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Lenny Kravitz to star in NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Basketball’ opening

October 6, 2025

Lenny Kravitz will give “Sunday Night Basketball” the kind of opening that Carrie Underwood delivers to “Sunday Night Football.” The four-time Grammy Award winner will star in the opening segment for NBC’s Sunday night coverage of the NBA, the network announced Monday. The show opening will debut on Feb. 1 before a doubleheader that begins with the Lakers visiting the New York Knicks. Defending champion Oklahoma City visits Denver in the late game. NBC will begin televising NBA games again this season for the first time since the end of the 2001-02 season. There will be 11 “Sunday Night Basketball” games.

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FILE - Members of the Long Island Roller Rebels practice, Mar. 19, 2023, at United Skates of America, in Seaford, NY. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon, File)

New York judge upholds transgender athlete ban on Long Island

October 6, 2025

A New York judge has upheld a Long Island county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities. In a decision Monday, state Supreme Court Judge Bruce Cozzens wrote that Nassau County’s ban is designed “to protect women and girls” and that transgender athletes can still play in coed sports leagues at the facilities. A roller derby league, the Long Island Roller Rebels, had sued over the law, arguing it violated state anti-discrimination laws. The New York Civil Liberties Union, which filed the lawsuit on the league’s behalf, released a statement saying it would challenge Monday’s decision.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Harrison Bader looks on from the dugout during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Harrison Bader out of Phillies’ Game 2 starting lineup vs Dodgers because of groin injury

October 6, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series because of a groin injury. Bader was injured running the bases in the Phillies’ Game 1 loss. On Monday, manager Rob Thomson said imaging showed no major tear or strain in Bader’s groin. There is a possibility he could pinch hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Bader sidelined, the Phillies started Brandon Marsh in center field and right-handed hitters Otto Kemp in left field and Nick Castellanos in right against Dodgers lefty Blake Snell.

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A shooting near Houston suburb leaves two children dead and two others in critical condition

October 6, 2025

Authorities in the Houston suburb of Angleton, Texas, say two children have died and two more have been critically injured in a shooting. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened early Saturday, killing two children, ages 13 and 3. Two others, ages 8 and 9, were critically injured and flown to a hospital. The sheriff’s office says the two injured children are in stable condition and a woman has been arrested. A public relations officer with the department says investigators are working to verify how the woman and children are related. Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the community.

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Boston Bruins to retire former captain Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 in January

October 6, 2025

The Boston Bruins will retire former captain Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 during a pregame ceremony on Jan. 15. The team announced Chara will become the 13th player in franchise history to have his number raised to the rafters and the first since Willie O’Ree in 2022. Chara captained the Bruins to the Stanley Cup in 2011 as part of his 14-year run in Boston. The 6-foot-9 Slovakian defenseman won the Norris Trophy for being the NHL’s best at his position in 2009 and helped the team reach the final in 2013 and 2019.

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The group of Vince Whaley and Max Homa walks down the No. 1 fairway during the fourth round of the Sanderson Farms Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Vince Whaley has an audience with a set of teeth. He hits shot with alligator behind him

October 5, 2025

Vince Whaley had a nervous moment at the Sanderson Farms Championship. His ball was on the bank of a pond. A 6-foot alligator was 20 feet behind him in the water watching his every move. Whaley turned his back on the gator, calmly played the shot and wound up saving his par. Whaley says he was able to focus on his shot when he turned his back on the gator, and he trusted his caddie to monitor the situation. If the gator moved, Whaley says the plan was to get out of the water.

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Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (31) reacts on the sideline after fumbling the ball out of the end zone on a touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Cardinals’ Demercado becomes 2nd player in as many weeks to lose ball at goal line for touchback

October 5, 2025

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado had a 72-yard touchdown wiped away against the Tennessee Titans after he tossed the ball before crossing the goal line. It was the second straight week an NFL player turned a long TD into a touchback by losing the ball just outside the end zone. Demercado slowed up as he neared the end zone with Tennessee cornerback L’Jarius Sneed closing fast. Demercado flipped the ball as Sneed reached for it. Last Sunday, Colts receiver Adonai Mitchell held the ball out as he neared the goal line and lost control of it for a touchback against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Steven Fisk watches his drive from the No. 1 tee during the fourth round of the Sanderson Farms Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Steven Fisk birdies his last 3 holes in Mississippi to win first PGA Tour title

October 5, 2025

Steven Fisk is a PGA Tour winner for the first time after closing with three straight birdies to capture the Sanderson Farms Championship. Fisk and Garrick Higgo emerged from a pack of contenders to stage a great duel over the closing holes. Higgo made four straight birdies when he and Fisk each hit their shots into 3 feet on the 17th. Higgo missed and Fisk made it to take the lead. And then the 28-year-old from Georgia birdied the last hole for a 64 to win by two shots. The victory gives Fisk a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour.

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FILE - A rig and supply vessel are viewed in the Gulf of Mexico off the cost of Louisiana, April 10, 2011. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

OPEC+ to raise oil production by 137,000 barrels per day in November

October 5, 2025

A group of countries in the OPEC+ alliance has agreed to a small boost in oil production, citing a steady global economic outlook. After a virtual meeting on Sunday, it announced an increase of 137,000 barrels per day in November, the same amount as October. The group has been raising output slightly throughout the year after announcing cuts in 2023 and 2024. It stated the move is due to “a steady global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals.” The production adjustments may be paused or reversed as market conditions evolve. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 2.

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders calls for a time out in the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Deion Sanders ‘hurting like crazy’ and believes he has more blood clots

October 5, 2025

Deion Sanders says he’s hurting like crazy and believes he has more blood clots in his leg. The Colorado football coach sat at times late in a loss at TCU on Saturday night. Sanders says he’s not getting blood to his leg and that it’s throbbing. He says he has a doctor’s appointment Monday to see about the issue. The 58-year-old Sanders spent time away from his team this summer as he went through treatment for bladder cancer. He had two toes amputated from his left foot in 2021 because of blood clot issues. He had a procedure in 2023 to remove a blood clot from his right leg.

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FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper takes an at-bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, April 14, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

It’s a boy! Phillies star Bryce Harper announces birth of fourth child ahead of NLDS opener

October 4, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper and wife Kayla have welcomed their fourth child, Hayes Three Harper, ahead of Saturday’s playoff opener. The Harpers shared the news on Instagram, announcing their son was born Thursday. Harper, a two-time National League MVP, was in the lineup for Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Earlier in April, Harper used a blue bat for a gender reveal during a game. Harper and Kayla already have three children: a son named Krew and two daughters, Brooklyn and Kamryn.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos, left, celebrates with Brandon Marsh, right, and other teammates after driving in the winning run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Phillies bench Nick Castellanos for Game 1 against Dodgers

October 4, 2025

Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos has been benched for Game 1 of the NL Division Series against Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Castellanos, who played 147 games this season, has faced communication issues with manager Rob Thomson. Max Kepler is starting in right field and batting seventh. Castellanos has been a key player for the Phillies in the last three postseasons. In 2022, he became the first MLB player to hit multiple homers in consecutive playoff games. The two-time All-Star has lost playing time in a crowded outfield that includes Kepler and others.

