Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19
By Brad Parks and Kay Jones, CNN Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has tested positive for Covid-19, his office said Tuesday. Abbott, a Republican, is fully…
Continue Reading Ex-defense secretary: Trump’s push to get US troops out of Afghanistan possibly ‘undermined’ deal with Taliban
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that he was concerned that then-President Donald Trump “undermined”…
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Athletics activate SS Elvis Andrus from paternity list
CHICAGO (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have reinstated shortstop Elvis Andrus from the paternity list. Andrus is in the starting lineup for…
Continue Reading DeVonta Smith takes step forward in return from knee sprain
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith participated in some team drills at Tuesday’s practice, continuing his return from a knee…
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Colorado governor voids 1864 order to kill Native Americans
By PATTY NIEBERG Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has rescinded a 19th century proclamation that called…
Continue Reading TSA to extend transportation mask mandate into January
By Gregory Wallace The Transportation Security Administration will extend its US federal transportation mask mandate through January 18, according to…
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19; office says the Republican is vaccinated and has no symptoms
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19; office says the Republican is vaccinated and has no…
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Selma Blair says humor helps her cope with health struggles
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Selma Blair has in recent years faced some serious health struggles, but she says she’s met these moments with a dose…
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg and husband Chasten have become parents
By Devan Cole, CNN Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten have become first-time parents, the transportation secretary announced on Tuesday.…
Continue Reading 49ers S Clinton-Dix looks to prove he can still contribute
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A year away from football after being part of a team for nearly his entire life was…
Continue Reading Ex-Pirates pitcher sentenced for sexual conduct with minor
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been sentenced to two to four years behind bars for statutory sexual…
Continue Reading Ex-Pirates pitcher sentenced for sexual conduct with minor
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been sentenced to two to four years behind bars for statutory sexual…
Continue Reading Pistons sign C Luka Garza, F Chris Smith to 2-way contracts
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have signed Luka Garza and Chris Smith to two-way contracts. Detroit selected Garza with the No. 52 overall pick…
Continue Reading Fact check: Sen. John Cornyn falsely claims there are ‘30,000’ US troops in Taiwan
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN President Joe Biden’s withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has been widely criticized across the political spectrum,…
Continue Reading DA won’t prosecute for governor’s student mask opt-out order
By JONATHAN MATTISE and ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An order by the Tennessee governor letting parents opt their children…
Continue Reading Lewandowski leads Bayern to German Super Cup win in Dortmund
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Robert Lewandowski has scored twice for Bayern Munich to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in the German Super Cup and give coach…
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Twitter tests option for users to report ‘misleading’ tweets to crack down on misinformation
By Brian Fung, CNN Business After years of accusations that it’s helped spread misinformation, Twitter is finally giving users an easy way to…
Continue Reading Family: Man in deputy’s shooting had ‘irrational thoughts’
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — The family of a man identified as a suspect in the fatal shooting of a deputy in southwestern Michigan said he had been…
Continue Reading Giants owner John Mara says everyone is on the hot seat
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants owner John Mara is sick of losing and expects it to change. Giving his…
Continue Reading Yanks overtake Red Sox for wild card with doubleheader sweep
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Gil posted his third straight scoreless start to begin his career, Luke Voit and Giancarlo…
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
The Associated Press Stocks fell in afternoon trading Tuesday, as data showed the coronavirus pandemic is still holding back the U.S. economy. The…
Continue Reading Jets place Cam Clark on IR among moves to get roster to 85
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets placed offensive lineman Cam Clark on injured reserve as…
Continue Reading Home Depot, KB Home fall; Fabrinet, Moderna rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Tuesday: Home Depot, KB Home fall; Fabrinet, Moderna…
Continue Reading South African activists slam J&J for exporting vaccines
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Health activists in Africa have slammed Johnson & Johnson for exporting vaccines…
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La nueva variante del coronavirus podría estar en EE.UU. pero aún no se ha detectado, dice Giroir
CNNEE (CNN) — Cuando se le preguntó si la nueva variante de coronavirus detectada en el Reino Unido podría estar en Estados Unidos, el…
Continue Reading Fed’s Powell: There’s no returning to pre-pandemic economy
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the U.S. economy has been permanently…
Continue Reading Sean Penn, with daughter Dylan, directs again in ‘Flag Day’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer CANNES, France (AP) — Sean Penn is sort of done with movies. He’s still making them, here and there. But Penn is…
Continue Reading Broncos rookie Browning has long road ahead after leg injury
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos rookie linebacker Baron Browning is finally back on the field…
Continue Reading Bills’ Dawkins details 4-day hospital stay for COVID-19
By MARK LUDWICZAK Associated Press Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins said he spent four days in the hospital with the coronavirus and there were…
Continue Reading AP source: NHL teams OK’d to add sponsor patches on jerseys
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Jersey advertisements are coming to the NHL. The league will allow teams to put sponsor patches on jerseys…
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