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Catalytic converter thefts decline: insurance data

If the current trend continues, this could be the first year since 2019 that the number of catalytic converter thefts has declined.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried acknowledges in court that customers were hurt but denies fraud

NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Bankman-Fried, testifying at his fraud trial Friday, cast himself as a bumbling cryptocurrency visionary who knew nothing about the industry when he started FTX or about marketing when he became the face of his company and not enough about his businesses to see they were $10 bill

Maine's close-knit deaf community is grieving in the wake of shootings that killed 4 beloved members

FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) — Maine's close-knit community of deaf and hard of hearing people is grieving in the wake of the Lewiston shootings that killed beloved members, many of whom were ardent advocates.

Woman drank 'semen-contaminated' water served at Half Moon Bay Ritz-Carlton hotel: lawsuit

The woman, identified in the lawsuit as Jane Doe, drank "semen-contaminated" water served by a Ritz-Carlton staffer, according to a lawsuit Doe filed this month.

Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on future

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — For months, Dean Phillips called for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden, drawing no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be alternatives.

Maine officials lift shelter-in-place order as search for mass shooting suspect continues

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Authorities scoured the woods and hundreds of acres of family-owned property, sent dive teams with sonar to the bottom of a river and scrutinized a possible suicide note Friday in the second day of their intensive search for an Army reservist accused of fatally shooting 18 peo

Chris Brown announces plans to leave California

Singer and songwriter Chris Brown announced he will be leaving the Golden State, joining a growing list of other celebrities and public figures who announced similar plans.

Around the world

Salvadoran President Bukele files for re-election, raising constitutional concerns

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, a popular right wing, anti-gang firebrand, has filed to run for re-election. El Salvador constitutionally bars its presidents from doing so.

Biden meets with top Chinese diplomat at White House

President Biden met Friday with China’s top diplomat at the White House ahead of a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

US strike response unrelated to Israel-Hamas conflict: Gen. Patrick Ryder

Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder said there’s no intent for escalation with Iran; their focus is the ISIS mission.

Biden calls Australia 'an anchor to peace and prosperity' during state visit from Albanese

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden described Australia as “an anchor to peace and prosperity” while standing alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House on Wednesday, part of a state visit intended to deepen an alliance that's increasingly viewed as a critical counterweight to Ch

More than 50 countries to attend Ukraine peace talks in Malta: 'Critical moment'

Ukraine is rallying for peace with more than 50 international partners in Malta this weekend. Andriy Yermak, head of the office of the president, shared exclusive details with Fox News.

Carnival ruled negligent over cruise where 662 passengers got COVID-19 early in pandemic

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A cruise operator that failed to cancel a voyage from Sydney that led to a major COVID-19 outbreak was ruled negligent in its duty of care to passengers in an Australian class-action case Wednesday.

Pope orders Vatican to reopen case of priest accused of adult abuse but allowed to keep ministering

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has ordered the Vatican to reopen the case of a well-known priest-artist accused of sexually, psychologically and spiritually abusing adult women, and removed the statute of limitations that had previously prevented a church trial based on their claims.

Technology

OMB evolving FedRAMP to better address software-as-a-service needs

Drew Myklegard, the deputy federal chief information officer, said the draft memo to update FedRAMP creates a new oversight board and promotes agencies from similar sectors working together approve cloud services.

Generative AI training data sets are now trackable – and often legally complicated

A new online tool allows users to identify, track and learn about the legal status of training data sets for generative AI, and a quick glance shows that many may have licensing issues.

Intel shows recovery in PCs but faces competition in AI, data centers

A faster-than-expected recovery in sales of PC chips helped Intel post third-quarter revenue that exceeded expectations, but weakness in its data center business is a sign of vulnerability in a market where users are looking for processors that can handle AI workloads that are predicted to grow as e

Google's ad sales growth accelerated in 3Q, but investors are unimpressed with the performance

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google’s digital advertising sales growth accelerated during the summer, advancing a recent revival that helped its corporate parent Alphabet Inc. to deliver a quarterly profit that exceeded analysts' projections.

