When it comes to women, Donald Trump has stuck to a worldview in the campaign's final days that his critics consider to be dated and paternalistic. The former president himself even acknowledges that some of that language has gotten him “into so much trouble” with a crucial group of voters. Trump says he'll be the “protector” of women, whether they like it or not. The Republican presidential nominee has campaigned with men who've used sexist and crude language. And Trump has expressed alarm at the idea that wives might vote differently from their husbands. More >>Trump wants to narrow his deficit with women but he's not changing how he talks about them

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Severe storms and reported tornadoes overnight in Oklahoma ripped roofs off buildings and left about 86,000 homes and businesses without power. Authorities said Sunday that at least six people were taken to hospitals with injuries that were not life-threatening. Local television footage showed downed power lines, walls peeled off homes, overturned vehicles. At the University of Oklahoma, school officials had urged students and staff to seek shelter and move to the lowest floor as the storms approached campus after midnight. More >>Severe storms in Oklahoma injure at least 6 people and leave tens of thousands without power

In 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own children. Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced to life in prison and lost all subsequent appeals. But today they unexpectedly have a chance of getting out after recent streaming shows brought new attention to the 35-year-old case. The popularity and proliferation of true crime entertainment is effecting real life changes for their subjects and in society more broadly. At their best, these media can help expose injustices and right wrongs. But because they often prioritize entertainment and profit, they also can have serious negative effects ranging from the misidentification of innocent people as suspects to undermining faith in the criminal justice system. More >>True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all good

Conservationists and a Native American tribe are suing to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten cultural resources. The Center for Biological Diversity promised the court battle a week ago when the U.S. Interior Department approved Ioneer's lithium-boron mine at the only place Tiehm’s buckwheat is known to exist in the world. It is the latest in a series of legal fights over projects President Joe Biden’s administration is pushing under his clean energy agenda intended to cut reliance on fossil fuels. Lithium is used to make electric vehicle batteries and solar panels. More >>Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

Orlando Harris’ family pleaded with police to confiscate the 19-year-old’s bullet-proof vest, ammunition and AR-15-style rifle. But with no red-flag law in Missouri, the best officers could do is suggest Harris keep the weapons in a storage unit. Nine days later, he entered his former St. Louis high school and declared, “All of you are going to die.” A new 456-page police report details the family’s efforts in the days leading up to the Oct. 24, 2022, shooting that left a student and teacher dead. Seven others also were wounded before police fatally shot Harris. More >>Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options

The trial of a man accused of killing two teenage girls in a small Indiana community has passed its midway point following more than two weeks of testimony about the 2017 killings. Prosecutors rested their case against Richard Allen on Thursday after jurors heard recorded telephone calls in which Allen was heard confessing to his wife that he killed 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German. The defense then began presenting its witnesses. The trial began Oct. 18 in the girls' hometown of Delphi and is scheduled to run through Nov. 15. Allen faces up to 130 years in prison if convicted on all four murder counts. More >>Trial in 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls in Indiana reaches midway point as prosecution rests

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Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are zeroing in on Sunbelt states as they embark on one last weekend quest to sway undecided voters in battleground states that will determine the next president. On Saturday, Harris encouraged supporters in Atlanta to vote early while Trump spoke in North Carolina about his days as a candidate coming to a close with this election. Harris ended her day in Charlotte, North Carolina, with rocker Jon Bon Jovi and actress Kerry Washington. Trump was in Salem, Virginia — which isn't a battleground state — and rallied in Greensboro in North Carolina. More >>Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes

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Donald Trump will rally supporters in North Carolina every day until Tuesday’s election. That's a flurry of late activity in the only swing state that he won in both his 2016 and 2020 campaigns. Late in the campaign, Trump has looked to expand the electoral map and project strength with trips to New Mexico and Virginia, two Democratic states not widely viewed as competitive. But he's also putting considerable time into North Carolina, which last backed a Democrat for president in 2008. Trump's hope for victory is significantly more complicated if he were to lose North Carolina. The fast-growing state gave Trump his smallest margin of victory over Democrat Joe Biden four years ago. More >>Trump will rally backers every day until the election in North Carolina, a swing state he won twice

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Restaurant chain TGI Fridays says it has filed for bankruptcy protection as it looks for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand. The Dallas-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Texas federal court Saturday. Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said in a statement that the “primary driver of our financial challenges resulted from COVID-19 and our capital structure.” Sit-down chain restaurants more broadly have faced challenges in recent years as diners choose to get food delivered or visit upscale fast-food chains. More >>TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue

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Warren Buffett is now sitting on more than $325 billion cash after continuing to unload billions of dollars worth of Apple and Bank of America shares this year and continuing to collect a steady stream of profits from all of Berkshire Hathaway’s assorted businesses without finding any major acquisitions. Berkshire said in its earnings report Saturday that it sold off roughly another 100 million Apple shares in the third quarter after halving its massive investment in the iPhone maker last quarter. The stake valued at $69.9 billion at the end of September remains Berkshire’s biggest single investment, but it has been cut drastically since the end of last year when it was worth $174.3 billion. More >>Warren Buffett is sitting on over $325 billion cash as Berkshire Hathaway keeps selling Apple stock

