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Judge orders new trial in 1993 murder, but discredits theory that prison escapee was the killer 08/24/2023 02:10pm • A judge has ordered new trials for two men convicted of murdering a woman in 1993 inside her home near Buffalo, New York, but who have always maintained their innocence. Additional DNA analysis and the fact that the original prosecutors withheld evidence that could've helped the defense means the co Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 25 - August 31 08/24/2023 10:05am • Aug. 25 1804 — Alice Meynell becomes the first woman jockey as she rides in a four-mile race in York, England. 1888 — Henry Slocum becomes the first man to win the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association singles title besides Richard Sears. 1904 — Jim Jeffries knocks out Jack Munroe in the second round i 10 Legitimate Ways to Get Free Money Online 08/23/2023 08:00pm • With inflation still above average and murmurs of a looming recession on the horizon, you might be more than a little anxious about your bank account balances -- especially if you already live paycheck to paycheck like a reported 60% of Americans. To give your budget more wiggle room (and lower your What Imposter Syndrome Is -- and How to Overcome It 08/23/2023 08:00pm • If you find yourself doubting your success and feeling unworthy of recognition in the workplace, you may have imposter syndrome. Here's everything you need to know about imposter syndrome, including the signs you may suffer from it, and effective ways to overcome those destructive feelings. What Is Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could be to blame 08/22/2023 01:46pm • SEATTLE (AP) — In 2016, hospitals in New York state identified a rare and dangerous fungal infection never before found in the United States. Research laboratories quickly mobilized to review historical specimens and found the fungus had been present in the country since at least 2013. In the yea Patriots-Packers preseason game ended early after injury to Isaiah Bolden 08/20/2023 01:25am • GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — New England’s preseason game with the Green Bay Packers was called off early Saturday night after Patriots rookie cornerback Isaiah Bolden was carted off the field in the fourth quarter. The Patriots said after the game that Bolden had feeling in all his extremities. Patri Steelers display big-play ability as Pickett, Warren shine in 27-15 preseason victory over Bills 08/19/2023 11:34pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent all of the spring and most of the summer talking about building an offense capable of big plays, the kind they've been lacking for large swaths of the past few seasons. It's just two games, preseason games at that. Still, there are signs that second- Emerging economies are pushing to end the dollar's dominance. But what's the alternative? 08/19/2023 01:08am • ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Business has vanished at Kingsley Odafe’s clothing shop in Nigeria’s capital, forcing him to lay off three employees. One culprit for his troubles stands out: The U.S. dollar’s strength against the Nigerian currency, the naira, has pushed the price of garments and other What is ‘Barbie Botox,’ TikTok’s latest beauty obsession? 08/18/2023 12:39pm • (CNN) — Isabelle Lux, a 32-year-old content creator from Palm Beach, Florida, said she was terrified while sitting in the chair waiting for her ‘Barbie Botox’ — 40 units of the neurotoxin injected into each trapezius, the muscle holding up her neck. She was looking to slim her shoulders in p Deion Sanders-led Colorado is driving a lot of college football betting 08/17/2023 07:27pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — The excitement of Deion Sanders taking over at Colorado is making the Buffaloes an unlikely favorite of bettors for this college football season. At least with what is considered the betting public. For the pros, not so much. Colorado has a win total of 3 1/2 at FanDuel Sportsbook Israel clinches largest-ever defense deal with Germany for $3.5 billion after securing US approval 08/17/2023 12:17pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Defense Ministry said Thursday it has secured its largest-ever defense deal selling a sophisticated missile defense system to Germany for $3.5 billion after the United States approved the deal. Although Israel has long had close economic and military links with western E Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here's how to spot one 08/17/2023 11:15am • NEW YORK (AP) — Social media is full of scammers promising guaranteed returns on investment, and consumers lost billions of dollars to them last year. Troy Gochenour, 50, of Columbus, Ohio, was conned out of $25,800, including $15,800 in borrowed money, in a crypto-mining scam that began with a W 7 Best Cryptocurrency ETFs to Buy 08/16/2023 08:00pm • The cryptocurrency market is currently in the midst of a regulatory deadlock with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission regarding the approval of a spot-based Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, or ETF. Normally, most cryptocurrency investors buy Bitcoin via centralized exchanges like Coinbase Glo Rights group urges rapid international intervention to end spiraling gang violence in Haiti 08/14/2023 02:11pm • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A human rights group urged the international community on Monday to intervene quickly to end spiraling violence by gangs in Haiti as it detailed the brutal rapes and killings committed in the troubled nation's capital. The call by Human Rights Watch comes as Haiti awai Summit in Southeast DC calls on young people to help remedy juvenile crime 08/13/2023 09:10pm • As juvenile crime in the District continues to rise, the Ward 8 community in Southeast held a summit to engage young people in finding solutions on Sunday afternoon. Held at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) on Mississippi Avenue, community leaders at the event spoke directl