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September 8, 2025.

Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver, right, is stopped short of the end zone by Chicago Bears defensive back Jonathan Owens during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

J.J. McCarthy rallies Vikings in 4th quarter of his debut for 27-24 win over Bears

September 8, 2025

J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears. Chicago’s Caleb Williams had his first career rushing touchdown and threw for a score in Ben Johnson’s first game as the Bears’ coach. McCarthy delivered down the stretch after struggling through the first three quarters. The Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell are counting on the former Michigan star after he missed his rookie season due to a knee injury, and he delivered when it mattered.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers’ no-hitter bid falls short in 9th, rally to beat Rockies 3-1

September 8, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers have narrowly missed a no-hitter for the second time in three games. On Monday night, Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen held the Colorado Rockies hitless through eight innings. Ryan Ritter’s double against Tanner Scott in the ninth broke the bid. The Dodgers rallied for a 3-1 victory, maintaining their one-game lead over San Diego in the NL West. Glasnow struck out 11 over seven innings in his first career start against Colorado. Scott secured his 21st save after Ritter’s hit. On Saturday, Yoshinobu Yamamoto lost a no-hitter in the ninth against Baltimore, who won 4-3.

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Christoph von Dohnányi, who led Cleveland Orchestra until 2002, dies at 95

September 8, 2025

Christoph von Dohnányi, the renowned conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra from 1984 to 2002, has died at age 95. The orchestra announced Monday that he died in Munich on Saturday. Dohnányi was celebrated for elevating the orchestra’s reputation, building on the work of previous directors George Szell and Lorin Maazel. Born in Berlin, he came from a distinguished musical family and studied under his grandfather. His career included significant roles with major orchestras and opera houses worldwide.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow celebrates after striking out Colorado Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar to end the top of the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers’ no-hit bid falls short in 9th but rally for 3-1 win over Rockies

September 8, 2025

Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen combined to pitch eight innings of no-hit ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tanner Scott gave up Colorado’s first hit in the ninth, but the Dodgers rallied for a 3-1 victory on Monday night. Glasnow struck out 11 and walked two over seven innings in his first career start against Colorado. The Dodgers took the lead in the seventh with Mookie Betts’ two-run single. The Rockies led 1-0 on Kyle Farmer’s sacrifice fly. The Dodgers remain a game ahead of San Diego in the NL West. The Rockies have lost 10 of their last 12 games.

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Appeals court hears from US military contractor ordered to pay $42M to former Abu Ghraib detainees

September 8, 2025

An appeals court is set to hear oral arguments from a U.S. military contractor ordered to pay $42 million for contributing to the torture and mistreatment of three former detainees of Iraq’s notorious Abu Ghraib prison two decades ago. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday is hearing the case appealed by Reston, Virginia-based CACI. The three ex-detainees testified they were subjected to beatings, sexual abuse, forced nudity and other cruel treatment. CACI supplied the interrogators who worked at the prison. It has denied any wrongdoing and has emphasized its employees are not alleged to have inflicted any abuse on the plaintiffs in the case.

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Workers walk toward a food vendor past a Home Depot sign in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles, Aug. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Home Depot stores, long a hub for day laborers, now draw immigration agents out on raids

September 8, 2025

Home Depot stores in Southern California have long been an informal hub for day laborers in the country both legally and illegally who are seeking work. Now the locations have become a prime target for immigration agents. Day laborers say one store location in the Van Nuys area of Los Angeles has been raided by immigration authorities at least five times since June. While seeking work in the store parking lot, they now carry whistles to sound the alarm if agents arrive.

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FILE - Students work in a classroom at Benjamin O. Davis Middle School in Compton, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, file)

US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline

September 8, 2025

A decade-long slide in high school students’ performance in reading and math persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 12th graders’ scores dropping to their lowest level in more than 20 years. That’s according to results released Tuesday from an exam known as the nation’s report card. Eighth-grade students also lost significant ground in science skills, according to the results from the National Assessment of Education Progress. The assessments were the first since the pandemic for eighth graders in science and 12th graders in reading and math. They reflect a downward drift across grade levels and subject areas in previous releases from NAEP.

