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US puts 3 dozen more Chinese companies on trade blacklist

BANGKOK (AP) - The U.S. Department of Commerce is adding 36 Chinese companies to an export controls blacklist, citing concerns over national security. The addition of the companies to the “entity list" means that export licenses will likely be denied…

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to be next NCAA president

UNDATED (AP) - Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will be the next president of the NCAA, replacing Mark Emmert as the head of the largest college sports governing body in the country. Baker, a Republican, has been governor of Massachusetts since…

'Something to Talk About' songwriter Shirley Eikhard dies

By Mark Kennedy - AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shirley Eikhard, the singer-songwriter who supplied songs for Cher, Emmylou Harris, Anne Murray, Chet Atkins and found lasting fame penning Bonnie Raitt's Grammy-winning 1991 hit "Something to Talk About,"…

Elon Musk claims he was doxxed. But what exactly is that?

NEW YORK (AP) — When Twitter abruptly suspended the accounts of several journalists with no explanation, the platform's owner Elon Musk hinted at the possible reason: They allegedly doxxed him. FILE - Tesla and SpaceX Chief Executive Officer…

Expert says to give the gift of jewelry this season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Stumped on what to get that person on your Christmas gift list? How about jewelry. Jewelers of America spokesperson Amanda Gizzi said gifting fine jewelry is a gift that someone can…

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Tenoch Huerta, a global hero

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The opening credits of “Wakanda Forever” fittingly say “introducing Tenoch Huerta.” What an introduction it’s been. Tenoch Huerta poses for a portrait on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Huerta…

Subscription service helps people master guitar

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A multi-talented artist is encouraging budding musicians to learn to shred. Singer-songwriter & Broadway star, Nick Fradiani is keeping busy, like playing the iconic young Neil Diamond on a Broadway stage. Thursday, Fradiani spoke with us about…

EXPLAINER: Will immigration surge as asylum rule ends?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Since the pandemic began, the United States has been using a public health rule designed to limit the spread of disease to expel asylum-seekers on the southern border. FILE - Migrants wait to…

House approves referendum to 'decolonize' Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday that would allow Puerto Rico to hold the first-ever binding referendum on whether to become a state or gain some sort of independence, in a last-ditch effort that stands little chance of…

Knowing your food allergies could lead to better health

JACKSON, Tenn. -- New findings have been received, showing the importance of knowing personal food allergies and what foods you may be sensitive to. Different tests can be conducted through PreviMedica, including the Alcat Food Sensitivity Blood Test. Yale School…