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FILE - A train conductor walks between subway cars at a station in the Coney Island section of New York, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Two girls are found dead in New York after a fatal game of ‘subway surfing,’ authorities say

October 4, 2025

New York City police found two girls dead in what apparently was a game of “subway surfing” that turned out to be fatal. Police said they responded to a 911 call Saturday morning just after 3 a.m. at the Marcy Avenue stop in Brooklyn to find two unconscious females who were pronounced dead at the scene. Police didn’t identify the victims or give their ages. But New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow describes them as girls involved in subway surfing. He says getting on top of a subway car is suicide, not surfing. He says the grieving families and the transit workers who discovered the girls have been horribly shaken.

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Akie Iwai, of Japan, tees off on the ninth hole during the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship golf tournament, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at TPC River's Bend in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Akie Iwai leads at windy Hoakalei, with 8 players a shot back and Nelly Korda 2 behind

October 3, 2025

Akie Iwai fought through gusting wind Friday at Hoakalei Country Club to take the third-round lead in the LOTTE Championship, with eight players a stroke back and Nelly Korda two behind. Iwai, the 23-year-old Japanese player who won the Portland Classic in August for her first LPGA Tour title, shot a 1-under 71 in the difficult afternoon conditions to get to 13-under 203. Second-round leader Youmin Hwang followed her career-best 62 on Thursday with a 75 to drop into a tie for second with Minami Katsu, Hyo Joo Kim, Megan Khang, Peiyun Chien, Brooke Matthews, Pornanong Phatlum and Jessica Porvasnik. The second-ranked Korda birdied the 18th for a 69 to get to 11 under.

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FILE - Umpire Nate Tomlinson looks on during a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays in Baltimore, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Umpires Nate Tomlinson and Dan Merzel to make postseason debuts in the Division Series

October 3, 2025

Umpires Nate Tomlinson and Dan Merzel will make their postseason debuts in the Division Series, with Tomlinson working Seattle’s matchup against Detroit and Merzel assigned to Philadelphia’s meeting with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tomlinson, 35, worked his first big league game in 2020 and was hired as a fulltime member of the major league staff in June 2024. Merzel, 38, also made his big league debut in 2020 and was hired to the fulltime staff this year. Both will work right field for Game 1s on Saturday, meaning they won’t have a home plate assignment in the best-of-five series. Lance Barksdale, Dan Bellino, Alan Porter and Mark Wegner will be crew chiefs.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) talks with a staff member as he is carted off the field after suffering an unknown lower leg injury in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Tyreek Hill boosts spirits of Dolphins with visit soon after major knee surgery

October 3, 2025

Tyreek Hill has made a visit to team headquarters of the Miami Dolphins. The trip lifted the spirits of teammates just four days after a major knee injury that ended the dynamic receiver’s season. Hill sustained significant ligament damage in the Dolphins’ 27-21 victory over the New York Jets. The 31-year-old Hill got attention on social media for appearing upbeat while in the hospital for surgery. That continued after his release with him showing up at Friday’s team meeting.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson heads off the field following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson for Sunday’s matchup against the Texans

October 3, 2025

Lamar Jackson has been ruled out for Baltimore’s game against Houston on Sunday after missing a week of practice because of a hamstring injury. Jackson had to leave last weekend’s loss at Kansas City in the second half. Cooper Rush is in line to start for the Ravens, who have lost nine of their last 11 games when Jackson doesn’t play. The two-time MVP has missed only one game since the start of the 2023 season. That was a Week 17 matchup when Baltimore had little to play for. Baltimore also ruled out All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith, All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey and All-Pro fullback Patrick Ricard.

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FILE - Members of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, patrol the subway system in Penn Station as police officers check commuters' bags in New York on Thursday, March 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Trump reverses $187M funding cuts for New York counterterrorism after bipartisan outcry

October 3, 2025

President Donald Trump has reversed $187 million in funding cuts for New York’s law enforcement and counterterrorism operations. He announced the decision on Truth Social after bipartisan criticism from New York officials. Trump called it an honor to reverse the cuts. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul credited the state’s pushback for restoring the funds, which she said would have been devastating to New York City and state if cut. New York Republican U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis expressed gratitude for Trump’s actions, highlighting the state’s status as a top terror target. She said the reductions were a terrible idea.

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FILE - Tarleton State head coach Billy Gillispie looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte, File)

Tarleton State places Billy Gillispie on leave after getting anonymous complaint

October 3, 2025

Tarleton State says it has placed men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie on temporary administrative leave after receiving an anonymous complaint. The former Kentucky coach who also led the programs at Texas A&M and Texas Tech has been at Tarleton State for five seasons. Gillispie faced allegations of player mistreatment at Texas Tech, where he spent one season. Tarleton State said associate head coach Glynn Cyprien is filling in for Gillispie. The Texans open the regular season Nov. 3 at SMU.

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FILE - An aerial overall exterior general view of Caesars Superdome and the Smoothie King Center with the New Orleans skyline in the background is seen after an NFL preseason football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Denver Broncos in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, file)

Saints sign lease extension at the state-owned Superdome through at least 2035

October 2, 2025

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a lease extension for the state-owned Superdome that will run at least through 2035. The extension allows the Saints and the greater New Orleans area to bid on the 2031 Super Bowl. The current lease agreement was scheduled to end in 2030. The new lease takes the place of the old one and gives the Saints up to four five-year options that could extend the agreement through 2055. The 78-year-old Benson says the extension demonstrates the teams’ intent to be Louisiana “and fully committed for many decades.”

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is brought down by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) during the second half of NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Terry McLaurin will miss a second straight game for the Commanders with a quad injury

October 2, 2025

The Washington Commanders have ruled wide receiver Terry McLaurin out for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The team announced Thursday that McLaurin, receiver Noah Brown and guard Sam Cosmi would not travel to Los Angeles. McLaurin injured his quadriceps muscle in Week 3 against Las Vegas and did not play in last weekend’s loss at Atlanta. It’s still been a positive week of preparation for the Commanders. Star quarterback Jayden Daniels returned to practice Wednesday and said he plans to play Sunday. McLaurin missed training camp while negotiating a new contract. He has 10 catches for 149 yards on the season.

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Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Panthers’ Chuba Hubbard misses second practice, status for Sunday vs. Dolphins in doubt

October 2, 2025

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has missed his second straight day of practice, raising doubts about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Hubbard played through a calf injury last Sunday against New England, but coach Dave Canales says he emerged from that game in worse shape. Canales is expected to address Hubbard’s status on Friday when the team releases its injury report. If Hubbard is out, Rico Dowdle is expected to start, with rookie Trevor Etienne likely seeing action. Hubbard leads the team with 217 rushing yards and two TD receptions this season.

