NEW YORK (AP) — Two men accused of murder in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay in 2002 are set to go on trial in New York City. Prosecutors allege Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. killed the 37-year-old DJ in his recording studio 2002 after Washington was cut out of a cocaine
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the launch of the final season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” on Sunday, Donald Glover starring as a spy in the new TV series “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and a documentary on Run-D.M.C. airing on Peacock. The National Geographic’s “Genius” anthology series this time focuses
Continue ReadingAnalysis by Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken to gloating about Russia’s resistance to international sanctions and its supposed economic resilience, despite the best efforts of the United States and its G7 partners to choke off Moscow’s oil revenues and starve it of military technology. Scoffing at Europe’s economies, Putin
Continue ReadingBy ZIMO ZHONG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Asian markets opened the week on a positive note, with Chinese regulators announcing measures to support the country’s teetering stock markets while heavily indebted property developer China Evergrande was ordered to undergo liquidation. U.S. futures were lower while oil prices gained. China’s securities regulator announced on
Continue ReadingBy DAVID RISING Associated Press LUANG PRABANG, Laos (AP) — China’s growingly assertive posture in the South China Sea and escalating violence in Myanmar are topping the agenda for Southeast Asian diplomats meeting in Laos. The gathering that began Monday is the first high-level meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations since Laos took
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — The first quarter was vintage Patrick Mahomes, picking apart the Baltimore defense with quick passes, with Travis Kelce on the other end of several of them. Then the Kansas City defense — now elite after some shaky seasons in the past — took over. Finally, when
Continue ReadingCNN By Andrew Carey, Maria Kostenko and Christian Edwards, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Ukrainian officials have warned that Russia is conducting offensive operations along much of the frontline, with Ukraine’s military trying to hold its positions as its ammunition begins to run low and United States funding remains stalled in Congress. Fighting is intense in
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By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers were on the brink, needing a spark to overcome a big deficit and avoid a third straight loss in the conference title game. Brandon Aiyuk delivered with an improbable catch that helped save San Francisco’s season.
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired at the worst possible time. Detroit failed on two fourth-down tries in field-goal range in the second half, contributing to a blown 17-point halftime lead and a 34-31
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers were on the brink, needing a spark to overcome a big deficit and avoid a third straight loss in the conference title game. Brandon Aiyuk delivered with an improbable catch that helped save San Francisco’s season.
Continue ReadingSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers beat Detroit Lions 34-31 in NFC title game, advance to face Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.
Continue ReadingBy KANIS LEUNG and ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Monday ordered property developer China Evergrande Group to liquidate after it was unable to reach a restructuring deal with creditors. Judge Linda Chan said it was appropriate for the court to order Evergrande to wind up its business
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The deaths of three American troops in a drone attack Sunday has thrust the United States deeper into the Middle East conflict and lent fresh urgency to efforts at securing the release of hostages in Gaza in exchange for a prolonged halt in the fighting between Israel and Hamas.
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A New Jersey animal shelter has come up with a unique solution for anyone who has ever felt like their ex shouldn’t reproduce. As part of a Valentine’s Day promotion, Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood is offering to name a feral cat after a donor’s ex –
Continue ReadingCNN By Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing criticism after suggesting some pro-Palestinian protesters are “connected to Russia.” “We have to think about what we’re doing, and what we have to do is try to stop the suffering in Gaza … but for them to call for a ceasefire
Continue ReadingBy FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — With protesters outside a full arena, bullfights resumed in Mexico City on Sunday after the country’s highest court temporarily revoked a local ruling that sided with animal rights defenders and suspended the events for more than a year and a half. The resumption of bullfights in
Continue ReadingPHILADELPHIA (AP) — A teenager awaiting trial in a homicide case who escaped outside a Philadelphia hospital last week has been captured. Police say Shane Pryor was taken into custody Sunday by the U.S. Marshals Service. The marshals will hand the 17-year-old over to police homicide detectives. Authorities said Pryor fled Wednesday from the driveway
Continue ReadingBy Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — A 17-year-old suspect in a 2020 killing who escaped from custody during a medical transport Wednesday was captured Sunday evening, according to Philadelphia police. “A short time ago, escapee Shane Pryor was taken into custody by the USMS at 3rd and the Boulevard without incident. He is currently en route to the PPD Homicide
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Taylor Swift may be Super Bowl-bound. The pop star could be on hand in Las Vegas to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce after he and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in the AFC championship game on Sunday. After the game, Swift greeted
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — The first quarter was vintage Patrick Mahomes, picking apart the Baltimore defense with quick passes, with Travis Kelce on the other end of several of them. Then the Kansas City defense — now elite after some shaky seasons in the past — took over. Finally, when
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