Putin blamed Ukraine for the explosion at the bridge, which is also a key supply route for Russian troops, and vowed that he would respond to what he alleged was an act of “terrorism.” The State Emergency Service of Ukraine said in a Tuesday morning update that the ensuing wave of strikes hit critical and civilian infrastructure in 12 Ukrainian regions and the capital of Kyiv, leaving 301 settlements in the Kyiv, Lviv, Sumy, Ternopil and Khmelnytsky regions without power....

EMT Mariella Carrasco, who was administering vaccines at a Rescue Me Wellness site, received the Air Force officer and gave him his paperwork to fill out, per standard routine. “Everything was going good,” Carrasco told local news station KOLD. While she was getting the vaccine prepped, the officer, who is stationed at the nearby Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, allegedly produced a stack of money and looked at Carrasco, she said....

The sign at a U.S. airfield in Saudi Arabia says it all: SEND US IN TO KICK SOME OR SEND US HOME TO GET SOME. Fighter jocks have always been a gung-ho breed. But as war looms, the confidence of American pilots in the Persian Gulf is soaring. At one frontline air base in Saudi Arabia, pilots of the 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron have already designed a symbol to paint on their fuselages after each Iraqi jet they shoot down: a neat triangle of green and red, two colors of the Iraqi flag....

The latest regulation comes as part of the company’s effort to address safety concerns after a gunman opened fire during a Halloween party hosted in an Airbnb property in California. The new policy states that “all ‘open-invite’ parties and events are banned in Airbnb accommodations. This covers any event that the organizer opens up to anyone who wants to attend, such as gatherings advertised on social media. Hosts who attempt to circumvent this ban and allow guests to throw large parties will be subject to consequences,” the company said in a statement on its website....

It’s being dubbed the “largest reunion in ‘Raw history” with more than three dozen legends set to appear, including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year Of course, the current WWE Superstars will be there for the three-hour show as well, including the current United States champion AJ Styles. Earlier this year, he moved to the red brand after spending nearly three years on “SmackDown” and making it, as he called it, “The house that AJ Styles built,” as the brand’s top star including a 371-day run as the WWE champion....

Capone, also known as “Scarface,” gained notoriety in the Prohibition era as the head of the Chicago Outfit, an organized crime syndicate that was part of the Italian mafia. Once dubbed “Public Enemy Number 1,” Capone was jailed at Alcatraz for tax evasion before his release and death in 1947. Brian Witherell of Witherell’s Auction House called the upcoming auction of Capone’s belongings a “glimpse into this American legend’s lifestyle....

Franken, a comedian who resigned from the Senate in 2018 following allegations of sexual harassment, made the withering criticism on his podcast posted on Sunday. His remarks follow mounting disapproval of the top-rated Fox News host after clips of Carlson defending President Vladimir Putin and minimizing the country’s aggression toward Ukraine on his show were featured on Russian state television. “I’m glad someone in our country is giving aid and comfort to the Russians,” Franken said sarcastically during an interview with journalist Michael Weiss....

Golden, who played at Penn State from 1987-91 and spent a season there as an assistant, said Sunday that he is not a candidate. MORE: Strong to Texas | Right fit for Longhorns? | Top 10 coaching jobs “There has been much speculation concerning my future at the University of Miami,” Golden said in a statement. “While I am flattered that our progress at The U during an extremely difficult period of time is recognized, I am also appreciative of just what we have here at UM and I am not a candidate for another position....

That the Hornets have not fallen completely on their face is a credit to a defensive system honed by their Van Gundy disciple coach, Steve Clifford. But the issues on the other end are multi-faceted. Several players have fallen back to earth after hot starts, while injuries have sidelined and hobbled others, shifting the rotation in the process. Then there’s the hole in the middle, the size of Charlotte’s biggest player in size and presence....

This week, our Exit Panel talks Alabama — it’s unavoidable, people — the Heisman race and the 2014 playoff. Q: We lost one of the BCS contenders this week with Oregon’s loss to Stanford. Rank your top 5 teams. Anthony McFarland: Alabama, FSU, Baylor, Ohio State, Stanford Jake Plummer: Alabama, FSU, Stanford, Ohio State, Baylor Butch Woolfolk: Alabama, FSU, Ohio State, Baylor, Auburn Jared Zabransky: Alabama, FSU, Stanford, Ohio State, Baylor...

A statement from one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States released Thursday reported that 22 COVID positive inpatients are being treated there, with five of them on ventilators. Previously, their highest COVID census in January was just 13. “This marked increase is due to the community spread of the Delta variant that is impacting younger people, including children. The threat to Alabamians is serious,” the hospital said in a statement....

