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Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigns from WWE after former employee files sex abuse lawsuit

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigned Friday from WWE's parent company the day after a former employee filed a federal lawsuit accusing him and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct, including offering her to a star wrestler for sex.

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas asks CAS to overturn race ban rules as discrimination

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has asked a Swiss sports court to overturn rules imposed by World Aquatics which stop her competing in elite women’s races. The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it registered Thomas’ request but no date for a hearing was decided.

Mystery deaths of 3 Chiefs fans fuels speculation but police say there's still no sign of foul play

It has been three weeks since three Kansas City fans joined friends to watch the Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers in the final game of the regular season. Their bodies were found in a friend's backyard two days later.

JetBlue tells Spirit Airlines that it may terminate its $3.8 billion buyout offer challenged by US

JetBlue Airways warned that it may end its bid to acquire low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines as soon as this weekend after a federal judge blocked the deal, sending Spirit shares sharply lower Friday.

Donald Trump is on the hook for $88.3 million in defamation damages. What happens next?

Will an $83 million-plus defamation judgment be enough to deter Donald Trump from continuing his attacks on E.

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They're a safety net under stress

Elisa Reyes has come to Plaza del Sol Family Health Center for doctor’s appointments for more than a decade. Though she moved away a while ago, the 33-year-old keeps returning, even if it means a two-hour roundtrip bus ride. That’s because her two children see the same doctor she does.

Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing Max 9 jetliners again and United flies plane on Saturday

Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners again since they were grounded after a panel blew out of the side of one of the airline's planes. The airline said in a statement that it has completed its final inspection of their group of the aircraft.

Around the world

Coast Guard rescues 33 from sinking boat off coast of Haiti

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 33 people nearly six miles off the coast of Haiti on Monday after their boat began sinking.

US pauses funding to UN agency for Palestinians after claims staffers were involved in Hamas attack

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees fired a number of its staffers in Gaza suspected of taking part in the Oct.

UK joins growing list of countries pausing aid to UN agency

The United Kingdom announced Friday that it would be joining a growling list of countries that will be pausing funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

Iraq and US begin formal talks to end coalition mission formed to fight the Islamic State group

Iraq's prime minister says his government and the United States have held a first session of formal talks in Baghdad aimed at winding down the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition formed to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq.

China sends several warplanes, navy ships toward Taiwan after U.S.-China talks

The Chinese military sent 33 aircraft toward Taiwan between Friday and Saturday, the Taiwanese defense ministry says. Thirteen of the warplanes crossed the median of the Taiwan Strait.

Netanyahu casts off genocide case, vows to push ahead against Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struck a defiant tone on Friday after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) refused to throw out a genocide case against Israel, saying troops are carrying out a "sacred mission" to defend the country and vowing to continue the war in Gaza.

Key takeaways from UN court's ruling on Israel's war in Gaza

The U.N. court came down hard on Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, calling to “take all measures” to prevent a genocide of the Palestinians.

Technology

Facebook parent Meta picks Indiana for a new $800 million data center

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. announced plans Thursday to build an $800 million data center in southern Indiana that's expected to create 100 long-term, high-paying jobs when it's operational and several hundred other jobs during construction.

Deepfake porn images of Taylor Swift are spreading online

"Unfortunately, they spread to millions and millions of users by the time that some of them were taken down," said Mason Allen, Reality Defender's head of growth.

Ford’s high-tech business transformation, fueled by cloud

Ford Motor Co.’s wholesale pivot to technology has transformed not only the automaker’s business operations but its corporate identity.

Tesla recalling 200K EVs to fix rearview camera problem

Tesla is recalling almost 200,000 of its electric vehicles to fix a software problem that may prevent their rearview cameras from working when the cars are in reverse. The recall includes certain 2023 Tesla Models S, X and Y that possess full self-driving technology.

