Today: October 11, 2024
Today: October 11, 2024

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Ukrainian minister says he fears Russia has 'no red lines' to prevent attacks on nuclear plant

The catastrophic collapse of a dam in southern Ukraine has made Kyiv worried that Russia might stage an attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to foment panic and quell Ukrainian advances on the frontline, Ukraine’s energy minister said Monday. Herman Halushchenko said the destruction of the dam while under Russian control in the Kherson region proved “there are no red lines” for Moscow. He said it warrants the level of alarm Ukraine’s leadership has been raising in recent weeks of an alleged Russian ploy to attack the nuclear plant in a possible false flag operation. Ukrainian

Ukrainian minister says he fears Russia has 'no red lines' to prevent attacks on nuclear plant
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Test scores show American students slipping further behind despite recovery efforts

Students across the U.S. fell further behind academically last school year despite extensive efforts to help them recover from pandemic learning setbacks, according to an analysis of test scores released Tuesday. The research by NWEA, a nonprofit group that administers standardized tests, lands as the 2024 deadline approaches quickly for schools to spend the last of the $190 billion in federal pandemic relief money. There are ways schools can take better advantage of their limited resources and time to boost learning, said Chase Nordengren, the group’s lead researcher for instructional strategies. He said schools could group students based on their

Test scores show American students slipping further behind despite recovery efforts
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Rescuers brace for more rain as relentless storms flood Northeast, Vermont hit hard

Swift water rescue teams and local officials across Vermont braced for more precipitation and flooding Tuesday after persistent heavy rains drenched the state and other parts of the Northeast, unleashing fast-moving waters that washed out roads, trapped residents in their homes and disrupted travel. One person was killed in New York as she tried to leave her inundated house. There have been no reports of injuries or deaths related to the flooding in Vermont, according to emergency officials. But dozens of roads were closed, including many along the spine of the Green Mountains. And the National

Rescuers brace for more rain as relentless storms flood Northeast, Vermont hit hard
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UN warns its development goals for 2030 are in trouble and 575 million people will remain very poor

In a grim report, the U.N. warned Monday that at the current rate of global progress 575 million people will still be living in extreme poverty and 84 million children won’t be going to school in 2030 – and it will take 286 years to reach equality between men and women. The report on progress in achieving 17 wide-ranging U.N. goals adopted by world leaders in 2015 to improve life for the world’s more than 7 billion people said that only 15% of some 140 specific targets that experts evaluated are on track to be reached

UN warns its development goals for 2030 are in trouble and 575 million people will remain very poor
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Reluctant Twitter users, influencers and others are flocking to Meta's new Threads app

Celebrities, lawmakers, brands and everyday social media users are flocking to Meta’s freshly minted app Threads to connect with their followers, including many Twitter refugees tired of the drama surrounding Elon Musk’s raucous oversight of that platform. But the real question is: Will they stay? Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a Threads post Monday that in the five days since its launch, 100 million people have signed up for Threads, which was rolled out as a companion app to Instagram. Ann Coleman is among them. The 50-year-old, who lives in Baltimore, said she joined Threads

Reluctant Twitter users, influencers and others are flocking to Meta's new Threads app
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New Zealand prosecutor alleges tourists were not warned before volcano eruption in 2019 killed 22

Tourists received no health and safety warnings before they landed on New Zealand’s most active volcano ahead of a 2019 eruption that killed 22 people, a prosecutor said Tuesday. There were 47 people on White Island, the tip of an undersea volcano also known by its Indigenous Maori name Whakaari, when superheated steam erupted on Dec. 9. Most of the 25 people who survived were severely burned. The island’s owners, brothers Andrew, James and Peter Buttle, their company Whakaari Management Ltd. and tour operators I.D. Tours NZ Ltd. and Tauranga Tourism Services Ltd. went on trial Tuesday in Auckland District

New Zealand prosecutor alleges tourists were not warned before volcano eruption in 2019 killed 22
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Pilot escapes with minor injuries when small plane crashes into hangar's roof at California airport

A pilot escaped with only minor injuries after a single-engine plane crashed nose-first into the roof of a hangar Monday at a Southern California airport, authorities said. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. while the pilot of the Cessna 172 was “practicing landings and takeoffs” at Long Beach Airport, south of Los Angeles, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. Video aired by ABC 7 showed the nose of the plane embedded in the hangar’s roof, with the tail sticking straight up. The pilot, who was the only person on board, had to be

Pilot escapes with minor injuries when small plane crashes into hangar's roof at California airport
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Adley Rutschman adds new wrinkle to Home Run Derby as switch hitter

Adley Rutschman added a new wrinkle to the Home Run Derby, even if it didn’t result in a victory. Rutschman displayed his power from both sides of the plate as a switch hitter, swatting a combined 27 homers in his first-round matchup on Monday night. Rutschman had the crowd roaring during the initial 3-minute round, hitting 21 homers left-handed. Rutschman’s longest homer left-handed was a 445-foot shot that reached the third level of right field at T-Mobile Park. For the bonus round, Rutschman flipped around and hit right-handed. Rutschman hit six out to left field in the

