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Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein
LONDON — The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary move in a country where authorities once sought to shield the royal family from embarrassment. It was the...
Grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups accuses Hershey of cutting corners
The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’s brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products. Hershey acknowledges some recipe changes but said Wednesday that it was trying to meet consumer demand...
D.C. mayor declares emergency, asks President Trump for help on sewage spill on the Potomac
WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser declared an emergency on Wednesday and requested that President Donald Trump provide federal resources to help the city fight a sewage system leak that dumped 250 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River in its early stages. “Our number one priority...
Rutgers rolls past Penn State men’s basketball team
STATE COLLEGE — Tariq Francis had 22 points and seven assists, and Rutgers led the entire game in an 85-72 victory over Penn State on Wednesday, the Scarlet Knights’ first road win of the season. Francis scored 15 points to help the Scarlet Knights take a 39-20 halftime lead, its...
Air Force One will be painted red, white and blue as Trump has hinted, U.S. military says
WASHINGTON — A red, white and blue color scheme championed by President Donald Trump will become the new look for Air Force One, the U.S. military said Thursday. The Air Force said a “red, white, gold and dark blue paint scheme” will be used for the updated jet that is...
Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections
WASHINGTON — A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. A rule finalized by the EPA last week revoked...
Lawsuit: Chiefs WR Rashee Rice assaulted former girlfriend
DALLAS — The former girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice alleges in a lawsuit filed this week that he physically assaulted her multiple times over a year-and-a-half, causing injuries that included bleeding and bruising. The lawsuit filed Monday in Dallas County by Dacoda Jones comes after she...
Dog on the course! Canine makes cameo during Milan Cortina Olympics cross-country skiing event
TESERO, Italy — A surprise participant in Wednesday’s action at the Milan Cortina Olympics had four legs and zero concern for race times. As elite cross-country skiers pushed to the finish in the women’s team sprint heats, a dog wandered onto the course and ran with athletes down the straightaway....
Quinn Hughes’ OT goal lifts U.S. past Sweden in Olympic quarterfinals
MILAN — When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge. “That’s as nervous as I’ve been ever in a hockey game,” American forward Dylan Larkin said. After plenty of nerves,...
American Alysa Liu sits within 2 points of lead heading into Olympic free skate
MILAN — Alysa Liu will try to end a 24-year drought for American women in Olympic figure skating Thursday night when the “Blade Angel” attempts to chase down Japanese rivals Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto in the free skate at the Milan Cortina Games. The 20-year-old Liu scored 76.59 points...
Hilary Knight gets dream matchup as U.S. faces Canada for Olympic hockey gold
MILAN — Before the puck dropped on the U.S.-Canada Rivalry Series three months ago, before the Americans romped through their first six games at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and before her engagement Wednesday, Hilary Knight looked ahead to the gold-medal final with hope and anticipation. How fitting it would be,...
NIH’s Jay Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for permanent director
WASHINGTON — National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya will also temporarily become acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an administration official said Wednesday. The change was first reported by The New York Times and confirmed by the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because...
Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures
More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues, the federal Transportation Department announced Wednesday. The move marks the Transportation Department’s latest effort to improve...
Billionaire Les Wexner says he was ‘duped’ by adviser Jeffrey Epstein, ‘a world-class con man’
NEW ALBANY, Ohio — The billionaire behind the retail empire that once blanketed shopping malls with names such as Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch told members of Congress on Wednesday that he was “duped by a world-class con man” — close financial adviser Jeffrey Epstein. Les Wexner also denied...
Moderna says the FDA will consider its new flu shot after resolving a public dispute
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration will consider whether to approve Moderna’s new flu vaccine after all, resolving a dispute that had blocked the company’s application for the first-of-its-kind shot. Moderna announced the change Wednesday, about a week after revealing that the FDA’s vaccine chief was refusing to review...
Somalia renews its U.S.-backed fight against al-Shabab militant group. Here is why it matters
MOGADISHU, Somalia — U.S.-backed airstrikes and recently expanded ground operations have shifted momentum in Somalia’s long-running war against al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militant group, the government says, touting successes in the fight such as efforts to reclaim territory from the extremists and the targeting of the group’s leadership and bomb-making network. The...
Canada rallies to beat Czechia in OT to avoid a stunning quarterfinal exit at the Olympics
MILAN — Nick Suzuki tied it on a deflection with 3:27 left, Mitch Marner scored in overtime and Canada avoided what would have been a stunning quarterfinal exit at the Olympics by rallying to beat Czechia, 4-3, on Wednesday. Canada fell behind with 7:42 remaining when Ondrej Palat scored on...
Mark Zuckerberg testifies at trial accusing social media firms of addicting kids to their platforms
LOS ANGELES — Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about young people’s use of Instagram, his congressional testimony and internal advice he’s received about being “authentic” and not “robotic.” Zuckerberg’s testimony is part of an unprecedented social...
Sidney Crosby injured in Canada’s game vs. Czechia at Olympics and status unclear for semifinals
MILAN — Sidney Crosby left Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal game against Czechia in the second period because of injury, did not return and his status for the rest of the tournament is uncertain. Crosby’s right leg appeared to buckle when he braced for contact on a big hit from Czechia defenseman...
49ers set for a Mexico City return as the NFL brings back regular-season games
MEXICO CITY — The San Francisco 49ers will return to Mexico City to play a regular-season game this season, the NFL said Wednesday. The date and opponent are yet to be determined, but the game will be played in the renovated Azteca Stadium, which recently was renamed Banorte. The stadium...
U.K. police band together to assess Epstein revelations as scandal rocks royals and politics
LONDON — British police forces are working together to assess potential crimes revealed in documents from the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including allegations of wrongdoing by the former Prince Andrew. The National Police Chiefs’ Council, which brings together police leaders from across the...
Following Trump’s lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Some Republican legislators are looking to restrict their state’s ability to set environmental regulations, a move that comes as President Donald Trump ‘s administration pushes to roll back environmental rules on power plants, water and greenhouse gases. The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday approved legislation backed by business...
‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small chute to give it eyedrops might seem like a crazy plan. But if it’s crazy and it works, then it’s not crazy. Animal behaviorists partnering with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society in Florida traveled to Africa...
Police arrest 11 in the beating death of a far-right student in France
PARIS — French police investigating the beating of a far-right militant who died of brain injuries have arrested 11 people, prosecutors said Wednesday, in a case adding fuel to long-standing divides in French politics ahead of presidential elections in 2027. Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old student described as a fervent nationalist,...
Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON — Democratic candidates have notched a series of wins in recent special elections — but a new AP-NORC poll finds views of the Democratic Party among rank-and-file Democrats have not bounced back since President Donald Trump’s victory in 2024. Only about 7 in 10 Democrats have a positive view...
