Bank of America, BP rise; Fox, NGM Biopharmaceuticals fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday: Bank of America, BP rise; Fox, NGM Biopharmaceuticals fall.
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Tougher voting rules hit turnout efforts in key battleground states
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN In 2020, when Angela Lang and her team at Black Leaders Organizing for Communities encountered Milwaukee residents who were nervous about voting in person during the pandemic, they pointed to a widely available alternative: ballot drop boxes. Two years later, drop boxes are no longer an option for voters in the
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Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards
PARIS (AP) — Karim Benzema has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time after a brilliant season with Real Madrid capped by the Champions League and Spanish league titles. The 34-year-old Benzema had his best season ever at Madrid, being the top scorer in both leagues. He scored 44 times for Madrid, including
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Las razones por las que Karim Benzema ganó el Balón de Oro
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — Karim Benzema tuvo una temporada de ensueño, que no solo lo vio redimirse con su selección y alcanzar la gloria con el Real Madrid ya como goleador principal, sino que llegó como el favorito indiscutido para la mayor distinción individual de los futbolistas: el Balón de Oro de la revista
Continue Reading ‘I’m my own man’: Colorado Republican Senate nominee fires back at Trump
By Manu Raju, Chief Congressional Correspondent Joe O’Dea, the Republican nominee for US Senate from Colorado, fired back at Donald Trump on Monday after the former President slammed him as a “RINO” and suggested Trump’s supporters wouldn’t vote for a “stupid” person like O’Dea. In a statement to CNN, O’Dea, the CEO of a Colorado
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Have you applied for Biden’s student loan forgiveness? Tell us
By CNN staff Federal student loan borrowers can now apply for President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The application is available on the Department of Education’s website. Individual borrowers who make less than $125,000 a year and married couples or heads of households who make less than $250,000 annually are eligible to have up
Continue Reading NJ casino, sports betting, online revenue up 7% in September
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s casinos, horse tracks that offer sports betting and the online partners of both types of gambling outlets won nearly $485 million from gamblers in September, up nearly 7% from a year earlier. And the nine casinos edged past the amount they won from
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Steiner to Ricciardo: “Call me up” if he wants seat at Haas
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Daniel Ricciardo must decide what he wants to do with his Formula One future. If he wants to race next season, the bosses at Haas said it is up to the driver to call the team. McLaren bought out the final season of Ricciardo’s contract after two underwhelming
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Tesla Autopilot’s safety questioned after latest fatal motorcycle crash
By Matt McFarland, CNN Business Tesla’s Autopilot was involved in a third fatal motorcycle crash this summer, raising questions about the driver-assist system’s ability to operate safely. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has already launched investigations into the first two crashes and gathered information on the third crash. More details of the latest crash
Continue Reading Steiner to Ricciardo: “Call me up” if he wants seat at Haas
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Daniel Ricciardo must decide what he wants to do with his Formula One future. If he wants to race next season, the bosses at Haas said it is up to the driver to call the team. McLaren bought out the final season of Ricciardo’s contract after two underwhelming
Continue Reading Dollar General faces new penalties for store safety issues
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators said Dollar General is facing another $1.68 million in fines after government safety inspectors found violations at four of the chain’s stores in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. During inspections in April 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found dirty and disorderly storage areas and materials
Continue Reading Barkley, ‘Inside the NBA’ crew agree to contract extensions
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Charles Barkley will not be leaving TNT or the “Inside the NBA” crew for the foreseeable future. Barkley has signed a 10-year extension with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, which owns TNT. Barkley’s agreement coincides with contract renewals for host Ernie Johnson and analysts Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal. Barkley
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Man attacks El Paso Police officer with a knife, shot by police
EL PASO, Texas — A man was shot by an El Paso Police officer after attacking the officer with a knife at the 4500 block of Hondo Pass on September 2. According to police, an off-duty Texas Tech police officer called for police assistance after 22-year-old Jonathan Aguilar Kurzenberger threatened her with a knife. The
Continue Reading Lung issues force Bills’ Poyer to take long road to KC
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills starting safety Jordan Poyer elected to drive to Kansas City for Buffalo’s game against the Chiefs because he wasn’t medically cleared to fly because of the aftereffects of experiencing a punctured lung. News of Poyer having to take the long road to KC
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for November delivery fell 15 cents to $85.46 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for December delivery fell 1 cent to $91.62 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for November delivery fell 4 cents to $2.59 a gallon. November heating oil rose 11 cents to $4.09 a gallon. November natural gas
Continue Reading Student loan forgiveness applications now formally open, Biden says
By Maegan Vazquez, Sam Fossum and Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden on Monday announced the formal launch of the federal application for Americans seeking student loan forgiveness, the latest phase of his plan that is expected to provide debt relief to as many as 43 million borrowers. “Today, I’m announcing millions of people working
Continue Reading No. 6 Alabama struggling to get out of its own way
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Alabama is still ranked No. 1 — but in penalties. A now sixth-ranked Crimson Tide team that can hold its own with any college team in talent and has a seven-time national champion coach on the sideline hasn’t been able to get out of its own way at times.