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FILE - Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia looks on during an NBA basketball news conference, Feb. 16, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Suns, Mercury announce $115M arena naming rights deal with owner Mat Ishbia’s mortgage company

October 2, 2025

The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury have announced a $115 million, 10-year naming rights deal with United Wholesale Mortgage. The team’s arena will be renamed the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mat Ishbia, the owner of the Suns and Mercury, is also the CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage. He took over as CEO in 2013, transforming it into a top U.S. mortgage lender. Ishbia says the partnership aligns with both organizations’ commitment to excellence. The downtown arena hosts Suns and Mercury games, concerts, and will host the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four and 2027 NBA All-Star Game.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson heads off the field following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Still no Lamar Jackson, but Nate Wiggins and Ronnie Stanley return to practice for the Ravens

October 2, 2025

Offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley and cornerback Nate Wiggins were back at practice for the Baltimore Ravens, but star quarterback Lamar Jackson and safety Kyle Hamilton were absent during the portion open to reporters. Hamilton did not seem injured during last weekend’s loss at Kansas City, but he showed up on Wednesday’s injury report as limited in that day’s practice because of a groin issue. He was not on the field early in Thursday’s session. Neither were linebacker Roquan Smith and cornerback Marlon Humphrey. The returns of Stanley and Wiggins were encouraging, however, for a depleted Baltimore team that needs all the healthy players it can find this weekend against Houston.

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FILE - Law enforcement investigate a car with a person inside during a protest in Compton, Calif., June 7, 2025, after federal immigration authorities conducted operations. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope, file)

Man pleads guilty to throwing Molotov cocktail at deputies during LA immigration protest

October 2, 2025

A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to throwing a Molotov cocktail at Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies during protests against immigration raids across the region last spring. Emiliano Garduno Galvez, a Mexican national who authorities say is in the U.S. illegally, pleaded guilty Wednesday to possessing an unregistered destructive device and civil disorder connected to his actions June 7 in Paramount, a city near LA. He faces up to 15 years in prison when he’s sentenced Jan. 30. According to the plea agreement obtained by the Los Angeles Times, Galvez admitted going behind a wall, lighting the Molotov cocktail and then hurling it toward where he had seen the deputies.

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FILE - Elon Musk speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Tesla reports surprise increase in sales in third quarter

October 2, 2025

Tesla reported a surprise increase in sales in the third-quarter as the electric car maker likely benefited from a rush by consumers to  take advantage of a $7,500 credit before it expired on Sept. 30. The company reported Thursday that sales in the three months through September rose 7% compared to the same period a year ago. The gain follows two quarters of steep declines as people turned off by CEO Elon Musk’s foray into right-wing politics avoided buying his company’s cars and even protested at some dealerships. Sales rose to 497,099, compared with with 462,890 in the same period last year.

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FILE - A man waits for a Delta Airlines flight at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta on Jan. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Delta jets have ‘low-speed collision’ on the ground at New York’s LaGuardia, injuring 1

October 1, 2025

Officials say two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring at least one person. The collision Wednesday night involved the wing of an aircraft getting ready to take off to Roanoke, Virginia, hitting the fuselage of an aircraft arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina. A statement from Delta described it as a “low-speed collision.” The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says a flight attendant had non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.

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Akie Iwai, of Japan, tees off on the ninth hole during the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship golf tournament, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at TPC River's Bend in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Akie Iwai shoots 8-under 64 at Hoakalei to lead LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship

October 1, 2025

Akie Iwai shot an 8-under 64 in calm morning conditions Wednesday at Hoakalei Country Club to take the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship. She played alongside twin sister Chisato. The 23-year-old Japanese sisters have each won this year as tour rookies. Chisato broke through at Mayakoba in Mexico in May, and Akie won the Portland Classic in August. On Wednesday, Akie birdied three of the first four holes. Then, after making six birdies in a nine-hole span, she closed with a bogey. Chisati opened with a 70. Fellow Japanese player Nasa Hataoka was a stroke at back at 65 with Gabriela Ruffels and Peiyun Chien. Defending champion A Lim Kim had a 66, the best round of the afternoon session.

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Bear walked into southern Arizona grocery store and ran around for a few minutes

October 1, 2025

A bear surprised shoppers at a southern Arizona grocery store when it walked through the front door and ran around inside for a few minutes before exiting the building. Right before entering the store on Monday, the animal bumped up against the automatic doors and managed to eventually walk in. A video showed a man looking for the bear inside the store. After peering down at his phone, the man looked up to find the bear within several feet of him. The bear ran away from the man. Authorities lost track of the bear after it left the store.

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A man hugs a police officer in front of the American Fish Company following a fatal shooting that occurred the night before, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Southport, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Authorities identify those killed in weekend North Carolina bar shooting

October 1, 2025

The three people killed in a mass shooting at a waterfront bar last weekend in Southport, North Carolina, have been identified. Police named Joy Rogers of Southport, Solomon Banjo of Virginia and Michael Durbin of Ohio. Five others were injured in the attack Saturday night. Authorities have arrested a former Marine and charged him with multiple counts of murder, attempted murder and assault. Police allege the suspect used a boat to approach the bar and opened fire on patrons. The investigation is ongoing, and the defendant has not entered a plea.

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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz delivers to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Dodgers lead with 26 pitch clock violations. Baz tops pitchers with 6, Butler heads batters with 3

October 1, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers topped the major leagues with 26 pitch clock violations this season. According to Major League Baseball, the Dodgers committed one more violation than the Mets. Cincinnati and Kansas City tied for the fewest infractions with three each. Overall, there were 465 violations this year, down from 602 last year and 1,048 in 2023 in the first year of the clock. Batters committed 369 violations, while pitchers had 91 and catchers five. There were 35 pitcher disengagement violations, a decrease of one, and five batter timeout violations, the same as in 2024.

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FILE - Journalist Hunter S. Thompson, left, and his wife, Anita Thompson, right, are shown at the Pitkin County Court House during their civil wedding ceremony April 23, 2003, in Aspen, Colo. (AP Photo/Louisa Davidson, File)

Investigators to review the 2005 shooting death of Hunter S. Thompson, which was ruled a suicide

October 1, 2025

Colorado investigators are reviewing the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson, which was ruled a suicide. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Tuesday that there’s no new evidence suggesting “foul play” in the death of the “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” writer, but that the sheriff’s office sought to review the case at the request of Thompson’s widow, Anita Thompson. Officials said they’re committed to answering “lingering questions” surrounding his death. Anita Thompson told The Associated Press days after her husband’s death that he had been talking about suicide in the months leading up to it. Neither she nor the agencies immediately responded to requests for further information.

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FILE - Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes looks on during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, FIle)

Dallas Wings fire Chris Koclanes after 10-34 record in his only season as coach

September 30, 2025

The Dallas Wings have fired coach Chris Koclanes after going 10-34 in his only season. That was with rookie star Paige Bueckers, who was named WNBA Rookie of the Year after being selected No. 1 overall in the draft. Koclanes had more than a decade of experience as an assistant coach in the WNBA and Division I women’s basketball when he was hired last December. Wings general manager Curt Miller says a change in leadership at this time was best for the organization. Koclanes worked with Miller in Connecticut on his staff from 2016-22 and helped the Sun reach the WNBA Finals in 2019 and 2022.

