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MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport’s collective bargaining agreement expired and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day. The strategy, management’s equivalent of a strike under federal labor law, ended the sport’s labor peace…
Justices signal they’ll OK new abortion limits, may toss Roe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority justices are signaling they will allow states to ban abortion much earlier in pregnancy. And they’re indicating they may go even further to overturn the nationwide Roe v. Wade right that has existed for nearly 50 years. After nearly two hours of arguments on Wednesday, all six…
Ghislaine Maxwell defense attacks actor accuser’s account
NEW YORK (AP) — The defense at the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell is trying to cast doubt on a key accuser’s allegation that the British socialite helped financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually the woman for years, starting when she was 14. A lawyer confronted the witness on Wednesday with FBI documents the defense says show she’s…
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree: Rockefeller tree lit up
NEW YORK (AP) — The holly, jolly, best time of the year has gotten a light-filled launch. The towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been officially turned on. The 79-foot Norway spruce is covered with more than 50,000 lights in a rainbow of colors. It bears a crystal-covered, 900-pound star. The tree was lit…
NYC OKs safe sites for drug use, aiming to curb overdoses
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City says the first officially authorized safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics have been cleared to open in the city in hopes of curbing deadly overdoses. The city is calling the privately run facilities “overdose prevention centers,” but they’re also known as supervised injection sites.…
PD: 2 young children seriously injured in Tuesday night crash
Medford, NY- Two young children were seriously injured in a crash Tuesday night in Medford. Police in Suffolk say Kayla Kimble, 25, was driving a 2017 Hyundai Tuscon southbound on Horseblock Road with her three children in the vehicle, when they were hit by a northbound 2007 Mitsubishi Galant, that was trying to turn left…
Abortion rights at stake in historic Supreme Court arguments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion rights are on the line at the Supreme Court in historic arguments over the landmark ruling nearly 50 years ago that declared a nationwide right to end a pregnancy. The justices on Wednesday will weigh whether to uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks and overrule the 1973…
1st of 4 accusers takes stand at Ghislaine Maxwell trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A woman has testified she had repeated sexual contact with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein when she was 14 and that Ghislaine Maxwell was there when it happened. The witness took the stand Tuesday using the pseudonym “Jane.” She is the first of four alleged victims to testify against Maxwell at a…
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping brother in scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN says it is suspending anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely pending a further review of documents revealing how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, when he was facing charges of sexual harassment. The network said transcripts released by New York’s attorney general revealed its anchor had a greater…
MLB might be heading into the 1st work stoppage since the 90’s
UNDATED (AP) — Major League Baseball appeared headed to its first work stoppage in 26 years after a pair of brief negotiating sessions Tuesday led to little or no progress. The sport’s five-year collective bargaining agreement expires at 11:59 p.m. EST Wednesday. Management is expected to follow with a lockout of the Major League Baseball…
How to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for kids ages 5-11
East Farmingdale, NY- Here are some helpful tips for parents and caregivers trying to book a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine appointment for newly eligible 5-11 year olds. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. National pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid Large pediatric groups are offering the vaccine. NY State run mass…
CDC calls for more booster shots as Omicron variant spreads
WASHINGTON (AP)— The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has broadened its recommendation for COVID-19 booster shots for all adults as the new omicron variant shows up in more countries. The agency had previously approved boosters for all adults, but only recommended them for those 50 years and older — or if they live in…