Articles filed under Associated Press
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Oregon, Ohio State, Georgia, Miami top 1st CFP rankingsNov 05, 2024 7:03 pm - Undefeated Oregon got top billing Tuesday in the first set of rankings on the road to college football's new 12-team playoff. Ohio State, Georgia and Miami were ranked 2, 3 and 4, respectively, in the first of six weekly polls the committee will release, culminating with the Dec. 8 rankings that will be used to slot teams into a bracket
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Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with TrumpNov 05, 2024 7:02 pm - Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.
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Dodgers star Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulderNov 05, 2024 6:25 pm - Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26. The Dodgers say the Japanese two-way player is expected to be ready for spring training in February.
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Hugh Grant spent half his career in rom-coms. Now he plays monsters, and he’s never been happierNov 05, 2024 2:58 pm - After decades in romantic comedies, Hugh Grant has spent the last few years playing narcissists, weirdos and murderers. But in “Heretic,” a horror thriller from A24, Grant’s turn to the dark side reaches a new extreme.
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Strike at Boeing part of new era of labor activism long in decline at U.S. workplacesNov 05, 2024 2:19 pm - Organized labor has made itself heard over the past couple of years, and the number of actions taken by unions has soared. There were 470 work stoppages involving roughly 539,000 workers last year, according to Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. The nearly 500 work stoppages resulted in about 24,874,522 strike days.
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Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses defense minister, triggering in surprise announcementNov 05, 2024 2:18 pm - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region. The move sparked protests across the country.
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Marijuana legalization fails in Florida as numerous states approve citizen voting amendmentsNov 05, 2024 2:14 pm - While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die.
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Q&A: Tommy Richman talks ‘Million Dollar Baby’ success, possible Grammy noms and ‘not hip-hop’ dramaNov 05, 2024 1:49 pm - Tommy Richman nearly had a million reasons to quit music — until “Million Dollar Baby” became one of the year’s most popular songs. Now, the singer is eyeing Grammy nominations.
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Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolenNov 05, 2024 12:19 pm - A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes. Online bidding has started and will continue through Dec. 7.
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Book Review: ‘The Name of This Band is R.E.M.’ is a vivid journey through the rock band’s historyNov 05, 2024 10:28 am - The best way to read “The Name of This Band is R.E.M.” is with a pair of headphones and a collection of the band’s albums on streaming services or CDs. Opt for the cassettes or vinyl if you want to go old school.