Politics

October 10, 2020
Decatur-area effort helps military members overseas

It's time to begin thinking about holidays. For a certain band of Decatur ladies, they are starting a little late. A group of about six women have been meeting for...

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October 10, 2020
White House ups virus aid offer, resumes talks with Pelosi

The White House is boosting its offer in up-and-down COVID-19 aid talks in hopes of an agreement before Election Day, even as President Donald Trump's most powerful GOP ally in...

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October 10, 2020
White House ups virus aid offer, resumes talks with Pelosi

The White House is boosting its offer in up-and-down COVID-19 aid talks in hopes of an agreement before Election Day, even as President Donald Trump's most powerful GOP ally in...

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October 10, 2020
The Latest: India’s caseload nears 7 million as pace slows

NEW DELHI — India's confirmed coronavirus cases are nearing 7 million with another 73,272 reported in the past 24 hours. The Health Ministry on Saturday also reported 926 additional deaths,...

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October 10, 2020
Trump restarting campaign with White House, Florida events

Looking to shove his campaign back on track, President Donald Trump and his team laid out an aggressive return to political activities, including a big White House event on Saturday...

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October 10, 2020
Woman honored to be finalist for Governor’s Mansion contest

Mississippi's First Lady Elee Reeves wanted to honor first responders and frontline workers, and in doing so decided to hold a competition to decorate the Governor's Mansion. The Christmas at...

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October 10, 2020
Judge blocks order limiting Texas ballot drop-off locations

A federal judge in Texas on Friday halted Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's order that shuttered dozens of mail ballot drop-off sites weeks before November's election, authorizing only one for every...

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October 10, 2020
Judge blocks order limiting Texas ballot drop-off locations

A federal judge in Texas on Friday halted Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's order that shuttered dozens of mail ballot drop-off sites weeks before November's election, authorizing only one for every...

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October 10, 2020
LEADING OFF: Rangers, MLB ready ballpark to host NLCS fans

A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday: ___ FINAL PREPARATIONS Baseball's postseason gets a full day off from games before the AL Championship Series opens Sunday. In the...

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October 10, 2020
The Latest: Delta sends debris flying in southwest Louisiana

The Latest on Hurricane Delta (all times CDT): 7:45 p.m. LAKE ARTHUR, La. — Hurricane Delta's winds are so strong they are pulling away shingles from L'Banca Albergo Hotel, an...

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October 9, 2020
California fire investigators seize utility equipment

Fire investigators looking into what caused a wildfire that killed four people in far Northern California have taken possession of equipment belonging to Pacific Gas and Electric, the utility reported...

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October 9, 2020
Jets have no positive COVID-19 tests, game with Arizona on

All New York Jets players and coaches have tested negative for COVID-19, and Sunday's game against Arizona will be played on time. The Jets posted a statement on social media...

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October 9, 2020
Dutch double play: Soccer club, Billy Beane team up

Like Billy Beane, Robert Eenhoorn knows all about baseball expectations. The Dutchman was a high draft pick who never made it big on the field — losing his job, in...

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October 9, 2020
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for November delivery fell 59 cents to $40.60 a barrel Friday. Brent crude oil for December delivery fell 49 cents to $42.85 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline...

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October 9, 2020
Cruise CEOs, Vice President Mike Pence talk COVID-19 and cruises in restart effort

CEOs from the four largest cruise companies met via phone with Vice President Mike Pence Friday in an effort to get the industry operating again. According to a White House...

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October 9, 2020
Jimmie Lee Solomon, ex-MLB executive, dead at 64

Jimmie Lee Solomon, a top executive for Major League Baseball under Commissioner Bud Selig who established youth academies and helped launch the annual Futures Game of top prospects, has died....

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October 9, 2020
Bobby Ryan shoots to revive career with rebuilding Red Wings

Bobby Ryan was looking for a fresh start and a place to revive his career after it was stunted in part by alcohol issues. Ryan was sold on that happening...

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October 9, 2020
Bobby Ryan shoots to revive career with rebuilding Red Wings

Bobby Ryan was looking for a fresh start and a place to revive his career after it was stunted in part by alcohol issues. Ryan was sold on that happening...

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October 9, 2020
Bobby Ryan shoots to revive career with rebuilding Red Wings

Bobby Ryan was looking for a fresh start and a place to revive his career after it was stunted in part by alcohol issues. Ryan was sold on that happening...

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October 9, 2020
A Turkish cosmetic firm dropped $6M on Sweetwater lot with plans for U.S. headquarters

A Turkish cosmetic company is coming to the United States. Its home base? Sweetwater. The firm bought a 3.72-acre site for $6 million, or $37 per square foot, at 10751...

