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Prosecutors urge rejection of ex-cop's bid to dismiss civil rights conviction in George Floyd murder 01/12/2024 07:46pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors urged a judge Friday to reject former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin's attempt to overturn his civil rights conviction in the 2020 murder of George Floyd. Chauvin filed his motion in federal court in November, saying new evidence shows that he didn�

Data Doctors: How to use macros safely 01/12/2024 05:58pm • Q: What are "macros" and how are they used? A: In the world of computer software, macros are powerful tools available in programs you likely use every day. They essentially provide you with the ability to create a set of instructions that can be grouped and launched with a simple combination o

Parents facing diaper duty could see relief from bipartisan tax legislation introduced in Kentucky 01/12/2024 01:10pm • FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for around-the-clock diaper duty, a bill with bipartisan support in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a hefty expense. The measure would exempt diapers from the state’s 6% sales tax. Sena

UnitedHealth shares tumble after health care giant reports soaring medical costs in 4Q 01/12/2024 11:12am • UnitedHealth Group turned in a better-than-expected fourth quarter but surprised Wall Street with medical costs that soared 16%. Shares of UnitedHealth and other major health care and insurance providers slipped Friday after the company announced results. Health insurers dealt with rising medical c

Somali president's son reportedly testifies in Turkey as he is accused of killing motorcyclist 01/12/2024 11:08am • ISTANBUL (AP) — The son of Somalia's president testified at an Istanbul court on Friday about the death of a motorcycle courier in the city, Turkish media reported. An arrest warrant had been issued for Mohammed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud after a diplomatic car he was driving allegedly hit Yunus Emre G

Cam Davis handles the wind at Waialae for a 62 to lead Sony Open 01/11/2024 11:51pm • HONOLULU (AP) — Cam Davis hopped islands in Hawaii and was happy to see the rust stayed back on Maui. He faced the strongest wind Thursday and produced the best opening round in the Sony Open, an 8-under 62 for a two-shot lead. Davis lingered around the bottom of the pack last week at Kapalua unti

Alabama can enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, appeals court rules 01/11/2024 08:36pm • MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama can begin immediately enforcing a ban outlawing the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender people under 19, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, granting the state’s request to stay a preliminary injunction that had blocked enforcement of the

Ohio woman who miscarried at home won't be charged with corpse abuse, grand jury decides 01/11/2024 06:16pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman facing a criminal charge for her handling of a home miscarriage will not be charged, a grand jury decided Thursday. The Trumbull County prosecutor’s office said grand jurors declined to return an indictment for abuse of a corpse against Brittany Watts, 34, of

Pentagon watchdog will review Defense Secretary Austin's failure to disclose his hospitalization 01/11/2024 02:38pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon's internal watchdog said Thursday he will review the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization and why the Defense Department waited days to inform the White House that he had transferred authority to his deputy. Austin, 70, is still in t

US News report ranks health care, STEM careers among 'best jobs' in 2024 01/11/2024 11:46am • U.S. News and World Report released its 2024 Best Jobs report, and nurse practitioner topped the list. As a whole, health care jobs occupy 37 positions of the top 100 jobs in the 2024 best jobs rankings. U.S. News Loans expert, Erika Giovanetti said the findings show nurse practitioners are expec

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, January 12 - January 18 01/11/2024 10:05am • Jan. 12 1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title. 1958 — Dolph Schayes of the Syracuse Nationals sets an NBA record for career points in a 135-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Schayes scores 23 points to

Amid firestorm created by Austin's cancer secrecy, missed opportunities to build trust and educate 01/11/2024 12:30am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalizations due to prostate cancer surgery set off a political firestorm, launched multiple reviews and triggered calls for his ouster. To some, the uproar may be puzzling or even offensive. An individual's right to

‘We’re back to governing’: Maryland General Assembly opens annual 90-day legislative session 01/10/2024 09:54pm • Maryland’s Senate president vowed a return to a more normal 90-day General Assembly session following four years marked by transition and pandemic. The house of delegates and Senate returned to Annapolis on Wednesday and gaveled in the 446th legislative session. A winter storm that 24 hours ear

Ahead of joining Mets, Severino worried he was tipping pitches with Yankees 01/10/2024 08:41pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Severino worried about whether he was tipping batters to his fastball and changeup last season, a flaw the 29-year-old right-hander hopes to correct before he reports to the New York Mets for spring training. “There’s a lot of things that I think I was doing wrong. I alway

No. 13 UConn women beat Providence for the 34th straight time 01/10/2024 08:36pm • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Ashlynn Shade scored 17 points, KK Arnold had 16 points and eight of UConn's season-high 20 steals and the No. 13 Huskies eased by Providence 85-41 on Wednesday night. UConn (13-3, 5-0 Big East) extended its winning streak in the series to 34 straight games. UConn opened th