By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Biden administration has set new requirements that increase the amount of ethanol that must be blended into the nation’s gasoline supply. The Environmental Protection Agency says it will set the 2022 levels for corn-based ethanol blended into gasoline at 15 billion gallons. But even
Continue ReadingBy CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts says the new FieldTurf playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is soft but good. The turf was replaced in February. The Falcons had their first offseason workout at the stadium on Friday. The turf has become a safety concern in the
Continue ReadingBy KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service violated environmental laws in approving exploratory drilling by a Canadian company hoping to build a gold mine in Idaho west of Yellowstone National Park, two environmental groups said. The Idaho Conservation League and Greater Yellowstone Coalition filed a lawsuit in U.S. District
Continue ReadingBy KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service violated environmental laws in approving exploratory drilling by a Canadian company hoping to build a gold mine in Idaho west of Yellowstone National Park, two environmental groups said. The Idaho Conservation League and Greater Yellowstone Coalition filed a lawsuit in U.S. District
Continue ReadingBy ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — KSE vice chairman Josh Kroenke said Friday the Denver Nuggets are entering a “championship or bust” chapter that will be guided by general manager Calvin Booth following the recent departure of executive Tim Connelly to the Minnesota Timberwolves. “We’re entering a new phase of the organization,
Continue ReadingBy ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Rain is welcoming NASCAR back to the Pacific Northwest — of course. NASCAR’s Xfinity Series was set to debut Saturday at Portland International Raceway for a rare stand-alone event for the second-tier national series. It’s the first NASCAR event in the region in 22
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Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un jurado investigador federal acusó al exasesor de la Casa Blanca de Trump, Peter Navarro, por desacato al Congreso después de que se negara a cooperar en la investigación de la comisión del 6 de enero de la Cámara de Representantes. Durante una comparecencia ante el tribunal en Washington este viernes,
Continue ReadingBy THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Democrats are hoping to salvage their leadoff presidential selection position with two key changes to increase participation and avoid the chaos that marred their 2020 caucuses. One change would allow Iowa Democrats to submit presidential preference cards by mail or in person before caucus
Continue ReadingBy Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business The Michigan-based arm of the international automaker Stellantis has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $300 million in penalties to settle an investigation into alleged cheating on emissions tests for some of its diesel-powered vehicles. The vehicles in question are more than 100,000 diesel-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and Ram
Continue ReadingBy Ryan Nobles and Eric Bradner, CNN Republican Rep. Chris Jacobs of New York announced Friday he will not seek reelection, after he lost the support of conservatives following comments that he would back a ban on AR-15s and raising the age of gun ownership to 21. Jacobs represents the 27th Congressional District in western
Continue ReadingCNN By Jay Croft, CNN Two college students were shot to death Thursday evening in a church parking lot in Ames, Iowa, police said, before the shooter fatally turned his gun on himself. The shooting at the Cornerstone Church was the result of a “domestic situation” between the shooter, a 33-year-old man from the city
Continue ReadingCNN By Jay Croft, CNN Two college students were shot to death Thursday evening in a church parking lot in Ames, Iowa, police said, before the shooter fatally turned his gun on himself. The shooting at the Cornerstone Church was the result of a “domestic situation” between the shooter, a 33-year-old man from the city
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– Estados Unidos ha sido ampliamente criticado por la manera en que ha enfrentado la pandemia de coronavirus. Además, la falta de medidas estrictas a nivel nacional para contener el brote se refleja en el hecho de que acumula el mayor número de casos y muertes en todo el mundo. Sin embargo, incluso
Continue ReadingKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ty Babin drove in five runs, Logan Jordan had three hits and three RBIs and Campbell used five-run innings in the second and sixth to cruise past Georgia Tech 15-8 to begin the Knoxville Regional. Campbell extended its streak with a homer to 20 games and the Camels set a program
Continue ReadingMarysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) – A todos nos encanta un día de playa en el verano, pero debemos tener mucha precaución en esta época del año en la que hay un incremento de Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli y Vibrio vulnificus, algunas de las bacterias dañinas para la salud. Así lo advierte la doctora Helena M. Solo-Gabriele, ingeniera ambiental
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Adam Duvall and the Atlanta Braves argued their case as salary arbitration hearings resumed after a two-week break. Duvall asked for a raise from $5 million to $10,275,000 and the Braves argued for $9,275,000 in a case heard by Gary Kendellen, Keith Greenberg and Gil Vernon. A decision is expected
Continue ReadingSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Cayden Wallace, who hit two home runs, and Michael Turner both drove in three runs and second-seeded Arkansas defeated third-seed Grand Canyon 7-1 in the Stillwater Regional. Wallace plated a run when he was hit by a pitch and Turner followed with a two-run single in a four-run second inning that
Continue ReadingOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant and alleged member of the “boogaloo” extremist movement has been sentenced to 41 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a federal security officer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven Carrillo had pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge in the killing
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As a result of low water levels at East Lake, Crescent Lake and Wickiup Reservoir, the Forest Service said Friday it will not be installing a number of docks this season.
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