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Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 million player option with the Chicago Cubs, answering a major offseason question for the team. A person familiar with the move confirmed the decision on condition of anonymity because it hadn’t been announced by the team. Bellinger batted .266 with 18 homers and 78 RBIs in 130 games this year. He was on the injured list from April 24 to May 7 with a right rib fracture. He drove in 33 runs in his last 39 games of the season, but Chicago finished with an 83-79 record and missed out on the playoffs for the fourth straight year. More >>Cody Bellinger picks up his $27.5 million player option with the Cubs, AP source says

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A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star says New York state’s decision to seize and euthanize the animal won't go without a response. Mark Longo spoke Saturday to The Associated Press. He says state officials will hear from him soon about what happened to Peanut the squirrel and Fred, a rescued raccoon that was also confiscated and put down. For now, Longo isn't specifying his possible next steps. The DEC and the Chemung County Health Department said Friday that the squirrel and raccoon were euthanized so they could be tested for rabies. The agencies say Peanut bit someone involved in their investigation into whether wild animals were being kept illegally. Longo says he didn't witness Peanut bite anyone. More >>The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his pet

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The FBI is investigating the death of a Black man in Alabama who was found hanging in an abandoned house. Deputies from the sheriff’s department found 39-year-old Dennoriss Richardson in late September, miles away from his home in Sheffield, Alabama. The local sheriff's office concluded Richardson's death was a suicide, but Richardson's wife says he did not kill himself. She believes his death was the result of a lawsuit Richardson filed against the police department earlier this year. The local sheriff says he requested the FBI investigate to bring the family of Dennoriss Richardson some peace of mind. Community members have accused local law enforcement of unchecked misconduct. More >>Local sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama

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Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have campaigned in the Rust Belt city of Erie, Pennsylvania. And control of the White House could come down to how business owners and voters in Erie view each candidate’s economic vision. In every presidential election since 1992, Erie County has gone for the candidate who ended up winning Pennsylvania. Many people in town say they want predictability. They question Trump's ideas on tariffs in particular. But there's also doubt that either candidate can do what's being promised. More >>Listen to business owners and voters in Erie, Pennsylvania. They could help decide the White House.

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The debate over abortion rights is leading to expensive campaigns for state Supreme Courts in several states this year. Groups on the left and right are spending heavily on races in North Carolina, Michigan, Montana, Ohio and other states for courts that could play key roles in litigation over abortion, voting rights and redistricting. Experts say the spending highlights the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision that overturned a constitutional right to abortion. More >>Debate over abortion rights leads to expensive campaigns for high-stakes state Supreme Court seats

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It can be a maze finding the trainer who is best for you. How much should credentials and education matter, or are personality and motivational skills more important? What about the cost? And how frequently should you use a personal trainer? Once you've found a trainer the question becomes, what are your goals and how often should I use a trainer? Here are some tips for picking the right trainer and the right workout that is best for your budget and needs. More >>How to choose the best personal trainer for your fitness goals — and budget

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Nvidia is replacing Intel on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, ending a 25-year-run for a pioneering semiconductor company that has fallen behind as Nvidia cornered the market for chips that run artificial intelligence systems. Paint-maker Sherwin-Williams will also replace chemical company Dow Inc. among the companies that make up the 30-stock average. S&P Dow Jones Indices said Friday that the changes that take effect Nov. 7 “were initiated to ensure a more representative exposure to the semiconductors industry and the materials sector respectively.” More >>Nvidia replaces Intel on the Dow index in AI-driven shift for semiconductor industry

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A federal jury has convicted a former Kentucky detective of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor the night she was shot to death by police officers in 2020. The 12-member jury returned the late night verdict after clearing Brett Hankison earlier in the evening on a charge that he used excessive force on Taylor’s neighbors. Taylor was fatally shot by other officers. A separate jury deadlocked on similar charges last year, forcing a mistrial. It was the first conviction of a Louisville police officer involved in the deadly raid. The death of the 26-year-old Black woman sparked racial injustice protests nationwide. More >>Jury convicts former Kentucky officer of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during deadly raid

A shark bit a Maui surfer and severed his leg. Authorities say the 61-year-old man was surfing off Waiehu Beach Park Friday morning when a shark bit him. Maui officials say the man's right leg was completely severed below the knee. The man was alert while being treated on shore and then taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center in critical condition. Authorities report the man says he did not see the shark approach. The incident has prompted officials to close the beach park. There were no details provided on what kind of shark was involved. In June, well-known surfer Tamayo Perry was killed in a shark attack while surfing off Oahu’s North Shore. More >>Shark bites 61-year-old Maui surfer, completely severing his leg below the knee

This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree comes with a strong New England accent, and locals could not be more excited. The Norway spruce that will travel to New York City hails from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was scheduled to be cut down Thursday and make the roughly 140-mile journey south, arriving Nov. 9 in midtown Manhattan. It will be lit during a live TV broadcast on Dec. 4 featuring 50,000 multi-colored lights with a Swarovski star on top. Local western Massachusetts residents have flocked to the tree this week, which was planted 67 years ago in honor of the homeowner’s nieces. It is the first tree to come from Massachusetts since 1959. More >>Crowds flock to tiny Massachusetts town to send off New York's Rockefeller Christmas tree

