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Pro-Palestinian protester wearing keffiyeh charged with violating New York county’s face mask ban
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — A pro-Palestinian protester wearing a keffiyeh scarf has been charged with violating a suburban New York City county’s new law banning face masks in public, reviving fears from opponents that the statute is being used to diminish free speech rights. ...
Patriots coach non-committal on starting QB after Brissett pulled and Maye makes NFL debut
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jacoby Brissett got hit, harassed and frustrated all night by the New York Jets' swarming defense. Then the Patriots' veteran quarterback was pulled in favor of rookie Drake Maye, who made his NFL debut late in a lackluster 24-3 loss Thursday night. ...
Youth activists plan protests to demand action on climate as big events open in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — Activists geared up Friday for protests around the world to demand action on climate change just as a pair of major weeklong climate events were getting underway in New York City. The planned actions in Berlin, Brussels, Rio de Janeiro, New Delhi and many other...
After improving on the road, Deshaun Watson and the Browns return home to face winless Giants
CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson walked off the field following a dreadful home opener two weeks ago with a towel covering his head, looking as if he was trying to hide. He's returning a little less embarrassed. A much better performance last week in a 18-13 win at...
Tina Charles' record night lifts Atlanta Dream into postseason with 78-67 win over New York Liberty
NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Charles and her Atlanta Dream teammates packed for an extended trip to New York. They got their wish by reaching the postseason with a 78-67 win over the Liberty on Thursday night to earn the eighth seed. The two teams will meet in the postseason that begins...
Tina Charles becomes WNBA's all-time rebounds and double-doubles leader, passing Sylvia Fowles
NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Charles stands alone atop the WNBA record book for career rebounds and double-doubles now. She passed Sylvia Fowles for both league records on Thursday night in a 78-67 win over the New York Liberty that clinched a postseason spot for the Atlanta Dream. ...
New York Philharmonic musicians agree to 30% raise over 3-year contract
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Philharmonic and its musicians' union settled on a collective bargaining agreement Thursday that includes a 30% raise over three years. The deal with Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians calls for raises of about 15% in 2024-25, and 7.5%...
WNBA playoff field and matchups set with Atlanta clinching the final spot
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA playoffs are set with the Atlanta Dream getting the eighth seed on Thursday night. The postseason begins Sunday with four best-of-three matchups. The Dream face the top-seeded New York Liberty. The Minnesota Lynx, the No. 2 seed, will host the No. 7 seed...
Murder charge reinstated against ex-trooper in chase that killed girl, 11
NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court reinstated a murder charge on Thursday against a former New York state trooper in the death of an 11-year-old girl during a high-speed chase. In a 4-1 ruling, a mid-level state appeals court said that trooper Christopher Baldner instigated...
LIV golfers still set to play in Ryder Cup if they're eligible or picked
U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau or any other American playing for LIV Golf is eligible for the Ryder Cup because the Saudi-funded tour is now included among nine tours that get PGA of America membership. Kerry Haigh, the interim CEO of the PGA of America, said Thursday their...
