Mercedes opens Alabama battery plant, adding up to 600 jobs
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Mercedes-Benz has opened a new electric vehicle battery factory near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, that will create up to 600 new…
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Packers announce Rodgers has signed contract extension
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has officially signed a contract extension assuring the two-time reigning MVP will remain with the Green Bay…
Continue ReadingNFL helping USFL launch in April with officiating crews
By The Associated Press The revitalized USFL, which begins play in April, will be using 32 game officials who are in the NFL Development Pipeline.…
Continue ReadingThe real-life ‘Inventing Anna’ is facing deportation
By Marianne Garvey and Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Anna Sorokin, the fake German heiress Netflix’s “Inventing Anna” is based on,…
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More federal funds to keep Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance portal open another week
Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Tuesday it will keep the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program portal open until 11:59 p.m. next…
Continue ReadingEU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union have slapped a new round of sanctions against Russia, seeking to deny oligarchs…
Continue ReadingEU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union have slapped a new round of sanctions against Russia, seeking to deny oligarchs…
Continue ReadingProud Boys leader charged in Jan. 6 plot jailed until trial
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A leader in the far-right Proud Boys extremist group will remain jailed until his trial on…
Continue ReadingExpansion: Women’s NCAA field features inaugural First Four
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Florida State coach Sue Semrau was able to sleep a little easier this week knowing there were four additional…
Continue ReadingRussia issues sanctions against Biden and a long list of US officials and political figures
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN Russia on Tuesday imposed sanctions against a wide range of American officials, including President Joe Biden, marking another…
Continue ReadingWisconsin GOP leader Vos to meet with election fraud backers
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he is meeting with advocates for decertifying…
Continue ReadingEU regulators clear Amazon’s $8.45 billion purchase of MGM
LONDON (AP) — European regulators have cleared Amazon’s purchase of Hollywood studio MGM, saying the deal doesn’t raise any competition…
Continue ReadingEU regulators clear Amazon’s $8.45 billion purchase of MGM
LONDON (AP) — European regulators have cleared Amazon’s purchase of Hollywood studio MGM, saying the deal doesn’t raise any competition…
Continue ReadingChastain, Suarez have upstart Trackhouse eyeing victories
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A quick glance at the statistics fails to accurately show the most improved NASCAR team…
Continue ReadingChelsea made plea for ‘sporting integrity,’ despite oligarch owner being sanctioned after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
By Ben Church, CNN It’s a request that was described as “ironic in the extreme.” Despite Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich being…
Continue ReadingLandslide in Peruvian Andes buries 15 homes after heavy rain
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Authorities in Peru say more than 15 homes in a remote town in the Andes were buried after a hillside collapsed following heavy…
Continue ReadingRussian state TV employee fined for live anti-war protest
NEW YORK (AP) — A Russian state television employee who interrupted a live news program by protesting the war with Ukraine has been ordered to pay…
Continue ReadingMasks on planes requirement dropped by some UK airlines
Francesca Street, CNN Face coverings have become a staple of air travel over the past couple years. For some passengers, they’ve proven…
Continue ReadingEU imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part…
Continue ReadingOrioles’ Rutschman, Tigers’ Torkelson among top MLB rookies
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Detroit…
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