AP sources: Musk in control of Twitter, ousts top executives
October 28, 2022 GMTS. Carolina food processor to build NC facility, create jobs
October 19, 2022 GMTLAURINBURG, N.C. (AP) — A South Carolina-based food processor known for supplying U.S. military combat rations will build a facility in North Carolina, creating 440 jobs in a county with one of the state’s highest jobless rates.
Whistleblower: 665 left FBI over misconduct in two decades
October 6, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. senator is pressing the FBI for more information after a whistleblower alleged that an internal review found 665 FBI personnel have resigned or retired to avoid accountability in misconduct probes over the past two decades.
Assembly: Employee made harassment claim against Pierce
September 13, 2022 GMTANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Pierce was asked to consider voluntarily resigning as Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor after a borough employee made what were deemed to be credible claims of harassment against him, according to a statement from the borough Assembly.
UN says Taliban have harassed its Afghan female employees
September 12, 2022 GMTISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has accused Taliban authorities of harassing its Afghan female employees, urging local officials to respect all its staff in a statement Monday.
Amtrak restarting service from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C.
September 1, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Amtrak will restart its Cascades passenger-train service between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, in September — earlier than the December restart date announced previously because of a lack of personnel.
GM hires give NFL bright spot in diversity, but work remains
August 24, 2022 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Ryan Poles knew pretty quickly he was interested in the path that led to his hiring as general manager of the Chicago Bears, while Dallas Cowboys personnel man Will McClay toiled in arena football before scouting beckoned.
Ex-Gov. Doug Wilder drops lawsuit against VCU leaders
August 19, 2022 GMTRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Doug Wilder has withdrawn a lawsuit he filed against leaders of Virginia Commonwealth University following a public personnel dispute in which Wilder had pushed for the firing of an employee he accused of threatening him.
Mississippi changes legal team to handle welfare fraud case
August 18, 2022 GMTJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services is hiring a different law firm to try to recover millions of dollars in welfare money that was misspent in the state's largest public corruption case in decades.
Driver shoots 1 medic with air pellet, hits another with car
August 9, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Two medics were injured while responding to a call in south Baltimore on Monday night, when a driver fired an air pellet gun at them then struck one medic with the car while fleeing, officials said.
Navajo Nation declares state of emergency due to flooding
August 4, 2022 GMTWINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo Nation officials declared a state of emergency Thursday due to increased flooding from recent monsoon rains.
The declaration by the tribe’s Commission on Emergency Management will allow local chapters to access additional resources to help mitigate the impacts of heavy rainfall.
Germany’s Lufthansa, union reach pay deal for ground staff
August 4, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Lufthansa and a union representing its ground staff in Germany reached a deal Thursday to end a pay dispute, a week after a one-day strike that forced the airline to cancel more than 1,000 flights.
15 killed, 50 injured in anti-UN protests in Congo’s east
July 27, 2022 GMTKINSHASA, Congo (AP) — At least 15 people were killed and dozens of others injured during two days of demonstrations in Congo’s east against the United Nations mission in the country, officials said Tuesday.
NHL takes big strides on women in hockey ops executive roles
July 20, 2022 GMTKate Madigan blushed and she could not keep herself from smiling.
When it was time at New Jersey Devils development camp for her to introduce herself with her title, Madigan got the chance to say she was assistant general manager.
Ex-Gov. Doug Wilder sues VCU leaders after personnel dispute
July 19, 2022 GMTRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia Gov. Doug Wilder recently sued leaders of the Richmond university where he works following a public personnel dispute in which Wilder had pushed for the firing of an employee he accused of threatening him.
New Zealand makes 4 changes, Ireland 1 for series decider
July 14, 2022 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Under-pressure All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has retained Beauden Barrett at flyhalf and made four personnel changes to his starting 15 for Saturday’s third and deciding test against Ireland.
