RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian police on Thursday searched homes and offices of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s top aides in an investigation alleging they plotted a coup and that the ex-president was aware of the plan, court documents showed. The alleged plot in the event Bolsonaro lost the 2022 election involved having him sign a decree declaring the vote …
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Biden aides meet in Michigan with Arab American and Muslim leaders, aiming to mend political ties
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Top Biden administration officials met Thursday with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan in an effort to mend ties with a community that has an important role in deciding whether President Joe Biden can hold on to a crucial swing state in the 2024 election. He is facing increasing backlash from Arab Americans and progressives …
Read More »Muertes por deslizamiento en Filipinas ascienden a 11, con 110 desaparecidos
MANILA (AP) — Los cuerpos de rescate sacaron el jueves más muertos del lugar donde ocurrió un deslizamiento de tierra en Filipinas, mientras las autoridades informaban que la cifra de víctimas ascendía a 11 muertos y 110 desaparecidos. Por lo menos 31 personas resultaron heridas por el deslizamiento en Masara, en una zona minera de la provincia de Davao de …
Read More »South Carolina reserve freshman Jah suspended indefinitely for conduct detrimental to team
The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina freshman reserve forward Sahnya Jah is suspended indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team. The program announced the status of the 6-foot …
Read More »Coke hopes to excite younger drinkers with new raspberry-flavored Coca-Cola Spiced
From Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to Sweet Heat Starburst, America’s snacks are getting spicier. Now, Coca-Cola wants in on the trend. On Wednesday, the Atlanta beverage giant introduced Coca-Cola Spiced, the first new permanent offering to its North American portfolio in three years. Coca-Cola Spiced and Coca-Cola Spiced Zero Sugar will go on sale in the U.S. and Canada on Feb. …
Read More »Georgia legislators want filmmakers to do more than show a peach to earn state tax credits
ATLANTA (AP) — Top Georgia lawmakers say moviemakers should be required to do more than just show a peach at the end of the credits to get the top benefit from Georgia’s lucrative film tax credit. Thanks in large part to tax breaks, productions including “The Hunger Games,” the Marvel movies, the Fast & Furious installment “Furious 7” and many …
Read More »Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines, saying it doesn’t have jurisdiction
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish officials said Wednesday that they have decided to close their investigation into the September 2022 explosions on the underwater Nord Stream gas pipelines which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany, saying they don’t have jurisdiction. Sweden’s investigation was only one of three into the explosions. Denmark and Germany are also examining the …
Read More »Swanson returns to training with US women ahead of the first Women’s Gold Cup
Mallory Swanson is returning to the U.S. national team, but she’s not ready to play in a match just yet. Swanson, who injured her left knee last April and missed the Women’s World Cup, will train with the United States for the inaugural CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup but she won’t play in tournament games. Swanson was the team’s leading scorer …
Read More »Prince Harry’s visit to see King Charles III didn’t bring reconciliation with William
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry flew more than 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers) to see his father after King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer. But Harry did not see his estranged brother, William, during a visit that lasted scarcely 24 hours. The royal brothers remain emotionally and physically an ocean apart. British media published photos of Harry at Heathrow Airport …
Read More »Missouri takes on Texas A&M after Carter’s 20-point showing
The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Texas A&M Aggies (13-8, 4-4 SEC) at Missouri Tigers (8-14, 0-9 SEC) Columbia, Missouri; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Aggies -5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: …
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