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US government orders big US airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programs 09/05/2024 08:40pm • The Biden administration is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue points that consumers have earned and frequently change the number of points or miles needed to book flights. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote to the CEOs of American, Delta, The Best Places to Live By the Beach in the U.S. in 2024-2025 09/05/2024 08:00pm • If you aspire to become a snowbird or daydream of beach strolls after work, you're probably interested in relocating to a beach town -- the question just may be, which coast? Whether you're considering the Atlantic, Pacific or Gulf Coast, of the 150 top cities in the U.S., these coastal spots where Eagles and Packers sound happy to be in Brazil after expressing concerns before the trip 09/05/2024 07:18pm • SAO PAULO (AP) ��� A nine-hour flight to Brazil and some time practicing under the sun in Sao Paulo seem to have softened the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers ahead of their season opener on Friday. Numerous players and coaches made comments before the trip suggesting they were unenthus The 'Man in Black' heads to Washington: Arkansas' Johnny Cash statue is on its way to the US Capitol 09/05/2024 06:58pm • LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) ��� A statue depicting Johnny Cash departed Arkansas for Washington on Thursday, as state officials gave the bronze figure a send-off toward its new home at the U.S. Capitol. A small crowd that included members of Cash's family gathered outside Arkansas' Capitol to watch as th Shooter's sanity at issue as trial begins in Colorado supermarket mass killing 09/05/2024 06:43pm • BOULDER, Colo. (AP) ��� A man who gunned down 10 people in a supermarket mass shooting was not insane when he unleashed terror in a Colorado college town but a calculated killer who knew what he did was wrong, a prosecutor told jurors Thursday in an opening statement swiftly disputed by the defense Argentina ends Brazil's dominance in blind football and advances to Paralympic final against France 09/05/2024 06:27pm • PARIS (AP) ��� The streak is over for the Brazilian men���s blind football team. The Brazilians had never lost in 20 years of Paralympic competition ��� until rival Argentina beat them 4-3 in a penalty shootout Thursday night to reach the final. After a goalless draw, Argentina led the shootout 4-3 Eagles sounding reluctant about trip to Brazil as they prepare to open against Packers 09/05/2024 04:30pm • Opening their season with a so-called home game nearly 4,800 miles from Lincoln Financial Field doesn���t seem to thrill the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles face the Green Bay Packers on Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil ��� the first NFL game in South America. Eagles cornerback Darius Slay said on Saints seek 3rd straight win over rebuilding Panthers in season opener 09/05/2024 03:47pm • Carolina (2-15) at New Orleans (9-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Saints by 4. Series record: Saints lead 30-28. Last meeting: Saints beat Panthers 28-6 on Dec. 10, 2023, in New Orleans. Panthers offense: overall (32), rush (20), pass (32), scoring (t-31). Panthers defense: overall (4) Rallies in Bangladesh mark one month since ex-premier Sheikh Hasina was ousted 09/05/2024 03:00pm • DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) ��� Thousands of people rallied Thursday in Bangladesh���s capital to mark one month since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in a mass uprising sparked by students over government job quotas. Hasina fled to India on Aug. 5 after weeks of violence left more than 60 No. 19 Kansas looks for signature road win against Illinois 09/05/2024 02:38pm • CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) ��� Much will be on the line Saturday when No. 19 Kansas faces Illinois at a sold-out Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks (1-0) will be looking for a signature road win. The Illini (1-0) want to erase the bad taste in their mouths left by a 34-23 shellacking by Kansas last year in La Fictional sleuth Sam Spade will be back on the job in upcoming novel by Max Allan Collins 09/05/2024 01:59pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� The story of one of the great fictional sleuths, Dashiell Hammett 's Sam Spade, will be continued by prize-winning crime writer Max Allan Collins. The publisher Hard Case Crime announced Thursday that Collins' ���The Return of the Maltese Falcon��� will be released in January 2026 Washington gets a rare taste of MACtion with a home game against Eastern Michigan 09/05/2024 01:32pm • Washington (1-0) vs. Eastern Michigan (1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: Washington by 27 1/2. Series record: First meeting. WHAT���S AT STAKE? After a solid debut against an FCS opponent, Washington truly engrained itself as a Big Ten school by playing an Berrade wins Spanish Vuelta stage as O'Connor protects 5-second lead over Roglic 09/05/2024 12:42pm • VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain (AP) ��� Urko Berrade made a late move to escape the breakaway group and win the 19th stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday, with Ben O'Connor holding on to a five-second lead over three-time champion Primoz Roglic. It was the third stage win for team Kern Pharma, whose foun What to watch at the Paris Paralympics on Friday 09/05/2024 12:09pm • PARIS (AP) ��� The finish line is getting closer at the Paralympics Games, with only three days of competition left. There are medals on offer in 10 Paralympic sports on Friday, including a raft of golds in track and field at Stade de France, the national stadium. There are men's and women's titles Ollie Gordon II, No. 16 Oklahoma State look for a win against SEC opponent Arkansas 09/05/2024 11:36am • Arkansas (1-0) at No. 16 Oklahoma State (1-0), Saturday, Noon ET (ABC). BetMGM College Football Odds: Oklahoma State by 7 1/2. Series record: Arkansas leads 30-15-1. WHAT���S AT STAKE? Oklahoma State believes reaching the College Football Playoff is a possibility. A win over SEC member Arkansas coul