Continue Reading Ralphie returns in first teaser HBO Max’s ‘A Christmas Story’ sequel
By Dan Heching, CNN Most would agree that it isn’t Christmas without a repeat viewing of the 1983 classic “A Christmas Story,” and this year, there’s an extra reason to rejoice. On Monday, the first teaser for upcoming sequel, “A Christmas Story Christmas,” was released, and it promises to be a nostalgic trip down memory
Continue Reading Roma wins at Sampdoria where ex-club president escorted out
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Roma has moved up to fourth place in Serie A after grinding out a 1-0 win at bottom club Sampdoria. An early Lorenzo Pellegrini penalty was enough to see Roma leapfrog Udinese and city rival Lazio and move to within four points of Serie A leader
Continue Reading Mariners believe snapping playoff drought only the beginning
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners believe snapping their 21-year playoff drought is only the beginning. There’s evidence to support that even though Seattle lost to AL West rival Houston in the division series. Seattle was swept by the Astros, but the Mariners could argue they were just a
Continue Reading Up to 20 arrested after striking truckers block plant exits
PLYMPTON, Mass. (AP) — Striking truckers used tractor-trailers to block the exits at New England’s largest wholesale food distributor Monday and prevented some employees from leaving, resulting in as many as 20 arrests, police said. More than 400 Teamster union members arrived at the Sysco facility in Plympton, Massachusetts, in the early morning and stopped
Continue Reading Up to 20 arrested after striking truckers block plant exits
PLYMPTON, Mass. (AP) — Striking truckers used tractor-trailers to block the exits at New England’s largest wholesale food distributor Monday and prevented some employees from leaving, resulting in as many as 20 arrests, police said. More than 400 Teamster union members arrived at the Sysco facility in Plympton, Massachusetts, in the early morning and stopped
Continue Reading House report alleges Trump aides blocked public health officials from providing accurate Covid-19 information during pandemic
By Daniella Diaz, CNN Trump administration aides “usurped control of CDC communications and blocked public health officials from providing accurate information about the coronavirus to the American people,” the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, led by Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, said in a report released Monday. In its third wide-ranging investigation on the
Continue Reading Titans, Nashville set final piece of deal for new stadium
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have lined up the last financing for an estimated $2.1 billion domed stadium that will put the franchise in position to host a Super Bowl. The Titans hope to open the new stadium in time for the 2026 season. The
Continue Reading US businesses propose hiding trade data used to trace abuse
By JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press A group of major U.S. businesses wants the government to hide key import data — a move trade experts say would make it more difficult for Americans to link the products they buy to labor abuse overseas. The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee is made up of executives from 20
Continue Reading Hornets’ LaMelo Ball unlikely to play in season opener
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball is expected to miss Wednesday night’s season opener against the San Antonio Spurs with a sprained left ankle. Hornets coach Steve Clifford said Monday that Ball is doubtful for the game and is uncertain if he will make
Continue Reading Hornets’ LaMelo Ball unlikely to play in season opener
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball is expected to miss Wednesday night’s season opener against the San Antonio Spurs with a sprained left ankle. Hornets coach Steve Clifford said Monday that Ball is doubtful for the game and is uncertain if he will make
Continue Reading Red Wings’ Bertuzzi out 4 to 6 weeks with upper-body injury
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi is expected to be out for four to six weeks with an upper-body injury. The team made the announcement Monday before hosting the Los Angeles Kings. Bertuzzi helped Detroit win its first two games this season, giving the rebuilding team a much-needed solid start. Bertuzzi had
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Albuquerque man accused of assault, dousing bedroom with gas
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Albuquerque man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and then dousing the couple’s bedroom in gasoline and bleach, according to authorities. Albuquerque police said 35-year-old Gideon Michael Robles was on probation and wearing an ankle monitor at the time of the alleged assault. They said Robles was arrested
Continue Reading Wheelchair star Esther Vergeer on Tennis Hall of Fame ballot
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Dutch wheelchair star Esther Vergeer is among three new International Tennis Hall of Fame nominees for the Class of 2023. They join the half-dozen holdovers from last year’s vote. That was the first time in Hall history that no one on the ballot was selected. Vergeer won 44 Grand Slam titles
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