Schools are using surveillance tech to catch students vaping, snaring some with harsh punishments

When Aaliyah Iglesias was caught vaping at a Texas high school, she didn’t realize how much could be taken from her. Suddenly, the rest of her high school experience was threatened: being student council president, her role as debate team captain and walking at graduation.

Is it possible to have your card skimmed through Apple Pay?

Card skimming is a problem across the United States. It is estimated that skimming costs financial institutions and consumers more than $1 billion each year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

How Satya Nadella navigated Microsoft to $3 trillion market value

It is Microsoft’s moment in the sun as its market value crossed the $3 trillion mark for the first time. After Apple, Microsoft is only the second company ever to achieve this feat.

Sports News

Warriors and Lakers enter first matchup this season at a crossroads

The last time these teams faced off in a meaningful game, the Western Conference Finals were on the line. A lot would have to change for either team to make it there this season.

Aryna Sabalenka wins second straight Australian Open title, beating Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2

Aryna Sabalenka has successfully defended her Australian Open title. The No. 2-ranked Sabalenka clinched back-to-back titles at Melbourne Park with a 6-3, 6-2 win over No. 12-seeded Zheng Qinwen in the women’s final.

Jaeger eagles final hole for 8-under 64 and 1-shot lead in Farmers Insurance Open

Stephan Jaeger of Germany made a 35-foot eagle putt on his final hole for an 8-under 64 and a one-shot lead over Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark after the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Thursday.

Steve Mariucci previews NFC Championship

(KSEE/KGPE) - Steve Mariucci is an analyst at NFL Network. Before he was a broadcaster, he was a head coach in the NFL. And from the mid-1990's through the mid-2000's, he coached in both San Francisco and in Detroit.

This is how much it costs to go to the 49ers-Lions NFC Championship Game

(KRON) -- The San Francisco 49ers play the Detroit Lions on Sunday with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. While ticket prices to last week's game against the Packers were described by an expert as "fair," they are significantly more expensive for Sunday's conference title game.

What giveaways are the Padres offering this season? Here are some items

Ready for the Padres 2024 season? With the schedule already released, it's time to look at the promotional events happening on certain games.

Chargers hire Jim Harbaugh as head coach

The Los Angeles Chargers have their new head coach. Jim Harbaugh, fresh off a national championship season at Michigan, has agreed to terms with L.A., the team confirmed Wednesday afternoon hours after ESPN reported the hire. Harbaugh replaces Brandon Staley who was fired last month.

Politics News

Florida Gov Ron DeSantis calls Biden border deal 'a farce,' says it will worsen migrant crisis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called out President Biden for supporting a new border bill on Saturday, accusing the president of not "wanting" to solve the crisis.

DFL state Rep. Curran pleads guilty to drunk driving charge

Rep. Brion Curran pleaded guilty to a DWI charge after October roadside stop. A judge approved the plea agreement this week.

What the Cheney-Stefanik clash shows about the GOP and Jan. 6

Their personal insults expose still-festering fissures over the Capitol riot as the party looks ahead to the general election.

Biden only cares about border because it has now become a 'political liability': Rep Tom Emmer

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer told Fox News Saturday that President Biden has "undone all of the great work" former President Trump accomplished during his presidency.

GOP Senate candidate Steve Garvey: 'Close down the border'

(NewsNation) — The debate over the border and immigration has become a key issue in the U.S. Senate race in California, where former Los Angeles Dodger Steve Garvey is running as a Republican.

Trump blasts Biden-backed border bill at Las Vegas rally: 'Rather have no bill than a bad bill'

Former President Trump blasted the new Biden-backed border security bill, arguing during a Las Vegas rally Saturday that the current president already has the power to make significant changes at the southern border.

Study estimates nearly 65,000 rape-related pregnancies in states with abortion bans

(The Hill) - A study published this week estimated nearly 65,000 pregnancies associated with rape occurred in the 14 states that have enacted abortion bans since the Dobbs decision in 2022.