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Guards 'systematically and casually' beat New York inmate to death, lawsuit says
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards said in a federal lawsuit Wednesday that his father’s attackers “systematically and casually beat him to death” in a correctional system that tolerates violence. Robert L....
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
A hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch Wednesday when Drake sued Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar's diss track “Not Like Us.” The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York City, alleges UMG — the parent record label for Drake and...
'SNL' show creator Lorne Michaels donates archive to University of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lorne Michaels, the creator of the long-running sketch comedy television show “Saturday Night Live” has donated his career archive to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas, the center announced Wednesday. The collection includes...
Plea deal talks in works for accused New York-to-Paris flight stowaway
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors and a lawyer for a woman charged with sneaking aboard a New York-to-Paris flight said Wednesday they'll try to work out a plea deal for her. In the meantime, Svetlana Dali pleaded not guilty to a stowaway charge and was ordered held without bail. After...
Devon Toews scores in overtime and Avalanche rally for 3-2 win over Rangers
DENVER (AP) — Devon Toews scored 4:23 into overtime after Artturi Lehkonen tied the game late in regulation, and the Colorado Avalanche began a five-game homestand with a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. It was the Avalanche's 14th comeback victory of the season....
Merilainen and Gaudette lead Senators to 2-0 win against Islanders
NEW YORK (AP) — Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games and the Ottawa Senators beat the New York Islanders 2-0 on Tuesday night. Adam Gaudette and Artem Zub scored as the Senators won their third straight and snapped New York's three-game winning...
Jets interview Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan and Bills assistant GM Brian Gaine for GM vacancy
The New York Jets interviewed Green Bay Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan and Miami Dolphins assistant general manager Brian Gaine on Tuesday for their general manager vacancy. The meetings brought the number of candidates to whom the Jets have spoken to 15 as New York has cast a...
Man pleads guilty in string of MS-13 killings that stunned New York suburbs
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A man who helped lead an MS-13 clique in New York pleaded guilty Tuesday in a federal racketeering case involving seven murders, including the 2016 killings of two high school girls that focused the nation’s attention on the violent Central American street gang. ...
Breanna Stewart given franchise tag by New York Liberty for second straight year
New York's Breanna Stewart was one of a handful of players given the franchise tag by their WNBA teams, meaning they can't sign a contract directly with anyone else. Other players receiving the franchise player designation include Kelsey Plum (Las Vegas), Satou Sabally (Dallas) and...
New York governor pushes 'affordability agenda' as Democrats regroup after election losses
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pitched voters on a series of populist economic policies — floating proposals to hand out free money, slash taxes and fight hedge funds — in a speech Tuesday aimed at cleaning up the kitchen table issues that damaged Democrats in November. ...