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FILE - Dr. George Smoot, professor of Physics at the University of California Berkeley, gestures during a media conference Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Nobel laureate George Smoot, who researched the universe’s origins at UC Berkeley, dies at 80

September 30, 2025

Nobel laureate Dr. George Smoot, who conducted groundbreaking research into the origins of the universe, has died. He was 80. The University of California, Berkeley, says Smoot died Sept. 18 in Paris of a heart attack. Along with John Mather of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Smoot won the 2006 Nobel Prize for physics for finding the background radiation that finally pinned down the Big Bang theory of the universe’s beginning. Smoot joined the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory soon after graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1970. Lab director Mike Witherell says Smoot “spent a distinguished career uncovering the secrets of the universe.”

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FILE - Chat GPT app icon is seen on a smartphone screen, Aug. 4, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, file)

OpenAI’s ChatGPT now lets users buy from Etsy, Shopify in push for chatbot shopping

September 30, 2025

OpenAI is transforming ChatGPT into a virtual merchant to boost online commerce revenue. Users can now buy directly from Etsy sellers through the chatbot and will soon be able to do the same with Shopify sellers. Competing with Amazon and Google for purchase fees could provide a new income stream for OpenAI, which hasn’t yet turned a profit. The company is collaborating with Stripe on technical standards for its “Instant Checkout” system. OpenAI says ChatGPT won’t favor specific items, considering factors like availability and price.

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FILE - Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry speaks to reporters outside "Camp 57," a facility to house immigration detainees at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Louisiana’s governor asks for National Guard deployment to New Orleans and other cities

September 29, 2025

Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has asked for National Guard deployments to New Orleans and other cities, saying his state needs help fighting crime and praising President Donald Trump’s decision to send troops to Washington and Memphis. In a letter sent to to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Landry asked for the troops through fiscal year 2026. Trump also sent troops in recent months to Los Angeles and his administration has announced plans for similar actions in other major cities, including Chicago and Portland, Oregon. Leaders in Democratic-controlled states have criticized the planned deployments. In Oregon, elected officials have said troops in Portland are not needed.

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito reacts after striking out Athletics Lawrence Butler with bases loaded in the third inning in of a baseball game against the Athletics, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito to miss Wild Card Series vs. Yankees because of elbow injury

September 29, 2025

Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito will miss the AL Wild Card Series because of an injured elbow. A 31-year-old right-hander, Giolito had been expected to start the third game of the best-of-three series on Thursday, following Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello in Boston’s rotation. Red Sox manager Alex Cora says Giolito has gone to see Dr. Jeffrey Dugas at the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. Dugas repaired the ulnar collateral ligament in Giolito’s right elbow with internal brace surgery on March 12 last year.

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FILE - People line up outside the Los Angeles Federal Building in Los Angeles, housing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, file)

Federal indictment charges 3 activists with alleged ‘doxing’ of ICE agent in Los Angeles

September 29, 2025

Federal prosecutors say three activists opposed to President Donald Trump’s immigration raids in Los Angeles have been indicted on charges of illegally “doxing” a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Friday that the women followed the agent home, livestreamed their pursuit and then posted the agent’s address online. The defendants are each charged with one count of conspiracy and one count of publicly disclosing the personal information of a federal agent.

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Demon-hunting HUNTR/X to debut live performance on ‘The Tonight Show’ next week

September 29, 2025

The singing trio behind HUNTR/X from “KPop Demon Hunters” will appear live on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” next week. Their appearance Oct. 7 will be the first time Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami have performed together as themselves. The runaway summer hit film about demon-hunting K-pop stars is animated. NBC announced Monday that the performance will air on Oct. 7 and will stream on Peacock the next day. The Sony Pictures/Netflix film gave Netflix its first No. 1 box-office title in its 18-year history. The film’s soundtrack topped the charts. The trio will also join Fallon for interviews. Jennifer Lopez is also a guest.

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New York Mets' Pete Alonso gathers his belongings in the dugout after the Mets lost to the Miami Marlins in a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso will opt out of contract and test free agency again

September 28, 2025

Pete Alonso says he will opt out of his contract with the New York Mets and enter free agency again. The decision is no surprise, but the All-Star first baseman made his plans clear Sunday after the Mets missed the playoffs with a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins. Alonso tested the open market last offseason before staying with the team that drafted him in 2016. He signed a $54 million, two-year contract that paid him $30 million this season with a $24 million player option for 2026. The 30-year-old Alonso earned his fifth All-Star selection this season. He batted a career-best .272 with 38 home runs, 126 RBIs and a career-high 41 doubles.

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FILE - Shoppers head into an Albertson's grocery store Nov. 23, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Albertsons recalls several deli items due to potential listeria contamination

September 28, 2025

Albertsons Companies has recalled several deli products due to potential listeria contamination. The recall follows federal warnings about similar contamination concerns with pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s. On Saturday, Albertsons announced it was pulling five deli items containing a recalled bowtie pasta ingredient from Nate’s Fine Foods. The items include basil pesto pasta salad and pasta dishes with chicken and spinach. The recalled products were sold in various Albertsons-owned stores across more than a dozen states. Albertsons advises consumers to discard the products or return them for a refund. No illnesses have been reported related to these products, per the company.

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This undated image released by the U.S. Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service shows "State Fair Corn Dogs". (U.S. Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service via AP)

58M pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products recalled because wood pieces may be inside

September 28, 2025

About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because wood pieces may be embedded in the batter. The Agriculture Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on Saturday. It covers certain “State Fair Corn Dogs on a Stick” and “Jimmy Dean Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick” products from Hillshire Brands, a Tyson Foods subsidiary. The issue was discovered after consumer complaints, with five injuries reported. The products were made between March 17 and last Friday. Consumers should either discard or return the products — and check online for further information.

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Arkansas coach Sam Pittman heads to the locker room following a loss to Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Arkansas fires coach Sam Pittman in middle of 6th season with 32-34 record

September 28, 2025

Arkansas has fired Sam Pittman as head coach after a 32-34 record. Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, who previously coached Arkansas before leaving in scandal, is now interim head coach. Athletic director Hunter Yurachek announced the decision on Sunday, citing the need for a change to make the team more competitive. The move follows a 56-13 loss to Notre Dame. Pittman became head coach in December 2019. Yurachek says a national search for a new head coach will begin immediately, with Petrino as a candidate. Petrino was rehired in November 2023 after several other coaching roles.

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A sign outside a home across the street from Lambeau Field thanks Dallas Cowboy's owner Jerry Jones for trading Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Steve Megargee)

Micah Parsons takes center stage as his Packers visit the Cowboys a month after trade

September 28, 2025

Micah Parsons is set to take center stage as Green Bay visits Dallas exactly a month after the Cowboys traded the star pass rusher. Parsons says he has never needed fuel for a football game. There will be plenty anyway, no matter what the two-time All-Pro says. The blockbuster deal ended a long and acrimonious contract stalemate between Parsons’ camp and Dallas owner Jerry Jones. Fans tried to implore Jones to pay Parsons as the drama lingered through training camp and the preseason. Now they might have to watch Parsons lead a Green Bay blowout.

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FILE - Church President Russell M. Nelson looks on during The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' conference on April 6, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Russell M. Nelson, oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies

September 28, 2025

Russell M. Nelson, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at the age of 101. Church officials announced his death late Saturday night. He was 101. Church spokesperson Candice Madsen says Nelson died Saturday night at his home in Salt Lake City. The former heart surgeon had a vibrant and transformative tenure, especially his first year in 2018 when he made a surprising announcement calling on people to stop using the shorthand names “Mormon” and “LDS” as substitutes for the full name of the religion, a sharp shift after previous church leaders spent millions to promote the moniker over decades.

