By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at 84. George W. Bush’s vice president died Monday from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular
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Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Phoenix at Golden State 10 p.m. Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers 11 p.m. Toronto 111 Milwaukee 88 (in progress) Charlotte 76 New Orleans 74 (in progress) Atlanta 70 Orlando 51 (in progress) Philadelphia 91 Chicago 77 (in progress) ___ NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
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By The Associated Press Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has become the city’s first Muslim mayor and its youngest in generations. The 34-year-old state lawmaker harnessed enthusiasm and social media savvy to become a rising star in the party, but his candidacy sparked an ideological divide. He defeated independent candidate and former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo,
Continue Reading By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The remains of a hostage in Gaza, Staff Sergeant Itay Chen, have been returned for burial in Israel, the military said Wednesday, in the latest sign of progress under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Chen, 19, of the 77th Battalion of the 7th Brigade, was abducted by Hamas on
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The Associated Press Dick Cheney, the former defense chief during the Persian Gulf War under President George H.W. Bush and vice president under Bush’s son George W. Bush, has died at age 84. This is a photo gallery curated by Associated Press photo editors.
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By KATE PAYNE Associated Press/Report for America The board of a South Florida college is appealing a judge’s ruling temporarily blocking officials from giving away a parcel of prime real estate in downtown Miami to be used for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library. Attorneys for the District Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College
Continue Reading Tuesday, Nov. 4 EAST Monmouth 96, Caldwell 68 NJIT 72, Fordham 61 UMBC 74, Penn State-York 53 West Virginia 70, Mount St Marys 54 SOUTH East Carolina 92, Georgia Southern 89 East Tennessee State 102, Converse 50 Florida State 108, Alcorn State 76 Kentucky 77, Nicholls State 51 South Carolina 91, North Carolina A&T 72
Continue Reading By 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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-KNICKS DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the New York Knicks. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By
Continue Reading By 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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-KNICKS DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the New York Knicks. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By
Continue Reading By 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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-KNICKS DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the New York Knicks. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By
Continue Reading By 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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— BKN–TIMBERWOLVES-KNICKS DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the New York Knicks. 150 words, more on merit. UPCOMING: By
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By The Associated Press Millions of voters are casting ballots Tuesday in U.S. state and local elections. The biggest contests are in Virginia and New Jersey, the only states electing governors this year. Read what to watch for on Election Day. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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Continue Reading To 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 ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US–Government Shutdown-Head Start Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues SUMMARY: The government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head
Continue Reading To 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 ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US–Government Shutdown-Head Start Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues SUMMARY: The government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head
Continue Reading To 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 ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US–Government Shutdown-Head Start Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues SUMMARY: The government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head
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By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won praise in her country’s parliament on Tuesday for a diplomatic debut that included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump — but was scolded by the opposition leader for what he said was going too far in flattering Trump. Takaichi held a summit
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By CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at 84. Cheney died Monday due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family
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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hurling a sandwich at a federal agent was an act of protest for Washington, D.C., resident Sean Charles Dunn. A jury must decide if it was also a federal crime. “No matter who you are, you can’t just go around throwing stuff at people because you’re mad,”
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Continue Reading All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div New England 7 2 0 .778 237 169 3-2-0 4-0-0 4-2-0 3-0-0 2-0-0 Buffalo 6 2 0 .750 235 167 4-1-0 2-1-0 4-1-0 2-1-0 2-1-0 Miami 2 7 0 .222 180 243 1-3-0 1-4-0 1-6-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 N.Y.
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 12 9 3 0 18 44 36 Detroit 13 9 4 0 18 44 41 Toronto 13 7 5 1 15 47 47 Tampa Bay 12 6 4 2 14 35 33 Ottawa 13 6 5 2 14 48 51
Continue Reading All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 7 2 0 .778 237 169 Buffalo 6 2 0 .750 235 167 Miami 2 7 0 .222 180 243 N.Y. Jets 1 7 0 .125 168 221 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 7 2 0 .778 290
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The Associated Press Dick Cheney, the former defense chief during the Persian Gulf War under President George H.W. Bush and vice president under Bush’s son George W. Bush, has died at age 84. This is a photo gallery curated by Associated Press photo editors.
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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — They threw a party at the New York Public Library and a concert broke out. Bruce Springsteen was among six honorees Monday night at the library’s annual “Library Lions” gala, which pays tribute to “outstanding achievements” in arts, culture, letters and scholarship. Others receiving medals
Continue Reading By SAM McNEIL Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has agreed with China on stabilizing the flow of rare earth materials and products from China that are critical elements for many high-tech and military products, an official said Tuesday. EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Brussels
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