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Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died at age 52

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died. He was 52. Simon died Monday night in his hometown of Wawa, Ontario, a spokesperson for the NHL Players' Association, who has been in touch with the late forward's agent, said Tuesday.

Republicans make last-ditch request for Biden to testify as impeachment inquiry winds down

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden is all but winding down, lacking the political appetite from within the Republican ranks to go forward with an actual impeachment, but facing political pressure to deliver after months of work.

Texas immigration ruling puts spotlight on nation's most conservative federal appeals court

The federal appeals court that heard arguments over a Texas law that would allow the state to arrest and deport people who enter the U.S. illegally is a favorite for Republicans.

Mom sues district after son in wheelchair breaks legs at Colorado school

A mother is suing a Colorado school district, saying she was not notified for several hours after her disabled son broke both his legs after losing control on a ramp while in his wheelchair.

Dog that spent nearly 600 days at Ohio shelter gets limo ride to new home

A dog with an abusive start in life has sat in an Ohio animal shelter for nearly 600 days, hoping someone would give him a forever home.

Las Vegas resort featured in James Bond film set to close after nearly 70 years

The Tropicana was always supposed to stay open, but it will soon shutter its doors for good to make way for an MLB stadium.

Volunteers: No progress Tuesday in hunt for Riley Strain

Inspired by Hurricane Katrina, the Cajun Navy is a group of volunteers who conduct rescues, searches and relief.

Around the world

Did UK hospital staff try to snoop on Kate's medical records? A privacy watchdog is investigating

LONDON (AP) — A British privacy watchdog said Wednesday it was investigating a report that staff at a private London hospital tried to snoop on the Princess of Wales ’ medical records while she was a patient for abdominal surgery.

A Russian border region reels from sustained Ukrainian artillery and drone strikes

A Russian border region being pounded by Ukrainian shelling and drones is expanding its closure of schools and colleges amid a major evacuation plan, authorities announced Wednesday, as Kyiv’s forces extend their campaign of long-range strikes that aim to put the Kremlin under pressure.

US evacuates first American citizens from Port-au-Prince as Haiti crisis deepens

The U.S. on Wednesday began evacuating American citizens from Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, with government chartered flights to the Dominican Republic.

Online conspiracies circulate regarding Kate Middleton's health

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- A video of Kate Middleton and Prince William walking through a Windsor market did little to quell online conspiracies regarding the Princess' health.

Man sentenced after smuggling liquid MDMA in 270 French wine bottles

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 14 years on Friday for smuggling liquid MDMA into roughly 270 wine bottles.

Controversial Indonesian defense minister wins presidential election

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has been elected president, with the result being announced Wednesday and the runners-up vowing legal challenges to it.

Belarus raids target opposition-run 'people's embassies,' authorities confirm

Belarusian authorities have launched dozens of raids against opposition figures suspected of "extremist" activity and launching "people's embassies" abroad.

Technology

The Future Challenges for Artificial Intelligence

The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly. Exciting advancements like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and other generative AI tools in 2023 have made AI more accessible to everyone. Despite these innovations, we are also facing a critical turning point.

Judge denies Apple's attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalking

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has denied Apple's motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit claiming that stalkers are using its AirTag devices to track victims — and that the tech giant hasn't done enough to prevent them.

4-Decade Span of World Video Game Hall of Fame Finalists, from Asteroids to Myst

The 12 finalists for this year's induction showcase a variety of gaming eras, from coin-fed arcades to plastic guitar competitions in living rooms.

Top Methods for Running Android Apps on a Windows Computer

Discover the top methods for running Android apps on your Windows PC, even after Microsoft's removal of Android app support from Windows 11. Whether you're using Windows 10 or Windows 11, find out how to still access your favorite Android apps.

Former British Tech Star Faces Trial for Alleged Scam Artist Role in HP's 2011 Deal

In San Francisco, federal prosecutors accuse Mike Lynch of orchestrating an $11 billion deal that defrauded Hewlett Packard, portraying him as a ruthless mastermind.

