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Overhaul of Ohio’s K-12 education system is unconstitutional, new lawsuit contends
COLUMBUS — Seven Ohio school board members are alleging that a Republican-backed overhaul of how the state oversees K-12 education — including decisions on academic standards and school curricula — violates the state’s constitution, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Through changes included in the latest state budget, oversight of...
Oklahoma, Cincinnati face off in an unusual and temporary Big 12 matchup as league play ramps upVideo
Oklahoma vs. Cincinnati sounds like a dream bowl matchup: the blue-blood Sooners against one of the most consistent Group of Five powers. Not anymore. After realignment, it’s a league game but just for one year. Oklahoma, on its way to the SEC next year, visits Big 12 newcomer Cincinnati on...
New York day care operator tried to cover up fentanyl operation before 1-year-old’s death, feds allege
NEW YORK — The owner of a New York City day care center where a 1-year-old child died after being exposed to fentanyl took steps to cover up her involvement in a sprawling drug operation, even as medics rushed to treat several children in her care who were poisoned by...
Acting Temple University president JoAnne A. Epps dies after falling ill on stage
PHILADELPHIA — Temple University acting president JoAnne A. Epps died Tuesday shortly after becoming ill on stage during a memorial service, officials said, describing her loss as a gut punch and struggling through emotion as they recalled her nearly four decades of service. Epps was attending a memorial service at...
Transfers are fueling some of college football’s biggest success stories as teams embrace the portalVideo
Clemson, the reigning ACC champion, has one player on its depth chart who arrived in Death Valley via the transfer portal: the backup quarterback. No. 4 Florida State is trying to reclaim the ACC crown from the Tigers and has used the portal to supercharge a rebuild under coach Mike...
Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker says ‘other motives’ behind his firing for alleged misconductVideo
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Suspended Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker said Tuesday that he is “disappointed — but not surprised” that the school intends to fire him for misconduct involving activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy and suggested “other motives are at play” in the school’s decision. The university...
Giants coach Brian Daboll not ruling RB Saquon Barkley out for Thursday
TEMPE, Ariz. — Saquon Barkley’s sprained right ankle is showing signs of improvement, and New York Giants coach Brian Daboll on Tuesday refused to rule him out for a game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night. “He’s a lot better than I thought he would be today,” Daboll...
Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates headline list of new nominees for Pro Football Hall of FameVideo
Three-time All-Pros Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates headline the list of nine first-year eligible players picked among the 273 nominees for the 2024 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The other first-year eligibles are receivers Brandon Marshall and Jordy Nelson; running back Jamaal Charles; offensive linemen T.J. Lang,...
Browns star Nick Chubb to undergo surgery on season-ending knee injury sustained against SteelersVideo
CLEVELAND — Nick Chubb’s gruesome left knee injury will require surgery, a devastating blow for the Cleveland Browns star running back who will have to go through another arduous rehabilitation to continue playing. Chubb sustained the season-ending injury in Monday night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. A four-time Pro Bowler...
Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia, not let Ukraine ‘be carved up’
UNITED NATIONS — President Joe Biden made a robust case before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression, warning that no nation can be secure if “we allow Ukraine to be carved up” as he tries to rally support...
Family says 14-year-old daughter found iPhone taped to back of toilet seat on Boston flight
BOSTON — The family of a 14-year-old girl who allegedly discovered an iPhone taped to the back of a toilet seat on a recent flight from Charlotte, N.C., to Boston said they believe she was targeted by a member of the crew. During the Sept. 2 American Airlines flight 1441,...
U.S. issues more sanctions over Iran drone program after nation’s president denies supplying Russia
WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on seven people and four companies in China, Russia and Turkey who officials allege are connected with the development of Iran’s drone program. The U.S. accuses Iran of supplying Russia with drones used to bomb Ukrainian civilians as the Kremlin continues its...