Red Hat Quarkus Java stack spruces up the dev UI

Red Hat’s latest implementation of the Quarkus Kubernetes-native Java stack includes a new developer UI and a contract-based testing capability. The Red Hat build of version 3.2 of Quarkus was initially detailed on October 23, with instructions for getting started with the new build at developers.

Apple teams up with US firms to push for clean energy

Apple is working with a variety of large US corporations, including Nike, to launch the Clean Energy Procurement Academy. It’s an attempt to empower other companies with the technical knowledge they need (and Apple has) to adopt clean energy and support supply chain decarbonization.

Proof of ID to visit adult websites? Ohio is latest state pushing for the requirement

If enacted, sexually explicit websites would be charged with a third-degree felony for failing to verify the age of a person accessing the adult content.

Sports News

Jace Peterson replaces pitcher Slade Cecconi on Diamondbacks' World Series roster, adding extra bat

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks added an extra bat for the World Series, putting Jace Peterson on the roster Friday and dropping pitcher Slade Cecconi for the matchup against the Texas Rangers.

MetLife Stadium has 50-50 chance at hosting World Cup final, Gov. Murphy says

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (PIX11) – MetLife Stadium in New Jersey has a "50-50" chance of getting to host the 2026 World Cup final, Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.

On White Sox World Series title anniversary, Bobby Jenks gets a new baseball job in Chicagoland

The closer, who spent six of his seven MLB seasons with the White Sox and won a World Series title in 2005, is continuing his post-playing career in Chicago.

Former NFL player charged in mother's death set to appear in court

A former NFL player charged in connection with the death of his mother is set to appear in court this week.

Mary Lou Retton is home after stay in ICU, daughter says

Former Olympic gymnast and West Virginia native Mary Lou Retton is "in recovery mode" after a several-week stay in intensive care.

With Melvin gone, Preller is tasked with hiring his 5th Padres manager since mid-2015

Just a year removed from a stirring run to the NL Championship Series that captivated a championship-starved fan base, general manager A.J. Preller of the big-spending San Diego Padres has to hire a new manager yet again.

Professional golfers suspended for gambling on PGA Tour events

Professional golfers Vince India and Jake Staiano of the Korn Ferry Tour have been suspended after it was revealed they placed wagers on PGA events, the tour announced.

Politics News

Maine Democrat calls for assault weapons ban after past opposition

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) said he would pursue an assault weapons ban after a mass shooting killed at least 18 people in his hometown of Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday. The gunman, believed to be Army reservist Robert Card, is still on the run.

Huntington, WV mayor launches longshot bid for governorship

Democratic Mayor Steve Williams of Huntington, West Virginia, filed on Thursday his run for the deep-red Mountain State's governorship.

Misinformation is flowing ahead of Ohio abortion vote. Some is coming from a legislative website.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The inflammatory language targeting a reproductive rights measure on Ohio's fall ballot is the type of messaging that is common in the closing weeks of a highly contested initiative campaign — warning of “abortion on demand” or “dismemberment of fully conscious children” if vot

Youngkin admin IDs 3,400 names mistakenly purged from Virginia voter rolls over probation violations

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration has identified nearly 3,400 erroneous removals from the state's voter rolls, which stemmed from probation violations.

Shutdown deadline looms as early test for Mike Johnson

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is already facing the first big test of his nascent Speakership as he stares down a tight window to avoid a government shutdown. Government funding is set to run out Nov.

Who's running for president? Here's a rundown of the 2024 candidates

With more than a year until the 2024 presidential contest, the field of candidates is largely set. Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov.

EXCLUSIVE: Sweeping new Biden order aims to alter the AI landscape

The White House is poised to make an all-hands effort to impose national rules on a fast-moving technology, according to a draft executive order