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Eli Gillman runs for 142 yards and 2 TDs, Montana beats Idaho 41-30

September 27, 2025

Eli Gillman had 142 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 27 carries, Keali’i Ah Yat and Michael Wortham each accounted for two TDs, and Montana beat Idaho 41-30 in the Big Sky Conference opener for both teams. Ty Morrison kicked a 37-yard field goal to open the scoring almost four minutes into the game and Montana (4-0), ranked No. 4 in the FCS coaches poll, led the rest of the way. Ah Yat threw a 22-yard TD pass to Wortham in the third quarter and ran for a 1-yard score that made it 38-22 with 7:02 left in the fourth. Ah Yat completed 17 of 23 for 223 yards.

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4 dead after flooding in Arizona, including in historic mining town

September 27, 2025

Four people have died after heavy rain caused flooding in Arizona, including three in a rural 19th-century mining town where floodwaters forced people to seek safety on their rooftops and washed out a propane distributorship, scattering about 1,000 tanks downtown. About 2.5 inches of rain fell in the mining town of Globe on Friday. Another storm moved in Saturday afternoon, temporarily halting the search for people possibly missing in the flood. Another person was found dead Saturday morning near a vehicle caught in floodwaters in suburban Phoenix the night before.

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Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco: ‘My wife in real life’

September 27, 2025

Selena Gomez has married music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco. She announced the news in an Instagram post showing the couple kissing and embracing on a lawn. Blanco called her “My wife in real life” in a response to the post Saturday by the Grammy- and Emmy-nominated performer. Gomez wore a white halter bridal dress with floral flourishes. Blanco wore a tuxedo and bow tie. Both were custom-made by Ralph Lauren. Blanco and Gomez met about a decade ago and got engaged at the end of last year.

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FILE - Kilmar Abrego Garcia joins supporters in a protest rally outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Baltimore, Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

Kilmar Abrego Garcia transferred to Pennsylvania detention facility

September 27, 2025

A man who was wrongfully deported from the United States to his native El Salvador has been moved from a Virginia detention center to a facility in Pennsylvania. Court records show Immigration and Customs Enforcement notified lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday that he was transferred to the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Phillipsburg. The agency said that location would make it easier for his attorneys to access him. However his lawyers raised concerns about conditions at Moshannon. Abrego Garcia’s case has become a flashpoint over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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Lamson throws 3 TD passes, Montana State starts fast to swamp Eastern Washington 57-3

September 27, 2025

Justin Lamson threw a pair of long touchdown passes 90 seconds apart in a dominating first quarter and Montana State went on to an easy 57-3 win over Eastern Washington to open Big Sky Conference play. Lamson connected with Hunter Provience for a 43-yard score to make it 14-0 with 6:16 left in the first and Lamson then hit Taco Dowler streaking down the left sideline for a 45-yard score with 4:46 remaining. Including a 3-yard touchdown run by Adam Jones early and a late 43-yard field goal by Myles Sansted late, the Bobcats led 24-0. Montana State had 161 yards and the Eagles minus-1 in the quarter. Three quarterbacks combined to go 15 of 31 for 124 yards for Eastern Washington.

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FILE - Jake Knapp, of the United States, and his girlfriend Makena White pose with his trophy during the award ceremony after winning the Mexico Open golf tournament in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)

Jake Knapp grieving the death of girlfriend Makena White

September 27, 2025

PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp is grieving the loss of girlfriend Makena White. Knapp says in a message his manager shared with The Associated Press that it’s difficult to process. A friend has posted an update on White’s Instagram page that she died earlier this week. The details of the death have remained private. They had been together for two years and she was known for her energy. Knapp is an easygoing Californian who played at UCLA. He won his first PGA Tour title as a rookie last year in the Mexico Open. He describes White as selfless toward others.

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New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton smiles after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Stanton has pair of 2-run homers, Judge hits 52nd, Yanks beat Orioles to stay tied for AL East lead

September 26, 2025

Giancarlo Stanton hit a pair of two-run homers on a five-RBI night, Aaron Judge had a go-ahead, two-run drive with his 52nd long ball of the season and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 to remain tied with Toronto for the AL East lead. Toronto and New York are 92-68 and the Blue Jays have the tiebreaker over New York, which has won six straight and nine of 10. Stanton put the Yankees in front with their major league-record 48th home run in the first inning, one more than Atlanta hit in 2023.

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Man admits in TV interview to killing and burying his parents

September 26, 2025

A man admitted to killing and burying his parents eight years ago in the backyard of their upstate New York home during a television interview this week, then was arrested as he left the studio. The stunning confession from Lorenz Kraus came Thursday, a day after police say they recovered two bodies from a home in Albany as part of an investigation that found Kraus’ parents were still receiving Social Security payments despite not having been seen or heard from in years. Franz pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of murder and concealing a corpse. During the interview, Kraus described their deaths as mercy killings for two aging and ailing parents.

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FILE - Tennessee Titans assistant head coach Terrell Williams looks out from the sideline in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Aug. 25, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams diagnosed with prostate cancer

September 26, 2025

New England Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Coach Mike Vrabel says the 51-year-old Williams is in the process of undergoing treatment and meeting with specialists. Vrabel says “our medical staff and the people in this town have been fantastic to help him.” The Patriots will continue to have inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr call defensive plays. Vrabel says Williams will be around the team as much as possible.

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)

Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 3rd straight season. Skenes and Raleigh break into top 20

September 26, 2025

Shohei Ohtani has topped Major League Baseball’s jersey sales for the third straight year. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way star is followed by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman. MLB’s top seven remained unchanged from the All-Star break. Ohtani is just the fourth player to lead in three consecutive years since MLB started tracking sales in 2010. Paul Skenes and Cal Raleigh entered the top 20, with Skenes at 18th and Raleigh at 20th. Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper moved up to eighth, while Clayton Kershaw finished among the top 20 for the 12th time.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Commanders stars Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin out against the Falcons with injuries

September 26, 2025

The Washington Commanders will face the Atlanta Falcons without quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Terry McLaurin. Daniels’ knee injury will keep the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year out for a second consecutive week. Backup Marcus Mariota will again get the start. Washington’s already shorthanded wide receiver room takes a big hit without McLaurin, who suffered a quad injury in the team’s 41-24 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders last week.

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FILE - Security guards stand outside the Jacob K. Javits Federal Office Building at 26 Federal Plaza, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith, file)

In rare rebuke, federal officials discipline ICE officer for shoving woman in New York

September 26, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security says it is relieving an immigration officer from his current duties after he shoved a woman to the floor at an immigration court in Manhattan. The agency in a statement Friday called the officer’s conduct “unacceptable.” Videos of the altercation show a woman pleading with the officer in a crowded hallway before he pushes her through a group of photographers into a wall and then onto the floor. It is extremely rare for the Trump administration’s DHS to discipline its immigration officers for aggressive tactics.

