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Worker suspended for flying Trump flag from government truck
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida municipal worker was suspended without pay for flying a flag supporting President Donald Trump’s re-election from his government truck. Palm Beach County suspended construction project specialist Randall Williams for five days for violating its rules against engaging in political activity during work hours....
California inmate charged in 1981 death of W. Virginia woman
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Authorities said a California inmate has been indicted in the shooting of a West Virginia school teacher whose body was found the night before her wedding in 1981. Earl James Robbins, 64, was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder in the death of 27-year-old Cynthia Miller, news outlets...
Vatican trial for sex abuse in pope’s youth seminary opens
VATICAN CITY — A trial opened Wednesday in the Vatican’s criminal tribunal for two priests, one accused of sexually abusing an altar boy in the Vatican’s youth seminary and the other of covering it up. The charges read aloud in the courtroom marked the first time the Vatican had publicly...
This Date in Sports History: Oct. 14
1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1951 — Detroit’s Jack Christiansen returns two punts for touchdowns, but the Lions still lose 27-21 to the Los Angeles Rams. 1962 — Houston’s George Blanda...
Freeman, Albies homer again as Braves take 2-0 NLCS lead over Los AngelesVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies homered again, rookie Ian Anderson extended his postseason scoreless streak in an abbreviated start and the Atlanta Braves just held on for an 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship...
Titans stay unbeaten by cooling off Josh Allen, Bills
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The wait between games caused by the NFL’s first covid-19 outbreak left the Tennessee Titans depleted. They’re still undefeated. Ryan Tannehill threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Titans routed the Buffalo Bills, 42-16, on a rare Tuesday night in a showdown between two...
Trevor Lawrence, Travie Etienne are Clemson’s dynamic duo of Heisman hopefulsVideo
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and tailback Travis Etienne are doing their best to complement each other as teammates as they trample opponents. They also are giving Heisman Trophy voters plenty to think about down the road. “There’s not two better football players in the country than T-squared,” Clemson coach Dabo...
No. 5 North Carolina ahead of schedule under Mack BrownVideo
It took Mack Brown less than two years to lead a struggling North Carolina program to its highest ranking in more than two decades. Now the fifth-ranked Tar Heels will try to maintain that perch alongside tradition-rich programs atop the AP Top 25 poll. And he knows that won’t be...
Jets surprisingly cut Le’Veon Bell after exploring trades
NEW YORK — The New York Jets have surprisingly released disgruntled running back Le’Veon Bell, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. The team issued a statement from general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday night in which he says the Jets made the move after having several...
Doug Ferguson: Brooks Koepka back (again) and trying to salvage lost year
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Welcome back, Brooks Koepka. For the third time this year. And yes, it’s a phrase he’s getting tired of hearing. “Hopefully, that won’t happen again,” Koepka said Tuesday at the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek, the very tournament where last year — in a much...
NFL will test for covid-19 on game days, has no bubble plans
The NFL has no plans to move into a bubble as it takes several new steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The league will begin PCR testing for covid-19 on game days starting this week, use of masks in walkthroughs are now mandatory and only play-callers will be...
‘Two and a Half Men’ star Conchata Ferrell dies at 77
LOS ANGELES — Conchata Ferrell, who became known for her role as Berta the housekeeper on TV’s “Two and a Half Men” after a long career as a character actor on stage and in movies, including “Mystic Pizza” and “Network,” has died. She was 77. Ferrell died Monday at Sherman...
Florida halts meetings, practices amid uptick in covid-19 cases
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — No. 10 Florida paused all team activities Tuesday following “an increase in positive COVID tests among players.” Athletic director Scott Stricklin said the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution.” Stricklin added that coach Dan Mullen has spoken with players and parents and that he...
Positive coronavirus test knocks Dustin Johnson out of CJ Cup
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Dustin Johnson became the most prominent player to test positive for the coronavirus since golf resumed in June, forcing him to withdraw Tuesday from the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek. The PGA Tour said in a statement that Johnson notified officials he was experiencing covid-19...
Delta posts $5.4 billion 3Q loss as pandemic hammers travelVideo
The summer travel season was even worse than expected for Delta Air Lines, which said Tuesday that it lost $5.4 billion in the third quarter as people hunkered down at home during the pandemic. Delta officials pushed back their timetable for breaking even, from year-end to next spring, as their...
Supreme Court temporarily halts census in latest twist of 2020 count
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October. President Donald Trump’s administration had asked the nation’s high court to suspend a district court’s order permitting the 2020 census to continue through the end of the month. The...
Possible safety issue spurs pause of Eli Lilly’s covid-19 antibody study
Independent monitors have paused enrollment in a study testing the covid-19 antiviral drug remdesivir plus an experimental antibody therapy being developed by Eli Lilly that’s similar to a treatment President Trump recently received. Lilly confirmed Tuesday that the study had been paused “out of an abundance of caution” and said...
Despite coronavirus fears, Texas sends most voters to the pollsVideo
HOUSTON — Early voting began Tuesday with long lines in Texas, one of the few places in the U.S. not allowing widespread mail balloting during the pandemic, and Jill Biden rallied supporters across the red state that Democrats are no longer writing off. Texas is one of just five states...
Jets surprisingly cut Le’Veon Bell after exploring tradesVideo
NEW YORK — Later, Le’Veon. The New York Jets surprisingly released disgruntled running back Le’Veon Bell on Tuesday night, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. The team issued a statement from general manager Joe Douglas in which he said the Jets made the move after having...
WWII bomb explodes underwater in Poland, no injuriesVideo
WARSAW — A British World War II bomb exploded while being made safe underwater by navy demolition specialists Tuesday in northwestern Poland. No one was injured. The 5.4-ton Tallboy bomb was found in September 2019 beneath a waterway leading to the port of Szczecin during work to deepen the passage....
The promise of 5G wireless – speed, hype, risk
A much-hyped network upgrade called “5G” means different things to different people. To industry proponents, it’s the next huge innovation in wireless internet. To the U.S. government, it’s the backbone technology of a future that America will wrestle with China to control. To many average people, it’s simply a mystery....
Mitch McConnell slates October revote on GOP covid relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP covid-19 relief bill next week, saying aid to hard-hit businesses shouldn’t be held up by gridlock involving other aid proposals. The Kentucky Republican says the first item of Senate business when the chamber returns...
Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks
Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks. There’s the iPhone 12, which Apple says is more durable, with a 6.1-inch display, the same as the iPhone 11 but lighter and thinner, for $799 and the iPhone 12 Mini with a 5.4-inch...
500 volunteers fighting fire on Africa’s tallest mountain
Tanzanian authorities say 500 volunteers have been trying to put out a fire on Africa’s tallest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro. The flames can be seen from miles away. A Tanzania National Parks statement said the volunteers have managed to limit the fire’s spread. Spokesman Pascal Shelutete said the area still burning...
Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw scratched from Game 2 start in NLCS
ARLINGTON, Texas — Clayton Kershaw has been scratched from his start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series due to back spasms. The Dodgers announced the decision on their longtime ace Tuesday, about seven hours before the first pitch in Arlington, Texas. Right-hander Tony...