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FILE - In this photo illuminated by an off-camera flash, a woman walks past a homeless person's tent with a chair in downtown Los Angeles, Feb. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Most US adults think individual choices keep people in poverty, new AP-NORC/Harris poll finds

September 8, 2025

A new AP-NORC poll finds that most U.S. adults think personal choices are a major driver of poverty and homelessness, while fewer blame a lack of government support. However, most also think the government doesn’t spend enough on those in need, the survey shows. The poll comes as homelessness is on the rise and as officials across the country, including Republican President Donald Trump in the nation’s capital, push to clear encampments where unhoused people live. At the same time, the GOP tax and spending cut bill signed into law by Trump in July is expected to reduce benefits for low-income people.

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Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Slade Cecconi walks off the mound after the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Cleveland, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

No no-no: Slade Cecconi flirts with ending Guards’ long no-hitter drought in 10-2 romp over Royals

September 8, 2025

Slade Cecconi didn’t need anyone to tell him he was throwing a no-hitter. He found out on his own. Stealing a glance at Progressive Field’s giant scoreboard, Cecconi noticed something unusual — zeros. Cecconi took a no-hitter into the eighth before Kansas City’s Micheal Massey hit a single to spoil the right-hander’s bid to throw the majors’ first no-hitter this season and end Cleveland’s 44-year drought without a no-hitter. That hardly mattered as the Guardians rolled to their fourth straight win, 10-2 and jumped the Royals in the standings. Cleveland’s last no-hitter was Len Barker’s perfect game in 1981.

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Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett (90) celebrates a tackle against LIU Brooklyn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

Florida’s Brendan Bett says spitting at opponent was ‘a terrible mistake’ that ‘won’t happen again’

September 8, 2025

Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett publicly apologized for spitting at South Florida offensive lineman Cole Skinner and says “there is no excuse for my actions.” Bett also apologized to his teammates earlier in the day. Coach Billy Napier says the now-unranked Gators have yet to decide whether Bett will be suspended for Saturday night’s game at No. 3 LSU. Bett was ejected during the final drive against USF on Saturday, a 15-yard penalty that helped propel the Bulls to a stunning victory. It was one of two penalties assessed against the Gators during an 87-yard drive that set up Nico Gramatica’s 20-yard field goal on the final play.

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Cleveland Guardians' Slade Cecconi pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Cleveland, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Slade Cecconi loses no-hit bid in 8th, Guards rout Royals 10-2, stay in thick of AL wild card race

September 8, 2025

Slade Cecconi took a bid to end Cleveland’s long no-hitter drought into the eighth inning, and the Guardians rolled to a 10-2 win over Kansas City and leapfrogged the Royals in the AL wild-card race. Cecconi was six outs from throwing the first no-hitter in the majors this season — and Cleveland’s first since Len Barker’s perfect game in 1981 — when Kansas City’s Michael Massey singled leading off the eighth. With the win, the Guardians moved past the Royals into second place in the AL Central and stayed in the thick of the tight playoff chase. Cleveland entered 2 1/2 games behind Seattle for the third wild-card spot.

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Retired accountant is hitting a high note: He’s joined Louisiana State University’s marching band

September 8, 2025

At 66 years old, Kent Broussard, is the oldest member of the Louisiana State University marching band. The retired accountant is an LSU freshman and sousaphone player and made his home opener debut with the marching band on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Broussard’s story of chasing his dreams has gained attention from media outlets across the country and resonated with people of all ages. Broussard trained for months; he ran, lifted weights and marched through his  neighborhood in the South Louisiana summer heat to earn a coveted spot on the Grammy-nominated band.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Washington, during an event with President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

US and European officials meet to discuss new sanctions on Russia

September 8, 2025

U.S. and European officials have met at the U.S. Treasury Department to discuss economic pressure on Russia, including new sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil. The meeting took place Monday evening, according to a person familiar with the matter who discussed it with The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. U.S. officials emphasized President Donald Trump’s willingness to take significant actions to end the war, expecting full cooperation from European partners. The meeting highlighted the need for collective action on sanctions and managing Russian sovereign assets, which remain largely immobilized in Europe. Officials plan to meet again Tuesday.

