Research on beards, wads of gum wins 2021 Ig Nobel prizes
By MARK PRATT Associated Press Beards aren’t just cool and trendy — they might also be an evolutionary development to help protect a man’s…
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Justice Dept. sues Texas over state’s new abortion law
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and PAUL WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most…
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READ: Justice Department lawsuit against Texas over its abortion restrictions
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Thursday to challenge the restrictive Texas abortion law. Read the lawsuit here: The-CNN-Wire™ &…
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Salinas Police make multiple arrests in drug trafficking operation
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Nine search warrants were served in Salinas and the state of Arizona as part of an ongoing drug trafficking operation…
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Brewery owner pens memoir about working in World Trade Center
By Kathy Hanrahan Click here for updates on this story TARBORO, North Carolina (WRAL) — Tarboro restaurant and brewery…
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Virginia, Illinois hoping early kickoff not a problem
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Bronco Mendenhall hopes an early start time for Virginia’s game against Illinois this weekend won’t…
Continue Reading Feds, North Dakota to negotiate pipeline policing costs
By JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal and state lawyers will meet next week to negotiate a settlement for money that…
Continue Reading Texas and Arkansas renew legacy rivalry
By The Associated Press Texas and Arkansas are set to renew a legacy rivalry before it becomes a regular one once again when the Longhorns join the…
Continue Reading Jets’ Corey Davis out to prove he’s a No. 1 wide receiver
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Corey Davis understands why he’s with the New York Jets. And he’s ready…
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An average Covid-19 hospitalization costs Medicare about 150 times more than it does to vaccinate one beneficiary
By Deidre McPhillips, Amanda Sealy and Dakin Andone, CNN A Medicare beneficiary hospitalized with Covid-19 costs the health insurance program about…
Continue Reading Volunteer crossing guard dies saving kids from car
LAFAYETTE, Calif. (AP) — A volunteer crossing guard at a middle school in the San Francisco Bay Area pushed children from the path of a vehicle…
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Volunteer crossing guard dies saving kids from car
LAFAYETTE, Calif. (AP) — A volunteer crossing guard at a middle school in the San Francisco Bay Area pushed children from the path of a vehicle…
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His wife was in the ICU with Covid-19, so he stood outside for 10 days with a sign saying, ‘I love you’
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN For 10 days, Gary Crane stood outside of his wife’s ICU room holding a simple reminder of his love for her. Donna…
Continue Reading Steveson signs NIL deal with WWE, will wrestle for Minnesota
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Steveson has achieved his childhood dream of signing with World Wrestling…
Continue Reading Pitt defense will be tested by Tennessee’s up-tempo offense
By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Volunteers are about to see if the Pitt Panthers can handle their speed.…
Continue Reading Feds, North Dakota to negotiate pipeline policing costs
By JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal and state lawyers will meet next week to negotiate a settlement for money that…
Continue Reading No. 14 USC hosts Stanford in early Pac-12 showdown
By The Associated Press The Cardinal and Trojans open the Pac-12 schedule by resuming their longstanding rivalry after not playing during last…
Continue Reading No. 14 USC hosts Stanford in early Pac-12 showdown
By The Associated Press The Cardinal and Trojans open the Pac-12 schedule by resuming their longstanding rivalry after not playing during last…
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Patton Oswalt cancels shows in Florida and Utah, saying venues would not comply with his Covid-19 safety protocols
By Leah Asmelash, CNN Comedian Patton Oswalt has canceled multiple shows in Florida and Utah after venues refused to require proof of vaccination or…
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Santa Clara County’s water conservation efforts falling short of 15% cutback
By Amanda del Castillo Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KGO) — In the South Bay, water…
Continue Reading FDA delays decision on e-cigarettes from vaping giant Juul
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials have delayed a high-stakes decision on whether to permit bestselling…
Continue Reading Fund manager admits orchestrating $100M investment fraud
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An investment fund manager from Philadelphia has admitted orchestrating a $100 million securities fraud scheme. Federal…
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School district allows elementary students exactly 14 minutes to eat lunch
By Wayne Freedman Click here for updates on this story WINDSOR, California (KGO) — In the North Bay, an elementary…
Continue Reading Country singer Brett Eldredge encounters bear in garage
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Country singer Brett Eldredge had an encounter with a bear in a garage at a North Carolina home. The Charlotte Observer…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Navy officer accused of fatally shooting husband
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Officials say a 34-year-old chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy is accused of locking her husband in their garage and…
