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Malik Beasley scores 23 and Pistons win 5th straight, 113-98 over Nets
NEW YORK (AP) — Malik Beasley scored 23 points, Cade Cunningham had 13 points, five assists and five rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 113-98 over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Detroit’s bench outscored Brooklyn’s 50-20, led by reserves...
US women's team coach Emma Hayes invites 24 players to 'Futures Camp'
Coach Emma Hayes has invited 24 players into a Futures Camp to run concurrently with the U.S. team's annual January training camp. Ten college players and 14 professional players are on the roster, including 13 from the National Women’s Soccer League and one from the USL Super...
Suspect in NYC subway burning told police 'that's me' when shown video, transcript says
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway told detectives, “Oh, damn, that’s me,” when he saw video of the attack but said he couldn’t remember anything, according to a transcript released Tuesday. The interview was made public...
2 Indian companies charged with smuggling chemicals used in making fentanyl
NEW YORK (AP) — Two pharmaceutical companies based in India were charged Monday with smuggling chemicals used in the production of the deadly drug fentanyl, federal prosecutors in New York announced. Raxuter Chemicals and Athos Chemicals were charged in separate indictments with...
Man pushed onto NYC subway tracks recovering while suspect is charged with attempted murder
A man survived being shoved onto subway tracks ahead of an incoming train in New York City on New Year's Eve and is expected to fully recover, relatives said, while the person accused of pushing him was being held without bail Thursday on attempted murder and assault charges. Joseph...
Wembanyama has 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 blocks to lead Spurs to 96-87 win over Nets
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, seven rebounds and six blocks, Jeremy Sochan had 12 points and 14 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-87 on Friday night. Julian Champagnie scored 18 points, and Keldon Johnson had 15 points and six rebounds...
Man indicted in burning death of woman inside a New York City subway train, prosecutors say
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of burning a sleeping woman to death inside a New York City subway train has been indicted on murder and arson charges, prosecutors announced Friday, as authorities continue working to identify the victim. Sebastian Zapeta is accused by prosecutors...
What to know about the death of a woman who was set on fire in a New York City subway train
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials are using forensics and video surveillance to identify the woman who burned to death on a subway car in Brooklyn, while the man accused of lighting her on fire was indicted by a grand jury on state charges, prosecutors announced Friday. ...
Natural wines aren't just a category. They're a philosophy
If you are a wine lover, you may have seen, or even tried, a natural wine. They've been gaining a following for years, and the holidays could be a nice time to see what they're about. What exactly is a natural wine? And what makes them special? Natural wines are...
Man arrested in Christmas Eve attack on 2 people at Manhattan's Grand Central
NEW YORK (AP) — A man accused of using a knife to slash a man and a woman in Manhattan's Grand Central subway station faced assault and menacing charges Wednesday. The man was arrested on assault, reckless endangerment, menacing, harassment, disorderly conduct and a weapons charge...