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Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the U.S. Olympic Paralympic Committee, speaks at an event announcing a historic fundraising initiative for the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

Utah Olympic organizers announce 9-figure fundraising effort for 2034 Winter Games

September 8, 2025

Organizers of the Salt Lake City 2034 Winter Games have announced a fundraising effort that they say is the largest philanthropic campaign supporting a host city in Olympic and Paralympic history. The initiative has raised more than $200 million and will fund community engagement programs surrounding the Games. It covers roughly a tenth of the projected $2.84 billion operating budget. The International Olympic Committee awarded Salt Lake City the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in July 2024, giving Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002. Nine of the state’s wealthiest families and foundations have each pledged at least $20 million over the next nine years.

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FILE - Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., joined at left by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., the GOP whip, speaks to reporters following closed-door strategy meetings, at the Capitol in Washington, July 22, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Thune says Senate will change the rules to push through Trump’s blocked nominees

September 8, 2025

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans are ready to change the chamber’s rules to allow quick confirmations of dozens of President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees. Republicans are moving to speed up votes on Trump’s nominees after months of Democratic delays. Thune said he’ll start the process of changing the rules Monday evening, with a final vote coming as soon as next week. It’s the first time in recent history that the minority party hasn’t allowed at least some quick confirmations. If Republicans act quickly, they could confirm more than 100 of Trump’s pending nominations this month.

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, speaks during a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Democrats seek information on Trump administration’s security clearance revocations

September 8, 2025

Democratic lawmakers on the House Intelligence Committee are asking questions about what led the Trump administration to revoke the security clearances of 37 current and former officials. In a letter to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, the lawmakers say they’re concerned the mass revocations signal either a problem with security vetting, or suggest the administration is politicizing the process. Gabbard says the 37 people all either mishandled classified information, failed to adhere to professional standards, or sought to use intelligence in pursuit of political ends. The letter sent Monday from the Democratic lawmakers seeks responses by Sept. 19.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a joint news conference with Ecuador's Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld at the Palacio de Carondelet, in Quito, Ecuador, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)

US upends its role as the high-seas drug police with a military strike on Venezuelan boat

September 8, 2025

The United States has long relied on the Coast Guard and allies to interdict drug vessels through arrests and prosecutions at sea. That approach is being tested after a U.S. military strike on a vessel off Venezuela. Trump administration officials say 11 Tren de Aragua gang members were killed as they smuggled drugs. It marked a sharp shift from legal interdiction toward direct military force. Officials justified the action as self-defense against an immediate threat, with Vice President JD Vance praising the strike. Legal experts say it violated international law and warn that it undermines decades of cooperation and judicial processes.

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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) fumble the ball as he is hit by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Ravens’ late-game collapse against Bills raises more questions about their ability to finish

September 8, 2025

The Baltimore Ravens have built a reputation for excellence that they sabotage just enough to result in defeat. That was the story of Sunday night’s 41-40 loss at Buffalo. The Ravens moved the ball at will at times on offense but couldn’t hold onto the ball in the fourth quarter, giving the Bills a chance to rally. Coach John Harbaugh says “in hindsight,” the play-calling was an issue. The Ravens’ reputation for folding in big moments will likely hang over them all season — and nothing short of a Super Bowl run may be enough to change it.

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Invasive, disease-carrying tick found in Maine, the farthest northeast it has been spotted

September 8, 2025

Researchers say they have confirmed the presence of an invasive species of tick in Maine for the first time, marking the farthest northeast in the U.S. where the pest has been discovered. The University of Maine and state conservation officials say Monday they confirmed the presence of the Asian longhorned tick in the state in July. The tick is native to east Asia, where it is capable of spreading tickborne infections such as spotted fever. The tick was first confirmed in the United States in New Jersey in 2017 and it has since spread to more than 20 states, clustering mostly around the eastern third of the country.

