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Trump returns to Washington vowing a smooth transition — something he didn’t ensure four years ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump made a victor’s return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for a nearly two-hour meeting with President Joe Biden and committing to a straightforward transition of power despite actively working to disrupt the same process four years ago.Sitting in the Oval Office, in front of a strong…
Wildfire threats remain high
The threat of wildfires remains high as the lack of rain continues to be a problem in the tri-state area. Multiple brush fires burned across the Town of Brookhaven yesterday and this morning. Chief of the Medford Fire Department Kevin Hoffman, said about an acre of woods burned A fire that broke out near train…
My Little Pony finally hits the Toy Hall of Fame, alongside Phase 10 and Transformers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — My Little Pony finally made it to the winner’s circle.After years as an also-ran, the pastel-colored ponies were enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame on Tuesday, along with Transformers action figures and the Phase 10 card game.The honorees rose to the top in voting by a panel of experts…
US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after 2 planes were shot by gangs
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday that it will prohibit U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot two planes and the United Nations will temporarily suspend flights to Port-au-Prince, limiting humanitarian aid coming into the country.Bullets hit a Spirit Airlines plane when it was about to…
Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires
RINGWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Fire crews battled small wildfires across the Northeast U.S. on Monday, including a blaze in New York and New Jersey that killed a parks employee over the weekend and postponed Veterans Day plans.A quarter-inch of rain fell overnight from Sunday into Monday in a forest area straddling the border between the…
The Latest: Fewer than 20 races to be called as control of Congress hangs in the balance
Control over the U.S. House of Representatives still hangs in the balance, teetering between a Republican or Democratic majority with fewer than 20 races left to be called. Follow the AP’s Election 2024 coverage at: https://apnews.com/hub/election-2024. Here’s the latest: Elon Musk’s PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, AP source says The billionaire Tesla…
New York eyes reviving congestion pricing toll before Trump takes office
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering ways to revive a program that would have charged drivers a new $15 toll to enter certain Manhattan neighborhoods — before President-elect Donald Trump takes office and can block it.In the days since Trump’s election, Hochul and her staff have been reaching out to…
Trump names Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency as he continues to build out his future administration with loyal supporters.Trump, in a statement, said Zeldin, who mounted a failed bid for governor of New York in 2022, would “ensure fair and swift deregulatory…
Wounded Warrior Project Forging Connections This Veterans Day
NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — This Veterans Day, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is bringing veteran families together around the country to build connection, which is critical to their recovery from trauma. The organization’s year-round efforts are about more than just recovery, though. The activities and interactions are helping wounded veterans realize what is possible after military…
Pineiro’s 36-yard field goal in OT lifts Panthers to 20-17 win over Giants in Germany
MUNICH (AP) — Eddy Pineiro kicked a 36-yard field goal in overtime and the Carolina Panthers made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season, beating the New York Giants 20-17 in Germany on Sunday.The Giants (2-8) won the coin toss to start overtime, but rookie running back Tyrone Tracy fumbled on the first…
Wildfires erupt on Long Island over the weekend
As Wildfires continued to burn around the tri-state area over the weekend, the fires leaded to smoky skies and diminished air quality. Several Wildfires erupt on Long Island due to the drought and dry conditions. Gov Hochul has mobilized state resources to battle the fires and an air quality advisory has been issued to protect…
Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump for a traditional postelection meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House said Saturday.Such a meeting is customary between the outgoing president and the incoming president, and is meant partly to mark the start of a peaceful transfer of power under America’s…