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Man jailed after Tuskegee University shooting says he fired his gun, but denies shooting at anyone

Nov. 12, 2024 15:29 PM EST

A man accused of having a machine gun at Tuskegee University during a hail of gunfire that left one man dead and at least 16 others hurt told a federal agent that he fired his weapon during the shooting, but denied aiming at anyone. The new details are contained in a newly unsealed...

Many uncalled House races are in California. This is why it takes the state weeks to count votes

Nov. 12, 2024 14:42 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — One week after Election Day, control of the U.S. House rests on just over a dozen races where winners have not yet been determined. Nine states have at least one uncalled House race, some of which are so close they are headed to a recount. Then...

Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

Nov. 12, 2024 14:21 PM EST

President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign. Here's a look at who he's selected so far. Mike Huckabee, ambassador to...

Kiffin believes Ole Miss Rebels are 'playing as well as anybody in the country'

Nov. 12, 2024 13:24 PM EST

Mississippi was limping along after a second three-point loss left the team’s playoff and Southeastern Conference hopes on life support. The 10th-ranked Rebels then fell behind to Oklahoma at halftime. In the 10 quarters since, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin doesn’t think any FBS...

Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments

Nov. 12, 2024 11:53 AM EST

BATON ROUGE, LA. (AP) — A new Louisiana requirement that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom by Jan. 1 was temporarily blocked Tuesday by a federal judge who said the law is “unconstitutional on its face.” U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles in Baton...

European tour wraps up the Race to Dubai. Nelly Korda returns to LPGA

Nov. 12, 2024 10:39 AM EST

European Tour DP WORLD TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Course: Jumeirah Golf Estates (Earth). Yardage: 7,675. Par: 72. Prize money: $10 million. Winner's share: $3 million. Television: Thursday-Saturday,...

Mosaic: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 12, 2024 07:35 AM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mosaic Co. (MOS) on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings of $122.2 million. The Tampa, Florida-based company said it had profit of 38 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 34 cents per share. ...

Georgia hosts North Florida following Harris' 22-point game

Nov. 12, 2024 03:40 AM EST

North Florida Ospreys (3-0) at Georgia Bulldogs (2-0) Athens, Georgia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -11.5; over/under is 158.5 BOTTOM LINE: North Florida visits Georgia after Josh Harris scored 22 points in North Florida's 105-93...

Florida Atlantic travels to UCF for non-conference showdown

Nov. 12, 2024 03:37 AM EST

Florida Atlantic Owls (2-0) at UCF Knights (2-0) Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knights -5.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: UCF takes on Florida Atlantic in out-of-conference action. UCF went 17-16 overall...

South Florida and UAPB square off for non-conference showdown

Nov. 12, 2024 03:31 AM EST

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1-2) at South Florida Bulls (0-2) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -23.5; over/under is 163 BOTTOM LINE: South Florida takes on UAPB in non-conference action. South Florida...