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Mind-altering ketamine becomes new pain treatment, despite little research or regulation

WASHINGTON (AP) — As U.S. doctors scale back their use of opioid painkillers, a new option for hard-to-treat pain is taking root: ketamine, the decades-old surgical drug that is now a trendy psychedelic therapy.

Franklin avoids Harbaugh talk, focused on the field

UNIVERSITY PARK (Nittany Nation) -- The inferno rages around Michigan football, its former staffer Connor Stallions, and whether or not embattled head coach Jim Harbuagh will even make it to Happy Valley this weekend. But James Franklin wasn't having it Monday.

Florida dentist Charles Adelson found guilty of hiring hitmen to murder sister's ex-husband, Dan Markel

A Florida dentist accused of hiring two hitmen to kill his sister's ex-husband in 2014 was found guilty of first-degree murder and two other charges by a jury on Nov. 6, 2023.

This year’s Affordable Care Act enrollment is different: What you need to know

Open enrollment for plans available through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace has officially begun, and this year’s sign-up period will have some new factors that may make it easier for more people to sign up for coverage.

Future of childcare funding uncertain as Congress considers Biden administration request

"The childcare industry right now is in freefall. And unless something happens we're going to crash," Hopkins said.

What happens if I don't rake my leaves?

Depending on how luscious (or healthy) you like your lawn, experts say it’s not always necessary to bust out the rake or the leafblower.

Florida dentist convicted of murder in 2014 slaying of his ex-brother-in-law, a law professor

A jury has convicted a Florida dentist of murder and other charges in the 2014 slaying of his former brother-in-law, a prominent professor killed following a bitter custody battle with the dentist's sister.

Around the world

Biden discusses 'tactical pauses' in Gaza with Netanyahu

President Biden on Monday discussed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the possibility of “tactical pauses” in Israel’s assault against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, as the U.S. faces increasing outrage for holding back from calling for a cease-fire.

Survivors say trauma from abusive Native American boarding schools stretches across generations

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Donovan Archambault was 11 years old in 1950 when he was sent from the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana to a government-backed Native American boarding school in Pierre, South Dakota, where abusive staff forced him to abandon his community's language and customs.

30 people dead in Kenya and Somalia as heavy rains and flash floods displace thousands

Torrential rains wreaked havoc on transport, infrastructure, and homes across Kenya and Somalia, leaving at least 30 dead, and more than 2,400 stranded.

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.

Zelensky says it's 'not the right time for elections' in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Monday address that it is “not the right time for elections” in Ukraine as the end of his five-year term approaches.

South Africa recalls ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel and accuses it of genocide in Gaza

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's government has recalled Monday its ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel in condemnation of the bombardment of the Gaza Strip, calling it a “genocide.

Gaza has lost telecom contact again, while Israel's military says it has surrounded Gaza City

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza lost communications Sunday in its third total outage of the Israel-Hamas war, while Israel's military said it encircled Gaza City and divided the besieged coastal strip into two. “Today there is north Gaza and south Gaza,” Rear Adm.

Technology

Israel's fortified underground blood bank processes unprecedented amounts as troops move into Gaza

Hours after Hamas militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, the country’s new fortified, subterranean blood bank kicked into action.

How the sneaky CEO Apple gift card scam almost got me

Apple gift cards can potentially be used as a scam to dupe employees by impersonating a company's CEO by sending emails or texts to buy gift cards for many reasons.

‘It all feels like a nightmare.’ This mom and former Israeli tank commander is leading her Silicon Valley startup from a war zone

Before the terror attacks, Maayan Cohen had been splitting her time between California and Israel. Now she is leading Hello Heart from a Tel Aviv bomb shelter.

Nippon Steel drops patent lawsuit against Toyota in name of partnership

TOKYO (AP) — Nippon Steel Corp. has dropped its lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corp. over a patent for a technology used in electric motors, saying wrangling among Japanese companies was not beneficial to keep the nation competitive.

