LAS VEGAS — Patrick Mahomes didn't make many mistakes Sunday, but one of his few errors could've cost the Chiefs the game. He needed his defense to come to the rescue — and it did. Kansas City kept the Raiders off the scoreboard even after facing first-and-goal at the 3-yard...
Brock Purdy Helps the 49ers Bounce Back With a Victory Over the Cowboys
SANTA CLARA — One dominant quarter against Dallas proved to be enough for the San Francisco 49ers to head into their bye week on a high note. Up Next Cowboys: At Atlanta on Sunday. 49ers: At Tampa Bay on Nov. 10. 49ers' Victory Over Cowboys Brock Purdy bounced back from...
AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images Are Spreading. Law Enforcement Is Racing to Stop Them
WASHINGTON — A child psychiatrist who altered a first-day-of-school photo he saw on Facebook to make a group of girls appear nude. A U.S. Army soldier accused of creating images depicting children he knew being sexually abused. A software engineer charged with generating hyper-realistic sexually explicit images of children. Law...
A Staged Video Claimed to Show Someone Destroying Ballots. Election Officials Were Prepared
YARDLEY, Pa. — A video that showed mail-in ballots for former President Donald Trump apparently being destroyed in a suburban Philadelphia county took off quickly on social media Thursday afternoon. Cries of election fraud came right behind. But within three hours Bucks County election officials were countering the video, identifying...
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Trafficking and Prostitution Charges
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — The former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch pleaded not guilty Friday to federal sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges. Michael Jeffries, 80, declined to comment after his lawyer entered the plea on his behalf in federal court in Central Islip, on Long Island. He is...
Trick-or-Treat Goodies Kids Will Like More Than Candy
Halloween is often all about candy, but kids crave more than just sweets. Fun and unique goodies can make their spooky season even better. Think of cool toys, glow sticks or festive stickers that keep the fun alive without the sugar rush. Benefits of Non-Candy Treats Non-candy treats offer a...
Israeli Military Launches Strikes on Military Targets in Iran, Officials Say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel launched airstrikes early Saturday targeting what it described as military targets in Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault Oct. 1, officials said. There was no immediate information on damage in the Islamic Republic. Israel's military described the attack as “precise strikes on...
What to Know About the Menendez Brothers’ Bid for Freedom
LOS ANGELES — The district attorney of Los Angeles County has recommended resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez who were convicted for killing their parents in 1989 and may now have a pathway to freedom after spending 34 years behind bars. Here are some things to know about the case:...
Cowboys and the 49ers Both Look to Rebound Following Tough Losses
SANTA CLARA — The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers entered the season as top contenders in the NFC following three straight double-digit win seasons and playoff appearances for both franchises. The 2024 campaign hasn't exactly gone to plan for both teams so far with injuries and spotty play leaving...
The ‘Black Insurrectionist’ Was Actually White. The Deception Did Not Stop There
WASHINGTON — “Black Insurrectionist,” the anonymous social media persona behind some of the most widely circulated conspiracy theories about the 2024 election, can be traced to a man from upstate New York. He's also white. With a profile photo of a Black soldier and the tagline “I FOLLOW BACK TRUE...