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Gangs expand to nearly half the towns in the Brazilian Amazon, report finds
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Criminal gangs expanded their presence in the Brazilian Amazon last…
Jets’ Aaron Glenn confirms that Tyrod Taylor will start at quarterback, Justin Fields is benched
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Glenn thought the New York Jets’ offense needed a…
Timberwolves’ McDaniels misses his first game in nearly two years because of a sprained wrist
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels was ruled out of Wednesday’s game against…
Falcons quarterback Penix will have season-ending knee surgery, leaving Cousins as starter
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons’ season, already in a free fall, took…
Jury acquits ex-youth center worker on 3 sex assault charges, deadlocks on 5 others
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — One of the first men charged with abusing children at New…
Usher sues investors to recover $700,000 he lent to buy property for ‘Homage ATL’
ATLANTA (AP) — The music artist and entertainment executive Usher is suing a group of…
Bengals’ offense in flux due to injuries, suspension
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of moving pieces on offense going…
2026 Oscars broadcast will include all 24 awards, including new casting prize
The Oscars are making room for one more award on their live broadcast in 2026.…
New commissioner Kessler lays out 2026 schedule and a plan to get LPGA on the right path
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — LPGA Tour Commissioner Craig Kessler introduced a “flywheel” and spoke of…
Colombia’s Petro releases bank records to counter US drug claims, sparking backlash over spending
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian president Gustavo Petro has publicly released his bank records in…
Raiders activate backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell from injured reserve
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders activated backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell, out since…
Veteran FBI employee sues bureau after being fired over displaying a pride flag
WASHINGTON (AP) — A veteran FBI employee training to become a special agent was fired…
Speculation intensifies in the death of a Florida high schooler on a cruise
The mysterious death of a high school cheerleader on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this…
Migrants thought they were in court for a routine hearing. Instead, it was a deportation trap
The government lawyer knew what was coming as she stood inside a courtroom and texted…
Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin and Texas’ Steve Sarkisian take different approaches to coaching rumors
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin politely declined to talk about other job openings. Texas coach…
Flavio Cobolli’s dominant win sends Italy to Davis Cup semifinals
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Flavio Cobolli beat Filip Misolic 6-1, 6-3 on Wednesday to clinch…
Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start for the Browns on Sunday in Las Vegas
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — A natural showman, one of the many gifts inherited from his…
For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen miles south of Sin City, Brandon Lake is seated backstage…
Talented freshman class already having a massive impact in college basketball
The recent trend in college basketball has been to build rosters through the transfer portal,…
Photos of Marjorie Taylor Greene with Epstein survivors before the vote on releasing files
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a longtime loyalist of President Donald Trump,…
Chiefs’ Josh Simmons happy to be back after sudden four-game absence, declines to discuss reasons
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs first-round draft pick Josh Simmons said Wednesday…
New York Mayor-elect Mamdani says the city’s current police commissioner will stay on the job
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday that the city’s…
Fillier motivated to transform re-tooled Sirens into PWHL contenders after 2 last-place finishes
If Sarah Fillier’s aspirations involve her becoming the best women’s hockey player in the world,…
Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 12
By Week 12, every roster decision counts in fantasy football. Roles are locked in, byes…