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FILE - Smoke from the Dragon Bravo Fire moves over the Grand Canyon from the North Rim blocking the view for tourists at the Desert View overlook July 14, 2025, in Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Portions of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim are opening soon after a devastating wildfire

September 25, 2025

Grand Canyon National Park will soon reopen portions of the North Rim to public access in the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of structures. The National Park Service announced Thursday that daytime access will begin Oct. 1 to locations including Point Imperial. That is the park’s highest overlook at the eastern end of the Grand Canyon. The Dragon Bravo Fire was sparked by lightning in early July and burned for about a week before exploding into a fast-moving conflagration that forced evacuations and consumed the Grand Canyon Lodge. The National Park Service has defended its handling of the fire.

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This photo taken Sept. 25, 2025, in Jackson, Miss. shows a blank screen on a phone while making a 911 call which resulted in a dial tone, during a 911 systems outage across Mississippi and Louisiana. (AP Photo/Sophie Bates)

Officials say 911 emergency lines are back up in Mississippi and Louisiana

September 25, 2025

911 systems across Mississippi and Louisiana are back online after going down Thursday afternoon, an AT&T spokesperson said. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said AT&T was reporting damage to some of its fiber optic lines and that was affecting 911 services across the state. Across Louisiana, 911 phone lines were also down. The state’s most populous cities, including Baton Rouge and New Orleans, reported emergency system outages Thursday afternoon.

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FILE - A list of nine homicide victims all linked to a convicted felon is displayed by the Phoenix Police Department at a news conference Jan. 18, 2018 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Terry Tang, File)

What to know about Arizona serial killings that resulted in 8 murder convictions

September 25, 2025

An Arizona man has been convicted on eight murder charges for a string of fatal shootings in Phoenix after a trial that spanned several months. The jury in Phoenix found 43-year-old Cleophus Cooksey Jr. guilty in the killings that targeted random victims and the defendant’s mother and stepfather over a three-week span in 2017. He was also found guilty of other crimes including kidnapping, sexual assault and armed robbery. The sentencing portion of the trial begins Monday, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Cooksey has maintained his innocence.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches his home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Ohtani hits splash shot into Chase Field pool, matches career high with 54th home run

September 25, 2025

Shohei Ohtani tied his career high with his 54th home run, hitting a splash shot into the Chase Field swimming pool for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani reached down for a changeup from Arizona’s Nabil Crismatt for a 406-foot, two-run drive in the fourth inning on Thursday. He also hit 54 homers last season, his first with the Dodgers. His best in six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels was 46 in 2021. Ohtani has 101 RBIs, reaching 100 for the third time.

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FILE - An official walks toward an entrance to the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, Calif., March 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Jury deadlocks again in trial of officer charged with sexually abusing inmates at California prison

September 25, 2025

A federal jury has deadlocked for the second time in a trial of a former correctional officer charged with sexually abusing four inmates at a now-closed federal women’s prison in California. Prosecutors said Darrell Wayne Smith, who worked at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, assaulted the women in their cells and in the prison’s laundry room between 2019 and 2021. He faced 14 counts related to sexual abuse. Jurors, who had been deliberating since Sept. 18, could not reach a unanimous verdict and deadlocked on Wednesday. In March, Smith faced similar charges in a trial that also ended with a deadlock.

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Cincinnati Reds outfielder Noelvi Marte (16) celebrates with teammate TJ Friedl (29) after catching a fly ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Marté’s home run-robbing catch was one of the best Francona says he’s ever seen

September 25, 2025

Noelvi Marté might have saved the Cincinnati Reds’ playoff hopes when he robbed Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds of a home run with a spectacular catch over the wall in the ninth inning of a 2-1 win. The Reds entered the game Thursday against the Pirates one back from the New York Mets for the final NL wild card spot. The win brought them within a half-game. Reds manager Terry Francona said that under the circumstances, the catch was one of the best plays he’s ever seen.

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A plane had to be stopped by a safety zone at the end of the runway at a Virginia airport

September 25, 2025

Officials say no injuries were reported after a commercial regional jet overshot the designated touch down zone at a Virginia airport amid heavy rain, but was stopped in a safety area at the end of the runway. The Federal Aviation Administration says CommuteAir Flight 4339 “landed long” as it arrived at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport around 10 p.m. Wednesday. It was safely stopped by an engineered materials arresting system bed at the end of the runway. An official from CommuteAir says 50 passengers and three crew members were on board the flight from Washington Dulles International Airport. The FAA will investigate.

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FILE - Dallas Stars' Jamie Benn skates during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn to undergo surgery for a collapsed lung

September 25, 2025

The Dallas Stars say captain Jamie Benn will undergo surgery for a collapsed lung. The team says Benn was diagnosed with the injury late in its preseason game Tuesday night against Minnesota. General manager Jim Nill says Benn is expected to make a full recovery and be re-evaluated in four weeks. The 36-year-old winger has spent his entire career with Dallas and is entering his 17th NHL season.

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Police officers ride during a procession Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Spring Grove, Pa., after multiple police officers were shot and killed. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Police gather for funeral of 3 Pennsylvania detectives ambushed by gunman

September 24, 2025

Hundreds of police officers are expected to attend a closed funeral for three Pennsylvania detectives shot and killed last week by a man who had been inside the home of a woman he was accused of stalking. The service Thursday at a church in Red Lion will follow a procession to bring the bodies of the three Northern York County Regional Police detectives from a funeral home. The detectives last week had gone to the home of the reported stalking victim. They were immediately fired upon when they opened the woman’s front door. Two other officers were also hurt. The stalking suspect died in the exchange of gunfire with police.

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New York City FC defend a direct kick by Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) during the first half of a MLS soccer game, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Lionel Messi scores 2 goals and Inter Miami clinches playoff spot with 4-0 win over New York City FC

September 24, 2025

Lionel Messi had two goals and an assist to reach 37 goal contributions this season and Inter Miami clinched a playoff spot with a 4-0 victory over New York City FC. Miam (16-6-7), which won its third straight game, extended its league-leading goal total to 64 this season. Five of Miami’s last six MLS matches have featured at least three goals, most recently a 3–2 victory over D.C. United. After his first-half assist, Messi became the first player in MLS history to record at least 35 goal contributions in consecutive seasons. After two second-half goals, Messi became the fourth player in MLS history to record eight multi-goal games in a single season. Messi made it 2-0 in the 74th minute and he scored again in the 86th.

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Aaron Judge ties MLB record by hitting 50 homers for 4th time, matching Ruth, McGwire and Sosa

September 24, 2025

Aaron Judge has tied the major league record by reaching 50 home runs for the fourth time, hitting a go-ahead, three-run drive for the New York Yankees in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox. Judge drove a 96.6 mph sinker from Jonathan Cannon 392 feet into the Yankees bullpen in right-center field for a 3-1 lead. Judge hit 52 homers as a rookie in 2017, an AL-record 62 in 2022 and 58 last year. The only other players with four 50-homer seasons were Babe Ruth (1920, ’21, ’27, ’28), Mark McGwire (1996-99) and Sammy Sosa (1998-2001).

