Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
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EPA outlines $7.4B for water infrastructure headed to states
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — States, Native American tribes and U.S. territories are set to receive $7.4 billion in 2022 to improve water quality and access. It’s the first installment from the infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden signed into law last month. The Environmental Protection Agency is outlining the . The
Continue ReadingWomen’s tennis’ China stance could be unique, cost millions
By STEPHEN WADE and HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writers The stand the women’s professional tennis tour is taking in China over concern about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai’s well-being could cost the WTA millions of dollars. It also could end up being unique among sports bodies. The International Olympic Committee is preparing to host
Continue ReadingWomen’s tennis’ China stance could be unique, cost millions
By STEPHEN WADE and HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writers The stand the women’s professional tennis tour is taking in China over concern about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai’s well-being could cost the WTA millions of dollars. It also could end up being unique among sports bodies. The International Olympic Committee is preparing to host
Continue ReadingUS Army and FAA investigating military flyover of NFL game
By Barbara Starr and Gregory Wallace, CNN The US military and the Federal Aviation Administration are reviewing a flyover of an NFL game last month to determine if the military helicopters flew too low over civilians in violation of aviation regulations. A military inquiry is underway by the 101st Airborne Division to determine if members
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Cities with the worst commutes in Oregon
Stacker compiled a list of the cities with the worst commutes in Oregon according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Continue ReadingBiden outlines new steps to combat Covid through winter months
CNN, POOL By Kevin Liptak and Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden announced a new strategy Thursday aimed at fighting a potential winter surge of Covid-19 without enacting unpopular lockdowns as the pandemic approaches its two-year mark. Biden’s multi-pronged approach puts a heavy emphasis on expanding vaccinations to the remaining Americans who have resisted getting
Continue ReadingDeal reached to reduce Yellowstone’s bison herd by 600-900
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — As many as 900 bison from Yellowstone National Park could be shot by hunters, sent to slaughter or placed in quarantine this winter in a program that seeks to prevent the animals from spreading a disease to cattle. Federal, tribal and state officials agreed Wednesday that an additional 200 bison could
Continue ReadingNew report shows college athletes still improving grad rates
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — New graduation numbers continue to show college athletes are graduating at higher rates than overall students. The NCAA’s annual Graduation Success Rate shows 89% of athletes who enrolled between 2011-12 and 2014-15 earned diplomas compared with 68% in the federal rate of all students. The single-year calculation of 90% matched last year’s
Continue ReadingMexico threatens legal action on US electric vehicle subsidy
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government has threatened legal action over provisions of U.S. President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better framework that would give subsidies of up to $12,500 for purchases of union-made, American-made electric vehicles. Mexico’s secretary of the economy said Thursday the bill, currently before the U.S. Senate, would violate non-discrimination clauses
Continue ReadingMexico threatens legal action on US electric vehicle subsidy
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government has threatened legal action over provisions of U.S. President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better framework that would give subsidies of up to $12,500 for purchases of union-made, American-made electric vehicles. Mexico’s secretary of the economy said Thursday the bill, currently before the U.S. Senate, would violate non-discrimination clauses
Continue ReadingProsecution rests after brothers testify Jussie Smollett directed them to carry out a fake racist and anti-gay attack
By Omar Jimenez, Eric Levenson and Bill Kirkos, CNN Two brothers testified in court over the past two days that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett directed them to carry out a fake hate crime while pretending to be Donald Trump supporters in an attempt to get media attention. Abimbola “Bola” Osundairo and his brother Olabinjo “Ola”
Continue ReadingSouth Dakota woman sentenced in 1981 death of infant son
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota judge has sentenced a woman to 10 years in the state prison system for her infant son’s 1981 death that went unsolved for decades. Judge Bradley Zell called the sentencing of 60-year-old Theresa Bentaas a difficult decision. He says it was not
Continue ReadingNo. 20 Georgia women start 7-0 for second-straight season
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Que Morrison scored 20 points, Jenna Staiti had 12 points and nine rebounds, and No. 20 Georgia beat Texas Tech 66-56 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Georgia has started a season 7-0 for the second-straight year and the third time under coach Joni Taylor. Morrison’s defensive pressure caused a turnover on
Continue ReadingLarson comes full circle with Hendrick in winning 1st title
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kyle Larson was 18 when he first tried to get a job at Hendrick Motorsports. There wasn’t any room for him then, and Jeff Gordon advised Larson to give up dirt racing if he was serious about moving to NASCAR. Larson ended up driving
Continue ReadingMuere en accidente de aviación el hijo del ministro de Defensa de El Salvador
Melissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — El hijo del ministro de Defensa de El Salvador murió este jueves en un accidente de aviación, según informó la oficina de prensa de la Presidencia. De acuerdo con información proporcionada por las Fuerzas Armadas, el teniente de fragata Gerardo Antonio Merino Marroquín, hijo de Merino Monroy, viajaba en
Continue ReadingAL police department: Best Buy theft valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars
By HAL SCHEURICH Click here for updates on this story SPANISH FORT, Alabama (WALA) — It’s been nearly a week since some bold thieves broke into the Spanish Fort Best Buy store, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars-worth of merchandise. Police say they continue to work leads but so far, no arrests have been made.
Continue ReadingPlayoff spot on line as Tide face Bulldogs in SEC title game
By The Associated Press No. 4 Alabama is playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff when it plays No. 1 Georgia in the SEC championship game. It is possible the Crimson Tide could make the four-team playoff field even with a loss to the Bulldogs. Georgia is playing to protect its No. 1
Continue ReadingPackers will use bye to prepare for finishing stretch
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Matt LaFleur won the NFC North in each of his first two seasons as Green Bay Packers coach, and he’s well on his way to making it 3-for-3. The next step for LaFleur is to lead the Packers to their first title since the 2010 season. The uncertainty surrounding quarterback
Continue ReadingWhy baseball’s billionaire owners and millionaire players just can’t get along
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Major League Baseball’s string of 26 straight seasons of labor peace came to an end early Thursday when the owners locked out the players. That’s bad news for fans of the sport, even if there isn’t a single game canceled as a result. In the world of labor
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