Viatris, First Solar rise; Tyson Foods, Nvidia fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Viatris, First Solar rise; Tyson Foods, Nvidia fall.
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Giants practice disrupted by a string of fights
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With the New York Giants ramping up practices in the middle of a heat advisory days before their first preseason game, it was only a matter of time before tempers flared. In a span a four plays Monday, running back Saquon Barkley plowed over
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Navajo presidential hopefuls select running mates from NM
By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Two men vying for the Navajo Nation presidency announced their running mates Monday, choosing candidates from the New Mexico portion of the reservation to broaden their appeal. Navajo President Jonathan Nez selected Chad Abeyta, a 33-year-old political newcomer who is an Air Force veteran and works
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Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress, dead at 73
Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the ’70s and charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie “Grease,” has died, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73.
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Adam Kinzinger allies launch candidate and election worker training program
By Alex Rogers, CNN A group affiliated with retiring Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger launched a “nonpartisan training program” on Monday for people interested in running for public office or volunteering as election workers. Keep Country First Policy Action, the nonprofit group, created the “Country First Academy” to focus on those especially interested in serving
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She helped Trump win Florida twice. Now she could lead his expected 2024 campaign
By Gabby Orr and Steve Contorno, CNN Susie Wiles was searching for her next act when Donald Trump came knocking last spring. Plotting a comeback after his supporters violently stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, was proving to be tougher than the former President had anticipated, and he needed someone to whip his
Continue Reading Serena Williams earns first win of season in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Serena Williams earned her first win in more than a year by beating Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 6-3, 6-4 at the women’s National Bank Open. It’s just the second tournament of the season for the 40-year-old Williams, who returned to competition at Wimbledon just over a month ago. The 23-time Grand Slam champion fell
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Doug Mastriano, Trump ally and candidate for governor in Pennsylvania, to appear before January 6 committee Tuesday
By Zachary Cohen and Sara Murray, CNN Doug Mastriano, the Trump-endorsed GOP nominee for governor in Pennsylvania, is expected to appear virtually on Tuesday before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection but might not end up answering any questions due to a dispute over his testimony, a source familiar with
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For a third straight week flash flooding is a concern in the same areas of the US
By Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist In less than two months we have seen at least four historic flood events occur across the country. Yellowstone flooded in mid-June, followed by the torrential flooding in St. Louis, then Kentucky, and just this weekend we had major flooding in Death Valley. “On 5 August 2022, a flash flood
Continue Reading Lions lose 4th player to retirement this summer
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions rookie offensive tackle Zein Obeid has retired, the fourth player to end his career with the team in two months. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Kendall Lamm was signed to fill Obeid’s roster spot. Obeid, who played at Ferris State, was an undrafted rookie as were
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Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress, dead at 73
(CNN) — Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the ’70s and charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie “Grease,” died on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73. “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and
Continue Reading Harvick win complicates NASCAR playoff spots in final weeks
BY LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — NASCAR just got more interesting down the stretch. Kevin Harvick won his first Cup race in nearly two years at Michigan International Speedway. That could end up meaning a driver with a win this season could be knocked out of the playoffs. Three races remain
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El Paso Police warn of “house party” dangers; say anyone who attends risks their own “demise”
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Police are issuing an urgent warning to teenagers, twenty-somethings, parents and homeowners about the dangers of “house” or “mansion” parties that have been promoted on social media platforms. The police department says numerous shootings and stabbings have occurred at these parties, and that’s led to retaliatory violence at the
Continue Reading Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress, dead at 73
By Brandon Griggs, CNN Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the ’70s and charmed generations of viewers in the blockbuster movie “Grease,” died on Monday, according to a statement from her husband. She was 73. “Olivia has been a symbol of
Continue Reading Saints QB Winston leaves practice with foot ‘tweak’
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints projected starting quarterback Jameis Winston has a foot injury that coach Dennis Allen is describing as a “tweak.” Allen says Winston was rolling out during a passing drill on Monday when he began to feel pain in his foot. Winston did not receive any
Continue Reading Judge authorizes warrant for US to seize Russian oligarch’s $90 million private plane
