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US fugitive accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is extradited to Utah from Scotland 01/05/2024 06:06pm • SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An elusive U.S. fugitive accused of faking his own death and traveling the globe to avoid rape charges has been extradited to Utah from Scotland, the Utah County prosecutor’s office said Friday. The man known in the U.S. as Nicholas Rossi, whose legal name is Nicholas Alahv Wisconsin's Democratic governor says Trump should be on ballot, Biden must visit to beat him 01/05/2024 05:16pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's Democratic governor opposes keeping Republican Donald Trump off the ballot in the battleground state, saying that those who think he should be disqualified “can vote against him.” Gov. Tony Evers also told The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday that in Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 01/05/2024 01:29pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov 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 CFP championship game participants Michigan, Washington each have 2 players on AP's all-bowl team 01/05/2024 11:03am • Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s wizardry in the Sugar Bowl got the Huskies into Monday’s College Football Playoff championship game. It also earned him a spot on the Associated Press’ all-bowl team. There were enough memorable individual performances in this postseason to cause us t New year, new you? New weight loss scams to watch out for 01/05/2024 09:20am • Did you make a resolution to get fit this year? If you are considering buying a weight loss product you saw online, here are some red flags to watch out for. While not all health and fitness ads are scams, the Federal Trade Commission has put out a consumer alert with a list of common ways scamme Raiders try to extend 7-game winning streak over the Broncos 01/04/2024 09:09pm • DENVER (8-8) at LAS VEGAS (7-9) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox. OPENING LINE: Raiders by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Broncos 6-9-1, Raiders 9-6-1. SERIES RECORD: Raiders lead Broncos 71-53-2. LAST MEETING: Raiders beat Broncos 17-16 on Sept. 10 in Denver. LAST WEEK: Bronc FACT FOCUS: Images made to look like court records circulate online amid Epstein document release 01/04/2024 06:33pm • After dozens of previously sealed court documents related to financier Jeffrey Epstein were made public on Wednesday, social media users began spreading false accusations about major public figures whose names appeared in the release — and some who hadn’t been named at all. Two people singled ou Proud Boys member who went on the run after conviction in the Jan. 6 riot gets 10 years in prison 01/04/2024 04:55pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the Proud Boys extremist group who went on the run after he was convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol and then allegedly faked a drug overdose after he was caught was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison. Christopher Worrell, who was convict Over a decade after their Super Bowl matchup, Harbaugh brothers soaring again with Michigan, Ravens 01/04/2024 03:12pm • OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Eleven years after turning the Super Bowl into one of football’s most memorable family reunions, John and Jim Harbaugh are again at the forefront of the sport. This time, the two coaches are chasing different prizes — and won't be in each other's way. John Harbau Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 01/04/2024 01:46pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Elvis' Birthday Fight Club pits famous figures in smackdown tournament in DC, Baltimore 01/04/2024 04:06am • Imagine famous pop-culture figures duking it out on stage in a "life-or-death" tournament bracket. That's what the 13th annual Elvis' Birthday Fight Club is all about. The evening of combat returns to GALA Hispanic Theatre in D.C. on Friday, Jan. 5, and Saturday, Jan. 6, followed by a run at the FBI calls bomb threats that led to brief lockdowns and evacuations of some state capitols a hoax 01/03/2024 09:07pm • A bomb threat emailed to officials in several states early Wednesday briefly disrupted government affairs and prompted some state capitol evacuations, but no explosives were found and federal officials quickly dismissed the threats as a hoax. The threats follow a spate of false reports of shootings Republicans want to impeach the Maine official who cut Trump from the ballot. They face long odds 01/03/2024 05:57pm • PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republicans who want to unseat Maine's secretary of state for barring former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot will face long odds impeaching a stalwart and influential Democrat whose party holds firm control over both Legislative chambers. Shenna Bellows is the A look at killings of militant leaders believed targeted by Israel 01/03/2024 03:21pm • TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Hamas and Hezbollah have accused Israel of carrying out an airstrike that killed a top Hamas leader in Beirut. While Israel has not claimed responsibility, Tuesday's airstrike had the hallmarks of an Israeli attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli leader