Adley Rutschman adds new wrinkle to Home Run Derby as switch hitter
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Julio Rodríguez hit a record 41 homers in the Home Run Derby's first round to beat Pete Alonso

Mariners star Julio Rodríguez hit a record 41 homers in the first round before his hometown fans, advancing to the semifinals of the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night along with Tampa Bay’s Randy Arozarena, Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Luis Robert of the Chicago White Sox. At 22 trying to become the youngest Derby winner, Rodríguez knocked out two-time champion Pete Alonso of the New York Mets, who hit 21. Rodríguez beat Corey Seager 32-24 in the first round last year at Dodger Stadium, then knocked out Alonso 31-23 before losing to Juan Soto 19-18

Julio Rodríguez hit a record 41 homers in the Home Run Derby's first round to beat Pete Alonso
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Spurs decide that Wembanyama's Summer League is over after 2 games

Victor Wembanyama’s first, and likely last, Summer League is over. The San Antonio Spurs said Monday that they have seen all they needed from the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft and won’t play him during their remaining games in Las Vegas. Wembanyama’s final numbers from two games: 36 points, 20 rebounds, eight blocks and three assists on 41% shooting from the floor. He played about 54 minutes. The shutdown wasn’t a surprise; the Spurs never planned for Wembanyama to play the entirety of Summer League, and now they’ll have a chance to use the

Spurs decide that Wembanyama's Summer League is over after 2 games
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A woman accused of burning a Wyoming abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors

A college student who authorities say admitted setting fire to a building slated to become Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors, federal court documents showed Monday. Details of the proposed plea deal for Lorna Roxanne Green weren’t available to the public pending a judge’s approval of the agreement. Green, 22, pleaded not guilty to an arson charge in U.S. District Court in Cheyenne in June. Green faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The plea agreement means Green could avoid going to trial, set for July

A woman accused of burning a Wyoming abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors
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In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gambling

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday that he believes all leagues have to continue keeping an incredibly close eye on gambling trends within their sport, mindful of issues that the NFL in particular has had to address in recent months. Silver — who has been a longtime proponent of legalized sports betting frameworks within sports — spoke in Las Vegas, part of a moderated discussion as part of the Associated Press Sports Editors convention. He said he draws the analogy to insider trading, and how leagues, he believes, are finding ways to stay ahead of major

In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gambling
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Northwestern fires coach Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing scandal

Northwestern has fired coach Pat Fitzgerald amid a hazing scandal that called into question his leadership of the program and damaged the university’s reputation after it mishandled its response to the allegations. Fitzgerald’s dismissal on Monday completed a rapid fall from grace for the former Northwestern linebacker. The 48-year-old Fitzgerald had been firmly entrenched at his alma mater, an annual fixture on any list of college coaches with the most job security. “The head coach is ultimately responsible for the culture of his team,” Northwestern President Michael Schill said in an open letter. “The hazing we

Northwestern fires coach Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing scandal
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Dusty Baker buys his All-Star coaches blazers after getting them suits last year

Dusty Baker and the All-Star Game are tailor made for each other. After buying suits for his All-Star coaches last year, Baker purchased sports jackets for Tuesday night’s game. “We look like a band this year because we got ’em all the same blue blazer,” the 74-year-old Houston Astros manager said Monday. “And so the only thing is, as the leader of the band, I didn’t wear mine. So I just had to let people know I was leader of the band.” Baker wore a green and black flannel zippered jacket to Monday’s news conference. He is

Dusty Baker buys his All-Star coaches blazers after getting them suits last year
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Israeli parliament gives initial OK to measure limiting the Supreme Court's oversight powers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s parliamentary coalition gave initial approval early Tuesday to a contentious bill to limit the Supreme Court’s oversight powers, pressing forward with a judicial overhaul plan that has polarized Israel. The legislation is one of several bills proposed by Netanyahu’s ultranationalist and ultra-Orthodox allies. The plan has provoked months of sustained protests by opponents who say it is pushing the country toward authoritarian rule. Mass protests were expected later Tuesday in response to the vote. Lawmakers held the first of three readings of a bill that would curb the high court’s ability to scrutinize

Israeli parliament gives initial OK to measure limiting the Supreme Court's oversight powers
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Jabeur reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals, where defending champion Rybakina awaits

Ons Jabeur is getting another shot at Elena Rybakina, a year after losing to her in the Wimbledon final. It’s just the quarterfinals this time around, but the Tunisian player has to go through the defending champion to have a chance of winning her first Grand Slam tournament. The sixth-seeded Jabeur routed two-time champion Petra Kvitova 6-0, 6-3 on Monday in the fourth round at the All England Club. “I’m probably going for my revenge,” Jabeur said on court. “It was a difficult final last year. It’s going to bring a lot of memories.” Jabeur has

Jabeur reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals, where defending champion Rybakina awaits
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Texas governor names second interim attorney general ahead of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has picked a longtime aide to serve as the state’s second acting attorney general following Republican Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment on allegations of misconduct and crimes, the governor’s office announced Monday. Angela Colmenero will step in as the state’s top lawyer on an interim basis starting Friday while Paxton awaits a trial in the state Senate that could result in his permanent removal, the office said. The trial is scheduled to begin Sept. 5. Colmenero, a lawyer and Abbott’s deputy chief of staff, will take over the role from John Scott, a former

