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Pennsylvania nurse accused of giving patients lethal doses of insulin

Court documents state investigators discovered a pattern of behavior where Pressdee would mistreat patients then resign.

Daylight saving time: Lawmakers tried to lock the clocks this year — what happened?

There were multiple bills introduced in Congress to end the changing of the clocks, yet here we are, getting ready to change the clocks.

Maine mass shooter was alive for most of massive 2-day search, autopsy suggests

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Army reservist who opened fire inside at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston, Maine, before disappearing was alive and possibly on the run during a good portion of the massive search that followed, according to a conclusion from the state medical examiner’s office releas

What is No-Shave November, and where did it come from?

It is that time of year again when people put down their razors and participate in “No-Shave November” or “Movember.

Las Vegas sex worker accused of robbing, beating man in Strip hotel room

A Las Vegas prostitute is facing attempted murder charges after she allegedly beat her disabled client to near death at Caesars Palace before stealing thousands of dollars from him

Virginia fisherman sentenced for illegally harvesting $37K worth of striped bass

A Virginia fisherman has been sentenced for illegally harvesting striped bass over the course of several years.

Illinois city tickets reporter for asking too many questions, in latest First Amendment dustup

Officials in a suburban Chicago community have issued municipal citations to a local news reporter for what they say were persistent contacts with city officials seeking comment on treacherous fall flooding.

Around the world

Hundreds storm Russian airport in antisemitic riot over plane from Israel

Hundreds of people stormed into the main airport in Russia's Dagestan region and rushed onto the landing field, chanting antisemitic slogans and seeking passengers arriving on a flight from the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.

The average Palestinian in Gaza is living on 2 pieces of bread a day, UN official says

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The average Palestinian in Gaza is living on two pieces of Arabic bread made from flour the United Nations had stockpiled in the region, yet the main refrain now being heard in the street is “Water, water,” the Gaza director for the U.N.

Quake shakes northwest Nepal, killing at least 128 and injuring dozens. Officials fear toll to rise

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Helicopters and ground troops rushed to help people hurt in a strong earthquake that shook districts in northwestern Nepal just before midnight Friday, killing at least 128 people and injuring dozens more, officials said Saturday.

Hamas trying to sneak injured fighters out among civilian evacuees: US official

Wounded Hamas combatants were on a list of people Hamas wanted to evacuate from Gaza into Egypt, a senior U.S. official confirmed.

Zelenskyy hosts EU official von der Leyen as Russian attacks wound at least 14 people in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian attacks in Ukraine wounded at least 14 civilians over the past day, officials said Saturday, as the president of the European Union's executive arm returned to the Ukrainian capital to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Scott rips Tlaib's genocide remark as part of 'Hamas propaganda machine'

Presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) jabbed Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) at a campaign event Saturday after the Michigan congresswoman criticized the Biden administration’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

Blinken warns Israel that humanitarian conditions in Gaza must improve to have 'partners for peace'

TEL AVIV (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Israel on Friday that it risks destroying an eventual possibility for peace unless it acts swiftly to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza for Palestinian civilians as it intensifies its war against Hamas.

Technology

Zuckerberg undergoes surgery after tearing ACL during MMA training

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg underwent surgery on Friday after experiencing a knee injury during martial arts training. The tech billionaire shared the news in an Instagram post, explaining that he tore his anterior cruciate ligaments — commonly called the ACL — while training for an MMA fight.

Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

The Windows 11 2022 Update has been released, but behind the scenes, Microsoft is constantly working to improve the newest version of Windows.

Some Instagram and Facebook users can get rid of ads for $10. Would you pay?

Meta is giving users in 31 countries the option to scroll their feeds without ads – for a price, of course.

Amazon used an algorithm to essentially raise prices on other sites, the FTC says

Amazon used a secret algorithm to essentially help raise prices on other online sites and also “destroyed” internal communications as the Federal Trade Commission undertook an antitrust investigation against it, according to newly unredacted portions of the agency's lawsuit.

DoorDash orders surge 24% in the third quarter, helping to narrow the delivery app's losses

DoorDash powered past sales and earnings expectations in the third quarter, saying a growing mix of stores and faster service is drawing customers in the U.S. and abroad.

What Duxbury Networking’s CIO does to balance head with heart

What keeps IT leaders up at night covers a broad range of issues including improving overall IT performance, data security, process risk and compliance, and meeting needs to improve business agility.

Meta whistleblower to testify in Senate hearing on child safety, social media

Senators will hear testimony Tuesday from a former Facebook employee who is alleging the company failed to act on reports of harassment and harm facing teens on the platform.

Sports News

Sparked by Hancock's 93-yard pick 6, No. 3 Ohio State rallies from halftime deficit to beat Rutgers

Cornerback Jordan Henderson woke up No. 3 Ohio State early in the second half with a 93-yard interception return for a touchdown and the Buckeyes rallied from their first halftime deficit of the season to beat vastly improved Rutgers 35-16.

Rangers win first World Series in franchise history

The Texas Rangers on Wednesday won its first Worlds Series in franchise history after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5, 5-0.

Bears activate Braxton Jones, waive Kramer ahead of Saints matchup

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears have activated offensive tackle Braxton Jones from injured reserve and waived center Doug Kramer, according to a press release from the team Saturday.

Manchester City back on top of the Premier League as Arsenal loses at Newcastle

The Premier League table has a familiar look about it after Manchester City blasted its way back to the top with a 6-1 rout of Bournemouth.

Bob Knight, legendary former Indiana University basketball coach, dies

Legendary former Indiana University men's basketball coach Bob Knight has died at the age of 83, his family announced Wednesday on his website.

Karlsson bullish on Sharks’ future, an old friend has Quinn’s back, and where’s Doug Wilson now?

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson on the San Jose Sharks: “The people that came in, the people that are trying to shape this (are) good people.

Water polo player fighting to keep hand after crash

A club water polo player and sophomore at Patrick Henry High School is in the hospital as doctors try to save her hand.

Politics News

Haley and Ramaswamy show the rising political power of Indian Americans even as they feud in debates

The tension between Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy was hard to miss when they last met on a debate stage. “Every time I hear you, I feel a little bit dumber for what you say,” Haley told Ramaswamy.

House approves aid package for Israel, but not for Ukraine

The first substantial legislative effort in Congress to support Israel in the war falls far short of President Biden's request for nearly $106 billion that would also back Ukraine as it fights Russia.

Tlaib accuses Biden of supporting genocide of Palestinians

"Biden, support a ceasefire now or don’t count on us in 2024,” text cards following Tlaib’s video message read.

Minnesota justices weigh Trump's future on 2024 ballot

Minnesota Supreme Court justices appear skeptical that states have the authority to block former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot. Some suggested Congress is best positioned to decide.

Federal appeals court upholds Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban

At least eight other states and the District of Columbia have some sort of prohibition on semiautomatic weapons.

Six things to know about the political debate around daylight saving time

Nineteen states have passed legislation to make daylight saving time permanent. But those laws won’t take effect until Congress makes it legal. And the medical community sees one major problem.

San Diego's guide to the Nov. 7 special elections

The deadline to vote in the three ongoing special elections is less than a week away for voters across San Diego County.