The Crimson Tide had outscored opponents 152-18 since it last surrendered a touchdown before Florida’s first drive Saturday. MORE: How much is enough for playoff? The Gators, who ranked 104th nationally in total offense entering the game, moved the ball with ease while a battered Alabama secondary struggled to keep up with the Florida’s receivers. The Gators jumped out to a 7-0 first quarter lead. Thankfully, for Alabama, its defense made up for it, scoring two non-offensive touchdowns, the first since the A&M game, bringing the Tide ’s tally of non-offensive touchdowns to 14, the most in the country ....

They represent an unprecedented breakthrough in the NFL for the Crimson Tide in that they’re the first quarterbacks taken in the first round of consecutive drafts; they’re also the program’s first first-round selections since Richard Todd was drafted sixth overall in 1976. Apart from Bart Starr, Joe Namath and Kenny Stabler — Super Bowl winners and Hall of Famers all — Alabama has otherwise had middling to poor quarterback play in the NFL, from Jeff Rutledge and Mike Shula to Brodie Croyle and AJ McCarron....

Alabama, after its overtime win at LSU, has regained its status as the favorite at 3-to-1 odds. The Crimson Tide surpassed Oregon on the Westgate futures board, even though the Ducks’ price was shortened slightly, from 9-to-2 a week ago to 4-to-1 currently. ‘Bama still has a couple of potential pitfalls ahead – home games vs. Mississippi State (coming up this week) and in the Iron Bowl against Auburn. The Tide are about touchdown favorites over the Bulldogs this week....

Alabama (14-1) had never lost by more than 14 points under Nick Saban, but Clemson (15-0) dominated in every facet of the game, seizing the lead in the second quarter and never looking back. Clemson claimed its third national title in school history after previously winning in the 1981 and 2016 seasons. The Tigers have matched Alabama with two head-to-head Playoff wins in the last four years. RELATED READING • Alabama begins its next climb after Playoff tumble against Clemson• Clemson’s historic beatdown of Alabama puts rivalry on different level• Trevor Lawrence’s brilliance against Alabama is only beginning...

Quarterback Bryce Young made a record-setting debut as the Crimson Tide’s starter. He became the first quarterback in program history to throw four passing touchdowns in his first start. He threw three of them in the first half against a veteran Miami defense. Young exited the game in the final minutes after going 27 for 38 for 344 yards, the four touchdowns and zero interceptions. “Congratulations to Alabama,” Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz said following the game....

I was attacked for my age—called an 81-year-old “has been,” who agreed to take the case to “remain relevant.” I was called a liar by Congressman Jerry Nadler because I changed my views, based on research, about the criteria for impeachment. (Nadler, too, changed his views.) My former colleague Laurence Tribe said on TV that I’ve “lost it” because I’ve changed my mind after doing more research. My constitutional analysis is based on a thorough study of the historical record and the compelling arguments made by Benjamin Curtis, who resigned in protest from the Supreme Court after dissenting from its notorious Dred Scott case, and then represented President Andrew Johnson at his impeachment trial....

The bodies of Thomas Devine, aged 54, from nearby Chugiak, Matthew Nyman, a 43-year-old from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Edward Watson, a 50-year-old from Miami, were recovered on Wednesday. The men were reported missing after they failed to return from a hike in the Bear Mountain region. Bear Mountain is in Chugach State Park, near Mirror Lake and Peters Creek. The group set off on Tuesday morning at about 10:30 a....

Now, 573 dingers later, Pujols is still mashing. Last week, he passed Harmon Killebrew for 11th on the all-time home run list with his 14th of the season. While his current overall numbers are among the worst in his career, the 36-year-old first baseman/designated hitter is on pace to hit more than 30 homers this year, barring injury. He’ll likely pass Mark McGwire (583) and Frank Robinson (586) and slide into ninth place on the all-time list before the season is over....

Pujols’ first homer of the night came in the third inning off right-hander Ian Kennedy, blasting a 91 mph fastball from Kennedy an estimated 406 feet. The second came in the fifth inning, again off Kennedy, giving him five for the season to go along with 14 RBIs despite a sub-par .173 batting average. MORE: Classic photos of Albert Pujols Your browser does not support iframes. Pujols, 36, needs five homers to pass Rafael Palmeiro for 12th place on the all-time home run list and needs 19 long balls to pass Mark McGwire and move into the top 10....