By The Associated Press Texas and Arkansas are set to renew a legacy rivalry before it becomes a regular one once again when the Longhorns join the SEC. Texas quarterback Hudson Card gets his first road start for the No. 15 Longhorns. He’ll face a hostile crowd in Fayetteville. Razorbacks defensive back Jalen Catalon had
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Corey Davis understands why he’s with the New York Jets. And he’s ready to show everyone the reason. One big catch at a time. Davis spent his first four NFL seasons in Tennessee after being the fifth overall pick in the 2017
Continue ReadingBy Deidre McPhillips, Amanda Sealy and Dakin Andone, CNN A Medicare beneficiary hospitalized with Covid-19 costs the health insurance program about 150 times more than it does to fully vaccinate that individual, a CNN analysis shows. Covid-19 vaccines are provided at no direct cost to residents of the United States, but Medicare reimburses health care
Continue ReadingBy Lauren M. Johnson, CNN For 10 days, Gary Crane stood outside of his wife’s ICU room holding a simple reminder of his love for her. Donna Crane, 56, of Port Orange, Florida, told CNN she tested positive for Covid-19 just two weeks before becoming fully vaccinated, and about 10 days later she found herself
Continue ReadingBy CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Steveson has achieved his childhood dream of signing with World Wrestling Entertainment. But he still plans to defend his college heavyweight wrestling title for the University of Minnesota. Such deals are now allowed after the NCAA cleared the way for athletes to earn endorsement
Continue ReadingBy AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Volunteers are about to see if the Pitt Panthers can handle their speed. Tennessee ran 94 plays in the Vols’ win over Bowling Green in the opener. Pittsburgh’s defense was on the field for 54 snaps in a 51-7 rout of UMass. Pittsburgh and
Continue ReadingBy BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will seek to restart a process that could restrict mining in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, which is renowned for its salmon runs. The announcement is the latest in a long-running dispute over a proposed copper-and-gold mine for the southwest
Continue ReadingBy JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal and state lawyers will meet next week to negotiate a settlement for money that North Dakota claims it spent policing protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. North Dakota filed a lawsuit two years ago seeking to recover more than $38 million in damages from
Continue ReadingBy JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal and state lawyers will meet next week to negotiate a settlement for money that North Dakota claims it spent policing protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. North Dakota filed a lawsuit two years ago seeking to recover more than $38 million in damages from
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Cardinal and Trojans open the Pac-12 schedule by resuming their longstanding rivalry after not playing during last season’s pandemic-shortened campaign. USC got a flattering 30-7 win over San José State thanks to a tenacious defense. But with one touchdown scored in four red-zone visits, the offense will need to show
Continue ReadingBy Leah Asmelash, CNN Comedian Patton Oswalt has canceled multiple shows in Florida and Utah after venues refused to require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test for entry. Requests to follow such Covid-19 protocols have become increasingly common in the last few months, as venues have reopened to touring musicians and comedians. Chelsea
Continue ReadingBy Amanda del Castillo Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KGO) — In the South Bay, water conservation efforts are falling short of a mandatory 15% emergency goal, set for water customers across Santa Clara County. “There can come a day when no water comes out of the tap,” Santa Clara
Continue ReadingST. ANTHONY, Idaho (AP) — A judge has decided an Idaho woman charged with conspiring with her new husband to kill her two children is still not fit to participate in her own court proceedings. District Judge Steven Boyce made the decision Wednesday to extend Lori Vallow Daybell’s time in a state mental hospital by
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have delayed a high-stakes decision on whether to permit bestselling vaping brand Juul to stay on the market. At the same time, the Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of thousands of other, lesser-known electronic cigarettes and related products. Parents, politicians and
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have delayed a high-stakes decision on whether to permit bestselling vaping brand Juul to stay on the market. At the same time, the Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of thousands of other, lesser-known electronic cigarettes and related products. Parents, politicians and
Continue ReadingNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An investment fund manager from Philadelphia has admitted orchestrating a $100 million securities fraud scheme. Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say Brenda Smith faces up to 20 years in prison and a $5 million fine when she is sentenced Jan. 20. She pleaded guilty Thursday to a securities fraud count. Prosecutors
Continue ReadingNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An investment fund manager from Philadelphia has admitted orchestrating a $100 million securities fraud scheme. Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say Brenda Smith faces up to 20 years in prison and a $5 million fine when she is sentenced Jan. 20. She pleaded guilty Thursday to a securities fraud count. Prosecutors
Continue ReadingBy Wayne Freedman Click here for updates on this story WINDSOR, California (KGO) — In the North Bay, an elementary school is cutting COVID-19 risk, by cutting lunch. At least, that’s the plan from the Windsor School District. The kids are only allowed 14 minutes to eat. “Good job spread yourself out,” says Susan Yakich,
Continue ReadingASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Country singer Brett Eldredge had an encounter with a bear in a garage at a North Carolina home. The Charlotte Observer reports Eldredge says he opened the garage door at a home in Asheville and was about to go on a hike when he saw the bear pulling on a trash
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Police say a man suspected of killing a family of four and setting their Houston home on fire fatally shot himself as officers tried to arrest him. Firefighters discovered the bodies of a man and woman and two children Sunday morning after extinguishing a blaze at
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