Associated Press stories, Page 2570
Defensive switch helps Blues even West final vs. Sharks
ST. LOUIS — With the game — and perhaps the season — in the balance, assistant coach Mike Van Ryn of the St. Louis Blues made a decision. With the Blues battling with the Sharks in San Jose in Game 2 on Monday night, Van Ryn decided to tweak his...
Baltimore politicians, track owners duel over Pimlico future
BALTIMORE — Aptly nicknamed Old Hilltop, antiquated Pimlico Race Course has reached the point where its illustrious past might not be enough to assure a vibrant future. The 144th Preakness will be run Saturday at Pimlico and will be back next year, too. After that, nobody can predict the fate...
Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro sues OxyContin maker over opioids
PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has filed a lawsuit accusing the company that makes OxyContin of fueling the opioid epidemic. Shapiro announced the lawsuit Tuesday against Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma. Pennsylvania is one of the states hardest hit by opioid addiction. It is at least the 39th state to...
Jimmie Johnson to honor fallen soldier during NASCAR race in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jimmie Johnson is going camouflage for the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend to honor those who died while serving in the military. Johnson unveiled a military-themed camouflage paint scheme Tuesday with the name of a fallen soldier written across the front windshield of his No. 48...
Trump officials, DHS discussed mass family arrests
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security officials considered arresting thousands of migrant families who had final deportation orders and removing them from the United States in a flashy show of force, but the idea was tabled as the Trump administration grappled with straining resources and a growing number of Central Americans crossing...
Former manager charged with abuse of Marvel’s Stan Lee
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former business manager of Stan Lee has been charged with five counts of elder abuse involving the late Marvel Comics mogul. Los Angeles County prosecutors filed the charges Friday against 43-year-old Keya Morgan, including felony allegations of theft, embezzlement, forgery or fraud against an elder...
Woman demands Disney apologize for CBD oil arrest
ORLANDO, Fla. — A 69-year-old woman is demanding an apology for her arrest at a Walt Disney World security checkpoint last month after a guard says CBD oil was found during a search of her purse. Hester Burkhalter has hired high-profile attorney Benjamin Crump, who represented Trayvon Martin’s family. Crump...
Businessman pleads guilty to stealing up to $1.5M in wine
BALTIMORE — A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to embezzling up to $1.5 million in upscale wine from customers who paid him to store the bottles, which he sold without their knowledge. A plea agreement calls for 54-year-old William Lamont Holder of Hanover, Md., to be sentenced to 18 months...
Pompeo tells Russia: no more election interference
SOCHI, Russia — On his first trip to Russia as U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that he warned his Russian counterpart against any “unacceptable” Russian meddling in U.S. elections. At a news conference following three hours of meetings, Pompeo said he told Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov...
Philly soda tax study sees sales dip, health impact unclear
A new study bolsters evidence that soda taxes can reduce sales, but whether they influence health remains unclear. The research found that Philadelphia’s 2017 tax led to a 38% decline in sugary soda and diet drink sales that year, even when taking into account an increase in sales in neighboring...
Sheriff: Carnival worker from Virginia shot, killed 3 women
Authorities in Virginia say two missing women and a missing teenage girl were shot to death by a carnival worker who met the victims through the traveling show. James Michael Wright, 23, is accused of killing the women in February and March near his home in a far western corner...
Second Florida county hacked in 2016 election, Gov. DeSantis says
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Russian hackers infiltrated the election files of two Florida counties during the 2016 election, Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters Tuesday, though he was quick to add that no votes were manipulated or results altered. “Two Florida counties experienced intrusion into the supervisor of election networks,” DeSantis said....
Disney takes over Hulu
BURBANK, Calif. — Disney is taking full control of Hulu, extending the reach of its streaming abilities. Disney said Tuesday that it’s taking operational control of the streaming service immediately. NBCUniversal owns 33% of Hulu right now. According to the agreement, Disney can demand Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal, sell the...
Lawsuit blames Tiger Woods for drunken driver’s death
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The parents of a drunken driver who died in a car crash last year are suing Tiger Woods. They blame the golfer and his girlfriend for allowing their son to drive home from their Florida restaurant while intoxicated. The wrongful death lawsuit filed Monday says...
New museum opening at Statue of Liberty
NEW YORK — A new museum opening at the Statue of Liberty is giving visitors another opportunity to explore its history and the impact the iconic structure has had on the world. The 26,000-square-foot museum on Liberty Island, scheduled to open to the public on Thursday, is the new home...
Anthony Weiner leaves halfway house, completes sentence
NEW YORK — Former Rep. Anthony Weiner has left a New York City halfway house after completing his prison sentence for illicit online contact with a 15-year-old girl. According to the New York Post, Weiner said while leaving the Bronx facility on Tuesday that it’s “good to be out” and...
Unofficial tally shows Duterte allies winning big in polls in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies appeared to have overwhelming leads in elections for the Philippine Senate, one of the opposition’s last bulwarks against a brash populist leader accused of massive human rights violations. Preliminary results comprising 94% of returns from Monday’s midterm elections showed at least eight candidates...
Texas officer fatally shoots woman after struggle over Taser
BAYTOWN, Texas — A Texas police officer fatally shot a woman moments after she seems to say “I’m pregnant” in an altercation captured on video. The shooting happened late Monday in Baytown, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Houston. Baytown Police Lt. Steve Dorris says the officer was patrolling...
3 dead, 2 injured in shooting at St. Louis home
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Police say three people were killed and two others wounded during a shooting at a home on the city’s north side. Authorities say the shooting happened just before 9 p.m. Monday in the city’s Penrose neighborhood. Police said one victim is in critical condition while...
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock joins 2020 Democratic presidential race
HELENA, Mont. — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, distinguishing himself among nearly two dozen candidates as the field’s only statewide elected official to win a state that President Donald Trump carried in 2016. The 53-year-old governor is running as a centrist...
Pirates’ Nick Kingham tagged for 7 runs, 10 hits in loss to DiamondbacksVideo
PHOENIX — After a three-game losing streak in which the Arizona Diamondbacks came up empty too often with opportunities to drive in more runs, hitting coach Darnell Coles changed things up in batting practice on Monday. The emphasis on situational hitting worked hours later. Eduardo Escobar homered, tripled and drove...
Blues even series with Game 2 road victory over SharksVideo
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Defensemen Vince Dunn and Robert Bortuzzo scored second-period goals that helped the St. Louis Blues overcome another big game from San Jose’s Logan Couture with a 4-2 victory Monday night that tied the Western Conference final at one game apiece. Dunn’s second goal of the postseason...
$6,000 reward offered in commuter train conductor shooting
PHILADELPHIA — The transit agency serving the Philadelphia area and a citizens’ crime commission have announced a $6,000 reward for information in the shooting of a conductor on a commuter train platform last week. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority says a train was stopped Friday afternoon at a station in...
Sooey! Pig named Hamilton bringing Hurricanes playoff luck
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have been rolling at home ever since their newly acquired grunter named Hamilton started hogging the corner. Not defenseman Dougie Hamilton — Hamilton the pig. The 90-pound Juliana potbelly who catches games from behind the boards in a personalized wagon has shown plenty of...
Broncos’ Joe Flacco: It’s not my job to groom Drew Lock
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Joe Flacco says his job description doesn’t include grooming his successor, so he suggests rookie Drew Lock sit back and watch him work and ask plenty of questions — of offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello. “Listen, I have so many things to worry about. I’m trying to go...