Texas governor names second interim attorney general ahead of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial
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Yankees hire TV analyst Sean Casey as hitting coach to replace fired Dillon Lawson, AP source says

The New York Yankees have hired 12-year big league veteran Sean Casey as their hitting coach for the remainder of this season, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been formally announced. Casey, 49, has been working for MLB Network as an analyst. Casey’s hiring comes a day after the Yankees fired hitting coach Dillon Lawson following their 7-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. New York is eight games behind Tampa Bay in the AL East and has

Yankees hire TV analyst Sean Casey as hitting coach to replace fired Dillon Lawson, AP source says
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Blazers say they're willing to wait months to resolve Lillard saga if necessary

Damian Lillard wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. The Portland Trail Blazers know this yet haven’t abandoned hope that the seven-time All-Star changes his mind. And whether he does or not, the Blazers insist that they’re in no hurry. General manager Joe Cronin, at the news conference where the team unveiled its new five-year, $160 million contract with Jerami Grant, spoke at length about the impasse with Lillard. He offered no specifics on talks — not negotiating publicly — and revealed that he hasn’t spoken with Lillard since the franchise cornerstone asked to be

Blazers say they're willing to wait months to resolve Lillard saga if necessary
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Man accused of shooting at 6 from scooter in NYC is arraigned on murder, other charges

A man accused of killing an 86-year-old and injuring three other people in a series of apparently random shootings while riding a scooter in New York City was arraigned Monday on charges including murder and attempted murder, prosecutors said. Thomas Abreu, 25, was arraigned in a hospital in five shootings that occurred in Queens over about 10 minutes late Saturday morning, a spokesperson for Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. An additional person was shot and injured in Brooklyn. “The streets of two boroughs were turned into scenes of terror as this defendant allegedly rode his

Man accused of shooting at 6 from scooter in NYC is arraigned on murder, other charges
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Florida in hot water as ocean temperatures rise along with the humidity

Record global ocean heating has invaded Florida with a vengeance. Water temperatures in the mid-90s (mid-30s Celsius) are threatening delicate coral reefs, depriving swimmers of cooling dips and adding a bit more ick to the Sunshine State’s already oppressive summer weather. Forecasters are warning of temperatures that with humidity will feel like 110 degrees (43 degrees Celsius) by week’s end. If that’s not enough, Florida is about to get a dose of dust from Africa’s Saharan desert that’s likely to hurt air quality. The globe is coming off a week of heat not seen in modern

Florida in hot water as ocean temperatures rise along with the humidity
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Georgia Tech's Eubanks stuns Tsitsipas at Wimbledon to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal

Until about a week ago, even Chris Eubanks did not really believe he was capable of this sort of thing — of beating the world’s best tennis players at Wimbledon, of reaching the quarterfinals at any Grand Slam tournament, of winning match after match after match on grass courts. “I would show up to tour events saying, ‘Oh, can I get through a couple rounds of here?’” he said during an interview the day before play began at the All England Club. “Now I genuinely can say, probably for the first time, I’m showing up to

Georgia Tech's Eubanks stuns Tsitsipas at Wimbledon to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen to start MLB All-Star Game

The New York Yankees’ Gerrit Cole will start Tuesday night’s All-Star Game for the American League and Arizona’s Zac Gallen will open on the mound for the NL. AL manager Dusty Baker of Houston and NL manager Rob Thomson of Philadelphia announced their starting lineups on Monday before the annual Home Run Derby. Cole will start for the first time in his sixth All-Star nod. He is 9-2 with a 2.85 ERA and 123 strikeouts in 117 innings. The 32-year-old right-hander joins Lefty Gomez (five times), Red Ruffing (twice), Hank Borowy, Spud Chandler, Roger Clemens, Whitey Ford,

Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen to start MLB All-Star Game
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Jury seated in trial over singer Aretha Franklin's handwritten wills

A Michigan judge narrowed the issues Monday in a dispute over Aretha Franklin’s estate, saying the only task for jurors is to decide whether a 2014 document handwritten by the Queen of Soul and found in couch cushions can be accepted as a valid will. The stipulation was made by attorneys for Franklin’s sons before a jury was seated in Oakland County Probate Court. Franklin died in 2018 at age 76. But five years later, the music superstar’s estate remains unsettled. A son, Ted White II, believes a 2010 handwritten will should mainly control the estate,

Jury seated in trial over singer Aretha Franklin's handwritten wills
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J-Rod Show gets All-Star stage at home despite challenging second season in majors

Less than a block from T-Mobile Park, the image of Julio Rodríguez plasters the side of a warehouse. The mural is an ode to the Emerald City’s young baseball star — one the Seattle Mariners plan to have in center field for the next decade. At only 22, he’s already the face of the franchise, the one whose No. 44 jersey floods the stands nightly, both home and road. He’s carrying the expectations as the next generational player watching over that sacred position of center field in Seattle. This All-Star week in Seattle was supposed to be

J-Rod Show gets All-Star stage at home despite challenging second season in majors

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