Cato adds AI-driven XDR to SASE to reduce network outages

Cato Networks announced the availability of AI-powered tools that aim to more quickly identify outages and conduct root-cause analysis as part of its extended detection and response (XDR) and cloud-based secure access service edge (SASE) solution.

Reddit poised to make its stock market debut after IPO prices at $34 per share amid strong demand

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Reddit will enter a new era as a publicly traded company with a market value of $6.4 billion after the social media platform's initial public offering was priced at $34 per share.

Sports News

If BYU wins in the NCAA tourney, students and alumni win free celebratory pancakes

BYU students and alumni can score a free stack of pancakes if the Cougars win in round one of the NCAA tournament.

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter accused of stealing millions from Dodgers star to gamble: report

Shohei Ohtani's attorneys have reportedly claimed that his interpreter stole "millions of dollars" from him to gamble with an illegal bookie.

Andy Murray beats weary Matteo Berrettini to advance at the Miami Open

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Andy Murray won another lengthy match with Matteo Berrettini, who appeared weary and leaned on his racket to keep his balance during Murray's 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory Wednesday at the Miami Open.

Paris Olympics soccer draw: United States women face Germany and Australia. Men meet France

PARIS (AP) — The United States women’s soccer team will face Germany and Australia at the Paris Olympics when incoming coach Emma Hayes looks to get off to a flying start in the job. The draw for the men’s and women’s soccer tournaments were held at a ceremony in Saint-Denis on Wednesday.

Denny Hamlin wins tire-management NASCAR race at Bristol

Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, passing Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. in the final laps for his fourth victory at the famed short track.

White Sox players 'Put on the Cape' for families impacted by abuse

GLENDALE, Ariz. — A group of Chicago White Sox players joined Glendale, Arizona-based non-profit "Put on the Cape" Tuesday as a part of a shopping spree meant to help benefit children and families who have fallen victim to abuse.

BYU's three-point prowess could be key against Duquesne

OMAHA, Neb. (ABC4 Sports) - No team in the entire NCAA Tournament takes and makes more three-pointers as BYU. The Cougars average 11.2 three-pointers on 32.2 attempts. "We take a lot of pride, and you see it on the court," said BYU forward Noah Waterman.

Politics News

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Kyiv as stalemate in Washington holds up aid

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Joe Biden's top foreign policy adviser Jake Sullivan sought to reassure Ukrainians during an unannounced visit to Kyiv Wednesday that the U.S. will continue to support their efforts to fend off Russia's two-year-old invasion.

What is antisemitism? How NJ’s efforts to define it are creating controversy

PASSAIC, N.J. (PIX11) — When is criticism of Israel and its government's actions and policies considered antisemitic? That's a question being debated in the New Jersey state legislature as measures meant to define antisemitism start making their way through the legislative process.

Open federal land, Lombardo urges as Biden pushes affordable housing program

Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo criticized the federal government's "broken and backlogged bureaucracy" Tuesday as President Joe Biden prepared to unveil a massive $258 billion budget request to address the nation's affordable housing crisis.

Biden wins Arizona Democratic primary

President Biden has won the Arizona Democratic presidential primary, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Biden has already become the presumptive Democratic nominee with his near sweep of the contests held last week.

Biden narrows Trump lead in Nevada poll; F1 race 'a good thing,' voters say

President Joe Biden made up some ground on former President Donald Trump in the latest Nevada poll, but about 15% of the voters surveyed were still undecided.

NY state asks court not to let Trump forgo $454M bond during fraud case appeal

NEW YORK (AP) — New York state lawyers urged an appellate court Wednesday not to buy former President Donald Trump's claims that it's impossible to post a bond fully covering a $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals.

Peter Navarro is 1st Trump White House official to serve prison time related to Jan. 6 attack

MIAMI (AP) — Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, becoming the first senior Trump administration official to be locked up for a crime related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.