NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The second game of the season for new Seton Hall coach Shaheen Holloway is his old team, Saint Peter’s. Holloway led the tiny New Jersey university on a magical run in the NCAA Tournament that ended with a loss to national runner-up North Carolina in the Elite Eight. Holloway says Saturday’s
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park announced Thursday the hatching of two new African penguin chicks, the first new chicks to hatch there since 2018. The two chicks hatched last week on Nov. 1 and Nov.
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By MEG KINNARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia’s election runoff rules could determine control of the Senate for the second time in a row. Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock finds himself in the middle of it again — this time against Republican Herschel Walker. Two years ago, Senate control came down to Georgia. Two runoff
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — In Oakland, the community is dealing with a high level of gun violence, especially among youth. A father who lost his daughter 25 years ago is spreading a message of love and he hopes to put an end to so many
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GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.’s top human rights body will hold a special session on Iran in the wake of the government’s violent and deadly crackdowns on protesters, threats against journalists and other alleged human rights violations in the Islamic republic. The Human Rights Council will meet on Iran in the week of Nov. 21
Continue ReadingBy Lakyn McGee Click here for updates on this story FISHERS, Indiana (WISH) — At 70-years-old, Eric Zalas wanted to become stronger version of himself. “I set a challenge for myself. I lifted a little over 13 million pounds in one month,” said Zalas. “I would say in the last week I’ve done about 290,000
Continue ReadingBy Mike Sullivan Click here for updates on this story NATICK, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Have you ever wanted to own a piece of history? A nearly 300-year-old home is up for sale in Natick. It’s called the Henry Loker House and is on the city’s registry of historic homes. The Natick Historical Society says the
Continue Reading By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has tested his sore throwing elbow for the first time this week. He is listed as questionable to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Bills say Allen’s practice time is limited, which is still considered a step
Continue Reading By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York from issuing recreational marijuana dispensary licenses in Brooklyn and parts of upstate New York while a legal challenge to the state’s selection process is being considered. The preliminary injunction from U.S. District Court Judge Gary Sharpe in Albany
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By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Díaz’s $102 million, five-year contract with the New York Mets includes $26.5 million in deferred payments payable through 2042 and also has a club option that could make it worth $118.25 million over six seasons. Díaz’s deal includes a $12 million signing bonus and
Continue Reading By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — With control of the U.S. Senate on the line, Nevada’s protracted ballot count is grinding through a fourth day. The current Senate is evenly divided, and Nevada is one of three undetermined races that will determine which party controls the chamber. Election officials
Continue Reading By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Jiří Lehečka has earned the biggest win of his season by beating Dominic Stricker to reach the final of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. The fifth-seeded Lehečka was dominant from the outset as he eased to a four-set win. The Czech will face fourth-seeded
Continue ReadingBy Charly Edsitty Click here for updates on this story ATASCOCITA, Texas (KTRK) — A Cajun-inspired bar and grill in Atascocita was badly damaged after a fire was intentionally set Friday morning, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office. The explosion tore open the entire front of Tewbeleaux’s restaurant at 18321 West Lake Houston
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By Gabby Orr and Steve Contorno, CNN Herschel Walker’s success in his upcoming runoff against incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock could depend on GOP luminaries flocking to Georgia between now and December 6, several Republicans say. Many are torn over whether that should include former President Donald Trump, whose status as the anchor of the
Continue Reading By Annie Grayer, Manu Raju and Daniella Diaz, CNN The internal Democratic maneuvering to succeed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is quietly playing out behind the scenes even as lawmakers are completely in the dark about her ambitions and future plans. Members of Pelosi’s leadership team and those who have ambitions to succeed her have been
Continue ReadingBy Charly Edsitty Click here for updates on this story KATY, Texas (KTRK) — A home invasion suspect was shot and killed inside a Katy home overnight, and deputies believe he accidently shot his own accomplice before his death. Just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home
Continue Reading By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have abandoned plans to hold a World Cup of Hockey in 2024. They made the announcement in a joint statement calling it not feasible to hold the tournament as they had hoped in February of 2024. The league and union say they hope
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The Los Angeles Rams will host the Arizona Cardinals in a NFC West showdown on Sunday. Coming off a 16-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in concussion protocol, the latest setback for the defending Super Bowl champions. The Cardinals, who lost 31-21 at the Seattle
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By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Conroy, the prolific voice actor whose gravely delivery on “Batman: The Animated Series” was for many Batman fans the definitive sound of the Caped Crusader, has died at 66. Conroy died Thursday after a battle with cancer, series producer Warner Bros. announced Friday. Conroy
Continue ReadingBy Tavleen Tarrant, CNN Eleven students from Temple University in Philadelphia were held hostage and robbed by two masked men with handguns early Friday, authorities said. Police said officers responded to a report at an off-campus property about 6 a.m. The students had been sleeping when the two suspects broke in, rounded them up, and
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