Cat on the lam: Pet caught after weeks on the run at airport
July 13, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — A family's beloved pet cat that's been dodging airport personnel, airline employees, and animal experts since escaping from a pet carrier at Boston's Logan International Airport about three weeks ago was finally caught Wednesday.
UN keeps peacekeepers in Mali as Russia and China abstain
June 29, 2022 GMTUNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council voted Wednesday to maintain the U.N. peacekeeping mission in turmoil-wracked Mali, while condemning the West African nation's military rulers for using mercenaries that commit human rights and humanitarian violations.
State Dept. to pay 6-figure sums to Havana Syndrome victims
June 23, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department is preparing to compensate victims of mysterious brain injuries colloquially known as “Havana Syndrome” with six-figure payments, according to officials and a congressional aide.
Air France-KLM boss warns travelers: Go to the airport early
June 23, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — The chief of airline alliance Air France-KLM said Thursday that it will take weeks or months to get new security staff in place to lighten pressure on the Amsterdam airport, which has seen flight cancellations, damaging delays and big travel headaches as global air travel rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blackhawks’ Hunter becomes 4th woman named NHL assistant GM
June 22, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have promoted Meghan Hunter to assistant general manger among several front office moves, making her the third woman to currently hold that position and fourth in NHL history.
Alaska Airlines reaches contract deal with some workers
June 22, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — A union has reached a deal with Alaska Airlines for a two-year contract extension that provides substantial raises for 5,300 gate agents, stores personnel and office staff, as well as for ramp workers who load cargo.
Penguins name Pryor assistant GM, Saucier operations analyst
June 14, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins promoted Chris Pryor to assistant general manager on Tuesday, one of several front-office moves made by general manager Ron Hextall.
The 61-year-old Pryor spent last season as Pittsburgh's director of player personnel, which included overseeing the team's scouting efforts in North America and Europe.
Navy censures 5 in deadly sinking of amphibious vehicle
June 14, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy has issued letters of censure to three Marine and two Navy officers in connection with the sinking of an amphibious assault vehicle off the Southern California coast in 2020 that killed eight Marines and a sailor.
Washington Post fires reporter in center of online battle
June 10, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Post has fired Felicia Sonmez, who triggered a vigorous online debate this week over social media policy and public treatment of colleagues after she criticized a fellow reporter for retweeting an offensive joke.
City poised to settle former officer’s defamation lawsuit
June 9, 2022 GMTBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Bismarck City Council will consider paying a former police officer $190,000 to settle her discrimination lawsuit.
French medics protest hospital crisis, deepened by COVID
June 7, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — Health workers protested Tuesday around France to demand more hiring and better salaries in public hospitals, after years of cost cuts that left medics submerged when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and are now forcing emergency rooms to cut services.
NC officer faces manslaughter charge in fatal shooting
June 7, 2022 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A former North Carolina police officer was indicted on a manslaughter charge in a fatal shooting in November, authorities said.
Guilford County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday that a grand jury returned an indictment charging officer Matthew Hamilton with manslaughter, news outlets reported.
Bills promote Brian Gaine to take over as assistant GM
June 7, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills promoted Brian Gaine as assistant general manager, part of a series of moves announced on Tuesday to fill offseason departures.
Gaine replaces Joe Shoen, who left Buffalo after being hired to become the New York Giants GM.
Louisville promotes Heird to full-time athletic director
June 3, 2022 GMTLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville’s athletic board has promoted Josh Heird to permanent athletic director after nearly six months leading the department on an interim basis.
The University of Louisville Athletic Association’s board of directors and personnel committee approved Heird’s promotion in a special meeting on Friday morning.
AP source: Louisville to promote Josh Heird to permanent AD
June 2, 2022 GMTLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville will promote Josh Heird to athletic director after serving nearly six months as interim athletic director, said a person with knowledge of the situation.
The person spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on the condition of anonymity because the move has not been publicly announced.
Highsmith returns to Hurricanes as GM of football operations
May 26, 2022 GMTCORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Alonzo Highsmith is back with the Miami Hurricanes, with the university announcing Thursday that the former player and NFL executive is its new general manager of football operations.
