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A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners
PARIS (AP) — The 2024 Olympics are underway. The United States led the medal standings after the 10th day of competition with China second and host France third, but more winners will join the list every day from July 27-Aug. 11. See which countries lead the medal count and the highlights in today’s schedule. Below…
Taylor Swift leads the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Post Malone
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music WriterNEW YORK (AP) — It’s Taylor Swift’s world, and the MTV Video Music Award nominations are the latest proof.“The Tortured Poets Department” singer once again tops the VMA noms with 10 — eight for her “Fortnight” music video and nods in the artist of the year and best pop categories.…
New York Civil Liberties Union criticized the Nassau mask ban as an infringement on free speech rights
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers in a suburban New York county have approved a bill to ban masks in public places with exemptions for people who cover their faces for health reasons or religious or cultural purposes.Supporters said the bill approved Monday by the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on Long Island would prevent violent protesters…
Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate, aiming to add Midwest muscle to ticket
By SEUNG MIN KIM, COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and WILL WEISSERT Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the decision.In choosing Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped…
Nassau County legislator vote to transfer the Nassau Coliseum lease and pass “Mask Transparency Act”
The Nassau County legislators voted Monday to transfer the Nassau Coliseum’s 42 year lease to Las Vegas Sands.The legislators also approved the start of an environmental review required for any future development on the land, including a possible casino.The Nassau County legislators also voted to approve the “Mask Transparency Act” that makes it illegal to…
Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. history, formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday — becoming the first woman of color to lead a major…
‘National Night Out’ Is Tuesday August 6th
WHAT: Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) is hosting National Night Out at Baldwin Senior High School in partnership with the Baldwin Civic Association, the Nassau County Police Department, Baldwin Fire Department, the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) and an array of community stakeholders on Tuesday, Aug. 6. For more than four…
Dow drops 1,000 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 as markets quake worldwide
By STAN CHOE AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) — A scary Monday that started with a plunge abroad reminiscent of 1987 ‘s crash swept around the world and pummeled Wall Street with more steep losses, as fears worsened about a slowing U.S. economy.The S&P 500 dropped 3% for its worst day in nearly two years.…
Shark sighting closes beaches Saturday
There was another shark sighting on Saturday afternoon that closed Nickerson, Lido and Malibu beaches for two hours. Lifeguards spotted a shark 75 feet from the shoreline. Swimming resumed once officials determined there was no longer a threat to the public. Hempstead officials say there have been at least nine shark sighting this summer near…
Babylon woman drowns trying to rescue her dog
Suffolk Police say a 62-year-old Babylon woman jumped into the Connetquot River to rescue her dog early Sunday morning has died in an apparent drowning. Officials say the victim who was staying on a houseboat jumped into the water at about 1:30 a.m. to save her dog who had leapt into the water. Her body…
Judge suspends Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license in New York over DWI arrest
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — Justin Timberlake made a virtual court appearance Friday in his drunken driving case on Long Island, saying little during the brief proceeding as a judge accepted his not-guilty plea and suspended his right to drive in New York.Police in the seaside village of Sag Harbor arrested Timberlake June 18 after…
Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say
By SEUNG MIN KIM and ZEKE MILLER Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewing a half-dozen potential running mates this weekend ahead of a formal announcement and a battleground tour with her new No. 2 next week.Her interview list includes Govs. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, Josh Shapiro of…