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McConnell suggests better odds of Republicans taking Senate
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says he believes his party now has a 50-50 shot of getting the chamber back less than six weeks away from the midterm elections. The optimistic statement from the GOP leader Wednesday comes after he drew criticism last month from those in
Continue ReadingFlight attendants greet travelers at airport with picket signs
By Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — Flight attendants who fly in and out of Denver International Airport are raising concerns about two airlines. Picketing flight attendants from United and Southwest Airlines greeted travelers at DIA on Tuesday. They say they need better working conditions. DIA is just
Continue ReadingMoscow tries to draft fleeing Russian men at the borders
LARSI, Georgia (AP) — Long lines of Russian men who are trying to escape being called up to fight in Ukraine continue to clog highways out of the country. And Moscow reportedly set up draft offices at borders to intercept some of them. A Russian region that borders Georgia, North Ossetia, restricted many passenger cars
Continue ReadingFight over dead reporter’s sources stalls before Vegas judge
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas judge declined to consider blocking government access to a slain investigative journalist’s sources and unpublished work. The judge said Wednesday she didn’t have jurisdiction to consider the question. But a lawyer heading efforts by Nevada’s largest newspaper, 43 media organizations and The Reporters
Continue ReadingFIFA judges detail why they rejected Chile World Cup appeal
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA judges comprehensively rejected the Chilean soccer federation’s entire case in a failed appeal this month to replace Ecuador at the World Cup. A 64-page written verdict was published Wednesday by FIFA. It’s needed by Chilean soccer officials to make another urgent legal challenge at the
Continue ReadingThird-and-How? ACC top teams up their third-down success
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The top teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference have something in common this season: They are having more success on third downs. No. 5 Clemson converted fewer than 38% of its third down chances a year ago. This year, the Tigers lead the league at
Continue ReadingAmazon unveils bedside device that tracks sleeping patterns
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Soon enough, a bedside Amazon device might know whether you’re sleeping — or not. The e-commerce and tech giant said Wednesday it will start selling a device later this year that can track sleeping patterns without a wristband. The device, called Halo Rise, will use
Continue ReadingPolice uncertain if girl killed in shootout was abducted
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say the Southern California man who was accused of killing his estranged wife and abducting their 15-year-old daughter had been living with the teenager out of his pickup truck and hotels for weeks before the violence. Anthony John Graziano and his daughter, Savannah Graziano, were
Continue ReadingFDA proposes updates to ‘healthy’ claim on food packages
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to the nutrition standards that foods must meet before they can carry the “healthy” label on their packages. The proposal comes as the White House held its Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health and released a new national strategy
Continue ReadingFDA proposes updates to ‘healthy’ claim on food packages
By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing changes to the nutrition standards that foods must meet before they can carry the “healthy” label on their packages. The proposal comes as the White House held its Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health and released a new national strategy to end hunger,
Continue ReadingUS scrambles F-15 jet to shoot down Iranian drone that appeared to threaten US forces in Iraq
By Barbara Starr and Ellie Kaufman, CNN The US scrambled an F-15 jet to shoot down an Iranian drone that appeared to be heading towards US forces in Erbil, Iraq, on Wednesday, a US official told CNN. US forces launched the jet after tracking dozens of Iranian short range ballistic missiles headed for Kurdish positions
Continue ReadingSakkari through to Parma Open quarterfinals, Stephens loses
PARMA, Italy (AP) — Top-seeded Maria Sakkari rallied past Arantxa Rus 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Parma Ladies Open. The Greek player will next face Maryna Zanevska of Belgium after she eased past Dalma Galfi 6-1, 6-3 in the clay court tournament. Fourth-seeded Sloane Stephens of the United States was eliminated
Continue ReadingMalta coach suspended after misconduct allegations by player
VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — The Maltese soccer federation says Malta coach Davis Mangia was suspended because of an allegation by a national team player of “inappropriate conversation.” The 48-year-old Mangia was suspended on Tuesday for what the Malta Football Association said was an “alleged breach of its policies.” Assistant coach Davide Mazzotta replaced the Italian
Continue ReadingFANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 4
By BRANDON GDULA numberFire Russell Wilson and Tom Brady have gotten off to slow starts. There are viable streaming options in comparison to these two, yet they are still Tier 2 options. Wilson faces the Raiders, who are just 29th in adjusted pass defense, according to numberFire’s metrics. Brady will have Mike Evans back in
Continue ReadingLizzo played James Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute at her Washington, DC concert
CNN By Scottie Andrew, CNN Ever the pioneer, Lizzo crossed off another first during the Washington, DC stop of her tour — playing an approximately 200-year-old crystal flute that belonged to a former US president. The “About Damn Time” singer and accomplished flutist carefully played the delicate woodwind, which was sent as a gift to
Continue ReadingHow major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 9/28/2022
The Associated Press Stocks on Wall Street soared to their first gain in more than a week as some calm returns to financial markets around the world. The S&P 500 jumped 2% Wednesday for its best day in seven weeks. That snapped Wall Street’s longest losing streak since the coronavirus crash in February 2020. Bond
Continue ReadingDisplaced Bucs avoid Ian, begin preparation to face Chiefs
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved their football operations to South Florida to avoid Hurricane Ian and remain hopeful of being able to return home to play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. The team practiced at the Miami Dolphins’ training facility on Wednesday. The Bucs insisted the disruption
Continue ReadingBiogen, Thor rise; Apple, Equitrans Midstream fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Biogen, Thor rise; Apple, Equitrans Midstream fall.
Continue ReadingWhite House: Late congresswoman ‘top of mind’ in Biden flub
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden sought out deceased Rep. Jackie Walorski on Wednesday during remarks at a hunger conference, saying “Where’s Jackie?” The White House press secretary later said the congresswoman had been “top of mind” for the president at the time. Karine Jean-Pierre did not acknowledge that Biden had misspoken during his remarks
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