same spot where the Hall of Famer got his first job as a big league skipper. La Russa is
Continue Reading VERONA, Italy (AP) — Red-hot Udinese pulled off another comeback win by producing a goal in stoppage time at regional rival Hellas Verona for 2-1 in Serie A. That extended the Friuli squad’s winning streak to six matches. Center back Jaka Bijol scored the decisive goal with a header following a free kick from Lazar
Continue ReadingBy Darleene Powells Click here for updates on this story SAN BERNARDINO, California (KCAL, KCBS) — Despite crashing into a mountain, an 89-year-old Gardena man whose hang gliding attempt went awry Saturday apparently counted it as a victory to be able to walk away from the mishap. Authorities say Susumu Sagara planned to hang glide
Continue Reading By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies broke the law trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state is seeking search warrants in the case, a sign that the wide-ranging probe has entered a new phase. The revelation came Monday
Continue Reading LEICESTER, England (AP) — Getting 22 new signings to gel is proving to be a mightily difficult task for Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper. A 4-0 loss at previously winless Leicester dropped Forest into last place in the English Premier League. That left Cooper at risk of becoming the latest top-flight manager to lose his
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