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Biden promotes ‘life-changing’ student loan relief in Wisconsin as he rallies younger voters
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and COLLIN BINKLEY Associated PressMADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that more than 30 million borrowers would see “life-changing” relief from his new plan to ease their student loan debt burdens, a fresh attempt by the Democratic president to follow through on a campaign pledge that could buoy his…
Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time, sentenced to counseling for assaulting ex-girlfriend
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Actor Jonathan Majors has been ordered to complete a year-long counseling program but avoided jail time Monday for assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a high-profile case that derailed the once-promising star’s career.The 34-year-old star of “Creed III” and other films had faced up to a year behind bars…
Jerry Grote, catcher for 1969 New York Mets, dies at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Grote, the catcher who helped transform the New York Mets from a perennial loser into the 1969 World Series champion, died Sunday. He was 81.Grote had suffered from heart issues and died in Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas, Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said.…
Partial eclipse on Long Island
Monday’s total eclipse in the western and northern parts of New York State will be between 3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m Long Island will see a partial eclipse beginning around at 2:12 p.m., hitting 85-90% totality from Long Island at approximately 3:27 p.m. and ending at 4:37 p.m. Some New York State parks have scheduled…
UConn’s bid for repeat title has reached its final challenge: Purdue and star Zach Edey
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — UConn has blown through the NCAA Tournament again to reach college basketball’s final night, this time with a chance to claim the first repeat championship in 17 years.The final test is facing a Purdue team that spent an entire season proving it had recovered from…
Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in US, Mexico and Canada
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace WriterMESQUITE, Texas (AP) — Eclipse spectators staked out their spots across three countries Sunday, fervently hoping for clear skies despite forecasts calling for clouds along most of the sun-vanishing route.North America won’t see another coast-to-coast total solar eclipse for 21 years, prompting the weekend’s worry and mad rush.Monday’s extravaganza stretches…
US East Coast earthquake rattles millions, but region escapes sweeping damage
By JENNIFER PELTZ and MIKE CATALINI Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — An unusual East Coast earthquake shook millions of people from New York and Philadelphia skyscrapers to rural New England on Friday, causing no widespread damage but startling an area unaccustomed to temblors.The U.S. Geological Survey said over 42 million people might have felt the…
Tobay Beach damaged by storm
The storm that hit Long Island this week swept away a large portion of Tobay Beach in Oyster Bay.Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joe Saladino is calling on state and federal lawmakers to step in and help. Saladino also said the pavilion is now on the verge of collapsing because of the sand that was swept…
NY state is demanding more information on Trump’s $175 million appeal bond in civil fraud case
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Days after former President Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond to block New York state from imminently collecting on a huge civil fraud judgment, state lawyers Thursday called for more information on the bond’s bona fides.State Attorney General Letitia James’ office filed papers giving Trump’s…
Belmont demolition set to begin Friday
The initial stages of the demolition of the current Belmont Park grandstand and clubhouse are set to begin on Friday according to the New York Racing Association. Belmont Park is getting a complete makeover with a new clubhouse and grandstand with more modern amenities. The new Belmont Park is set to open in 2026.
Solar eclipse playlist: 20 songs to rock out to on your cosmic adventure
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — The total solar eclipse is quickly approaching. While you prepare to hit the road towards the path of total darkness or anticipate hours of traffic coming out of your watch party, you’ll need something to listen to. And we’ve got your back.Across 20 tracks, here’s a…
Judge rejects Trump request to dismiss classified documents prosecution
By ERIC TUCKER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge refused Thursday to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald Trump, turning aside defense arguments that a decades-old law permitted the former president to retain the sensitive records after he left office.Lawyers for Trump had cited a 1978 statute known as the Presidential Records…