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Justice Department targets New York attorney general, a Trump foe. Here’s what to know
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is zeroing in on New York Attorney General Letitia James with a subpoena for records related to the $454 million civil judgement she won against Trump for lying about his wealth, a person familiar with the matter has told The Associated Press.The subpoena is part of…
Russia and Ukraine hold fast to their demands ahead of a planned Putin-Trump summit
By The Associated PressThe threats, pressure and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in the war in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska to coerce Kyiv into accepting an unfavorable deal.The maximalist demands reflect Putin’s determination…
Mariano Rivera tears Achilles in Yankees Old-Timers’ Day game and needs surgery
NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore an Achilles tendon while going after a flyball at the New York Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day game on Saturday and needs surgery.Agent Fern Cuza said the 55-year-old closer, baseball’s career leader in saves, will have the operation within a week.In his lone at-bat, Rivera singled off…
Claire’s, known for piercing millions of teens’ ears, files for Chapter 11, 2nd time since 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — Mall-based teen retailer Claire’s, known for helping to usher teens into a key rite of passage _ ear piercing _ but now struggling with a big debt load and changing consumer tastes, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The bankruptcy filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware on Wednesday, marked…
Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48
NEW YORK (AP) — Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and talent manager Brandon Blackstock has died of cancer. His death was first reported by People. He was 48. A representative for the Blackstock family shared a statement to The Associated Press explaining that Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years. Blackstock was the father to four…
Three 9/11 attack victims identified through DNA
The New York City Chief Medical Examiner has announced that the remains of three victims of the Sept. 11 attacks at the World Trade Center have been identified through DNA analysis. Ryan Fitzgerald, of Floral Park, and Barbara Keating, of Palm Springs, California, were two of the victims identified. The third was an adult woman…
More than 1,000 United Airlines flights delayed in the US due to technology problem
By JACK BROOK and LISA BAUMANN Associated PressA technology issue prompted United Airlines to ground planes at major U.S. airports Wednesday and more than 1,000 flights were delayed.The impacted system, called Unimatic, houses flight information that is fed to other systems including those that calculate weight and balance and track flight times, according to United.…
MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves game
NEW YORK (AP) — Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.Pawol will work the bases in Saturday’s doubleheader at Truist Park and the plate on Sunday, MLB told The Associated Press on Wednesday.Pawol, a…
Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams has no-hitter through eight innings against the Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams has held the New York Mets hitless through eight innings.The Guardians have the longest no-hitter drought in the majors.Williams has walked three and struck out five while throwing 111 pitches, 67 for strikes. He fielded the Mets’ hardest-hit balls, both in the first inning — a…
Titan submersible report says implosion was preventable and CEO ignored safety risks
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Titan submersible disaster could have been prevented, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a report Tuesday that held OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush responsible for ignoring safety warnings, design flaws and crucial oversight which, had he survived, may have resulted in criminal charges.Rush and four passengers were killed instantly deep below…
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin resigns
Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin resigned Tuesday morning during a Town Board meeting. Clavin who had served as supervisor since 2019 announced earlier this year he would not run for another term.The town has already sworn in Republican Legislator John Ferretti to serve as interim supervisor. Ferretti will run for a full term against Democrat…
Second earthquake hits New York City region within several days
HILLSDALE, N.J. (AP) — A second small earthquake rattled the New York metropolitan area on Tuesday within several days of another.The 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck a little after noon near suburban Hillsdale, New Jersey, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of the Bronx in New York City, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.There were no…