A vigil is set to be held for a famous female grizzly bear that delighted visitors for decades in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park after she was struck and killed by a vehicle. Officials say the grizzly known as No. 399 and beloved by nature photographers, wildlife enthusiasts and other park visitors was hit Oct. 22 south of Jackson. Dozens are expected to brave frigid weather to attend a candlelight vigil on Saturday night, while hundreds more will watch online. At age 28, the bear was the oldest reproducing female grizzly in the Yellowstone ecosystem. Authorities say a cub was with the grizzly when she was struck and was apparently unhurt, but its whereabouts were unknown nearly two weeks after its mom was killed. More >>Vigil set for Grizzly No. 399, the beloved Grand Teton bear who was killed by a vehicle

The 2024 presidential contest speeds into its final weekend with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a razor-thin contest. In a race this close, every day matters. And while few voters might change their minds this late in a typical election, there is a sense that what happens in these final days could shift votes. Harris and Trump are crisscrossing the country to rally voters in the states that matter most. They’re trying — with varying degrees of success — to stay focused on a clear and concise closing message. Each side is investing massive resources to drive up turnout for the final early voting period. And the flow of misinformation is intensifying. More >>What to watch over the final weekend of the 2024 presidential campaign

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have hosted dueling rallies within miles of each other in a fevered final push for votes in swing state Wisconsin’s largest city. Milwaukee is home to the most Democratic votes in Wisconsin, but its conservative suburbs are where most Republicans live and are a critical area for Trump as he tries to reclaim the state he narrowly won in 2016 but lost in 2020. Trump was in downtown Milwaukee, while Harris was in a nearby suburb. The rallies Friday may be the candidates’ last appearances in battleground Wisconsin before Election Day. More >>Trump and Harris host dueling rallies in the Milwaukee area in a final push to win Wisconsin

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South Carolina has put Richard Moore to death by lethal injection for the fatal shooting of a store clerk in Spartanburg. The execution comes despite a broad appeal for clemency by parties including a former prison director, three jurors and the judge at his trial, pastors and Moore’s family. He was convicted of the September 1999 killing and sentenced to death two years later. Moore went into the business unarmed, took a gun from the victim when it was pointed at him and fatally shot him in the chest as the victim shot him with a second gun in the arm. Moore’s lawyers say the death penalty was too harsh. But Republican Gov. Henry McMaster refused clemency. The 59-year-old Moore was pronounced dead at 6:24 p.m. More >>South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite broadly supported plea to cut sentence to life

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Rescuers in northeast Lebanon were searching for survivors after Israeli airstrikes killed at least 52 people. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 72 others were wounded in Friday's strikes, which pounded Lebanese villages that were previously spared the worst of Israel’s air campaign against Hezbollah. Israeli warplanes also destroyed dozens of buildings in Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, but it appeared most residents had evacuated and there were no reports of casualties. Israel has broadened its strikes in Lebanon in recent weeks. U.S. diplomats have left the region after a flurry of meetings with Israeli officials, and there's little sign of a cease-fire in either Lebanon or Gaza. More >>Middle East latest: Israel kills 52 in northeast Lebanon after a night of strikes in Beirut

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The mud that covers Alicia Montero is the signature uniform of impromptu army of volunteers. For a third day, they are shoveling and sweeping the muck and debris out of the small town of Chiva after flash floods swept through the region of Valencia. Spain’s deadliest natural disaster in living memory has left at least 205 people dead with untold numbers still missing, and countless lives in tatters. As police and emergency workers continue the grim search for bodies, authorities appear overwhelmed by the enormity of the disaster, and survivors are relying on the esprit de corps of volunteers who have rushed in to fill the void. More >>Mud-caked volunteers clean flood debris in a Spanish town as authorities struggle to respond

An orphaned squirrel that became a social media star called Peanut is dead after being seized by New York state from his caretakers' home.  Peanut's owners and the Department of Environmental Conservation reported Friday that the squirrel and a raccoon that was also seized earlier this week have been euthanized.  The DEC says the squirrel bit one of the people involved in its investigation. The agency says it removed the animals from the home in rural Pine City after receiving reports about wildlife being illegally kept as pets. Peanut amassed hundreds of thousands of followers on social media during the seven years since his owner took him in. More >>Orphaned squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized from home

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Jurors have heard opening statements in the trial of the man accused of choking a distressed Black subway rider to death last year in New York. Prosecutors and defense agree Daniel Penny didn’t intend to kill Jordan Neely. But a prosecutor told jurors Friday that Penny went too far in trying to neutralize someone he saw as a threat and not as a person. A defense attorney said Penny put others' safety above his own when he put Neely in a chokehold that ended with Neely limp on the floor. Jurors later later saw police body camera video of Penny calmly telling a police officer that he had, in his words, “put him out.” More >>Prosecutor says veteran's subway chokehold went 'too far.' Defense says his 'courage' helped others