EXPLAINER: Hit by Ida, New Orleans faces weeks without power
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hurricane Ida knocked out all eight transmission lines that deliver power to New Orleans,…
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EXPLAINER: Hit by Ida, New Orleans faces weeks without power
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hurricane Ida knocked out all eight transmission lines that deliver power to New Orleans,…
Continue ReadingCanada, US advance to women’s hockey final
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Alex Carpenter and Abbey Murphy scored in the second period, and the United States beat Finland 3-0 to advance to the final…
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As school districts in Oregon, elsewhere insist on vaccines, some teachers push back
Some of the biggest school systems in the U.S. are taking a hard line with teachers and staff members who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19:…
Continue ReadingUnranked Michigan enters season with chip on its shoulder
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines are looking forward to a fresh start. They need…
Continue ReadingHold the line: Steelers like depth with DE Tuitt uncertain
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he likes what he’s seen from the team’s…
Continue ReadingTexas finally shows its hand with Card picked as No. 1 QB
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has picked Hudson Card as his No. 1 quarterback for the…
Continue ReadingRocket startup Astra’s stock tanks after botched weekend test flight
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business Astra — a startup that’s developing small, cheap rockets to deliver batches of satellites to space —…
Continue ReadingRocket startup Astra’s stock tanks after botched weekend test flight
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business Astra — a startup that’s developing small, cheap rockets to deliver batches of satellites…
Continue ReadingDonaldson, Ober lead Twins past slumping Tigers, 3-2
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Bailey Ober pitched six solid innings and Josh Donaldson’s two-run homer helped the Minnesota Twins…
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Oregon reports 40 more COVID-19 related deaths in 3 days, 5,545 new cases, fewer hospitalizations
There are 40 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon reported over the past three days, raising the state’s death toll to 3,155, along with 5,545 new…
Continue ReadingBelichick mum on QB decision as other roster decisions loom
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick still isn’t saying whether Cam Newton or rookie Mac Jones will be his…
Continue ReadingSplit UN Security Council urges Taliban to allow travel, aid
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press A divided U.N. Security Council is pressing the Taliban to live up to pledges to let people leave Afghanistan…
Continue ReadingPenix confident as No. 17 Hoosiers prepare for No. 18 Iowa
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Michael Penix Jr. is keeping his mind clear and focused as he prepares to open another season as Indiana’s…
Continue ReadingLosing ways put Huskers’ record sellout streak in jeopardy
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska coach Scott Frost is asking fans to hang in there with his team two days…
Continue ReadingDelta Force sniper memorialized for heroism in Somalia
LINCOLN, Maine (AP) — A U.S. Army veteran who died while performing a rescue of a downed helicopter in Somalia has been immortalized with a new…
Continue ReadingNew threat emerges as crews fight Minnesota wildfire: bears
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Officials leading the fight against wildfires in northeastern Minnesota are warning about a…
Continue ReadingCougar that was kept as illegal pet removed from NYC home
NEW YORK (AP) — Officials say an 80-pound cougar was removed from a Bronx apartment where she was being kept illegally as a pet. Kelly Donithan of…
Continue ReadingRavens facing challenge after losing Dobbins for season
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have put running back J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve with a…
Continue ReadingMontana State University receives $101M donation for nursing
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana State University said Monday that the founders of an insurance company are donating $101 million to its nursing…
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