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North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field after the team fell to TCU in his debut as the univerity's new head coach at the end of an NCAA college football game Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Mike Vrabel says Bill Belichick remains welcome in New England despite UNC’s ban of Patriots coaches

September 8, 2025

The New England Patriots coaching staff isn’t welcomed at the North Carolina football facility while Bill Belichick is there. The Tar Heels and former Patriots coach confirmed as much. But Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says that Belichick is still welcome at his old NFL grounds. Vrabel points out that Belichick attended Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame ceremony, suggesting no hard feelings from the team’s end. Belichick coached the Patriots to six Super Bowl wins before leaving in January 2024. His college coaching tenure at North Carolina started with a loss but rebounded with a win.

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South Dakota Mines Professor Develops Next-Generation Skincare Technology

September 8, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 8, 2025) — A South Dakota Mines professor is turning cutting-edge nanoscience into a skincare breakthrough that could reshape the anti-aging industry. Tugba Ozdemir, Ph.D., assistant professor of nanoscience and biomedical engineering, has created InovaSkin, a serum designed to harness the body’s own hyaluronic acid (HA) for a more natural and […]

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United States' men's national team soccer player Sebastian Berhalter, left, and Jonathan Klinsmann pose Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Morristown, N.J. (AP Photo/Ronald Blum)

The sons have come out as Sebastian Berhalter, Jonathan Klinsmann vie for US World Cup roster

September 8, 2025

Sebastian Berhalter and Jonathan Klinsmann are making waves in U.S. soccer. Both are sons of former national team coaches and are vying for spots at next year’s World Cup. Berhalter debuted in June against Switzerland and has been a consistent starter since. Klinsmann, playing in Italy’s Serie B, is looking to make his debut at age 28. Jurgen Klinsmann coached the U.S. from 2011-14 and Gregg Berhalter had a pair of stints from 2018-24. Current coach Mauricio Pochettino is shaking up the roster after disappointing results this year.

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Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez, back center facing, is separated from Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas, second from right, by defender Yeimar Gómez and defender Cody Baker (33) after the Leagues Cup final soccer match Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

MLS suspends Luis Suarez for 3 matches, including Inter Miami-Seattle rematch

September 8, 2025

Major League Soccer has suspended Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez for three league matches. This means he will miss his team’s rematch against the Seattle Sounders next week. The suspension follows Suárez’s actions after Inter Miami lost the Leagues Cup final to the Sounders on August 31. He was seen spitting at someone and grabbing a player by the neck. The Leagues Cup has also suspended him for six future matches. Additionally, Sounders staff member Steven Lenhart had his credentials pulled for his role in the altercation. Suárez apologized last week for his behavior.

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This combination of photos shows Ella Langley performing in Nashville, Tenn., on Feb. 28, 2024, left, Megan Moroney performing in New York on Dec. 31, 2024, center, and Lainey Wilson performing in Nashville, Tenn., on June 9, 2023. (AP Photo)

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Lainey Wilson lead Country Music Association Awards noms with 6 each

September 8, 2025

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead nominations for the Country Music Association Awards, with six nods each. Joining Wilson in competing for the night’s highest honor – CMA entertainer of the year – will be Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen, last year’s winner in the category. Also among top nominees announced Monday: Zach Top with five nods, and Riley Green and Johnson with four. Musicians receiving three nods were Kristian Bush, Carson Chamberlain, Combs, Charlie Handsome, Stapleton and Wallen. The 59th annual CMA Awards will be broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Nov. 19 on ABC.

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FILE - Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid warms up prior to Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Golden State Warriors, Monday, May 12, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, file)

NBA player’s sister fatally shot at New Jersey apartment complex, her boyfriend charged with murder

September 8, 2025

The sister of Minnesota Timberwolves player Naz Reid was fatally shot at a New Jersey apartment complex by her boyfriend. Twenty-nine-year-old Shaquille Green has been charged with murder. Ocean County prosecutors say Jackson police went to the Paragon apartment complex around 11 a.m. Saturday, after receiving reports of shots fired. They soon found 28-year-old Toraya Reid unresponsive. Officers also saw Green running down a nearby road, and he was soon taken into custody without incident. Prosecutors say Toraya Reid and Green had been in “a dating relationship” but did not provide further details. They didn’t know whether Green had retained an attorney.

