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Ohio absentee ballot order halted to allow expedited appeal
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An appeals court halted a judge’s order directing Ohio’s elections chief to allow voters to apply for absentee ballots for the November presidential election by electronic means, something sought by Democrats in the pivotal swing state. The appeals court Friday halted the preliminary injunction issued earlier that...
Charlottesville removes Confederate statue near rally site
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A crowd cheered Saturday as workers in Charlottesville removed a Confederate statue near the site of a violent white nationalist rally three years ago. The removal of a bronze figure of a Confederate soldier known as “At Ready” is seen in Charlottesville as a milestone in eliminating...
AstraZeneca, Oxford University to resume trials of virus vaccine
LONDON — Oxford University says trials of a coronavirus vaccine its developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca will resume, days after pausing due to a reported side effect in a patient in Britain. The university says in large trials “it is expected that some participants will become unwell and every case...
Dakotas lead U.S. in virus growth as both reject mask rules
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Coronavirus infections in the Dakotas are growing faster than anywhere else in the nation, fueling impassioned debates over masks and personal freedom after months in which the two states avoided the worst of the pandemic. The argument over masks raged this week in Brookings, South Dakota,...
Better weather aids battle against deadly Western U.S. wildfires
SALEM, Ore. — Diminishing winds and rising humidity helped firefighters battling deadly blazes in Oregon and California, but with dozens of people still missing, authorities in both states feared that the receding flames could reveal many more dead across the blackened landscape. Oregon’s emergency management director said officials were preparing...
Covid-19 knocks out Virginia-Virginia Tech football opener
The pandemic disrupted college sports again Saturday, with Virginia and Virginia Tech postponing their Sept. 19 football opener because of covid-19 issues at Virginia Tech. The schools said this was a mutual agreement. No makeup date was announced for the game that had been set for Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium....
US Open all about location on Winged Foot and on calendar
Dustin Johnson capped off a torrid stretch of golf at just the right time. He had at least a share of the 54-hole lead in four straight tournaments, turned two of them into victories, returned to No. 1 in the world and ended the PGA Tour season by winning the...
Pa. lawmakers take record before voters under new election rules
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania voters will soon issue their verdict on the legislature’s response to the covid-19 pandemic by either extending the gains Democrats made two years ago or further tightening Republicans’ longstanding grip on both chambers. The GOP-majority General Assembly has been in hybrid mode this year, after senators and...
This day in sports history: Sept. 12Video
1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United States. 1925 — The United States wins the Davis Cup for the sixth straight time by sweeping France in five straight matches. 1935 — Wilmer Allison beats Sidney Wood...
Brock Nelson helps Islanders beat Lightning in Game 3
EDMONTON, Alberta — Brock Nelson broke a tie with 3 minutes, 25 seconds left, Semyon Varlamov made 34 saves and the New York Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-3, in Game 3 of the NHL’s Eastern Conference final Friday night. The Islanders rebounded from a stunning finish to Game...
Prosecutors: Chauvin used neck restraints in past arrests
MINNEAPOLIS — A white police officer accused in the death of George Floyd had used neck or head and upper body restraints seven times before, including four incidents in which prosecutors say he went too far, according to prosecution documents released Friday in the case against four former Minneapolis officers...
‘There was no fighting this fire,’ California survivor says
BERRY CREEK, Calif. — John Sykes built his life around his cabin in the dense woods of Northern California. He raised his two children there, expanded it and improved it over time and made it resilient to all kinds of disaster except fire. So when the winds started howling Tuesday...
Alexander Zverev rallies at U.S. Open, reaches 1st Grand Slam finalVideo
NEW YORK — For two sets, Alexander Zverev was confused and listless, his body language as poor as his winner-to-error ratio against Pablo Carreno Busta in the U.S. Open semifinals Friday. Zverev double-faulted and smacked his left high. He put a backhand into the net to cede the opening set...
Lawyer: Utah boy ‘lucky to be alive’ after police shooting
SALT LAKE CITY — A 13-year-old autistic boy who was shot by police in Salt Lake City last week is “lucky to be alive” and will likely experience lifelong injuries, the family’s lawyer said Friday. Linden, whom the family wants referred to only by his first name, remains hospitalized with...
Despite barbs, Trump family and Chicago mayor can be nice
CHICAGO — The barbs that have flown between President Donald Trump and his family and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot haven’t prevented either side from engaging in occasional niceties. Lightfoot in May called Eric Trump to express her support, according to text messages obtained by the Chicago Tribune through a Freedom...
Q&A: David Byrne on his festival hit ‘American Utopia’
NEW YORK — In a film festival season that’s been turned largely virtual, Spike Lee’s “American Utopia,” a documentary of David Byrne’s concert musical and the opening-night film of the Toronto International Film Festival, has nevertheless supplied the giddy rush of live performance in a packed house. The film was...
Chiefs, Texans booed as racial justice stand sparks outrage
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL’s new stance encouraging players to take a stand against racial injustice got its first test as some fans of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs booed during a moment of silence to promote the cause, touching off a fresh debate on how players...
Danny Hamlin hopes hometown track helps him regain winning touchVideo
Kevin Harvick grabbed the first win of NASCAR’s playoffs while rival Denny Hamlin finished a distant 13th. Disgusted with his finish, Hamlin threw his water bottle in anger. “I was so mad. I hate not finishing where I should finish or run,” Hamlin said. “I’m such a competitor. I want...
Challenger to QAnon supporter bows out of race in Georgia
ATLANTA — The Democratic candidate for a U.S. House seat in Georgia dropped out of the race Friday, clearing a near-certain path to victory for a QAnon-supporting Republican contender who has been criticized for her incendiary comments. Democrat Kevin Van Ausdal bowed out of the race for “personal and family...
Judges: Florida felons can’t vote until they pay fines, fees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote, a federal appellate court ruled Friday in a case that could have broad implications for the November elections. Reversing a lower court judge’s decision that gave Florida felons...
Attorneys deny racial motive in Ahmaud Arbery slaying
ATLANTA — Attorneys for a white father and son charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery say their clients weren’t motivated by race when they armed themselves, chased after the young Black man and shot him in the street after a confrontation, according to interviews published Friday. Gregory and Travis McMichael have...
Uninvited Pigeon invades author Mo Willems’ TV special
LOS ANGELES — Mo Willems is very serious about the importance of being silly. That’s apparent to the children and adults tickled by “There Is a Bird on Your Head!” or “We Are in a Book!” or any of the author and illustrator’s other much-loved works. But the former “Sesame...
Chiefs rookie Edwards-Helaire shines in NFL debut vs. TexansVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs raised eyebrows during the NFL Draft when they used their first-round pick on Clyde Edwards-Helaire, adding another potent weapon to their dynamic offense rather than filling a pressing need on defense. Turns out that decision was downright brilliant. With starter Damien Williams...
Bengals name rookie quarterback Joe Burrow among captainsVideo
Joe Burrow was picked as one of the Cincinnati Bengals’ captains even before he took a snap. It is unusual for a rookie to be picked as a captain, an honorary role that usually goes to veterans who have been around the team a long time. The players’ vote shows...
On edge: Browns’ Garrett returns after NFL suspension for hitting Steelers QB RudolphVideo
CLEVELAND — The indelible moment of rage affected Myles Garrett and shaped how others see him. The Cleveland Browns’ star defensive end can’t undo his helmet-swinging attack on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph last season or the six-game NFL suspension that ensued. That damage is done and irreparable. But Garrett...
