Defense asks judge to throw out evidence in teens’ alleged murder of teacher over bad grades
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A lawyer for one of two Iowa teenagers accused of murdering their Spanish teacher, Nohema Graber, asked a judge to suppress evidence gathered by law enforcement, claiming that the accused’s constitutional, statu…
Police arrest teen for shooting Washington Commanders player Brian Robinson Jr.
amphotora/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested for the attempted armed robbery and carjacking of Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. back in August, according to Washington, D.C., police and the Bureau o…
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder hires Bank of America Securities to consider ‘potential transactions’
John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, along with his wife, Tanya, and the team, has hired Bank of America Securities to consider “potential transactions,” they announced Wednesday.
“Th…
Civil rights leaders demand meeting with Elon Musk
CONSTANZA HEVIA/AFP via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The top executives of three civil rights groups are demanding a meeting with new Twitter owner Elon Musk following what they say has been a rise in racial and religious hatred on the social media platfo…
Starbucks red holiday cups return for 25th year, plus peppermint mocha and new pastries
Courtesy of Starbucks(NEW YORK) — Starbucks is officially in holiday mode with the return of its iconic red cups and special holiday menu.
Starting Thursday, Nov. 3, Starbucks will celebrate the return of holiday beverages and festive food, as well a…
Why this could be the worst flu season in the US in more than a decade
Peter Dazeley/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The number of positive flu tests and hospitalizations in the United States is the highest in more than a decade, indicating this influenza season may be the most severe in years.
According to data from the Cente…
Billion-dollar Powerball jackpot approaches world record amount
LPETTET/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Now at an estimated $1.5 billion, the Powerball jackpot is quickly approaching a world record amount after 39 consecutive drawings yielded no grand prize winner, lottery officials said.
The next drawing is Saturday ni…
North Korea fires six ballistic missiles, launching tests for 2nd consecutive day
JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images(SEOUL, South Korea) — North Korea test-fired six missiles on Thursday, a day after launching its most tests in a single day.
One long-range and two short-range ballistic missiles were tested Thursday morning, South K…
Scoreboard roundup — 11/2/22
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS
Houston 5, Philadelphia 0 (Series tied 2-2)
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Washington 121, Philadelphia 111
Atlanta 112, New York 99
Miami 110, Sa…
Aldi offers Thanksgiving Price Rewind for affordable holiday options
Aldi(NEW YORK) — This Thanksgiving, amid inflation and rising food prices, shoppers can find savings on meal ingredients thanks to a new promotion from Aldi.
The grocery retailer announced its “Thanksgiving Price Rewind” on Tuesday, which ensures aff…