CNN By Oren Liebermann and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US destroyed or damaged 84 out of 85 targets in its sweeping series of airstrikes on Friday in Syria and Iraq, according to two US defense officials, with no indications of Iranian casualties. All but one of the 85 targets were “destroyed or functionally damaged,”
Continue ReadingDETROIT (AP) — Earl “The Twirl” Cureton, who won two NBA championships in 12 seasons in the league, has died. He was 66. Cureton, who served as a community ambassador for the Detroit Pistons for the last 10 years, passed away “unexpectedly” on Sunday morning, according to a release from the Pistons. No other information
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said in an interview broadcast Sunday night that the Federal Reserve remains on track to cut interest rates three times this year, a move that’s expected to begin as early as May. Powell, in an interview recorded Thursday for the CBS news program
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — SoFi Stadium will begin work Monday on renovations to increase the size of its playing field area in preparation for hosting eight matches during the 2026 World Cup. Los Angeles Rams chief operating officer Kevin Demoff says the construction involves replacing concrete in the corners
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN GROVES, MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators on Sunday released a highly anticipated $118 billion package that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, setting off a long-shot effort to push the bill through heavy skepticism from Republicans, including House
Continue ReadingTYLER, Texas (AP) — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested in East Texas on at least his third charge of driving while intoxicated, according to jail records. The legal issue comes as the younger Mahomes prepares to lead his team into the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. Patrick
Continue ReadingTYLER, Texas (AP) — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested in East Texas on at least his third charge of driving while intoxicated, according to jail records. The legal issue comes as the younger Mahomes prepares to lead his team into the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. Patrick
Continue ReadingALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a challenge to New York state’s licensing program for selling legal marijuana, a system two California applicants say unconstitutionally discriminates against out-of-state residents. The ruling Friday by Albany Judge Anne M. Nardacci may spur New York into issuing hundreds of licenses in a state where most
Continue ReadingALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a challenge to New York state’s licensing program for selling legal marijuana, a system two California applicants say unconstitutionally discriminates against out-of-state residents. The ruling Friday by Albany Judge Anne M. Nardacci may spur New York into issuing hundreds of licenses in a state where most
Continue ReadingBy Clare Foran, Lauren Fox, Ted Barrett, Priscilla Alvarez and Kristin Wilson, CNN (CNN) — Senators unveiled a long-awaited border deal and foreign aid package with assistance for Ukraine and Israel on Sunday, paving the way for a key vote in the chamber this week in which the legislation is at risk of failing and, if
Continue ReadingBy BABACAR DIONE and CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s police have made arrests and fired tear gas at opposition supporters protesting against the president’s decision to postpone elections scheduled for Feb. 25. The protesters in the capital of Dakar called on citizens Sunday to defend democracy amid a push for dialogue
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer CBS’ Nate Burleson might be the only person at the Super Bowl to get more air time than Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes or any of the other star players in the game. The network’s morning show, where Burleson is a co-host, will originate from Las Vegas this week. Burleson
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer CBS’ Nate Burleson might be the only person at the Super Bowl to get more air time than Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes or any of the other star players in the game. The network’s morning show, where Burleson is a co-host, will originate from Las Vegas this week. Burleson
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Ivica Zubac is back for the Los Angeles Clippers. Tyler Herro was out for the Miami Heat. The Clippers got their starting center back on Sunday, with Zubac in the lineup again after a nine-game absence because of a strained right calf. But Herro — who
Continue ReadingBy LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Victoria Monét walked the Grammys red carpet Sunday in a bronze Versace goddess body-hugger, her adorable 2-year-old and fellow nominee, Hazel, in a matching color as music’s big night unfolded on the wildest and wackiest red carpet of awards season. Dua Lipa went for low-cut
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Tara VanDerveer pulled each of her star post players aside and asked them to stay within themselves and play to their strengths. Cameron Brink and Kiki Iriafen made all the right decisions two days after a rare loss. Brink had 19 points, 19 rebounds and
Continue ReadingBy TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer In reply to the NCAA claiming college sports would be thrown into “disarray” if rules banning name, image and likeness compensation being used as an recruiting inducements were lifted by court order, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said in a Sunday filing the association is defending “a world
Continue ReadingBy DARLENE SUPERVILLE and GABE STERN Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden pitched for votes Sunday in Nevada, where the first-in-the-West primaries are underway with early and absentee voting. But the Democrat and his team are also using the visit to shore up support for the general election in November. The president
Continue ReadingBy DARLENE SUPERVILLE and GABE STERN Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden pitched for votes Sunday in Nevada, where the first-in-the-West primaries are underway with early and absentee voting. But the Democrat and his team are also using the visit to shore up support for the general election in November. The president
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phoebe Bridgers took an early lead at the 66th Grammy Awards, quickly winning four trophies ahead of the main telecast, with her and her boygenius bandmates bringing an infectious energy to the Premiere Ceremony. Host/songwriter Justin Tranter gave her the first award Sunday, best pop
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