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President Donald Trump speaks at a hearing of the Religious Liberty Commission at the Museum of the Bible, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom Hanks

September 8, 2025

President Donald Trump celebrated news that an alumni group from West Point canceled an award ceremony set to honor Tom Hanks. Hanks was scheduled to receive the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award on Sept. 25, but news reports say the U.S. Military Academy’s alumni association canceled the ceremony last week. West Point, its alumni association and a representative for Hanks did not respond to messages seeking comment Monday. It comes as Trump has moved to direct the ideology and leadership of higher education institutes and the military in his second term, seeking to assert control with a mix of executive orders and threats of legal action and withholding funds.

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth inning during a baseball game, Sunday, Sept 7, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Precision and power: Boston’s Aroldis Chapman still dominating at 37

September 8, 2025

Aroldis Chapman has a reputation as a power pitcher, built through 16 years of routinely popping 100 mph on the radar gun. As Boston Red Sox closer has gotten older, the 37-year-old added craftiness to the power, baffling hitters by locating sliders and splitters that leave them flailing. The combination led to a rare four-strikeout inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks and one of the most dominating runs by a reliever in baseball history. Chapman joined elite company with his four strikeouts in the ninth inning against Arizona after Ildemaro Vargas reached on a wild pitch. The left-hander has not allowed a hit in 17 straight appearances over 14 2/3 innings, the third-longest run since 1901.

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FILE - Myon Burrell poses for a photo at his home in Minneapolis, Dec. 17, 2020, two days after his release from prison. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Appeals court upholds Myon Burrell’s conviction in gun and drug case

September 8, 2025

An appeals court has upheld the conviction of a Minnesota man in a gun and drug case. This decision comes after Myon Burrell’s life sentence was commuted in a high-profile murder case. On Monday, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that the search following a 2023 traffic stop was legal. Police found drugs and a handgun in Burrell’s SUV after he was stopped. Burrell was 16 when he was arrested for a 2002 murder. His sentence was commuted in 2020 after questions were raised about the investigation, but his conviction remained on his record so he couldn’t legally have a gun.

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FILE - This is the sign on a PNC Bank in downtown Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, file)

PNC to buy FirstBank for $4.1B, expanding to Arizona, Colorado

September 8, 2025

PNC Financial plans to buy Colorado-based FirstBank for $4.1 billion. The acquisition gives PNC a substantial presence in the Colorado banking market and Arizona. FirstBank, typically branded as 1stBank, is a midsized bank with 120 retail branches and roughly $26 billion in assets. The banks disclosed that stockholders owning 45.7% of FirstBank shares have already voted in favor of the merger. PNC has been on an acquisition streak in recent years, aiming to become a major player in retail banking. This deal will make PNC the largest bank in the Denver market and expand its presence in Arizona.

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FILE - Douglas Wilson, Senior Minister of Christ Church, Moscow, Idaho, speaks at the National Conservatism Conference, Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

A once-fringe Christian leader gets a warm welcome in Trump’s Washington

September 8, 2025

Doug Wilson was once a fringe pastor in Idaho and is now a significant voice in the Christian right. Wilson recently shared a stage with Trump administration officials in Washington and preached at his denomination’s new church in the area. Wilson’s teachings and support of Christian nationalism have gained traction as evangelicalism aligns with President Donald Trump’s Republican agenda. The pastor’s Christ Church launched a location on Capitol Hill this summer, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in attendance. Hegseth is a member of Wilson’s denomination in Tennessee. Critics take issue with Wilson’s writings on race, gender and patriarchy. Wilson’s movement aims for long-term influence.

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Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reacts after scoring a point against Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open title allows him to replace Jannik Sinner at No. 1 in the rankings

September 8, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz officially has returned to No. 1 in the ATP rankings for the first time in two years. He replaced Jannik Sinner there on Monday after beating him in the U.S. Open men’s final on Sunday. Amanda Anisimova jumped five spots to a career-best No. 4 in the WTA after finishing as the runner-up to No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s final on Saturday. Alcaraz won his second title at Flushing Meadows and his sixth Grand Slam trophy to move up from No. 2. Sinner had held No. 1 since making his debut there in June 2024.

