By The Associated Press The Dallas Cowboys have already shown they have one of the best offenses in the NFL when quarterback Dak Prescott and other stars are healthy. A retooled defense with new coordinator Dan Quinn could be the key to a recovery from last year’s 6-10 record in coach Mike McCarthy’s debut. Prescott
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Court documents say a 24-year-old Illinois woman submitted a fake COVID-19 vaccination card to visit Hawaii that misspelled Moderna. The documents says she uploaded the card to the state’s Safe Travels program and arrived in Honolulu on Aug. 23. Screeners noticed the vaccine was misspelled as
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Students returning to Oregon’s classrooms this fall may have ready access to COVID-19 testing, but schools wishing to participate must register for the programs now for the 2021-22 school year. This applies even if they participated last school year, state agencies said Wednesday.
Continue ReadingBy KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal appeals court’s decision allowing a Texas fetal heartbeat law to take effect Wednesday isn’t enough to trigger Idaho’s similar fetal heartbeat law, but backers say it’s a near miss that bodes well for banning nearly all abortions in Idaho. The Idaho law signed by
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press New York Giants co-owner John Mara was on point saying his team looks better on paper heading into its second season under Joe Judge. The Giants went 6-10, finishing a game behind NFC East winner Washington. They went 5-3 in the second half. The roster is deeper. Receiver Kenny Golladay, tight
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — There have come a few tipping point moments in the tenure of Pete Carroll as coach of the Seattle Seahawks. The 2021 season is shaping up as another of those pivotal seasons. After an offseason of drama, including questions about Russell Wilson’s future in Seattle, the
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Stocks eked out some modest gains on Wall Street Wednesday, enough to nudge the Nasdaq composite index to another all-time high. The S&P 500 gave up nearly all of a midday gain and ended barely higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell, while small-company stocks did better than the rest of the
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Campbell Soup, PVH rise; Dycom, Freeport-McMoRan fall.
Continue ReadingBy DEBORA REY and MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina’s national team expects to keep its Premier League-based players for all three of its upcoming World Cup qualifiers, in defiance of English clubs which recommended they not travel. Coach Lionel Scaloni says he is not aware of any deal to release members
Continue ReadingBy Lauren M. Johnson and Ariane de Vogue, CNN A Texas high school valedictorian, who went viral after she changed her speech to speak out against the state’s newly passed abortion law, reacted to the news that the abortion ban will not be stopped by the courts. “It’s very sad to see, and it is
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Eagles are rebuilding with rookie coach Nick Sirianni, second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts and a young roster. Playing in the lowly NFC East could keep the Eagles somewhat in contention but the team has too many holes to compete for a playoff spot. Finding out if Hurts is the long-term answer
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Police in northwestern Nigeria say gunmen have attacked another remote school, kidnapping 73 students. Wednesday’s attack prompted authorities to close all primary and secondary schools across Zamfar state. The latest abductions come just days after Nigerians celebrated the release of three different groups of young hostages
Continue ReadingBy JENNIFER PELTZ and JAKE SEINER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets acting general manager Zack Scott was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, hours after attending a fundraiser at team owner Steve Cohen’s house. Scott was arrested on a DUI charge around 4:15 a.m. Tuesday in suburban White Plains, New
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The hiring of coach Robert Saleh set off a wave of optimism throughout the New York Jets facility, with several players remarking how much they respected the coach’s approach and philosophy. Now those good vibes need to transfer to the field. The Jets have a rookie quarterback still learning his way
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More than 100 teachers and support staff at two northeast Bend schools have signed a letter to city councilors and the Bend-La Pine School Board in opposition to the city’s proposed managed homeless campsite between the two schools.
Continue ReadingPITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt is dealing with a knee injury, leaving his status for a Week 1 visit to Buffalo uncertain. Tuitt did not practice with his teammates at all during training camp, though coach Mike Tomlin declined to go into specifics about why Tuitt was sitting out. Defensive coordinator
Continue ReadingBy FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has delivered his third state of the nation address, highlighting highlighted his campaign against government corruption and downplaying the work that remains to be done in the areas of security and reducing poverty. Nearly midway through his six-year term, López
Continue ReadingRecipe by Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN The roasted grape salsa topping this salmon dish brings out a burst of sweet and tart flavors. Salmon is rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids and known for its heart-healthy benefits. Grapes provide natural sweetness and are a source of vitamin C, a powerful
Continue ReadingRecipe by Rahaf Al Bochi, CNN Photographs by Heather Fulbright, CNN This green shakshuka is a spin on the traditional tomato shakshuka. It features fresh spinach and basil leaves, poached eggs, and toasted pine nuts. Eggs are rich in protein, vitamin D, choline, antioxidants and several other nutrients. This one-skillet dish is a crowd-pleaser and
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington will remain the Football Team this season but has higher expectations after winning the NFC East at 7-9 in Ron Rivera’s first year as coach. After bringing in 38-year-old “FitzMagic” quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to start, Washington is straddling the line between winning now and
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