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hosts its first big tech showcase as the AI startup faces growing competition

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Less than a year into its meteoric rise, the company behind ChatGPT unveiled the future it has in mind for its artificial intelligence technology on Monday, launching a new line of chatbot products that can be customized to a variety of tasks.

Backstage with the Fugees: Pras on his hip-hop legacy as he awaits sentencing in conspiracy case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's Sunday night, backstage ahead of the second Los Angeles show of Lauryn Hill and the Fugees' anniversary tour. It will be a few hours yet before Hill opens the concert with a solo set of “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” 25 years after its release.

All right, the White House has spoken on AI. Now What?

The recently released executive order on AI from the Biden Administration drew a lot of interest from technology professionals and interest groups. Everyone is glad the White House is focused on the issue. Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with one expert observer.

Sports News

Utes flex muscles against Arizona State, 55-3

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Bryson Barnes and No. 18 Utah went up-tempo from the start against Arizona State to help them forget about their blowout loss to Oregon the week before. “You don’t want to let a team beat you twice,” Barnes said.

Local broadcasts for 15 NBA teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreement

The NBA and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 15 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season. The agreement, which was contained in a court filing made Monday, is subject to court approval.

USC fires defensive coordinator Alex Grinch with 2 games left in regular season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California fired defensive coordinator Alex Grinch on Sunday with two games left in the Trojans' disappointing regular season. Head coach Lincoln Riley dropped his longtime top assistant one day after USC (7-3, 5-2 Pac-12) gave up 572 yards and 52 points to No.

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones out for the season with torn ACL in right knee

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has a torn ACL in his right knee and is going to miss the rest of the season. Coach Brian Daboll said Monday that Jones had an MRI Monday and it showed the season-ending injury.

Cardoso's double-double helps No. 6 South Carolina beat No. 10 Notre Dame 100-71 in Paris

Kamilla Cardoso had 20 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks as No. 6 South Carolina opened in style with a 100-71 victory over No. 10 Notre Dame in the NCAA's first women's game in Paris on Monday.

Commanders' DE Chase Young traded to the 49ers: report

(KRON) – Washington Commanders' defensive end Chase Young is being traded to the San Francisco 49ers, according to NFL Network sources. The move was reported just ahead of the NFL's trade deadline on Tuesday. The 49ers surrendered a 3rd round pick in the trade, according to ESPN.

SF Giants pick up option on Alex Cobb, All-Star starter returns for 2024

With a 3.80 ERA in 56 starts the past two seasons, Cobb will return to Giants at a below-market rate of $10 million.

Politics News

Dean Phillips’ presidential bid could put Minnesota’s 3rd District in play

The congressman has so far sidestepped questions about whether he would run for re-election if his presidential bid fails.

Sex trafficking, drugs and assault: Texas foster kids and caseworkers face chaos in rental houses and hotels

A report from Department of Family and Protective Services watchdogs paints a picture of a roughshod safety-net system that is unprepared to protect its youthful charges from predators and unable to keep them from endangering themselves.

Appeals court mulls reviving Sarah Palin’s suit against New York Times — again

A lawyer for Palin used an oral argument Monday to attack a longstanding First Amendment case that provides robust protection to media outlets.

Inside Katie Porter's home, 4 a.m. economics lessons and her daughter's own whiteboard

Katie Porter has been campaigning across California as part of her effort to be elected U.S. Senator, but she says life as a single mother to her three children keeps her just as busy.

Why one survivor of domestic violence wants the Supreme Court to uphold a gun control law

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a challenge to a 1994 law prohibiting people facing domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.

Voter turnout efforts reach out to newly-eligible voters in Minnesota

A collective of young people aiming to transform Minnesota politics held an event to turn out Gen Z voters in Minneapolis on Saturday.

Abortion debate has dominated this election year. Here are Tuesday's races to watch

WASHINGTON (AP) — The most-watched races in Tuesday’s off-year general election have all been dominated by the ongoing debate over abortion rights.