Doctors, hospitals in crisis-hit Lebanon go on 2-day strike
May 26, 2022 GMTBEIRUT (AP) — Dozens of doctors, nurses and medical personnel rallied Thursday outside the Central Bank in the Lebanese capital of Beirut after declaring a two-day general strike to protest rapidly deteriorating economic conditions.
Police: 9-year-old girl shot, critically wounded
May 25, 2022 GMTWOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) — A 9-year-old girl was shot and critically wounded in northern Virginia on Tuesday night, police said.
Prince William County Police officers called to Gatehouse Terrace in Woodbridge around 6:40 p.m.
Marine base lockdown caused by inadvertent weapon discharge
May 23, 2022 GMTTWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (AP) — An accidental discharge of a weapon put a U.S. Marine Corps training center in the Southern California desert on lockdown for several hours Monday, a base statement said.
Borussia Dortmund reappoints Edin Terzić as coach
May 23, 2022 GMTDORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund is appointing Edin Terzić as coach for next season, entrusting the former interim manager to take charge on a permanent basis following Marco Rose’s dismissal last week.
Jaguars hire longtime 49ers executive Waugh as assistant GM
May 18, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars formally hired Ethan Waugh as the team’s assistant general manager on Wednesday.
Waugh, who had been rumored to be in line for the job for more than a month, worked alongside current Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke for a dozen seasons (2005-16) in San Francisco.
Vikings add analytics expert Demitrius Washington in VP role
May 16, 2022 GMTEAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings hired Demitrius Washington as vice president of football operations on Monday, a new position under new general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah that's designed to take the front office deeper into data-based decision-making.
Court OKs suit related to Bridgeport police hiring scandal
May 14, 2022 GMTBRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A former Bridgeport assistant police chief’s lawsuit claiming he was defrauded out of the police chief’s job can go forward, a state appeals court has ruled.
James Nardozzi’s lawsuit stemmed from the hiring scandal that landed the city’s police chief and personnel director in prison last year.
South Korea: North Korea test-fired missile from submarine
May 7, 2022 GMTSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea flight-tested a ballistic missile that was likely fired from a submarine on Saturday, South Korea’s military said, continuing a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations that may culminate with a nuclear test in the coming weeks or months.
Bears appoint King, Koziol co-directors of player personnel
May 3, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears appointed Jeff King and Kansas City Chiefs executive Trey Koziol co-directors of player personnel under new general manager Ryan Poles on Tuesday.
King, a tight end who played seven seasons in the NFL with Carolina and Arizona after starring at Virginia Tech, started as a scouting intern for the Bears in 2015.
NFL clears Browns after former coach said team tanked games
May 2, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The NFL handed former Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson another loss.
The league announced Monday that it found “no evidence” the Browns purposely lost games or incentivized personnel to do so after Jackson alleged in February the team tried to lose during the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
Blackhawks hire longtime Cubs exec Greenberg as associate GM
April 28, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks completed their leadership team, hiring longtime Chicago Cubs executive Jeff Greenberg as associate general manager under new GM Kyle Davidson on Thursday.
The Blackhawks said Greenberg will be responsible for “overseeing the strategic systems and processes that will fuel” the team's hockey operations.
Man dead, police officer hurt in truck stop shooting
April 26, 2022 GMTAURORA, Ore. (AP) — A man was killed and an officer was wounded in a shooting outside a truck stop south of Portland near Aurora, Oregon.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that at about 6:15 a.m.
Big Ten’s best defenses come out of spring in rebuild mode
April 25, 2022 GMTCoordinator changes and heavy player personnel losses made it a spring of uncertainty for the top Big Ten defenses.
Start with Wisconsin, which has been in the national top five in total defense three straight years and lower than that just twice since 2014.