Disney pouring $60B into theme parks, cruises over the next 10 years
The Walt Disney Co. is planning to invest approximately $60 billion into its theme parks and cruise lines over the next decade, as the company looks to continue growing one of its more successful business segments. The company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday that the planned investment is...
3 former Columbus Zoo executives indicted in $2.2M corruption scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three former Columbus Zoo and Aquarium executives engaged in a pattern of corrupt activity that cost the facility more than $2.2 million, according to an indictment. Tom Stalf, who was the zoo’s president and chief executive officer; ex-Chief Financial Officer Gregory Bell and Peter Fingerhut, its former...
UAW gives deadline for progress in talks, dismisses Trump plans to speak with workers
The leader of the United Auto Workers said that a limited strike targeting plants in Missouri, Michigan and Ohio may be expanded if “serious progress” toward an new contract agreement isn’t made by Friday at noon. The UAW for the first time in its history is striking at all three...
London police force says it will take years to remove officers accused of corruption and misconduct
LONDON — Hundreds of London police officers are facing dismissal as the department steps up efforts “to root out those who are corrupt” after a series of scandals eroded public trust and a scathing report found it was institutionally racist, homophobic and misogynistic. The Metropolitan Police Service said Tuesday that...
Tony Jones Jr. scores twice; Saints defense shuts down Panthers, Bryce YoungVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tony Jones Jr. ran for two touchdowns, rookie Blake Grupe kicked two field goals and the New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers, 20-17, on Monday night, improving to 2-0 for the first time since 2013. Jones replaced the injured Jamaal Williams late in the first half...
Browns star running back Nick Chubb carted off with left knee injury vs. SteelersVideo
PITTSBURGH — Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb was carted off the field with a left knee injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick came in low for a tackle at the end of a 5-yard run early in the second quarter and delivered...
Analysis: Bills’ Josh Allen heads list of QBs to rebound in Week 2Video
Josh Allen was back to himself after a terrible opener. Daniel Jones and Ryan Tannehill also rebounded from awful games to lead comeback wins. Patrick Mahomes and Geno Smith got back on the winning track. Sunday was filled with impressive bounce-back performances. The Bills, Giants and Titans avoided 0-2 starts....
Colorado State coach says safety Henry Blackburn received death threats for hit on Travis HunterVideo
DENVER — Colorado State coach Jay Norvell said Monday that senior safety Henry Blackburn has been receiving death threats since his late hit that hospitalized Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter. Blackburn drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty Saturday night for the blow he delivered to Hunter’s midsection on a deep pass...
Analysis: Lamar Jackson, Ravens make big strides offensively in Week 2Video
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson certainly shook off the rust quickly. If last weekend’s game is any indication of his comfort level in Baltimore’s new offense, the Ravens could be on their way to quite a season. Jackson went 24 of 33 for 237 yards and two touchdowns and...
Phil Mickelson says he’s done gambling and is on the road to being ‘the person I want to be’Video
Phil Mickelson won’t be betting on football this year — much less the Ryder Cup — saying in a lengthy social media post Monday that he previously crossed the line from moderation into addiction, and “it wasn’t any fun.” “The money wasn’t ever the issue since our financial security has...
Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejected
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Authorities found a debris field Monday from a Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after the pilot ejected and parachuted to safety. The debris field was located in rural Williamsburg County, according to the Marine Corps’ Joint Base Charleston. The field...
Column: Spire is a key player in NASCAR’s charter game. A new revenue model should reward all teamsVideo
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nobody wanted a charter in 2018, when Barney Visser wanted to sell the most valuable current franchise in NASCAR. Visser had won the 2017 Cup Series title with Furniture Row Racing and Martin Truex Jr. A heart attack followed by bypass surgery kept Visser from the final...
Blue Jackets executive admits a ‘major misstep’ in hiring Mike Babcock, who was forced to resignVideo
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Blue Jackets owners and executives Monday were contrite over the forced resignation of controversial coach Mike Babcock days before the opening of training camp and eager to move on from the turmoil that engulfed the organization. “All we can do now is learn from it and...