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Howard Stern returns to SiriusXM radio show after trolling listeners

September 8, 2025

Radio host Howard Stern has returned to SiriusXM. The 71-year-old tapped Andy Cohen to pretend Monday to be a fill-in host before taking over his show. In joining the company in 2006, Stern became one of the highest-paid personalities in broadcasting and gave a massive boost to the nascent satellite radio business. The stunt comes after weeks of promos promised a big reveal following swirling speculation that his show would be canceled. SiriusXM in the years after Stern joined has become home to top podcasts like “Call Her Daddy” and “SmartLess.” But its subscriber base has been slowly contracting.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani greet the crowd during a town hall on Saturday, Sept, 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova)

What Americans think about socialism and capitalism, according to a new Gallup poll

September 8, 2025

A new Gallup poll finds that Democrats view socialism more positively than they did in the past, while their views of capitalism are more negative. Sixty-six percent of Democrats now have a positive image of socialism compared to only 42% who view capitalism favorably. This marks a shift over the past 15 years, with socialism rising as capitalism falls. Some Democratic politicians worry that embracing socialism might alienate moderates, while others see it as a way to address issues like the cost of living. Meanwhile, views on capitalism and big business have soured, especially among Democrats and independents. Bernie Sanders has helped rebrand socialism, inspiring a movement that includes figures like Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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FILE- Members of the "Star Trek" crew, from left, James Doohan, DeForest Kelley, Walter Koenig, William Shatner, George Takei, Leonard Nimoy, and Nichelle Nichols, toast the newest "Star Trek" film at Paramount Studios on Dec. 28, 1988. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith, File)

Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show

September 8, 2025

Not many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like “Star Trek.” Come next year, the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary. The franchise announced a hefty lineup of “fan-centric” celebrations on its 59th anniversary Monday, in anticipation of their six-decade run coming this time next year, with more to be announced at a later date. The sci-fi franchise began with the TV show created by Gene Roddenberry in 1966 and has since sprawled into a multi-billion dollar cultural phenomenon.

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Jannik Sinner, of Italy, left, and Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, right, hold their trophies after Alcaraz defeated Sinner to win the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open championship and No. 1 ranking arrive thanks to his variety

September 8, 2025

Here’s the thing about watching Carlos Alcaraz play tennis: He will hit shots no one else would dare try, make them, then crack a smile and rile up a crowd by cupping his right ear or shaking his fist. And here’s the thing about trying to beat Carlos Alcaraz: He is never quite the exact same player, from tournament to tournament, match to match, set to set, game to game, or even point to point, really. Alcaraz’s ability to do a bit of everything helped him defeat Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday for a second U.S. Open championship and sixth major trophy overall.

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FILE - With the White House in the distance, National Guard troops patrol the Mall as part of President Donald Trump's order to impose federal law enforcement in the nation's capital, in Washington, Aug. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Republicans in Congress are eager for Trump to expand his use of the military on US soil

September 8, 2025

President Donald Trump is swiftly implementing his vision of the military as an all-powerful tool for his policy goals. It’s ground that presidents have hardly ever crossed outside of times of war. Experts say it’s remaking the role of the most powerful military in the world and its relationship with the American public. As Trump has stepped up his use of military force, fellow Republicans in Congress have done little but cheer him on. Trump says he has the right to send National Guard troops to U.S. cities. A federal judge ruled last week Trump broke the law when he sent troops to the Los Angeles area after days of protests over immigration raids.

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Doug McCormick is shown outside his four-bedroom home that has been up for sale for almost two months Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, near Evergreen, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Shortage of homebuyers forces many sellers to lower prices or walk away as sales slump drags on

September 8, 2025

The housing market is becoming more buyer-friendly after years of sharply rising prices. Many Americans still can’t afford homes, but those who can are finding that they have leverage to press sellers for better deals, such as lower prices and cash for closing costs and home improvements. Home prices are down or rising slowly, especially in the South and West. The market has been in a slump since 2022, with mortgage rates climbing. More homes are on the market, and listings are staying unsold longer. Sellers are reducing prices, but affordability remains a challenge. Only 28% of homes are within reach of median-income buyers, and high mortgage rates aren’t helping.

