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Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Chuck Collins figures he won life’s lottery by inheriting vast sums…
Drone strike kills UN aid worker in the eastern Congo city of Goma
GOMA, Congo (AP) — A series of explosions attributed to drones killed at least one…
Utah Mammoth sign forward Nick Schmaltz to an 8-year, $64 million contract extension
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Forward Nick Schmaltz re-signed with the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday,…
Thanksgiving Eve may join the NFL’s holiday lineup as the league explores new TV windows
The NFL is considering adding a game the day before Thanksgiving to this season’s schedule…
Man taken into custody after driving van into security gate outside White House, authorities say
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man was taken into custody on Wednesday after driving his van…
Early photos of enslaved people in 1850 head home from Harvard to South Carolina museum
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Descendants of a father and daughter featured in what are believed…
Lebanon’s latest conflict brings rare public backlash against Hezbollah as war flares again
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese mother of two had just awakened to prepare the pre-dawn…
Bills and Josh Allen agree to restructure QB’s contract in salary cap-saving move, AP source says
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has agreed to restructure his…
A drone strike hits school and medical center in southern Sudan, killing 17, mostly schoolgirls
CAIRO (AP) — An explosive-laden drone blamed on Sudanese paramilitaries struck a secondary school and…
Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden’s decision to end his 2024 reelection bid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden is breaking her silence about Joe Biden’s decision to abruptly…
A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging
HOUSTON (AP) — The surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World…
Suspect in fatal Swiss bus fire had no terror links, police say
GENEVA (AP) — A bus passenger who doused himself in a flammable substance and set…
Jeff Perconte is promoted to general counsel of MLB players’ union
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Perconte was promoted to general counsel of the Major League…
Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations
The “KPop Demon Hunters” hit “Golden” has been performed quite a few times over the…
Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years
LONDON (AP) — Centuries of British political tradition will end within weeks after Parliament voted…
Russian anthem played again at Paralympics after Germany athletes’ protest at Milan Cortina
The Russian national anthem rang again at the Paralympics on Wednesday, a day after Germany…
Vertigo sidelines Alex Bowman for NASCAR race at Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will miss a second consecutive NASCAR…
Syracuse fires coach Adrian Autry following 3 unsuccessful seasons in post-Jim Boeheim era
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Adrian Autry has been fired as head basketball coach at Syracuse…
Vissel Kobe beats FC Seoul, becomes 2nd Japanese team in AFC Champions League quarterfinals
Japan’s Vissel Kobe claimed a place in the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite…
Syracuse fires basketball coach Adrian Autry following 3 unsuccessful seasons in post-Jim Boeheim era
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Syracuse fires basketball coach Adrian Autry following 3 unsuccessful seasons in…
Ravens nix trade for Raiders’ Crosby after he fails physical, pivot to Hendrickson, AP source says
The blockbuster trade sending star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens is off…
Pacer Nahid Rana rattles new-look Pakistan to earn Bangladesh big win in 1st ODI
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Fast bowler Nahid Rana grabbed a maiden five-wicket haul as Bangladesh…
MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches
It was the most debated play of the year in Major League Baseball, perhaps the…
Most of Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The Iranian women’s soccer team left Australia without seven squad…