Leeds loses $6.6M pandemic-caused transfer case with Leipzig
November 4, 2022 GMTGENEVA (AP) — Premier League team Leeds lost a multi-million dollar pandemic-related transfer dispute with German club Leipzig on Friday.
Dispute between Leeds-Leipzig tests pandemic transfer rules
March 15, 2022 GMTLAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — A multi-million dollar transfer dispute caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over a forward who no longer plays for either Leeds and Leipzig went to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday.
Monaco beats Lyon to go 4th, St. Etienne moves off last spot
February 5, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — France forward Wissam Ben Yedder's league-leading 14th goal helped Monaco to beat Lyon 2-0 at home on Saturday and move to fourth in the French league.
Fourth place earns a Europa League spot next season.
FIFA details depths of sexual abuse case in Haitian soccer
January 13, 2021 GMTGENEVA (AP) — FIFA released details Wednesday of its investigation into systematic sexual abuse of female soccer players in Haiti, saying there were 14 alleged victims of the national federation’s president...
FIFA sends new officials to Haiti during abuse investigation
December 11, 2020 GMTZURICH (AP) — FIFA will send an emergency management team to run soccer in Haiti, saying on Friday it believed the top official it banned for life for sexually abusing players is still running the sport and intimidating witnesses...
FIFA bans Haitian soccer president for life for sexual abuse
November 20, 2020 GMTGENEVA (AP) — Haitian soccer federation president Yves Jean-Bart was banned from the sport for life on Friday following accusations of systematic sexual abuse of female players...
FIFA extends sexual abuse inquiry in Haitian soccer
October 15, 2020 GMTZURICH (AP) — FIFA investigators extended their case Thursday against Haitian soccer officials suspected of systematic sexual abuse of young female players...
Worry, haste, retail therapy: What have we bought and why?
May 26, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Between technical glitches and food worries, retail therapy and sheer amnesia, something has happened to shopping during the pandemic that can be summed up thusly: rubber chickens...
Being ostracized: Virus leaves its mark for UK’s elderly
May 9, 2020 GMTLONDON (AP) — From resounding applause to ostracization and isolation.
Court overturns Quincy Jones’ win in Michael Jackson lawsuit
May 5, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court on Tuesday overturned most of a 2017 jury verdict awarding Quincy Jones $9...
US women’s team players have options after setback in court
May 5, 2020 GMTPlayers for the U.S. women’s national team may have been dealt a blow by a judge’s ruling in their gender discrimination lawsuit against the U...
Federer raises prospect of merging men’s and women’s tours
April 22, 2020 GMTRoger Federer used a string of tweets Wednesday to call for the merger of the governing bodies for the men's and women's professional tennis tours, sparking a conversation among players and fans...
Ex-DePaul softball coach accused of physical, verbal abuse
April 17, 2020 GMTDePaul ignored allegations that its former softball coach punched an assistant in the face and verbally abused his players and retaliated against the whisteblower by terminating her contract with the school, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday...
How do Broadway stars cope with silent theaters? They sing
April 9, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus silenced Broadway. It could not silence two of its rising stars.
Samantha Pauly and Brittney Mack, who play two wives of Henry VIII in the musical “Six,” have turned their disappointment at having their musical on hold by doing what they do best — singing for an audience, this one on social media...
Rounds announces reelection campaign for Senate
February 6, 2020 GMTPIERRE, S.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds announced on Thursday that he is seeking reelection after recent months of uncertainty while his wife underwent treatment for cancer...
Trump seeks to delay woman’s suit after request for his DNA
February 6, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's lawyers want to put the brakes on a lawsuit filed by an advice columnist who has accused him of raping her in the 1990s and is seeking his DNA as possible evidence...
Nevada marks opening of I-15 electric vehicle charging sites
February 2, 2020 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Interstate 15 crossing southern Nevada from California to Arizona has become the first route in the U...
Renovation chief: Notre Dame Cathedral is not saved yet
January 5, 2020 GMTPARIS (AP) — The French general overseeing the reconstruction of fire-devastated Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is not saved yet because there's still a risk its vaulted ceilings might collapse...
