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Lawmakers move to force a vote this week on expelling Rep. George Santos from the House 11/28/2023 09:35pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers from both parties moved Tuesday to force a vote this week on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York who was the subject of a scathing ethics investigation released earlier this month and is facing nearly two dozen charges in federal court. Sports Illustrated is the latest media company damaged by an AI experiment gone wrong 11/28/2023 08:38pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Computer-generated writers ... writing computer-generated stories? Sports Illustrated is the latest media company to see its reputation damaged by being less than forthcoming — if not outright dishonest — about who or what is writing its stories at the dawn of the artificial i Fake AI-generated woman on tech conference agenda leads Microsoft and Amazon execs to drop out 11/28/2023 04:40pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Tech executives at Microsoft and Amazon have dropped out of an upcoming software conference after at least one of the women on the agenda turned out to be fake. DevTernity organizer Eduards Sizovs admitted on social media that one of the featured speakers was an “auto-generated� Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 11/28/2023 01:09pm • 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 Fake babies, real horror: Deepfakes from the Gaza war increase fears about AI's power to mislead 11/28/2023 11:58am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Among images of the bombed out homes and ravaged streets of Gaza, some stood out for the utter horror: Bloodied, abandoned infants. Viewed millions of times online since the war began, these images are deepfakes created using artificial intelligence. If you look closely you can s Matthew Stafford's Rams can be a playoff contender if Kyren Williams keeps driving them forward 11/27/2023 06:16pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Stafford is throwing the ball with an injured thumb. His top two targets — Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua — are fighting through an accumulation of injuries from a punishing NFL season. Yet when Kyren Williams is running wild, the Los Angeles Rams (5-6) not only look lik Shane Steichen's presence gives Colts a new look and a new attitude for NFL's stretch run 11/27/2023 05:10pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts hired Shane Steichen to take them in a new direction. In just a few months, the first-time head coach has completely changed their identity. The Colts now rank among the NFL's top 10 in scoring and sacks and are on the cusp of cracking the top 10 in takea Liz Weston: Companies’ deceptive ‘dark patterns’ online cost you money — here’s how to fight back 11/27/2023 08:43am • See if any of this sounds familiar: ● You can’t find an easy way to cancel an unwanted subscription, so you let it continue for another month — telling yourself you’ll try again later. ● You feel rushed into an online purchase you regret, but there’s no option to undo the transaction or What's Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself 11/27/2023 08:19am • NEW YORK (AP) — In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is “authentic.” Authentic cuisine. Authentic voice. Authentic self. Authenticity as artifice. Lookups for the word are ro Cut your own Christmas tree at this Maryland family-owned farm 11/27/2023 01:30am • With Thanksgiving over, you might start to see more cars topped with Christmas trees hitting the streets. The day after Thanksgiving is a “busy, busy day” for Jerry, the “fresh-cut guy,” running the chain saw at Butler’s Orchard farms in Montgomery County, Maryland. “I love it out Murray, Cardinals losing grasp on their season with 37-14 loss to Rams 11/26/2023 08:38pm • GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray spent time on the sideline working on his grip after throwing a couple of errant first-half passes. It didn't seem to help, and with a woeful performance at home, the Arizona Cardinals may be seeing coach Jonathan Gannon's first season at the helm slip through t Trevor Lawrence throws for 364 yards, Texans miss late field goal as Jags hold on for 24-21 win 11/26/2023 06:40pm • HOUSTON (AP) — Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars tried not to make too much of their win over the Houston Texans with plenty of football left this season. However, they couldn't deny that Sunday's 24-21 victory was important. “For us to be able to continue to control our own destiny, Jonathan Taylor scores twice to help the Colts overpower Buccaneers run defense for 27-20 win 11/26/2023 05:46pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss ran through the usually stingy Tampa Bay defense Sunday. Gardner Minshew surprised the Buccaneers — with his feet as well as his arm. Taylor ran for two scores, Minshew added another on the ground and the Indianapolis Colts defense came up with a Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive win 11/26/2023 12:21am • GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — When the final seconds ticked, Florida State receiver Keon Coleman performed a backflip at midfield. It was perfect, just like the Seminoles. Trey Benson ran for three touchdowns, including a 26-yarder on third down with less than three minutes to play, and No. 5 Florida S Anunoby scores 26 points, Raptors eliminate Bulls from tourney with 121-108 win 11/24/2023 11:07pm • TORONTO (AP) — O.G. Anunoby matched his season high with 26 points, Pascal Siakam had 18 and the Toronto Raptors beat Chicago 121-108 on Friday night in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament, eliminating the Bulls from contention. The Raptors, eliminated when Orlando beat Boston earlier Friday, improve