Spencer Neale

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FILE - In this May 17, 2011 file photo, a Staples sign is displayed on the front of a Staple store, in Portland, Ore. Staples says it will shutter 225 North American stores, about 10 percent of Staples Inc.'s worldwide total of 2,200, by the end of 2015, and the office-supply retailer has started a plan to save about $500 million annually. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Woman’s leg broken after altercation arising from mask dispute

Spencer Neale · July 31, 2020 5:43 pm

FILE - In this July 26, 2015, file photo, Kanye West performs during the closing ceremony of the Pan Am Games in Toronto. Kanye West, Beck, the Strokes and the Killers are set to perform at the three-day 2016 Governors Ball Music Festival in June.

‘I’m concerned for the world’: Kanye West defends emotional anti-abortion speech at campaign rally

Spencer Neale · July 31, 2020 4:01 pm

"The idea of linking protests, no matter how legitimate the issue you are protesting, directly to the national anthem is not just offensive to the love it or leave it crowd," Costas said. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

‘Unconscionable’: Bob Costas questions upcoming college football season

Spencer Neale · July 31, 2020 3:14 pm

An assault amphibious vehicle (AAV), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 14, 2019.

National Security

One Marine dead and eight others missing after accident off the coast of California

Spencer Neale · July 31, 2020 1:15 pm

Carrie Lam, Hong Kong's chief executive, speaks during a news conference in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019.

Hong Kong leader postpones elections for a year, citing coronavirus fears

Haley Victory Smith, Spencer Neale · July 31, 2020 7:54 am

A protester raises his arms following a clash with police Monday in Ferguson, Mo. The Aug. 9 shooting of Michael Brown by police has touched off rancorous protests in the St. Louis suburb. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Christian Gooden)

Police officer involved in fatal shooting of Michael Brown will not face charges, prosecutor says

Spencer Neale · July 30, 2020 11:19 pm

SEC shortens football schedule and will only play in-conference games

Spencer Neale · July 30, 2020 9:44 pm

Michael Cohen gets green light to publish Trump book before election with no media restrictions

Spencer Neale · July 30, 2020 8:41 pm

Bipartisan Senate duo seek DOJ inquiry into Zoom and TikTok

Spencer Neale · July 30, 2020 7:50 pm

Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis gestures as he debates.

Governors in 44 states see approval ratings drop during coronavirus pandemic

Spencer Neale · July 30, 2020 7:05 pm

Los Angeles considers ‘wage replacement program’ that would pay coronavirus patients to self-isolate

Spencer Neale · July 30, 2020 5:44 pm

Armed homeowners Mark and Patricia McCloskey stand in front of their house along Portland Place to confront protesters marching to St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson's house in the Central West End of St. Louis.

Attorney for McCloskeys moves to disqualify prosecutor from pursuing case over ‘impropriety’

Spencer Neale · July 30, 2020 2:48 am