Funerals held for reporter, pilot from Louisiana plane crash
January 5, 2020 GMTBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Funeral services were held Saturday for a Louisiana sports reporter and a pilot who died last week in a plane crash in Lafayette...
‘Game of Thrones’ author Martin opens bookstore in Santa Fe
December 24, 2019 GMTSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — “Game of Thrones” author and television producer George R.R. Martin is adding bookstore owner to his resume...
French pension reform architect resigns as strikes drag on
December 16, 2019 GMTPARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron's government suffered a major blow Monday when the key architect of the pension overhaul resigned over alleged conflicts of interests, on the 12th day of transport strikes against the planned changes...
New EU leaders take office vowing to tackle climate change
December 1, 2019 GMTBRUSSELS (AP) — A new team of leaders took office at the helm of the European Union on Sunday, pledging to put the fight against BRUSSELS (AP) — The EU Commission President said Wednesday her ambitious agenda at the head of the European Union’s executive will center on the “existential issue” of battling climate change...New EU Commission chief promises ambitious agenda
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The search is on for a red panda that escaped a French zoo
November 21, 2019 GMTPARIS (AP) — A search is on for a red panda that broke out of a zoo in the Rhone region of southeastern France...
Bolivian interim leader meets UN envoy amid violence fears
November 17, 2019 GMTSACABA, Bolivia (AP) — A U.N. envoy met with Bolivia’s interim president Saturday to find a way out of the country’s political crisis while the world body expressed concern the situation could “spin out of control” amid a rising death toll...
Fourcade throws 3 TDs, leads Nicholls past McNeese 34-20
November 17, 2019 GMTTHIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Chase Fourcade threw for 374 yards and three touchdown passes to lead Nicholls to a 34-20 victory over McNeese on Saturday...
The Latest: France wants new Renault chief to lock in Nissan
January 23, 2019 GMTDAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The Latest on the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland (all times local):...
Detectives: Burglar in closed police substation left ID
January 10, 2019 GMTBOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — To identify the burglary suspect who broke into a closed Florida police substation and ate an officer's chicken dinner, detectives didn't need to lift fingerprints or get DNA from the discarded meal...
Mary Alice Marshall of Louisa, Ky.
January 9, 2019 GMTMARY ALICE MARSHALL, 77, of Louisa, Ky., passed away on January 6, 2019, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky. Mary was born May 30, 1941, in East Kermit, West Virginia, the daughter of the late William H.
Boulder County Commission Swears in New Elected Officials
January 9, 2019 GMTThe Boulder County Commission's reorganization hearing on Tuesday morning marked the end of an era with several standing ovations for longtime Commissioner Cindy Domenico and County Clerk Hillary Hall , but in the words of Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr; the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Judge issues gag order in Dallas officer’s shooting case
January 8, 2019 GMTDALLAS (AP) — A gag order has been issued in the case of a former Dallas police officer charged in the fatal shooting of her unarmed black neighbor whose apartment she says she mistook as her own.
State District Judge Tammy Kemp ordered attorneys in the case to not speak publicly after meeting in her chambers Tuesday with a prosecutor and attorneys for Amber Guyger.
Blue Jackets-Hurricanes Sums
January 5, 2019 GMTFirst Period_1, Carolina, Ferland 12 (Williams, Aho), 5:16. 2, Carolina, Hamilton 5 (McKegg, Maenalanen), 6:38. Penalties_Jones, CBJ, (slashing), 3:16; Wallmark, CAR, (interference), 13:33.
Second Period_3, Carolina, McKegg 1 (Pesce, McGinn), 6:52.
Fish fumes could have sparked boy’s fatal allergic reaction
January 4, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Fumes from cooking fish combined with asthma could have killed an 11-year-old boy in New York City but such a death would be rare, medical authorities said.
The city medical examiner has yet to rule on what caused the death of Cameron Jean-Pierre on New Year's Day, but allergy experts said it's possible the boy could have suffered a fatal reaction to fish cooking in his grandmother's kitchen.
