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By NINIEK KARMINI and JIM GOMEZ Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Millions of Indonesians are choosing a new president as the world’s third-largest democracy aspires to become a global economic powerhouse just over 25 years since emerging from a brutal authoritarian era. The incumbent Indonesian defense minister, who has been accused of human rights
Continue ReadingBy MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — David Bouley, the award-winning chef whose idiosyncratic haute cuisine and crusty breads pleased critics and the public during a career chasing deliciousness, has died. His literary agent says he died at his Connecticut home. Bouley was 70. Along with Daniel Boulud, Alain Ducasse and Jean-Georges
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By Lauren Izso, Vasco Cotovio, Jessie Gretener and Jonny Hallam, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military released a video that purportedly shows the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar inside a tunnel below the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, with his wife, children and his brother Ibrahim Sinwar. Israel has publicly accused Sinwar of being the “mastermind” behind Hamas’ terror attack against
Continue ReadingBy HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press A 45-year-old man was arrested in the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue that was cut off at the ankles and found days later smoldering in a trash can in a city park in Kansas, police announced Tuesday. Ricky Alderete was taken into custody earlier this month in a
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Carey only seems to get attention whenever someone posts a sub-60 score in golf. This time, the first word of another historic round came as a text from his mother. “My mom sent me a message that said, ‘Now you have to shoot 56,’”
Continue ReadingBy Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — The recent discovery of wreckage more than 600 feet deep in Lake Superior solves one mystery of the SS Arlington, a 244-foot bulk carrier that sank in 1940. But while the ship’s resting place has finally been found, there’s still the matter of Capt. Frederick “Tatey Bug” Burke’s last
Continue ReadingCNN By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — The recent discovery of wreckage more than 600 feet deep in Lake Superior solves one mystery of the SS Arlington, a 244-foot bulk carrier that sank in 1940. But while the ship’s resting place has finally been found, there’s still the matter of Capt. Frederick “Tatey Bug” Burke’s
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Disneyland employees who dress up as characters or perform in parades and other attractions announced today they are moving to unionize. The employees — known as cast members at the Anaheim theme park — announced they were working to join the Actors’ Equity Association union, which represents professional actors and stage managers on Broadway and
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As we near Super Tuesday and head closer to the General Election, there’s no doubt you’ll see more political advertising. They are on television, online, and in your social media feeds. But you might be surprised to see familiar faces of news anchors in these spots. It’s not an endorsement The inclusion of clips of
Continue ReadingBy KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans is bidding a typically joyous farewell to Carnival season with Mardi Gras parades and street parties. Tuesday brings a massive outdoor costume festival to the bars and restaurants in the French Quarter. Revelers in capes, wigs, spandex and feathers danced in front of St.
Continue ReadingBy Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — A public feeding frenzy over artificial intelligence may encourage some companies to make hyped-up claims about their use of AI or what the technology can deliver — but they do so at their own peril, according to the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Publicly traded companies
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Airbnb said Tuesday that it lost $349 million in the fourth quarter due to an income tax settlement with Italy, but bookings and revenue rose, and the short-term rental giant said demand remains strong. The company forecast first-quarter revenue that would meet or beat Wall Street expectations. However, the pace of bookings growth
Continue ReadingBy JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A proposal to allow anyone who can legally own a gun in South Carolina to carry their weapon in public is struggling to pass through the General Assembly as Republicans and gun rights supporters argue among themselves. The South Carolina House refused to agree with the
Continue ReadingRAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Ibrahim Hasouna trudged over the rubble of the destroyed house, pointing out where family moments had taken place — where his mother and sister-in-law used to sleep, where he played with his 5-year-old nieces, where he helped his 1-year-old nephew take his first steps. His entire family was now dead
Continue ReadingBy Nick Remsen, CNN (CNN) — Tommy Hilfiger has set the stage for a new chapter at his eponymous megabrand — and he did so by coming home. On Friday evening, the fashion designer and mogul held his runway presentation in New York in more than a year; the occasion marked only his second show
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Former World No. 1s and Grand Slam Champions Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki have been awarded wild cards into the 2024 BNP Paribas Open. The tournament will be held March 3-17 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Former World No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Williams will return to the desert for the
Continue ReadingLAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say a man who fatally stabbed a police officer in southern New Mexico had a record of violent crime convictions. Sunday’s fatal stabbing of Las Cruces Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez was the first death in the line of duty in the department’s 96-year history. Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — At least six major technology companies are planning to sign an agreement this week that would guide how they try to put a stop to the use of artificial intelligence tools to disrupt democratic elections. The upcoming accord at the Munich Security Conference in Germany comes as more than 50 countries
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Two people with knowledge of the agreement say ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to a six-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually that will allow the network to keep exclusive rights to the 12-team playoff through the 2031 season. The people spoke to The Associated
Continue ReadingAUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The independent commission investigating the deadliest shooting in Maine history now has the power to compel witnesses to testify or produce documents. The governor signed bipartisan legislation Tuesday granting subpoena power after commissioners said they needed the ability to ensure access to testimony and documents. The shooter who killed 18 people
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