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Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett poses for a photo during an interview with The Associated Press, prior to the release of her new book, "Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution," about her path to the high court and her approach to the Constitution, at the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

In new memoir, Supreme Court Justice Barrett reflects on historic cases, is largely silent on Trump

September 8, 2025

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says “violence or threats of violence” against judges shouldn’t be the cost of public service. But in an interview at the court with The Associated Press about her new book, “Listening to the Law,” Barrett was not willing to join other judges who’ve called on President Donald Trump to tone down rhetoric demonizing judges. Along with other justices, Barrett said she’s received death threats following the court’s decision in 2022 that overturned Roe v. Wade’s right to an abortion. At 53, Barrett is the youngest member of the court. Barrett says she wrote the book to make the nation’s highest court accessible to non-lawyers.

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Police watch during the 2025 Pilsen Mexican Independence Day parade Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground

September 8, 2025

As President Donald Trump signals plans to order federal intervention in Chicago, experts say the likely escalation of immigration enforcement operations is setting the stage for a contentious dynamic between local police and federal authorities. While federal immigration agents carry out potential detentions and raids amid anticipated protests, policing experts told The Associated Press that the Chicago Police Department faces a delicate balancing act. Constrained from collaborating with federal immigration agents yet limited in how they can intervene in immigration raids, Chicago police may find themselves caught between federal action and community trust.

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Former Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken Jr. is honored on the anniversary of setting the record for most consecutive games played in the MLB during a baseball game between the Orioles and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ripken’s streak remains a marvel, three decades after he broke Gehrig’s record

September 8, 2025

The Orioles celebrated the 30th anniversary of Cal Ripken’s record-breaking 2,131st consecutive game over the weekend. Ripken’s streak, which ran from 1982 to 1998, looks even more impressive today. Only eight players in baseball have played every game in 2025 so far. Matt Olson holds the longest active streak, having not missed a game since 2021. He would need to continue until 2037 to match Ripken’s 2,632 games. Olson is currently at 763.

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Actor Emily Osment is single as her divorce from musician Jack Farina becomes official

September 8, 2025

Actor Emily Osment is divorced and single. A judge’s order dissolving the marriage of Osment and musician Jack Anthony Farina took effect Monday. The two had been married for less than five months when Osment filed for divorce in March. They have no children. It was the first marriage for Osment, the 33-year-old younger sister of actor Haley Joel Osment. She came to fame for playing the title character’s best friend on the Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana” from 2006 to 2011. She subsequently starred in the sitcoms “Young & Hungry” and “Young Sheldon” and currently appears on “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.”

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates the team's win over Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Josh Allen rallies Bills for 16 points in last 4 minutes to stun Ravens 41-40 in prime-time thriller

September 8, 2025

Josh Allen led Buffalo to three scores in the final four minutes, the last a 32-yard field goal by Matt Prater as time expired, and the Bills rallied from 15 points down to stun the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 in a season-opening thriller. Buffalo scored 16 points in the last 3:56, with Prater’s kick capping a nine-play, 66-yard drive over the final 1:26. Allen went 33 of 46 for 394 yards with two touchdowns and scored two more rushing in a matchup of the NFL’s past two MVPs. He spoiled a strong performance by Lamar Jackson, the 2023 MVP who threw for two scores and ran for another.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field after the team's loss to the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Ravens’ stunning collapse: Baltimore blows 15-point lead in final 4 minutes in 41-40 loss to Bills

September 8, 2025

Quarterback Lamar Jackson regrets losing his cool by shoving a Bills fan during a touchdown celebration. Running back Derrick Henry feels worse for losing a fumble that led to the Ravens’ collapse. Baltimore squandered a 15-point lead in the final four minutes, losing its season-opener 41-40 to the Buffalo Bills. Henry, who rushed for 169 yards and scored two touchdowns, took responsibility for the loss. Jackson, productive in his showdown with Josh Allen, expressed regret over the altercation with a fan in the endzone. The Ravens became the first team to lose when scoring 40 or more points and leading by at least 15 points in the fourth quarter.

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