‘The church ladies’ bring comfort inside jail
December 31, 2018 GMTLIMA, Ohio — They're known around the Allen County jail simply as "The Church Ladies." Like clockwork, they arrive each Thursday morning and go through doors most women hope to never enter.
They go through metal detectors and up the elevator, into a small, non-descript room containing little more than a table and a dozen or so chairs.
Red Wings-Stars Sums
December 30, 2018 GMTFirst Period_None. Penalties_Abdelkader, DET, (slashing), 19:23.
Second Period_1, Dallas, Comeau 4 (Fedun, Faksa), 5:11. 2, Dallas, Radulov 12 (Lindell, Janmark), 11:11. 3, Dallas, Radulov 13 (Spezza, Seguin), 14:43 (pp).
Frenchman trying to cross Atlantic in barrel capsule
December 27, 2018 GMTPARIS (AP) — A 71-year-old Frenchman has departed on a journey across the Atlantic in a specially constructed barrel capsule, designed to use ocean currents alone to propel him across the sea.
Jean-Jacques Savin set off from El Hierro in Spain's Canary Islands on Wednesday and is aiming to complete his 4,500-kilometre (2,800-mile) journey to the Caribbean in about three months.
More than 1.6M sign petition to sue France over climate
December 24, 2018 GMTPARIS (AP) — More than 1.6 million people have signed an online petition to take the French state to court for not doing enough to fight climate change...
Lee, Ogle and Whiteside County property transfers: Dec. 22, 2018
December 22, 2018 GMTWhiteside County property transfers recorded the week of Dec. 10
Warranty deeds
Harry F. Stoudt to Julie A. Winchell, 2607 Meadow Drive, Sterling, $94,000.
Blackhawks-Stars Sums
December 21, 2018 GMTFirst Period_1, Chicago, DeBrincat 15 (Sikura, Kampf), 1:12. 2, Chicago, Gustafsson 8 (DeBrincat, Kane), 17:23 (pp). Penalties_Toews, CHI, (tripping), 2:29; Radulov, DAL, (slashing), 16:17.
Second Period_3, Chicago, Kane 16 (Anisimov, Murphy), 1:56.
Blackhawks-Stars Sums
December 21, 2018 GMTFirst Period_1, Chicago, DeBrincat 15 (Sikura, Kampf), 1:12. 2, Chicago, Gustafsson 8 (DeBrincat, Kane), 17:23 (pp). Penalties_Toews, CHI, (tripping), 2:29; Radulov, DAL, (slashing), 16:17.
Second Period_3, Chicago, Kane 16 (Anisimov, Murphy), 1:56.
We cannot thank all, but all should be thanked
December 20, 2018 GMTChristmas is nothing if not tradition.
The story of the Nativity of Christ is told in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. In you want a modern account, turn to Lew Wallace’s “Ben-Hur,” first published in 1880.
Rev. Dianiska District Of The LPSCU Holds Christmas Party
December 20, 2018 GMTThe Rev. Dianiska District of the Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union held its Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center. Members and guests donated $600 to Candy’s Place in Kingston.
Shirley A. Maier, 82, Marshall
December 18, 2018 GMTShirley A. Maier, 82, formerly of Saddle Ridge/Portage, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at her daughter’s home in Marshall.
She was born June 17, 1936, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Rudolf and Helena (Butteris) Gerber.
EU’s Juncker lashes Hungary’s Orban over fake news
December 14, 2018 GMTBRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker lashed out at the leader of Hungary on Friday for spreading fake news, after EU leaders called for measures to tackle the deliberate spread of disinformation in time for European elections in five months...
The Latest: EU chief says May had no plan for help on Brexit
December 13, 2018 GMTLONDON (AP) — The latest on Brexit (all times local):
11:25 p.m.
EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says British Prime Minister Theresa May failed to bring a clear plan for how the European Union should help her get the Brexit deal past her recalcitrant parliament...
UK’s May hits narrowing road for help rescuing Brexit deal
December 11, 2018 GMTBRUSSELS (AP) — Prime Minister Theresa May said she found "a shared determination" among some European leaders Tuesday to persuade the British Parliament to accept a proposed Brexit deal, but her continental counterparts insisted any room for revisions was small...