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October 9, 2020
A Turkish cosmetic firm dropped $6M on Sweetwater lot with plans for U.S. headquarters

A Turkish cosmetic company is coming to the United States. Its home base? Sweetwater. The firm bought a 3.72-acre site for $6 million, or $37 per square foot, at 10751...

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October 9, 2020
A Turkish cosmetic firm dropped $6M on Sweetwater lot with plans for U.S. headquarters

A Turkish cosmetic company is coming to the United States. Its home base? Sweetwater. The firm bought a 3.72-acre site for $6 million, or $37 per square foot, at 10751...

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October 9, 2020
FDOT penalizes Brightline after near-miss crossing incident on planned Orlando route

The Florida Department of Transportation has penalized Brightline after a near-miss incident during the rail company's multi-billion construction effort late last month. In a later dated Oct. 2., FDOT District...

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October 9, 2020
Missouri’s COVID-19 response in spotlight at governor forum

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his Democratic opponent spent much of a candidate forum on Friday sparring over the governor's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Parson and Democratic candidate...

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October 9, 2020
No. 1 Djokovic escapes in 5, will face No. 2 Nadal in final

Novak Djokovic seemed well on his way to yet another ho-hum victory, yet another French Open final, yet another matchup against rival Rafael Nadal. And then, suddenly, what had been...

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October 9, 2020
No. 1 Djokovic escapes in 5, will face No. 2 Nadal in final

Novak Djokovic seemed well on his way to yet another ho-hum victory, yet another French Open final, yet another matchup against rival Rafael Nadal. And then, suddenly, what had been...

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October 9, 2020
How major US stock indexes fared Friday

Stocks rose again on Wall Street Friday, closing out their biggest weekly gain since July, as talks continue their start-and-stop drive on Capitol Hill to deliver more aid to the...

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October 9, 2020
NBA returning to Chinese state television after 1-year ban

The NBA is returning to Chinese state television after a one-year absence. CCTV announced Friday that it would air Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers...

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October 9, 2020
NASCAR’s upcoming economic model spurs interest in new teams

Justin Marks tried three times to buy the NASCAR equivalent of a franchise license that guarantees a car a spot in each week's race. Twice he was outbid, he said,...

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October 9, 2020
Washington state race for lands chief focused on wildfires

Combating wildfires and maintaining forest health has become a key issue in the race for commissioner of public lands in Washington state. This year's race pits incumbent Hilary Franz, a...

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October 9, 2020
Yelp’s ‘racism warning’ encourages mob thuggery in the name of social justice

User-generated review directory Yelp has made it easier for cancel-culture enthusiasts to wreak havoc on businesses, rolling out a scarlet letter for companies “accused of racism” that practically cries out...

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October 9, 2020
Washington state race for lands chief focused on wildfires

Combating wildfires and maintaining forest health has become a key issue in the race for commissioner of public lands in Washington state. This year's race pits incumbent Hilary Franz, a...

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October 9, 2020
Washington state race for lands chief focused on wildfires

Combating wildfires and maintaining forest health has become a key issue in the race for commissioner of public lands in Washington state. This year's race pits incumbent Hilary Franz, a...

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October 9, 2020
On radio, TV, Trump sets out to get campaign back on track

President Donald Trump set out to get his campaign back on track Friday, a week after he was sidelined by the coronavirus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans. As...

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October 9, 2020
Idaho governor eyes tax relief with budget surplus

Potential tax relief as well as investments in education and transportation are on the table after tax revenue blew past projections for the third consecutive month resulting in a projected...

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October 9, 2020
Idaho governor eyes tax relief with budget surplus

Potential tax relief as well as investments in education and transportation are on the table after tax revenue blew past projections for the third consecutive month resulting in a projected...

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October 9, 2020
UK’s report on Huawei 5G ‘threat’ offers no evidence and proves US is pulling strings in Downing Street

A new report seeking to justify the UK's U-turn on Huawei's involvement in its 5G network has proved what many doubters thought all along – the decision had little justification...

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October 9, 2020
UK’s report on Huawei 5G ‘threat’ offers no evidence and proves US is pulling strings in Downing Street

A new report seeking to justify the UK's U-turn on Huawei's involvement in its 5G network has proved what many doubters thought all along – the decision had little justification...

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October 9, 2020
Official says vaccine expected in January, countering Trump

A Trump administration official leading the response to the coronavirus pandemic says the U.S. can expect delivery of a vaccine starting in January 2021, despite statements from the president that...

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October 9, 2020
America on cusp of a Civil War: No matter who wins the election, there will be no peaceful transfer of power

Failed plot to allegedly kidnap Michigan Governor is precursor for a larger political battle over the US' future where opponents lack any common ground and neither side is ready to...

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