By Kara Scannell US authorities have obtained a warrant to seize a Russian oligarch’s private plane, valued at over $90 million, for violating US sanctions for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Airbus A319-100 aircraft, authorities say, is owned by Andrei Skoch, a member of Russia’s State Duma and a billionaire who made his fortune through
Continue Reading Chiefs running back job surprisingly up for grabs in camp
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Isiah Pacheco were chosen by the Kansas City Chiefs on opposite ends of the draft spectrum, one of them a first-round pick with the accompanying expectations and the other a seventh-round longshot. Midway through training camp, they might as well have
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery rose $1.75 to $90.76 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for October delivery rose $1.73 to $96.65 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery rose 3 cents to $2.89 a gallon. September heating oil fell 4 cents to $3.18 a gallon. September natural gas fell 47
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WATCH: “Jane Doe” homicide victim identified after 37 years says Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — The Sheriff’s Office identified the remains of “Jane Doe” as 16-year-old Dorthy Harrison. Doña Ana County Sherriffs believe her estimated time of death was between September 10, 1984, to January 10, 1985. Harrison was from Wichita, Kansas. The 37 year- old cold case was revisited in 2021. DASO worked
Continue Reading Jets OT Becton’s knee injury more serious than first thought
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The injury to New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton’s surgically repaired right knee is more serious than initially believed after he left early in practice. A person with direct knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press that Becton will continue
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4 Muslim men were killed in Albuquerque. Here’s what we know about them
By Alisha Ebrahimji, Ashley Killough and Ed Lavandera, CNN After ambush-style shootings of three Muslim men and the killing of a fourth on Friday in Albuquerque, the Muslim community was on edge and fearful. A well-liked city worker who had aspirations of a future in politics and a proud new US citizen were among the
Continue Reading Dortmund signs Modeste as illness-struck Haller replacement
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund has signed French forward Anthony Modeste from Bundesliga rival Cologne to compensate for Sébastien Haller’s illness-enforced absence. Dortmund says the 34-year-old Modeste completed a medical checkup and signed a one-year contract. Dortmund signed Haller from Ajax for 31 million euros on July 6 but he had to leave the
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Baidu gets permits for first fully driverless taxi service in China
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Tech giant Baidu announced Monday that it has obtained permits to operate fully autonomous taxis without any human assistants on board in two of China’s megacities, marking a first for the country. Baidu, which operates China’s largest search engine, said it received the regulatory approvals for its autonomous ride-hailing service
Continue Reading FAA clears Boeing to resume deliveries of 787 Dreamliner
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal safety officials have confirmed they will let Boeing resume deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner jet. The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it expects Boeing to start shipping out the long-shelved planes in the coming days. American Airlines expects to get one of the new planes as early as Wednesday. Production has
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CBP says 16-year-old U.S. citizen tried smuggling 16 pounds of fentanyl across Ysleta Port of Entry
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized about 16 pounds of fentanyl from a vehicle driven by a 16-year-old attempting to enter the U.S. through the Ysleta Port of Entry Saturday. The vehicle carrying two individuals was referred to secondary inspection in which a canine and X-ray inspection was conducted. CBP
Continue Reading Jayhawks’ Lance Leipold settled in, optimistic about Year 2
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Lance Leipold took over the football program at Kansas after a winless season and a somewhat scandalous departure of his predecessor, Les Miles. And while the long-time small-school coach won just twice in Year 1, he is full of optimism heading into fall camp this
Continue Reading More than 60% of land in the European Union and UK is now experiencing drought conditions
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse and Angela Dewan, CNN Sixty-three percent of land in the European Union and United Kingdom — an area nearly the same size as India — is now under either drought warnings or alerts, according to data published by the European Drought Observatory on Wednesday. The new figures mark a slight increase from
Continue Reading Sevilla confirms signing ex-Spain midfielder Isco
MADRID (AP) — Sevilla has confirmed the signing of former Spain and Real Madrid midfielder Isco Alarcón. Isco signed a two-year deal after passing a medical on Monday. His contract with Madrid had not been renewed at the end of last season. The 30-year-old Isco is the club’s third signing for the season after it
Continue Reading ¿Qué debemos saber sobre el rebote por Paxlovid? Nuestra analista médica lo explica
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Tras ser diagnosticado con covid-19 el mes pasado, el presidente Joe Biden dio recientemente un resultado negativo en las pruebas de detección del coronavirus, para volver a dar positivo unos días después. Biden había tomado el medicamento antiviral Paxlovid, que se ha asociado a que algunos pacientes vuelvan a dar positivo
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Average El Paso home valuation jumps nearly 20%; reappraisal likely next year
Average home valuations in the county have skyrocketed for the second year in a row – shooting up a whopping 19.9% to $189,709 this year, El Paso Central Appraisal District certified numbers show.This year’s increase comes after a 12% jump in home values last year – both fueled by a still-booming housing demand which has
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