Idaho State University’s Colden Baxter receives Jean’ne M. Shreeve NSF EPSCoR Research Excellence Award
December 10, 2018 GMTPOCATELLO – Colden Baxter, Idaho State University biological sciences professor, is the recipient of the 2018 Jean’ne M. Shreeve NSF EPSCoR Research Excellence Award.
Baxter received the award at the Idaho Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Annual Meeting in Sun Valley held Dec.
The Latest: French official says Trump should keep quiet
December 9, 2018 GMTPARIS (AP) — The latest on the unrest in France (all times local):
10:40 p.m.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says U...
Maple Leafs-Bruins Sum
December 9, 2018 GMTFirst Period_1, Boston, Forsbacka Karlsson 3 (Grzelcyk, Pastrnak), 11:20.
Second Period_2, Boston, Backes 3 (Krug, Marchand), 8:54 (pp). 3, Boston, Krug 1 (Krejci, Marchand), 17:45.
Local dance studios present annual ‘Christmas with a Cause’
December 7, 2018 GMTHUNTINGTON — Making Christmas merry and bright starts with unity. Dance studios are collaborating in making the holiday season a reason for in celebrating for a cause. Six studios are coming together for one time only annual performance.
Jets-Islanders Sums
December 5, 2018 GMTFirst Period_None. Penalties_Laine, WPG, (cross checking), 1:08; Mayfield, NYI, (tripping), 10:43.
Jean McClelland: Hang on to those old toys; they may become valuable
December 2, 2018 GMTHow many of us can remember a holiday when we stood in line waiting to buy a Cabbage Patch Doll, a Harry Potter book or a Nintendo game?
People standing in those lines with us often had differing reasons for seeking a particular toy.
Grand jury: Dallas officer’s shooting of neighbor was murder
December 1, 2018 GMTDALLAS (AP) — A white former Dallas police officer was indicted on a murder charge Friday, nearly three months after she fatally shot an unarmed black neighbor whose apartment she said she entered by mistake, believing it to be her own...
British PM hails Brexit progress, but still no breakthrough
November 21, 2018 GMTLONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May said Wednesday that she has made fresh progress in Brexit talks at a meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, as negotiators try to pin down an agreement that EU leaders can rubber-stamp this weekend...
Betty Jean Ahlers
November 14, 2018 GMTNAPER — Services for Betty Jean Ahlers, 90, O’Neill, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Naper. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The Rev. Paul Hirsch will officiate.
Wild-Blues Sums
November 11, 2018 GMTFirst Period_1, St. Louis, Sundqvist 3 (Barbashev), 19:01. Penalties_Spurgeon, MIN, (slashing), 0:44.
Second Period_2, Minnesota, Parise 7 (Niederreiter, Brodin), 1:19. 3, Minnesota, Eriksson Ek 1 (Greenway, Coyle), 1:44.
Wild-Blues Sums
November 11, 2018 GMTFirst Period_1, St. Louis, Sundqvist 3 (Barbashev), 19:01. Penalties_Spurgeon, MIN, (slashing), 0:44.
Second Period_2, Minnesota, Parise 7 (Brodin, Niederreiter), 1:19. 3, Minnesota, Eriksson Ek 1 (Greenway, Coyle), 1:44.
Letter: Loud music in restaurants ruins dining experience
November 11, 2018 GMTI really appreciated the article about loud restaurants (Oct. 16). I realize that the problem of loud diners is not easy to control, but the deafening music is.
The loud music leads to people having to shout to be heard, just increasing the volume.
With loved ones missing after fire, pleas flood social media
November 10, 2018 GMTCHICO, Calif. (AP) — People have scoured evacuation centers, called hospitals and posted desperate online pleas for help finding relatives they haven't heard from since a fast-moving wildfire devastated a Northern California town...
Waupun woman convicted of 5th OWI after causing summer traffic crash
November 8, 2018 GMTJUNEAU — A 55-year-old Waupun woman was sentenced to spend at least two years in prison for her fifth offense of drunken driving after causing a crash on Highway 151 last summer.
Marcia Jean Deboer pleaded no contest to the charge in court on Tuesday.