Boston Marathon returns with fewer runners, more masks
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Volunteers will be handing out masks to the Boston Marathon finishers as they leave the socially…
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Fewer Covid-19 hospitalizations, more vaccinations show US may be turning corner in pandemic but experts warn: ‘We’re still in two Americas’
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN More than 100,000 hospital beds were filled with Covid-19 patients across the United States, with patients occupying more…
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US average mortgage rates decline; 30-year at 2.99%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term mortgage rates declined this week, with the benchmark 30-year loan slipping back below 3%. Mortgage buyer…
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Don’t blame Mrs. O’Leary’s cow for the Great Chicago Fire
By DON BABWIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The 150th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 will mean more talk about Mrs. O’Leary…
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Big 12 joins SEC in letting schools set athlete compensation
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 says it will allow its schools to decide the amount of benefits to give athletes each academic year. The decision…
Continue Reading Big 12 joins SEC in letting schools set athlete compensation
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 says it will allow its schools to decide the amount of benefits to give athletes each academic year. The decision…
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Google will prevent climate change deniers from making money from ads
By Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business Google is cracking down on the ability of climate change deniers to make money off its platforms and to spread climate…
Continue Reading Google Pixel 6 lineup with its first custom-made chip goes after the iPhone
CNN By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Google’s Pixel smartphones are taking a big step toward becoming a true Apple iPhone and Samsung…
Continue Reading IMF chief facing data-rigging allegations defends actions
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the International Monetary Fund says a report alleging she had a role in…
Continue Reading IMF chief facing data-rigging allegations defends actions
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the International Monetary Fund says a report alleging she had a role in…
Continue Reading Here’s what having a Covid-19 vaccine for children might mean for your kids
By Maggie Fox, CNN Pfizer said Thursday it’s asked the US Food and Drug Administration to authorize use of a low-dose version of its Covid-19…
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Inside the Manchin-Sanders feud that has Democrats nervous about Biden’s agenda
By Manu Raju, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Rep. Ro Khanna had a suggestion for President Joe Biden on a private conference call earlier this…
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UTEP volleyball plays host to LA Tech Friday & Saturday; one-on-one with head coach Ben Wallis
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP volleyball team (11-4, 0-2 Conference USA) will host a pair of matches against LA Tech (6-12, 0-4 C-USA) Friday (Oct. 8)…
Continue Reading Police: Tennessee grocery store shooter used 3 legal guns
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A man who fatally shot one person and wounded 14 others before killing himself at a Tennessee grocery store last month…
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Here’s what we know about the Texas school shooting that left at least 4 people injured
Arlington, Texas, Assistant Police Chief Kevin Kolbye says the suspect in a shooting at Timberview High School that left four people injured is in…
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Here’s what we know about the Texas school shooting that left at least 4 people injured
By Kay Jones, Ashley Killough and Travis Caldwell, CNN At least four people were injured in a school shooting Wednesday at Timberview High School in…
Continue Reading AP WAS THERE: Great Chicago fire, Oct. 8-10, 1871
CHICAGO (AP) — It was 150 years ago that the Great Chicago Fire ignited, eventually killing about 300 people and consuming a major portion of the…
Continue Reading Giants offense looks to continue to stay hot against Cowboys
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After losing the first three games, Giants coach Joe Judge was asked whether he would…
Continue Reading Giants offense looks to continue to stay hot against Cowboys
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After losing the first three games, Giants coach Joe Judge was asked whether he would…
Continue Reading Bannon to defy subpoena from January 6 committee as Trump urges defiance, sources say
The Senate Judiciary Committee released a sweeping report detailing how President Donald Trump tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election.…
Continue Reading US submarine hits underwater object in South China Sea
A US nuclear powered submarine struck an object underwater in the South China Sea on Saturday, according to two defense officials. CNN Oren…
Continue Reading Takeaways from the Senate Judiciary Committee report on Trump’s attempted coup
By Zachary Cohen, CNN Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee released a sweeping report Thursday detailing what they say is evidence former…
Continue Reading Mexico and US prepare new security framework
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Officials from Mexico and the United States are developing a new framework for their…
Continue Reading Houston’s Mills faces Patriots team tough on rookie QBs
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston quarterback Davis Mills tied a franchise record by throwing four interceptions last week.…
Continue Reading Houston’s Mills faces Patriots team tough on rookie QBs
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston quarterback Davis Mills tied a franchise record by throwing four interceptions last week.…
Continue Reading Titans linebacker Bud Dupree: mind, pride got ahead of knee
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Outside linebacker Bud Dupree says his mind, and pride, got ahead of his body in…
Continue Reading Fort Hood launches effort to address sexual assault, suicide
By ACACIA CORONADO and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — U.S. Army officials have unveiled a new resource and training…
Continue Reading Fort Hood launches effort to address sexual assault, suicide
By ACACIA CORONADO and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — U.S. Army officials have unveiled a new resource and training…
Continue Reading Jags trying to move on from ‘negative stuff’ against Titans
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Urban Meyer got a slap on the wrist and then a pat on the back. He received support…
Continue Reading Tom Brady faces another familiar face as Bucs are onto Miami
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady is facing another familiar opponent this week, minus the emotional element. When…
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