By Tami Luhby, CNN The Biden administration is distributing $4.5 billion in federal assistance to help lower many Americans’ heating bills this winter as they brace for another season of sky-high energy costs. The funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, stem from regular appropriations by Congress, additional emergency funding
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By DIANE JEANTET and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In the run-up to Brazil’s presidential election, many feared a narrow result would be contested and spell the death knell for Latin America’s largest democracy. So far, however, the worst fears have been averted, despite a nail-biting victory for former leftist President
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By Dan Heching, CNN Rumor has it, Adele isn’t just a great singer — she’s also great at career advice. That is, at least, according to Jennifer Lawrence. In an interview with the New York Times published on Wednesday, the Oscar-winning actress reflected on her career and some sage advice the superstar singer once gave
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By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The heavy playbook study sessions facing T.J. Hockenson this week weren’t much of a worry at all for Minnesota’s newly acquired tight end. Hockenson could hardly hide his smile on Wednesday, the first full day of his fast-tracked initiation. He has the opportunity to
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By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The heavy playbook study sessions facing T.J. Hockenson this week weren’t much of a worry at all for Minnesota’s newly acquired tight end. Hockenson could hardly hide his smile on Wednesday, the first full day of his fast-tracked initiation. He has the opportunity to
Continue Reading By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Roquan Smith was upbeat when speaking with Baltimore-area media for the first time since he was traded from the Chicago Bears to the Ravens this week. Although changing teams is often jarring, this is an opportunity for the standout linebacker to contribute to a
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Police have closed part of a major artery in east Columbia.
Continue Reading By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected Russia’s attempt to establish a commission to investigate its unfounded claims that Ukraine and the United States are carrying out “military biological” activities that violate the convention prohibiting the use of biological weapons. Russia only got support
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Raheem Sterling ended his goal drought that was approaching two months to help Chelsea wrap up its group-stage campaign in the Champions League with a 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb. The England forward was restored to his favored wing role and equalized in the 18th minute with a well-taken finish. That canceled
Continue Reading By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Olivier Giroud has a knack of delivering in big matches. He did it again on Wednesday with two goals and two assists as AC Milan beat Salzburg 4-0 to return to the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in nine years. Giroud opened the
Continue Reading By Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN In a secretly recorded meeting days after January 6, 2021, Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes allegedly tried to issue a warning to then-President Donald Trump, urging him to invoke the Insurrection Act and warning there would be “combat here on US soil.” Jason Alpers, a US military veteran
Continue Reading TURIN, Italy (AP) — Mbappé’s power and strength were on full display when he shook off a defender tugging desperately on his shirt to score a memorable goal in the Champions League. Mbappé also set up another goal as Paris Saint-Germain won 2-1 at already eliminated Juventus, which claimed a Europa League spot. But PSG
Continue Reading By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sought Wednesday to strike a delicate balance at a moment when high inflation is bedeviling the nation’s economy and commanding a central role in the midterm elections. Powell suggested that the Fed may decide in coming months to slow its aggressive
Continue Reading HAIFA, Israel (AP) — Benfica recorded its best group-stage campaign in the Champions League by routing Maccabi Haifa 6-1. The result gave the Portuguese side 14 points from six matches. That’s two points more than its previous best campaign achieved 11 years ago. It also was enough to give Benfica first place in Group H
Continue Reading By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer New York Jets cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner is widely considered through the first eight games the front-runner for AP Defensive Rookie of the Year. He has shown the poise of a veteran since Week 1 by regularly clamping down on wide receivers while very much looking like
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Columbia police have arrested a man accused of making a threat toward a screening of a local movie.
Continue Reading By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The No. 10 UCLA Bruins have scored 30 or more points in 11 straight games, which reflects the culmination of incremental improvement under coach Chip Kelly. Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who is in his fifth season as the starter, and running back Zach Charbonnet have been the
Continue Reading By MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A former Kansas undersheriff has been found not guilty in the death of a man he shot with a defective beanbag round. Virgil Brewer was charged with reckless involuntary manslaughter in the October 2017 death of Steven Myers in Sun City, 300 miles from Kansas
Continue Reading By MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A former Kansas undersheriff has been found not guilty in the death of a man he shot with a defective beanbag round. Virgil Brewer was charged with reckless involuntary manslaughter in the October 2017 death of Steven Myers in Sun City, 300 miles from Kansas
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) The man accused of rape and attempted murder in 1984 in Northeast Columbia has decided not to waive extradition. James Wilson, 59, of Mooresville North Carolina, was arrested after DNA connected him to the crime. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation grabbed some of his trash and found a disposable razor with
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