Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The debate over Kentucky’s school choice ballot measure has become a test of influence for Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Sen. Rand Paul. Both have appeared in TV ads and headlined events to press their case on the November ballot question. The measure is Kentucky’s most hotly debated
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A set of newly filed lawsuits by people who claim they were sexually abused inside Pennsylvania juvenile detention and treatment facilities makes more than 200 people who have launched such cases since May. A law firm said Wednesday it filed claims on behalf of more than 60 people. They’re
Continue ReadingAssociated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a former police officer for more than a decade in South Carolina has pleaded guilty to killing his neighbor. Prosecutors say the evidence against 43-year-old Justin Rawlins Moody included a funeral pamphlet in his home with “RIP Oscar” and “you should love your neighbor” written on it.
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Authorities sought the public’s help today in locating an at-risk 49-year-old woman last seen in Banning. According to the Banning Police Department, Maria Daria Fuentes was last seen on Monday at approximately 2:30 p.m. near Hargrave Street and Ramsey Street. Officials described Fuentes as a 5-foot-tall Hispanic woman weighing 233 pounds with brown hair and
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris said for the first time Tuesday that she backs hiking the federal minimum wage to at least $15 an hour after blasting former President Donald Trump for dodging a question about whether he wants to raise it. As the two rivals race to win over
Continue ReadingCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Retired Gen. Martin E. Dempsey is returning as chairperson of USA Basketball through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where the American women will seek a ninth consecutive gold medal and the men will seek a sixth straight title. Dempsey — who served in the military for 41 years, retiring in
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, his wife and their son went to a polling place in St. Paul, Minnesota, to cast their ballots early. It was the first time voting for Gus Walz, who just turned 18. The Minnesota governor stood with Gus on Wednesday as they
Continue ReadingAssociated Press HOT SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Elections officials, poll workers and voters in western North Carolina have been adapting in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destruction. The storm destroyed roads, bridges and homes, and left communities without power and water. Despite the widespread destruction, election workers have rallied to set up polling sites and
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s top elections official says a check of voter rolls found that 20 of the 8.2 million people registered to vote in the state are not U.S. citizens. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said during a news conference Wednesday that voter registrations for those people had been canceled and that they will
Continue ReadingAP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A bunch of old men in robes sitting inside and picking a pontiff is not your average pitch in Hollywood. But Edward Berger’s “Conclave” manages to be that rare thing in today’s movie industry. It’s a riveting and thoughtful adult-oriented drama acted out through dialogue by a sterling
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — An Albanian court has ruled that former President Ilir Meta should stay in custody while the left-wing Freedom Party leader faces allegations of corruption, money laundering and the hiding of personal income and property. Prosecutors have not yet filed formal criminal charges. A judge with the Court Against Corruption
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A new threat intelligence report from Microsoft says foreign adversaries have showed continued determination to influence the U.S. election and there are signs their activity will intensify as Election Day nears. The company said Wednesday that Russian operatives are doubling down on fake videos to smear Kamala Harris’ campaign,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reassured the Western Balkan countries that the enlargement of the trade bloc remained one of its priorities. Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia are at different stages in their applications for EU membership. Von der Leyen started a regional
Continue ReadingSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Government officials in Martinique say protesters with automatic weapons targeted police and firefighters during a fresh round of violent demonstrations in the French Caribbean island. No injuries were reported, but the government said in a statement Wednesday that authorities were prevented from helping people during the protests that occurred
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — The imagination of Tim Burton has produced ghosts and ghouls, Martians, monsters and misfits. All are on display at an exhibition that is opening in London just in time for Halloween. “The World of Tim Burton” exhibition at London’s Design Museum includes 600 items from movie studio collections and Burton’s
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Both the United States and Israel issued security alerts Wednesday warning of a potential attack on tourist locations in a coastal area of Sri Lanka. The US Embassy alert advised they had received “received credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area.” “Due to
Continue ReadingBy Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Iranian government-linked hackers have researched and probed election-related websites in multiple US swing states, in a possible effort to discover vulnerabilities that could be used to influence the presidential election, Microsoft said in a report released Wednesday. Officials from multiple federal agencies are looking closely at the Iranian activity, a US official told CNN. The
Continue ReadingAP Music Writer MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor the Grateful Dead as its 2025 Persons of the Year. It will recognize original members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bobby Weir for their philanthropic efforts, their unique ability to foster community through concerts
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo is still playing with two broken fingers on his right hand, although the swelling is gradually reducing. At this point, the veteran first baseman is running on adrenaline as the New York Yankees attempt to win their first World Series title since 2009. “The biggest thing is
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The monitor overseeing the Trump Organization’s finances wrote in its latest report that Donald Trump’s company intends to create 25 new entities for products or hotel licensing deals. “The Trump Organization informed the Monitor that, contingent upon the execution of certain agreements, it intended to create 25 new entities for the
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