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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Sports San Diego announced Thursday that DirecTV has extended its agreement as title sponsor of the Holiday Bowl. Neither side would say how long the agreement is for. DirecTV began sponsoring the Holiday Bowl last year. After two editions at Petco Park, the downtown home of the San Diego Padres, the
Continue ReadingNEW ORLEANS (AP) — One person has been killed and three others were injured in a shooting in the French Quarter, New Orleans’ historic tourist district. Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick tells reporters officers responded about Thursday afternoon and had a least one of three suspects in custody. Kirkpatrick said at least three masked suspects were
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Wagner Click here for updates on this story ST. PETER, Minnesota (WCCO) — A southwest Minnesota man is donating his time and skills to provide a service that most of us didn’t know needed to be done. As part of his morning routine, Jared Mlaker spends the time preserving gravestones ravaged by time
Continue ReadingBy Amelia Mugavero Click here for updates on this story MCKINNEY, Texas (KTVT) — A McKinney man is being called a hero, but he claims he simply, “did what needed to be done.” Doug McCright was a passenger on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to DFW and helped restrain an unruly passenger. The unruly
Continue ReadingBy Kristine Sorensen Click here for updates on this story SEWICKLEY, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Many people remember MADD, or Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Now a grassroots group spreading around the country is modeling itself after MADD, this time to protect kids from the harms of technology. It’s called MAMA, which stands for Mothers Against Media
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lynne Roberts wasn’t looking to leave the Utah women’s basketball team. Then she got a call from Los Angeles Sparks general manager Reagan Pebley that changed her thinking. Roberts was introduced Thursday as coach of the Sparks, becoming the second coach to make the leap from college to
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The St. Petersburg City Council has reversed course on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark. The council initially voted Thursday to approve the repair and later changed its mind. The reversal came after the council voted
Continue ReadingBy Mauricio Maldonado Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — The Miami Springs Police Department is searching for a man who attempted to sexually assault a store clerk, only to be thwarted when the clerk fought back with a toilet plunger. It happened late Sunday, November 10, at a store located in
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Andrea Gomez (CNN) — Los primeros copos de nieve de la temporada caerán en algunas partes del noreste a medida que el aire frío y el clima tormentoso finalmente se filtran en la región tras una sequía histórica e incendios inusuales. Pero no esperes un paraíso invernal y no te dejes llevar por los titulares
Continue ReadingBy Neal Riley Click here for updates on this story WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Researchers in Massachusetts are studying how noise from the construction of offshore wind turbines is impacting ocean life. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is looking at how “pile driving” during the process of installing the giant turbines affects small sea
Continue ReadingBy Neal Riley Click here for updates on this story WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Researchers in Massachusetts are studying how noise from the construction of offshore wind turbines is impacting ocean life. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is looking at how “pile driving” during the process of installing the giant turbines affects small sea
Continue ReadingAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate won’t hold votes on four of President Joe Biden’s appellate court nominees as part of a deal with Republicans to allow for speedier consideration of other judicial nominations. The deal will bring Biden within striking distance of the 234 total in judicial confirmations that occurred in President-elect Donald
Continue ReadingBy Stephon Dingle, Christian Olaniran Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Video obtained by WJZ shows the owner of a Towson restaurant being assaulted after he said he confronted a group of people for urinating in front of the business on Sunday, November 17. Police said officers responded at 12:05 a.m.
Continue ReadingWJZ By Stephon Dingle, Christian Olaniran Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Video obtained by WJZ shows the owner of a Towson restaurant being assaulted after he said he confronted a group of people for urinating in front of the business on Sunday, November 17. Police said officers responded at 12:05
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Sen. Mitch McConnell says he will lead a subcommittee overseeing defense spending as he carves out new roles once he relinquishes his long-running post as Senate Republican leader. The Kentucky Republican revealed he will assume the chairmanship of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. The role dovetails with his constant message that America
Continue ReadingAP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani keeps setting records, even after the season is over. The Los Angeles Dodgers star added his third Most Valuable Player award to his collection and first in the National League when he was chosen unanimously by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Thursday. Aaron Judge
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“Changing the face of men’s health.” That’s the mission statement that defines Movember, a movement that works year-round, but is most prominent during November, when men all over the world grow mustaches to raise awareness for men’s health issues. Devin Hollis, the Head of Marketing for Movember, says the mustache is often a conversation starter.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania is conceding his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick. The concession came Thursday, more than two weeks after Election Day. A statewide recount is showing no signs of closing the gap and Casey’s campaign has suffered repeated blows in court. The ballot-counting process
Continue ReadingMONTOGMERY, Ala. (AP) — The man who detonated a makeshift bomb outside of the Alabama attorney general’s office has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison. Kyle Calvert had plead guilty to the charge of malicious use of an explosive device. No people were hurt, and nearby buildings weren’t damaged. After Thursday’s sentencing, U.S.
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — With his stellar America’s Cup career behind him, Jimmy Spithill introduced his new Red Bull Italy SailGP Team on Thursday in Dubai just ahead of the opening regatta of the global league’s fifth season. Spithill, the team’s CEO and founder, pulled a major coup by hiring his old
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