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Connecticut lawmakers take first steps to pass bill calling for cameras at absentee ballot boxes 05/03/2024 06:04pm • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) ��� State lawmakers took the first steps Friday toward tightening absentee ballot laws since video last year captured people stuffing reams of ballots into collection boxes in one city, creating a ���black eye��� for Connecticut and fueling skepticism in some circles about U.S. United Methodist delegates repeal their church���s ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriages 05/03/2024 05:42pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) ��� `United Methodist delegates on Friday repealed their church���s longstanding ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy and in its churches. The action marked the final major reversal of a collection of LGBTQ bans and disapprovals that have been em F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation? 05/03/2024 05:12pm • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) ��� Formula 1 is back in the United States for the first time in six months and the first stop is the Miami Grand Prix, the race that was supposed to be the American showpiece. But the sparkling debut of Las Vegas last November was rated as one of the best races of the 2023 Antetokounmpo wondering how he can stay healthy after injuries have impacted his last 2 postseasons 05/03/2024 04:38pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) ��� Giannis Antetokounmpo says he was only able to run at less than half speed as he tried to make it back for the Milwaukee Bucks��� final playoff games before their first-round exit. Antetokounmpo strained his left calf in an April 9 victory over the Boston Celtics and didn���t play Apple, Amgen rise; Expedia, Fortinet fall, Friday, 5/3/2024 05/03/2024 04:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Friday: Apple Inc., up $10.35 to $183.38. The iPhone maker increased its dividend and boosted its stock buyback program by $110 billion. Amgen Inc., up $32.90 to $311.29. The biotechnology company gave investors an enco Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests 05/03/2024 04:06pm • Some Jewish students have taken part in strident pro-Palestinian protests dominating U.S. colleges in recent weeks, but few have led rallies in support of Israel or against perceived displays of antisemitism. That may be starting to change. Like many Americans, Jewish students��� views on the Israel Rublev beats Fritz to reach Madrid Open final against Auger-Aliassime. Lehecka joins injured list 05/03/2024 04:01pm • MADRID (AP) ��� Andrey Rublev beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final where he will meet Felix Auger-Aliassime. Auger-Aliassime advanced after Jiri Lehecka had to retire at 3-3 in the first set of their semifinal and joined the list of players injured at the event. The me The UK's Conservatives suffer historic losses in local elections as Labour edges closer to power 05/03/2024 03:57pm • LONDON (AP) ��� Britain's governing Conservative Party suffered heavy losses in local election results Friday, further cementing expectations that the Labour Party will return to power after 14 years in a U.K. general election that will take place in the coming months. Labour won control of councils Three groups are suing New Jersey to block an offshore wind farm 05/03/2024 03:32pm • LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) ��� Three anti-wind power groups are suing New Jersey to overturn a key environmental approval for a wind energy farm planned off the coast of Long Beach Island. Save Long Beach Island, Defend Brigantine Beach and Protect Our Coast NJ filed suit in appellate court on A US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits 05/03/2024 03:28pm • DETROIT (AP) ��� The U.S. government on Friday loosened some rules governing electric vehicle tax credits, potentially making more EVs eligible for credits of up to $7,500 but leading critics to accuse the Biden administration of helping China. The Treasury Department announced final regulations for Sports on TV for May 4 - 5 05/03/2024 03:25pm • (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, May 4 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN���S) 5:30 a.m. FS2 ��� AFL: Geelong at Melbourne AUTO RACING 11:55 a.m. ESPN ��� Formula 1: Sprint Race, Miami International Autodrome, Miami Noon FS1 ��� NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series: Qua Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers 05/03/2024 03:22pm • Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ customers in need of fertility treatment. Under the deal announced Friday, the insurer will make coverage of artificial insemination standard for all customers nationally and work to ensure that pat The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit 05/03/2024 02:46pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday after just two seasons in charge. The Lakers announced on social media that they were dismissing Ham four days after their season ended with a first-round playoff loss to Denver in five games. Ham led Los Angeles to the Wes Distressed sawfish rescued in Florida Keys dies after aquarium treatment 05/03/2024 01:45pm • SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) ��� An endangered sawfish rescued last month in the Florida Keys after it was spotted acting erratically and swimming in circles has died as wildlife officials continue to search for what is causing fish to become distressed. The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next year 05/03/2024 01:43pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a directive the Biden administration released Friday. The move took longer than promised to finalize and fell short of Democra