By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The prospect of a JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger took a major hit in court on Tuesday when a federal judge sided with the Biden administration and blocked the $3.8 billion deal. The judge ruled that JetBlue’s purchase of Spirit, the nation’s largest low-cost airline, would harm
Continue ReadingBy MEG KINNARD Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — ABC News on Tuesday canceled the next Republican presidential debate after Nikki Haley said she wouldn’t participate unless former President Donald Trump takes part in it, leaving Gov. Ron DeSantis as the only candidate committed to Thursday’s event in New Hampshire. “We’ve had five great
Continue ReadingBy Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, who is 90 years old, is being treated at a hospital in Iowa for an infection, his office announced Tuesday. “Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is receiving antibiotic infusions at an area hospital to treat an infection,” his office said in a brief statement. “He is
Continue ReadingBy Ebony Davis, CNN (CNN) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley claimed the US has “never been a racist country” during an interview with Fox News on Tuesday. Haley’s remarks were in response to MSNBC host Joy Reid’s comments on whether Haley could win the GOP nomination as a woman of color. Haley suggested Reid “lives in
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Emmy Awards telecast on Fox reached a record low audience of 4.3 million viewers, as the long-term trend of diminishing ratings for the show continues. The Nielsen company said Tuesday that the Monday night show hosted by Anthony Anderson with “Succession” and “The Bear”
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The pain from crushing playoff losses never fully goes away for the San Francisco 49ers. A blown 10-point lead in the fourth quarter of a Super Bowl. Another double-digit, fourth-quarter lead squandered in an NFC championship game thanks in part to a dropped
Continue ReadingBy SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON Associated Press/Report For America COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Several transgender candidates vying for state office in Ohio are facing challenges and outright disqualification for omitting their former names from petition paperwork. That’s because of a little-known state elections law that mandates candidates disclose name changes. But the law isn’t mentioned in the
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW LEE, AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is expected to soon announce plans to redesignate Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as specially designated global terrorists, according to two people familiar with the White House decision and a U.S. official. The move comes as the Houthis have
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — The shooter who killed five people and endangered the lives of over 40 others at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs appeared in federal court Tuesday to face hate crime and firearm charges. Anderson Aldrich, 23, pleaded not guilty to 50 hate charges and 24 firearm violations.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of John Reed, former Citigroup CEO. Personal Birth date: February 7, 1939 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: John Shepard Reed Father: name not known publicly – plant manager for Armour & Company Mother: name not known publicly Marriage: Cynthia “Cindy” (McCarthy) Reed (September
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Elton John, award-winning singer, composer and pianist. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1947 Birth place: Pinner, Middlesex, England Birth name: Reginald Kenneth Dwight Father: Stanley Dwight, a Royal Air Force officer Mother: Sheila (Harris) Dwight Marriages: David Furnish (2014-present); Renate Blauel (1984-1988, divorced)
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By MARK SHERMAN and MICHAEL LIEDTKE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a court order to take effect that could loosen Apple’s grip on its lucrative iPhone app store, threatening to siphon billions of dollars away from one of the world’s most profitable companies., The justices rejected Apple’s appeal of
Continue ReadingBy STEFANIE DAZIO and BRIAN MAHONEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman has alleged that New York Knicks owner James Dolan sexually assaulted her a decade ago and then set her up to be molested by now-imprisoned film producer Harvey Weinstein, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles. In 2013,
Continue ReadingBy STEFANIE DAZIO and BRIAN MAHONEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman has alleged that New York Knicks owner James Dolan sexually assaulted her a decade ago and then set her up to be molested by now-imprisoned film producer Harvey Weinstein, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles. In 2013,
Continue ReadingBy JOSH BOAK and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump cultivated a deep network of support in Iowa over his three presidential runs and that showed in the leadoff caucuses. About 7 in 10 Iowans who caucused for Trump on Monday night said they’ve known all along they’d support the man who
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A 33-year-old man suspected in a vehicle theft pleaded not guilty today to felony charges in a case where police said they found multiple firearms and home-made explosive devices. Zachary Hernandez was charged with one felony count each of receiving a stolen vehicle, taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent and receiving stolen property, according
Continue ReadingBy MARK SHERMAN and MICHAEL LIEDTKE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a court order to take effect that could loosen Apple’s grip on its lucrative iPhone app store, threatening to siphon billions of dollars away from one of the world’s most profitable companies., The justices rejected Apple’s appeal of
Continue ReadingPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Supporters of former rebel leader Guy Philippe have launched protests that paralyzed some cities across Haiti as they demand the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Local media are reporting that demonstrators forced the closures of schools, government agencies and private businesses on Monday in places including the southern cities of
Continue ReadingBy LOLITA C. BALDOR and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A barrage of U.S., coalition and militant attacks in the Middle East over the last five days are compounding U.S. fears that Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza could expand, as massive military strikes failed to stall the assault on Red Sea shipping
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One year after announcing her highly anticipated return to the road with her ninth concert tour, Together Again, today five-time GRAMMY®️ Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®️ Inductee Janet Jackson reveals she will be adding 35 dates to the run. In addition, Nelly will join Jackson on tour across all dates as her special
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