Judge seems skeptical of Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend’s … STUART, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge appeared skeptical Tuesday to arguments made by an attorney for superstar golfer Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend Erica Herman, who is trying to invalidate a nondisclosure agreement that would require the ongoing legal disputes between the two be decided privately by an arbitrator. During a 45-minute hearing, Circuit Judge Elizabeth […]
Chevron case: Supreme Court could take sledgehammer … The Supreme Court’s conservative majority may soon have a chance to dramatically limit the power of federal regulators. In recent years, the justices’ high-profile cases have been on the front lines of the culture wars as they decided issues like guns, abortion and religion. For the high court’s next term, however, administrative law is shaping […]
Supreme Court to decide important case on government … WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide whether to jettison a decades-old decision that has been a frequent target of conservatives and, if overruled, could make it harder to sustain governmental regulations. The justices agreed to hear an appeal that takes aim at a 1984 case known as Chevron. It involves […]
8 years later, Florida man charged in Alabama cold … BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama law enforcement officials said Friday they’ve arrested a man accused of murder, eight years after the victim was reported missing from a Florida city. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama said Decody Herring, 32, was charged with the murder of Devin Kennedy of Pensacola, Florida. Kennedy was 22 […]
In Bahamas, conch fishing is way of life. But for … FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) — Tereha Davis, whose family has fished for conch from waters around the Bahamas for five generations, remembers when she could walk into the water from the beach and pick up the marine snails from the seabed. But in recent years, Davis, 49, and conch fishers like her have had to go […]
‘General Hospital’ turns 60: A behind-the-scenes … ABC’s “General Hospital” marks its 60th anniversary this week, making it the longest-running scripted show currently in production on American television. The soap is marking the milestone with a fan favorite storyline, the Nurses Ball, a gala that raises money for charity. This week the residents of the fictional city of Port Charles dress to […]
WH economic report: Money for child care would help … WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is making the case for more government support for child care programs in an economic report that it released Monday, drawing on extensive research to say additional spending would improve kids’ lives, increase the quality of early childhood schooling and enable more women to hold jobs. The analysis dovetails […]
SUPREME COURT NOTEBOOK: Justice Jackson gets hometown … WASHINGTON (AP) — The naming of a Miami-area street for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson brings to four the number of sitting Supreme Court justices similarly honored and makes possible a high court-focused road trip between Florida and New York. Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the court, was on hand for the naming […]
Tester emerges as make-or-break Senate vote for Biden … Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) is emerging for a make-or-break player for President Biden’s agenda in the Senate. Tester could be the deciding vote on some of Biden’s controversial nominees, such as Eric Garcetti, the president’s embattled pick to serve to serve as ambassador to India, and Phillip Washington, Biden’s choice to head the Federal […]
Diverse designers headline Milan Fashion Week Day … MILAN (AP) — Designers with diverse backgrounds figured prominently in shows on the fourth day of Milan Fashion Week, during a season when diversity in Italian fashion has become an every more pressing topic. Maximilian Davis, 27, showed his second season as creative director at the Florentine-based Ferragamo. Likewise for Filipino-American designer Rhuigi Villasenor at […]
