By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The family of Samaher Esmail, a Palestinian-American detained in the West Bank by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), alleged on Tuesday that she has been beaten and denied medication while in Israeli custody, according to a statement released on their behalf. The family also said that US officials have
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,’”
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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
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 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
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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
Continue ReadingBy LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans having failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the first time are determined Tuesday to try again with a do-over vote to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the migrant crisis at the U.S-Mexico border. The evening roll call is expected
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply Tuesday after disappointing inflation data made investors confront the bitter possibility that interest rates will stay high for months longer than they were hoping. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.4% as traders delayed forecasts for when the Federal Reserve will deliver the
Continue ReadingBy PHILIP MARCELO and ANNIE MA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Four years after the coronavirus pandemic first sent students and teachers into online learning, some school systems in the U.S. are returning to the method during inclement winter weather. They’re doing so in place of scheduling old-fashioned snow days. As a major winter
Continue ReadingBy JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two fired top executives of FirstEnergy Corp. and Ohio’s former top utility regulator have pleaded not guilty in connection with a $60 million bribery scheme. The state announced a combined 27 criminal charges against former CEO Chuck Jones, Senior Vice President Michael Dowling and former
Continue ReadingBy JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal prosecutor says former legislator and candidate for governor Sam McCann continued funding a lavish lifestyle with campaign contributions even after admitting wrongdoing under questioning by federal investigators. Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Bass said Tuesday that he 54-year-old McCann was questioned four times about
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Slugging free agent outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler has agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because
Continue ReadingBy MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — How did live ammunition find its way onto the set of a film set in which Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer? That mystery will likely be the focus of next week’s scheduled trial of a movie weapons supervisor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the
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