Continue Reading Police: Suspect in killings of Houston family killed himself
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Police say a man suspected of killing a family of four and setting their Houston home on fire…
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McConnell carefully choosing battles in Trump proxy war for the midterms
By Michael Warren and Sara Murray, CNN Sen. Mitch McConnell is locked in a proxy war with former President Donald Trump this fall as both Republicans…
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Volunteer crossing guard dies saving kids from car near middle school
By Kate Larsen Click here for updates on this story LAFAYETTE, California (KGO) — Dismissal at Stanley Middle School in…
Continue Reading Mullen goes for 100th victory as No. 13 Florida visits USF
By The Associated Press Florida coach Dan Mullen goes for his 100th career victory when the Gators play at South Florida on Saturday. Only 173 men…
Continue Reading Titans finally unveil offense with Julio Jones vs. Cardinals
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans finally get to show off what adding a seven-time Pro Bowl…
Continue Reading Titans finally unveil offense with Julio Jones vs. Cardinals
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans finally get to show off what adding a seven-time Pro Bowl…
Continue Reading EPA seeks to restart process that could restrict Alaska mine
By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will seek to restart a process that could…
Continue Reading George Strickler, attorney who fought for civil rights, dies
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press A civil rights attorney who fought to desegregate Southern schools in the 1960s and was pushed out of his…
Continue Reading Falcons, Eagles meet in opener after dismal 2020 seasons
By The Associated Press In a matchup between the two worst teams in the NFC a year ago, the Atlanta Falcons host the Philadelphia Eagles to open the…
Continue Reading Healthy again, Burrow leads Bengals against Vikings
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Quarterback Joe Burrow said his left knee is fine and he’s eager to lead the Cincinnati…
Continue Reading No. 11 Penn State hopes to avoid letdown as Ball St. visits
By The Associated Press No. 11 Penn State will try to avoid a letdown when they host Ball State in its home opener. The Nittany Lions are coming off…
Continue Reading EPA seeks to restart process that could restrict Alaska mine
By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will seek to restart a process that could…
Continue Reading Browns visit Chiefs to open new season in a playoff rematch
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled the AFC for the better part of three seasons, making…
Continue Reading Alabama: Pastor can hold inmate’s hand during execution
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama will allow an inmate’s pastor to hold his hand during an execution scheduled for…
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Un hospital de Kentucky se encuentra al límite a medida que los legisladores extienden el estado de emergencia por brote de covid-19
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN)– Vera Middleton desearía haberse vacunado contra el covid-19. Esta bisabuela de 66 años de Olive Hill, Kentucky,…
Continue Reading F1 leader Verstappen looking to end poor run at Monza
By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press MONZA, Italy (AP) — Max Verstappen will be looking to consolidate his Formula One championship lead on a track…
Continue Reading Rebuilding Bowl: Rookie coaches debut in Falcons vs. Eagles
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Call this the Rebuilding Bowl. When the Atlanta Falcons open the season Sunday hosting the…
Continue Reading Company to close pecan harvesting plant in southern Arizona
SAHUARITA, Ariz. (AP) — A southern Arizona plant that processes pecans will close at the end of the year but the owner says it will continue to…
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Lehman-era regulator says Jerome Powell forgot a key lesson of 2008
By Matt Egan, CNN Business Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been criticized by progressives for going soft on big banks and not doing…
Continue Reading Official’s comment triggers fear Polish govt wants out of EU
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish opposition politicians are accusing the governing party of putting Poland’s membership in the European Union in…
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Woman allegedly hid with a baby in bushes as police investigated a burglary
By Eric Grossarth Click here for updates on this story REXBURG, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — Deputies say a woman held a…
Continue Reading Rose boosts Ryder Cup hopes with solid start at Wentworth
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Justin Rose needs to win the BMW PGA Championship to qualify automatically for a fifth straight appearance at the…
Continue ReadingThis summer tied the Dust Bowl for the hottest on record in US
By Brandon Miller, CNN Meteorologist The summer of 2021, which produced numerous extreme weather and climate disasters, was also the hottest on…
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Police identify a sixth body found at funeral home; six remain unidentified
By Kalama Hines Click here for updates on this story POCATELLO, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — A sixth body found during a…
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White House withdraws David Chipman’s nomination as head of ATF
By Manu Raju, Jeff Zeleny, John Harwood and Kate Sullivan, CNN The White House withdrew the nomination of David Chipman to lead the Bureau of…
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