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‘Very mean squirrel’ seeking food has sent at least 2 people to the ER in a California city

September 24, 2025

Residents of a San Francisco Bay Area city are on the lookout for an aggressive squirrel that has sent at least two people to the emergency room. Joan Heblack told ABC affiliate KGO-TV that she was walking in a San Rafael neighborhood when a squirrel attacked her leg. Isabel Campoy says she too had been walking in the Lucas Valley neighborhood of San Rafael when the squirrel attacked, leaving her arm bloody. Flyers are now posted warning residents of the “very mean squirrel.” Experts say the squirrel was likely accustomed to people feeding and caring for it. Squirrels are not vectors for rabies.

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome third child, Rocki

September 24, 2025

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcome their third child and first daughter. Rihanna announced the birth of Rocki Irish Mayers in an Instagram post Wednesday. The couple first announced their pregnancy during the Met Gala in May. The couple has a track record for starry pregnancy announcements, with Rihanna emerging on the 2023 Super Bowl stage with a baby bump on full display. Their son Riot Rose was born later that year. The couple welcomed their first child, RZA, in 2022. The birth comes just months after A$AP Rocky was acquitted on firearms charges in Los Angeles in February.

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In Jimmy Kimmel’s words: What the late-night host said upon his return from suspension

September 24, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel has returned to his late-night show after a suspension following remarks about Charlie Kirk’s killing. On Tuesday night, Kimmel mixed humor and emotion to address the situation. He expressed gratitude for the support he received, including from unexpected people like Ted Cruz. Kimmel clarified his intentions regarding his comments on Kirk, saying he never intended to make jokes about Kirk’s death. He also criticized the FCC’s actions and noted that the controversy boosted his ratings. Kimmel thanked ABC for allowing him to return, despite initial disagreements. He concluded by highlighting Erika Kirk’s act of forgiveness, urging others to follow her example.

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Chicago Cubs Matt Shaw (6) reacts after striking out in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)

Cubs 3B Shaw says he’s ‘not concerned at all’ about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorial

September 23, 2025

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw insists he has no regrets about missing a game to attend the memorial for his friend Charlie Kirk, saying he had an invitation from the right-wing commentator’s widow and permission from the team to attend the event in Glendale, Arizona. Shaw says Kirk’s widow Erika texted asking him to attend the event, and that he was “not concerned at all” about any backlash toward him for going. He says he and Kirk lived in the same apartment complex in Arizona and connected through their faith. Kirk, a Chicago area native, would text Shaw after Cubs games. He posed for a photo with Shaw and Chicago infielder Michael Busch on the Cubs’ dugout following a game at Wrigley Field in August. Shaw missed a 1-0 loss at Cincinnati on Sunday.

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Maine wardens rescue moose trapped for hours in abandoned well

September 23, 2025

A bull moose that fell into an abandoned well in Maine was pulled to safety during an elaborate five hour rescue. The operation happened Wednesday after the family that owned forested land in northern Maine discovered the moose looking out from well that was about 9-feet deep. They alerted the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. A biologist sedated the moose and then wardens put straps on the moose. Using an excavator provided by family, they gingerly lifted the moose out of the well. It eventually woke up and ran off — seemingly unhurt by the ordeal.

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Girl shot in the head in Minneapolis church attack is making ‘miraculous’ progress, family says

September 23, 2025

The family of a 12-year-old girl critically wounded during the deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church says she is making remarkable progress. Doctors expect Sophia Forchas to move this week from acute care to an inpatient rehabilitation program. She was the most seriously wounded child among those who survived the shooting. Just weeks ago doctors were unsure whether she would survive. Her family says Sophia’s medical team remains cautiously optimistic, but there are signs of neurological recovery. Her family says it’s a miracle she survived the attack that killed two students and wounded 21 other people.

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FILE - Students walk past Royce Hall at the UCLA campus in Los Angeles, Aug. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Judge orders Trump administration to restore $500 million in federal grant funding to UCLA

September 22, 2025

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore $500 million in federal grant funding that it froze at the University of California, Los Angeles. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction on Monday, saying the government likely violated the Administrative Procedure Act, which requires specific procedures and explanations for federal funding cuts. Instead, the government informed UCLA in generalized form letters that multiple grants from various agencies were being suspended but offered no specific details. The White House did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press requesting comment.

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The sun sets over Steinbrenner Field during the second inning of a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Seattle Mariners Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group headed by Patrick Zalupski

September 22, 2025

Major League Baseball owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by real estate developer Patrick Zalupski. The transfer from Stu Sternberg’s group is expected to close soon. Sternberg took control of the team in 2005 and rebranded it as the Rays after the 2007 season. The team won four AL East titles under Sternberg and reached the World Series twice. Because of damage from Hurricane Milton, the Rays played home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa this season. Commissioner Rob Manfred expects Zalupski to start a new search for a ballpark site.

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FILE - Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl celebrates with a net after the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Michigan State, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Bruce Pearl, winningest basketball coach in Auburn history, announces retirement

September 22, 2025

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl has announced his retirement months after taking the Tigers to another NCAA Final Four. Pearl’s 38-year-old son Steven Pearl is taking over as head coach of the Tigers. In a 14-minute video posted on social media Monday, the 65-year-old Pearl says he feels it’s time to pass the torch. Pearl is leaving Auburn as the school’s winningest coach after taking the Tigers to their only two Final Fours.

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FILE - Crime scene tape surrounds Utah Valley University after Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Sept. 13, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Utah Valley University launching review of Charlie Kirk shooting to improve campus security

September 22, 2025

Utah Valley University is launching an independent, external review of the fatal shooting of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk on campus earlier this month to improve its safety practices. The university made the announcement Monday as it struggles to contain fallout over security lapses and the shattering of the serene image administrators cultivated. The university also stated the campus is planning a memorial for Kirk, to be developed by a committee of students, faculty and political leaders.

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This undated photo released by the U.S. Army shows chief warrant officer Andrew Cully. (U.S. Army via AP)

Army identifies 4 soldiers killed in military helicopter crash in Washington state

September 22, 2025

The Army has released the names of four soldiers killed when the military helicopter they were on crashed near a base in Washington state. The Army in a release Monday identified the victims as chief warrant officers Andrew Cully and Andrew Kraus, and sergeants Donavon Scott and Jadalyn Good. Cully was from Sparta, Missouri. Kraus was from Sanibel, Florida. Scott was from Tacoma, Washington, and Good was from Mount Vernon, Washington. Army officials have said the helicopter was on a routine flight training west of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The base is about 10 miles south of Tacoma. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris, right, lays on the ground after getting injured during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Chargers’ Najee Harris injures Achilles tendon during non-contact play against Broncos

September 21, 2025

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris hurt his left Achilles tendon during a non-contact play in the win against the Denver Broncos. The injury happened in the second quarter on Sunday. Harris went down with just over five minutes remaining and had to be helped off the field. He did not return to the game. Before the injury, he had six carries for 28 yards. Harris missed training camp due to an eye injury from a fireworks mishap in July. He played in the Chargers’ first two wins of the season. Chargers guard Mekhi Becton also sustained a concussion in the second quarter and did not return.

