GENEVA (AP) — A diamond brooch that French emperor Napoleon lost while fleeing from the Battle of Waterloo in the early 19th century sold for more than 3.5 million Swiss francs (about $4.4 million) at a Geneva auction on Wednesday, Sotheby’s said. The brooch, which can also be worn as a pendant, features an oval
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump “knew about the girls,” according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender’s crimes — is unclear, and the White House quickly accused Democrats of selectively leaking the emails to smear the president.
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By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Asked what viewers should expect when television’s MSNBC makes its corporate divorce from NBC News official this weekend, network president Rebecca Kutler points to a poster on the wall of a conference room at its new offices off Times Square. Its message reads: “Same Mission.
Continue Reading By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Asked what viewers should expect when television’s MSNBC makes its corporate divorce from NBC News official this weekend, network president Rebecca Kutler points to a poster on the wall of a conference room at its new offices off Times Square. Its message reads: “Same Mission.
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By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend in South Africa is “their loss,” South Africa’s leader said Wednesday. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa added that “the United States needs to think again whether
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By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion designer Tom Ford has called up Adele to co-star in his adaptation of Anne Rice’s “Cry to Heaven,” his production company said Wednesday. The film, which Ford is writing, directing and producing, will mark the acting debut of the superstar singer. Adele is just
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LONDON (AP) — He’s lost his titles, his house and his reputation, but the former Prince Andrew has gained a hyphen. The disgraced royal is now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and not – as previously announced – Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The change makes the name’s style conform to the double-barreled surname chosen by the late
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Wednesday, Nov. 12 EAST Allegheny (PA) 82, Carlow University 57 Alvernia 114, Penn State-Berks 73 Arcadia 75, Gwynedd-Mercy 55 Baruch 79, SUNY-Maritime 68 Boston University 90, Brown 77 Bryant 82, Dartmouth 75 Canisius 58, Mercyhurst 55 Chapman 81, Yeshiva 77 Dean 85, Mitchell 72 Delaware Valley 86, Penn State-Abington 82 Eastern Connecticut State 93, Johnson
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–LOYOLA CHICAGO-WICHITA STATE DESCRIPTION: Loyola Chicago plays Wichita State at Charles Koch Arena. 150 words, more on
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–LOYOLA CHICAGO-WICHITA STATE DESCRIPTION: Loyola Chicago plays Wichita State at Charles Koch Arena. 150 words, more on
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–LOYOLA CHICAGO-WICHITA STATE DESCRIPTION: Loyola Chicago plays Wichita State at Charles Koch Arena. 150 words, more on
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKC–LOYOLA CHICAGO-WICHITA STATE DESCRIPTION: Loyola Chicago plays Wichita State at Charles Koch Arena. 150 words, more on
Continue ReadingTo see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–MED–Infant Botulism-Formula Recall ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows SUMMARY: Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its
Continue ReadingTo see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–MED–Infant Botulism-Formula Recall ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows SUMMARY: Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its
Continue ReadingTo see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–MED–Infant Botulism-Formula Recall ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows SUMMARY: Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its
Continue ReadingTo see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— IOWA ————-——————— US–MED–Infant Botulism-Formula Recall ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows SUMMARY: Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its
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By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The end of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history would be a relief for small businesses that depend on federal contracts or funding. For seven weeks, they’ve been reducing spending, weighing layoffs and looking for stable work while trying to reach shuttered government offices,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — A passenger bus fell into a deep ravine early Wednesday after crashing with another vehicle in southern Peru, killing at least 37 people and injuring 13 more, authorities said. The health manager of the Arequipa region, Walther Oporto, said to local radio RPP that the bus hit a pickup
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Approval of how Trump is managing the government falls despite efforts to blame Democrats for the shutdown: AP-NORC poll.
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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The cover of Margaret Atwood’s memoir shows a close-up of the author holding up a finger to her mouth, a mischievous look in her eyes, as if to suggest a riddle or two: Is this a book in which secrets will be revealed, or perhaps
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By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Balmain on Wednesday named French designer Antonin Tron its new creative director, tapping the Atlein founder known for structured minimalism and sculptural drape to follow Olivier Rousteing ’s high-octane, celebrity-driven era. The move signals a shift from sequined spectacle to construction-led refinement that echoes founder Pierre
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By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Sweet talk won’t get you far if you want to scare off a seagull trying to snatch your food. Try shouting. Researchers set out to find if a man’s voice was enough to deter bandit gulls from their penchant for purloining food in seaside towns and found
Continue Reading By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, Nov. 13 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6 p.m. FS1 — Pittsburgh at West Virginia 6:30 p.m. BTN — San Jose St. at Michigan St. 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Purdue at Alabama 9 p.m. CBSSN — California at Kansas St. COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)
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By GHAITH ALSAYED and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Investigators believe that the theft of several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era from Syria’s national museum was likely the work of an individual, not an organized gang, officials said Wednesday. The National Museum of Damascus was closed after the heist
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By STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN Associated Press. VIENNA (AP) — The International Atomic Energy Agency has not been able to verify the status of Iran’s near weapons-grade uranium stockpile since Israel and the United States struck the country’s nuclear sites during the 12-day war in June, according to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog circulated
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will retire at the end of his current term in February, opening up a new seat on the Fed’s interest-rate setting committee at a time that President Donald Trump is seeking to exert more control over
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By SYLVIE CORBET AND MARK BANCHEREAU Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The trial of Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala began Wednesday in Paris over atrocities committed two decades ago during the Second Congo War. Lumbala has been charged with “criminal conspiracy to prepare crimes against humanity” and “complicity of crimes against humanity” during the conflict
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 7 4 .636 — Philadelphia 7 4 .636 — Toronto 6 5 .545 1 Boston 6 7 .462 2 Brooklyn 1 10 .091 6 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 7 5 .583 — Miami 7 5 .583 — Orlando 6
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf New York 7 4 .636 — 6-4 L-1 7-1 0-3 5-4 Philadelphia 7 4 .636 — 6-4 W-1 4-2 3-2 7-4 Toronto 6 5 .545 1 5-5 W-1 2-2 4-3 5-2 Boston 6 7 .462 2 6-4 W-1 3-3
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Atlanta Federal Reserve President Bostic to step down in February, opening up seat on key Fed committee.
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