Militants in Afghanistan strike Pakistan army post, kill 3
April 23, 2022 GMTISLAMABAD (AP) — Militants in Afghanistan fired heavy weapons across the border into a Pakistani military outpost overnight, killing three personnel, the army said Saturday, in the latest violence to rattle the volatile region.
NHLPA investigation: Fehr not at fault in Beach situation
April 15, 2022 GMTAn independent investigation commissioned by the NHL Players' Association found that executive director Don Fehr and others were not responsible for wrongdoing when they failed to act on a report that a Chicago Blackhawks player had been sexually assaulted by a staff member in 2010.
Head of state police upbeat about overcoming staff shortage
April 12, 2022 GMTFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Backed by a big pay raise, Kentucky's lead statewide police agency sees signs that its ranks will be replenished after a prolonged staffing crunch, the Kentucky State Police commissioner said Tuesday.
Top New York judge not complying with vaccine mandate
April 6, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A judge on New York’s highest court has been referred to a disciplinary commission and could be kicked off the bench for failing to comply with a rule requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
2 injured in US naval submarine accident in Washington state
April 3, 2022 GMTBREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — Two U.S. Navy personnel suffered non-life-threatening injuries in an accident aboard a nuclear ballistic missile submarine docked at a maintenance facility at Puget Sound in Washington state, the Navy said.
Aircraft maintenance company expanding, adding 250 jobs
April 1, 2022 GMTFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — An aircraft maintenance company in northern Kentucky is expanding and will add nearly 250 jobs, officials said.
FEAM AERO will locate a new three-bay hangar at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport where it will provide aircraft maintenance and engineering services, Gov.
M23 rebel group denies attack on UN helicopter in east Congo
March 30, 2022 GMTBENI, Congo (AP) — Congo's M23 rebel group denied on Wednesday that it shot down a United Nations helicopter that crashed in eastern Congo, killing all eight people onboard.
Rebel spokesman Will Ngoma accused Congo’s army of firing on the helicopter.
Police chief: More officers needed to fully reopen Capitol
March 30, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The chief of the U.S. Capitol Police told lawmakers Wednesday it was his recommendation to move forward with a phased-in reopening of the U.S. Capitol as his agency works to overcome attrition after the January 6 insurrection and hiring delays because of the pandemic.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro shakes up administration, eying election
March 29, 2022 GMTSAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro made two major personnel changes Monday, seeking to cap off a series of developments perceived as damaging to his administration before October's presidential election.
Panel OKs bump in state pay for local police, firefighters
March 28, 2022 GMTBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A state supplement to the pay local police and fire personnel receive in Louisiana would go up by $100 a month under legislation approved Monday by a state Senate committee.
Black News Channel shuts down days after ratings high
March 26, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Black News Channel has pulled the plug after the 2-year-old venture failed to meet payroll and lost the backing of its biggest investor.
Princell Hair, the company's president and CEO, told employees Friday in a memo that the news network was ceasing live production and would file for bankruptcy.
US families, some personnel depart Mexico consulate
March 17, 2022 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States authorized the departure of families and some personnel Wednesday at the U.S. consulate in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo.
The move came after drug cartel gunmen fired at the U.S.
Air traffic across Germany disrupted due to walkouts
March 15, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — Air travel was disrupted across Germany on Tuesday as security personnel at several airports in the country staged walkouts to demand higher wages.
Numerous flights were canceled at Frankfurt Airport due to the strike organized by trade union ver.di, German news agency dpa reported.
Court: Report on top cop’s racist comments must be released
March 14, 2022 GMTNew Jersey’s Supreme Court has ruled the public has a right to see the internal affairs report from the case of the city of Elizabeth’s former police director, who resigned after an investigation found he used racist and sexist language to refer to department personnel.
German airport strike causes flight cancellations, delays
March 14, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — More than 1,000 security personnel walked off their jobs Monday at airports across Germany, leading to dozens of flight cancellations and delays.
Security staffers at airports in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hannover and elsewhere began their one-day strike at midnight to press for higher wages, German news agency dpa reported.