NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday, the day after a loss at last-place Carolina extended the Saints' losing streak to seven games — its longest since 1999, a person with knowledge of the move said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on...
Raiders Fire Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy and 2 Other Offensive Coaches
HENDERSON — The slumping Raiders fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy as part of an offensive coaching staff shakeup Sunday night, less than a year after Las Vegas hired him. Quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello and offensive line coach James Cregg also were let go. Both also were on the job less...
Storm in the Caribbean Is on a Track to Likely Hit Cuba as a Hurricane
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A new tropical storm was expected to form Monday in the Caribbean and bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands before strengthening to a hurricane and likely hitting Cuba, forecasters said. The storm would be named Rafael. Later in the week it also...
Israel Ends Agreement With UN Agency Providing Aid in Gaza
Israel said Monday that it has terminated the agreement facilitating the work of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, the main aid provider in Gaza, in what appeared to be a step to implement legislation passed last month that would sever ties with the agency and prevent it from operating...
Demarcus Robinson’s One-Handed Catch in OT Gives Rams Win Over Seahawks
SEATTLE — Demarcus Robinson had the undisputed highlight for the Rams on Sunday, a one-handed, 39-yard touchdown reception in overtime that gave Los Angeles a 26-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. But Matthew Stafford, who threw the beautiful deep ball that Robinson hauled in with cornerback Riq Woolen all over...
Herbert Shines, Chargers Defense Dominates in Win Over Browns
CLEVELAND — Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers only needed to be half as good to beat the Browns. Herbert capitalized on two communication breakdowns by Cleveland's secondary to throw two touchdown passes in the first half and the Chargers' defense clamped down on Jameis Winston in a 27-10...
Israel Says It Carried out Ground Raid Into Syria, Seizing a Syrian Citizen
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Sunday it carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks. It was the first time in the current war that Israel has announced sending troops into Syria. Syria did not immediately confirm the announcement. The army did...
At 91, Willie Nelson Has a New Album Out and a Cannabis Cookbook Coming
NEW YORK — Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if you're lucky enough to have a statue built in your honor in your city, remember that it is just something you've "got to go down...
From Blue Cheese to Bacon: Peanut Butter Pairings That Will Shock You
Peanut butter is a childhood staple for many in the United States. Whether it's a classic PB&J sandwich, a fluffernutter, cookies or just a big spoonful, peanut butter is a nutritious, filling and versatile food that can be dressed up or down for any occasion. With National Peanut Butter Month...
Does Dill Have Magical Powers? What People Once Believed Food Could Do
How often have you seen someone in a movie make a necklace of garlic to protect themselves from a vampire? Of course, vampires aren't real but people once thought garlic and other foods did have magical powers. In time for Halloween, read on to learn more about this culinary sorcery....