AP Briefs

By The Associated Press Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy NEW YORK | Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending and pandemic-era hobbies. The Hudson, Ohio-based company said that it expected to emerge from bankruptcy as early as the end of

By NewsPress Now Cowboys rework Dak Prescott’s contract to reduce massive cap hit slightly FRISCO, Texas | The Dallas Cowboys are slightly reducing quarterback Dak Prescott’s massive salary cap hit by reworking his contract going into the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday. A $5 million roster

By NewsPress Now Denny Hamlin wins tire-management NASCAR race at Bristol Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, passing Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. in the final laps for his fourth victory at the famed short track. Hamlin also won at NASCAR’s bullring last September. This

By The Associated Press Suspected Houthi attack targeted ship in the Gulf of Aden DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels saw an explosive detonate near a ship early Sunday in the Gulf of Aden, potentially marking their latest assault on shipping through the crucial waterway leading to the Red

By NewsPress Now United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come America’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officially open, a long-awaited moment that helps pave the way for a succession of large wind farms. Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource built a 12-turbine wind farm called

By The Associated Press Change to West Point’s mission statement sparks controversy WEST POINT, N.Y. | “Duty, Honor, Country” has been the motto of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for 126 years. The motto isn’t changing, but a decision to take those words out of the school’s lesser-known mission statement is generating outrage

By The Associated Press Senators warn visas are needed for Afghans who aided U.S. WASHINGTON | Senators from both major political parties are urging congressional leaders to ensure that more visas are made available to Afghans who worked alongside U.S. troops in America’s longest war before a crucial pathway to safety in the United States

By NewsPress Now NFL is reviewing whether Eagles and Falcons violated tampering policies The NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles violated tampering policies during the legal tampering window, a league spokesman said Thursday. The Falcons agreed to a contract with four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins shortly after teams were permitted

By NewsPress Now Saints and ex-Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay agree on one-year deal NEW ORLEANS | The New Orleans Saints and former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay have agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million, a personal familiar with the matter said Tuesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Trader Joe’s that went viral on TikTok now reselling for hundreds NEW YORK | Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media, so much so that resellers are taking advantage of the hype. The mini totes are offered in four colors — blue,

By Associated Press March 15 In 1493, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus arrived back in the Spanish harbor of Palos de la Frontera, two months after concluding his first voyage to the Western Hemisphere. In 1820, Maine became the 23rd state. In 1917, Czar Nicholas II abdicated in favor of his brother, Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich,

By The Associated Press President Biden meets with Teamsters WASHINGTON | President Joe Biden courted the support of the powerful International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Tuesday, reminding its leaders and members of his record on unions as likely Republican challenger Donald Trump tries to make gains among the blue-collar workers that helped propel his 2016

By NewsPress Now Former Jaguars financial manager gets 78 months in prison JACKSONVILLE, Fla. | A former Jacksonville Jaguars financial manager who pled guilty to stealing more than $22 million from the NFL franchise through its virtual credit card program was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison Tuesday. Judge Henry Lee Adams Jr. sentenced

By The Associated Press Airbnb banning use of indoor security cameras worldwide NEW YORK | Airbnb says it’s banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings on its site around the world by the end of next month. The San Francisco-based online rental platform said Monday it’s making the change to simplify its security-camera

By NewsPress Now Colts agree to three-year deal with Michael Pittman Jr. INDIANAPOLIS | Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard did everything he could to keep receiver Michael Pittman Jr. off this year’s free agent market. On Monday, he completed the job. Two weeks after promising Pittman would be in Indy next season — one

By NewsPress Now Some fans at frigid Chiefs playoff game underwent amputations KANSAS CITY, Mo. | Some of the people who attended the near-record cold Kansas City Chiefs playoff game in January had to undergo amputations after suffering frostbite, a Missouri hospital said Friday. Research Medical Center didn’t provide exact numbers but said in a

By The Associated Press Saudi Arabian officials declare start of Ramadan DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Officials in Saudi Arabia have declared the start of the fasting month of Ramadan after sighting the crescent moon Sunday night. The announcement marks the beginning of Ramadan for many of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims. Saudi Arabia is

By NewsPress Now Europe’s economy has stalled, but an interest rate cut will likely have to wait FRANKFURT, Germany | Inflation in Europe is way down from its painful double-digit peak, and the economy has stalled. But the European Central Bank left its key interest rate at a record high Thursday, and its leader suggested

By NewsPress Now Denver Broncos releasing star safety Justin Simmons ENGLEWOOD, Colo. | Justin Simmons became one of the top free agents on the market Thursday when the Denver Broncos released their star safety in a cost-cutting move. Simmons is the first veteran to pay the price for the enormous dead cap charges the Broncos

By Associated Press Gunmen abduct 287 students in Nigeria ABUJA, Nigeria | A school headteacher in northwestern Nigeria says gunmen who attacked the school abducted 287 students as they were about to start classes. It marks the second mass abduction in the West African nation in less than a week. Locals told The Associated Press