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Ryan Blaney celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Blaney opens 2nd round of NASCAR Cup playoffs with New Hampshire win as Penske dominates

September 21, 2025

Ryan Blaney opened the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with an emphatic victory for Team Penske, which flaunted its speed at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Blaney, the 2023 Cup champion, led 116 laps, including the final 39, to beat Josh Berry by 0.937 seconds for his third victory of the season. Blaney, who is trying to reach the Championship 4 season finale for the third consecutive year, became the first driver to advance into one of the eight available spots in the third round of the Cup playoffs.

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers celebrates as he recovered a fumble for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Isaiah Rodgers races into Vikings record book with pair of defensive touchdowns vs. Bengals

September 21, 2025

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers became the first player in team history with two defensive touchdowns in the same game. He scored on an 87-yard interception return and a 66-yard fumble return in the first half against Cincinnati. Rodgers forced three of the four turnovers by the Bengals all by himself. The last NFL player with two defensive touchdowns in the same game was Indianapolis cornerback Kenny Moore with a pair of interception return scores against Carolina in 2023. Rodgers became the 11th player in the Super Bowl era with interception and fumble return touchdowns in the same game.

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) lifts defender Jordi Alba as he celebrates scoring his side's second goal against D.C. United during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Lionel Messi has two goals, assist to lead Inter Miami to 3-2 victory over DC United

September 20, 2025

Lionel Messi had a first-half assist before scoring two goals in the second half to take over the league lead and propel Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over D.C. United. Messi scored the go-ahead goal in the 66th minute before adding some insurance in the 85th. He has 22 goals this season, one more than Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge in the race for the Golden Boot Award. Defender Jordi Alba collected his 10th assist on Messi’s first goal and Sergio Busquets notched his seventh for the brace. First-year midfielder Tadeo Allende scored his eighth goal — with an assist from Messi — in the 35th minute. Inter Miami, fifth in the Eastern Conference, travels to play fourth-place New York City FC on Wednesday, trailing by one point with two matches in hand.

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Gillman, Ah Yat combine for 6 TDs, Montana overwhelms Indiana State 63-20

September 20, 2025

Eli Gillman ran for 120 and three touchdowns, Keali’i Ah Yat passed for a career-high 313 yards and two scores and Montana rolled to a 63-20 win over Indiana State. The Grizzlies punted on their first two possessions and then had touchdowns on eight of their next nine plus a defensive score by when TJ Rausch recovered a fumble in the end zone. Ah Yah was 22-of-37 passing for his second-straight 300-yard game and also had a 14-yard touchdown run.  He had a 19-yard touchdown pass to Josh Gale late in the second quarter for a 35-7 halftime lead. He also hit Jordan Dever on a slant that went for 62 yards to make it 39-7. Nich Osho had touchdown runs of 55- and 79-yards on consecutive carries in the fourth quarter for Indiana State,

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Davis, Jones run for touchdowns in Montana State’s 17-0 win over Mercyhurst

September 20, 2025

Montana State shut out Mercyhurst 17-0 on Saturday. Julius Davis and Adam Jones both ran for touchdowns. Davis scored in the first quarter, capping a 92-yard drive. Myles Sansted added a field goal in the second quarter. Jones scored just before halftime, finishing an 83-yard drive. The Bobcats’ defense dominated with 10 tackles for loss and limited Mercyhurst to 58 rushing yards. Ryan Krahe intercepted a pass in the end zone late in the game. Colson Coon led the Bobcats in rushing with 71 yards. Montana State is now 2-2 for the season.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) gestures on the bench in the first half of a WNBA basketball playoff game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Caitlin Clark says she was fined $200 for social media post about referees

September 20, 2025

Caitlin Clark said referees couldn’t stop her Indiana Fever. The WNBA made her pay for it. The Fever’s star guard, who is sidelined for the postseason with a right groin injury, posted on social media that she was fined $200 for tweeting “Refs couldn’t stop us” after Indiana’s Game 2 win over Atlanta in the first round of the playoffs. Clark’s post was then quoted by fellow injured Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham, who was quick to offer her support to the young star. The WNBA typically doesn’t post when players are fined. The Fever open their best-of-five semifinal series against the Aces in Las Vegas on Sunday.

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Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) celebrates his touchdown against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Nebraska completes Hail Mary TD to tie No. 21 Michigan as half expires

September 20, 2025

Jacory Barney Jr. came down with a tying 52-yard Hail Mary pass from Dylan Raiola to end the first half against No. 21 Michigan. The Cornhuskers had gotten the ball with 1:51 left after Justice Haynes’ 75-yard run had put the Wolverines up 17-10. Nebraska called timeout with one second left after Emmett Johnson’s short run to the 48. Raiola moved to his right and launched a high-arcing ball downfield. Barney outjumped Michigan’s Jaden Mangham for the ball at the goal line, turned and fell into the end zone.

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Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) get tied up with Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (0) in the first half of a WNBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Naz Hillmon makes history as the Atlanta Dream’s first Sixth Person of the Year

September 20, 2025

Atlanta forward Naz Hillmon has been named the WNBA’s Sixth Person of the Year, making her the first Dream player in franchise history to win the award. Hillmon averaged 8.6 points and 6.2 rebounds for the Dream and made 53 3-pointers after hitting just one across her first three WNBA seasons. She came off the bench in 27 of the Dream’s 44 games and set a franchise record by appearing in 150 consecutive contests. Hillmon, who played college basketball at Michigan, helped Atlanta earn the No. 3 seed and win a franchise-record 30 games.

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Release party for Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters

September 20, 2025

Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres will host a release party for Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of the Showgirl,” in October. Officials say the nearly 90-minute show will play at all 540 AMC theaters in the U.S. between Oct. 3 and Oct. 5. AMC will also air the show that weekend in Mexico, Canada and across Europe. “The Life of the Showgirl” is Swift’s first release since she regained control over her entire body of work in May. Tickets are available online.

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Blake Bonner, left, his wife Caitlin, left rear, standing and their daughter, front, wearing a shirt with her late sisters name stand in the end zone before an NCAA college football game between SMU and TCU, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

SMU and TCU honor 9-year-old Texas flash flood victim whose parents are alums of the schools

September 20, 2025

A 9-year-old Texas girl who was among 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors who died in flash flooding on the Fourth of July was honored by TCU and SMU before the alma maters of her parents played Saturday. In a joint social media post leading up the game, SMU and TCU described Lila Bonner as having a vibrant spirit and boundless love for animals that lives on through her foundation dedicated to saving animals and spreading kindness. The post referenced Lila as the heart of a house divided with her father a TCU alum and her month an SMU alum, a girl who proudly donned TCU purple and SMU red and blue.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer watches from the dugout after coming out of the game during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Max Scherzer allows 7 runs while getting 2 outs, raising concerns for Blue Jays as playoffs near

September 19, 2025

Max Scherzer has struggled to escape the first inning unscathed. On Friday night, he didn’t get out of the first at all. The veteran Blue Jays right-hander was pulled after two-thirds of an inning, the shortest start without an injury of his 18-year career. Scherzer allowed seven runs on seven hits while getting two outs, and Toronto went on to lose 20-1 to the Kansas City Royals. Blue Jays manager John Schneider called it “a weird outing” from a player who’s likely bound for the Hall of Fame. Scherzer said he wasn’t overly concerned. He has a career-worst 5.06 ERA this season.

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