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Kentucky House supports special election to fill any Senate vacancy in Mitch McConnell's home state 03/04/2024 06:49pm • FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Republican-dominated Kentucky House voted Monday to remove any role for the state's Democratic governor in deciding who would occupy a U.S. Senate seat if a vacancy occurred in the home state of 82-year-old Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. The legislation calls f Decisions made by Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. could impact future NFL combines 03/04/2024 05:00pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL scouting combine's evolution from hidden gem into the league's second-most anticipated offseason event has come with all sorts of twists. The question is whether this year's new ones could affect future combines. All-American receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. skipped media i A judge orders prison for a Michigan man who made threats against Jewish people 03/04/2024 03:47pm • A 20-year-old Michigan man who admitted using social media to make violent threats against Jewish people was sentenced Monday to a year and a day in prison, far short of what prosecutors had recommended. A sentence exceeding a year makes someone eligible for good conduct credits and a shorter stay i Book Review: 'Means of Control' charts the disturbing rise of a secretive US surveillance regime 03/04/2024 02:33pm • In the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks, former national security advisor John Poindexter launched Total Information Awareness, intent on preventing future assaults on the homeland by amassing extensive databases on people and their movements. The Pentagon program had a creepy eye-surveilling-th Survivors say opportunities were missed that could have prevented Maine's worst-ever mass shooting 03/04/2024 01:18pm • LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — An emotional mother described freezing when she heard gunfire and then becoming separated from her daughter — not knowing whether she was dead or alive — during the deadliest shooting in Maine history. Tammy Asselin also had a message for lawmakers dealing with legislati Rescue of truck driver dangling from bridge was a team effort, firefighter says 03/04/2024 12:43pm • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky firefighter who rappelled off a bridge to rescue the driver of a tractor-trailer as it dangled precariously over the Ohio River says he played just a small part of the successful rescue. Louisville firefighter Bryce Carden credited teamwork as he talked about th In the shadow of Capital One Arena: Chinese residents contemplate Capitals, Wizards move 03/04/2024 04:44am • In D.C.’s Chinatown, the paifang arch signals that you’ve arrived at a place of historical significance disparate from the political machine of the nation’s capital. Down the block from the Friendship Arch looms Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, who Stock market today: Japan's Nikkei tops 40,000, as investors await China political meeting 03/04/2024 01:10am • HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mostly higher Monday ahead of China’s top annual political gathering, while Japan’s benchmark surpassed the 40,000 level for the first time. U.S. futures fell and oil prices were little changed. Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index advanced 0.5% to 40,150.00, bre Trump keeps making incendiary statements. His campaign says that won't change. 03/04/2024 12:24am • GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — He’s argued his four criminal indictments and mug shot bolstered his support among Black voters who see him as a victim of discrimination just like them. He’s compared himself to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in an Arctic prison imprisoned by Vladim Stock market today: Japan's Nikkei tops 40,000, as investors await China political meeting 03/03/2024 11:53pm • HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mostly higher Monday ahead of China’s top annual political gathering, while Japan’s benchmark surpassed the 40,000 level for the first time. U.S. futures fell and oil prices were mixed. Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index rose to 40,314.64 but fell back slightly Paolo Banchero scores 29 as the Magic ease past the Pistons 113-91 03/03/2024 09:57pm • ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 29 points for a second straight game and the Orlando Magic completed a four-game season sweep of the Detroit Pistons with a 113-91 victory on Sunday night. Wendell Carter Jr. had 19 points and eight rebounds for Orlando and Markelle Fultz added a season-h Brown, Tatum lead Celtics to 3rd-biggest win in franchise history, 140-88 over weary Warriors 03/03/2024 08:43pm • BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 27 on his 26th birthday, and the NBA-best Boston Celtics posted their third-largest winning margin in franchise history, drubbing the weary Golden State Warriors 140-88 on Sunday. Payton Pritchard added 19 points for the Celtics, who se 5 Mega-Cap Stocks With Room to Run in 2024 03/03/2024 07:00pm • The stock market experienced a strong rebound in 2023, riding up 24% after a disappointing performance in 2022. Many companies that performed well in 2023 have extended their rallies into 2024 and look poised for more gains. Investors seeking a bit of protection and diversification now can buy stock 16 Best Apps for Buying and Selling Used Stuff 03/03/2024 07:00pm • If you're trying to clear out your closet or scrounge up some extra cash, you might consider selling used stuff to bring in additional income. From old gift cards to your wedding dress, there are marketplaces designed to sell all kinds of items. "When it comes to buying and selling pre-owned items, Rooney's 2nd shutout helps Minnesota end skid with 2-0 win over New York 03/03/2024 03:23pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Kelly Pannek and Abby Boreen scored 2 minutes, 22 seconds apart early in the second period and Maddie Rooney made 29 saves to lift Minnesota to a 2-0 win over New York on Sunday. Minnesota ended a three-game losing streak and vaulted into second-place in the PWHL standings with 25