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Connor Bedard departs after big hit as Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-2 to New Jersey Devils 01/05/2024 11:24pm • NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed after he was leveled in the first period of a 4-2 loss to Simon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Bedard was hit by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith after the 18-year-old center carried the puck into Chicago's offen NRA chief, one of the most powerful figures in US gun policy, says he's resigning days before trial 01/05/2024 06:47pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The longtime head of the National Rifle Association said Friday he is resigning, just days before the start of a civil trial over allegations he treated himself to millions of dollars in private jet flights, yacht trips, African safaris and other extravagant perks at the powerful g Civil rights lawsuit filed over 2022 Philadelphia fire that killed 9 children and 3 adults 01/05/2024 05:00pm • Families of the 12 people killed in a Philadelphia row house fire that began in a Christmas tree two years ago sued a pair of city agencies Friday, claiming unsafe conditions on the property violated the victims’ civil rights. The federal lawsuit against the Philadelphia Housing Authority and the Recalled meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club are linked to salmonella poisoning in two dozen people 01/05/2024 04:59pm • At least two dozen people in 14 states have been sickened, including five who were hospitalized, by salmonella poisoning tied to recalled meat snack trays sold at some Sam's Club stores, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Fratelli Beretta USA, a New Jersey meat process How Fairfax Co. is helping students with disabilities get job experience before graduation 01/05/2024 04:06pm • On Friday afternoon at Brooke Rental Center in Vienna, Virginia, Fairfax County student Curtis Roberts took inventory of some of the items throughout the warehouse. Sometimes, he helps with equipment maintenance, cleaning, sanding or painting chairs, or putting things back together. Those New gun law has blocked over 500 firearms from being bought by young people, attorney general says 01/05/2024 02:56pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 500 gun purchases have been blocked since a new gun law requiring stricter background checks for young people went into effect in 2022, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Friday, the day after a school shooting in Iowa left a sixth-grader dead. The bipartisan law pas The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yet 01/05/2024 01:04pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A new online application designed to make applying for federal student aid easier went live this week, but not everyone has been able to access it. That's led to worry and frustration for students like Simea Turner of Arlington, Texas, who will be a college freshman in the fall. Tu CJ Stroud overcame tough childhood, now Texans QB hopes to inspire others in situations like his 01/05/2024 12:48pm • HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud’s rookie campaign has been so remarkable that he’s turned around the Houston Texans and restored hope among fans in a city that had all but given up on this franchise after three dreadful and often embarrassing seasons. The polished quarterback and first-year coach D Guards hired by California keep eye on sites deemed risky under Los Angeles freeway damaged by fire 01/05/2024 11:55am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since an arson fire at a storage yard damaged a key Los Angeles freeway, security guards hired by the state have been keeping watch for smoke and other trouble at three additional sites beneath Interstate 10 that were leased to the same bankrupt businessman. Associated Press jou NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week 01/05/2024 11:39am • A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. ___ Images made to look like court records circulate online amid Epstein Is it better to rent or buy a house? 01/05/2024 09:31am • As we close out 2023, the decision to rent a home or buy a home has become more intricate than ever due to evolving factors such as fluctuating mortgage rates, remote work and shifting lifestyles. If you're on the fence about whether to rent a home or buy one, here are some key points to consider: Official suggests Polish president check social media security after odd tweet from private account 01/05/2024 09:21am • WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's minister of digital affairs suggested Friday that President Andrzej Duda check the security of access to his social accounts after a bizarre tweet went out that was almost immediately removed. The tweet published Thursday on Duda's private account said: “Tell him t Bo Horvat scores twice, Ilya Sorokin makes 24 saves in Islanders' 5-1 win over Coyotes 01/05/2024 12:52am • TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Bo Horvat scored twice, the second in New York’s three-goal third period, and Ilya Sorokin made 25 saves to help the Islanders beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-1 on Thursday night. Anders Lee and Julien Gauthier scored 52 seconds apart for a 4-1 lead early in the third, and Horvat 17-year-old kills sixth grader, wounds five others in Iowa school shooting, police say 01/04/2024 11:08pm • PERRY, Iowa (AP) — A 17-year-old opened fire at a small-town Iowa high school before classes resumed on the first day after the winter break, killing a sixth-grader and wounding five others Thursday as students barricaded in offices, ducked into classrooms and fled in panic. The suspect, a student Former Guatemalan president released on bond; leaves prison for first time since 2015 01/04/2024 08:46pm • GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Former Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina, convicted of fraud and conspiracy, was released from prison more than eight years after his resignation and arrest to wait out his appeal or confirmation of his sentence, according to his lawyer. Pérez Molina was released Wedne