By Kate Bennett, CNN First lady Jill Biden on Wednesday spoke candidly about her new life, lamenting the enormous pressure a first lady can face. “We aren’t elected. We have to define this role ourselves,” said Biden during a speech in Washington honoring former first lady Barbara Bush at an event for the Barbara Bush
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By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch Some prominent players have fallen by the wayside in fantasy thus far, but we still have some fantasy stars who are more than likely to reach the end zone this week. These are my best bets at the running back and wide receiver positions to score in Week 7.Â
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By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A family attorney says items believed to belong to Brian Laundrie have been found in a Florida wilderness park as the search continues for clues in the slaying of Gabby Petito. Attorney Steven Bertolino says Laundrie’s parents took part in the search Wednesday with the
Continue Reading By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer For those who oppose Thursday night NFL games, this week is a perfect example of why. It’s difficult enough to prepare for a Sunday game when you have key injuries, particularly at quarterback. And when both teams are uncertain about their quarterback situation, it doesn’t make for the
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN Newcastle United has issued a statement urging fans to refrain from wearing mock Arab clothing or head coverings following the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of the club. Many supporters wore what appeared to be towels or sheets on the day the takeover was announced and subsequently at the Premier League match against
Continue Reading By JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D, (AP) — North Dakota will be allowed to continue to pursue reimbursement from the federal government of millions of dollars the spent policing protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. Federal Judge Daniel Traynor on Tuesday denied the federal government’s motion to dismiss North Dakota’s attempt recover more
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GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — The trial of a former Nevada prison inmate accused of the 1984 killing of a suburban Denver woman has ended in a mistrial after his lawyers requested an evaluation to determine if he is mentally competent to stand trial. The judge declared a mistrial a day after opening statements in Alex
Continue Reading PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic has been hit by a steep rise in coronavirus infections that have reached levels unseen since late April. In response, the government on Wednesday approved new measures to tame the surge. Face coverings will be mandatory at workplaces, starting on Monday. And as of Nov 1, restaurants, bars, nightclubs
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Juan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Un video sexual, un supuesto chantaje y dos estrellas del fútbol francés: el juicio del delantero francés Karim Benzema comenzó este miércoles, y como era de esperarse, llama la atención. Benzema, que juega en el Real Madrid, se enfrenta a un cargo de “complicidad en intento de chantaje” contra su
Continue Reading KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Three people were killed and two others critically wounded in a shooting at a home in a southeastern Wisconsin city, and police believe the shooter is among the dead. Kenosha police say the shooting late Tuesday appears to have been domestic. Officers dispatched to the scene found three people dead inside
Continue Reading By AMY FORLITI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 to report that she heard a possible rape happening behind her home will be sentenced on a lesser charge. Mohamed Noor was initially convicted of third-degree murder and manslaughter in the July 2017
Continue ReadingBy WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA, Wisconsn (WDJT) — Three people are dead and two others are critically hurt after a shooting inside a Kenosha home early Wednesday, Oct. 20. Police say it happened just after midnight near 6th Avenue and 40th Place. Officials were called to the scene after
Continue Reading By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley is dealing with a hamstring injury that makes him uncertain to play Sunday at New England. Coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday that Mosley was hurt late in New York’s 27-20 loss to Atlanta in London on
Continue Reading The Broncos and Browns will meet mirroring each other. Both teams are sliding, staggering with injuries and desperate for a win. Cleveland has dropped two in a row under Kevin Stefanski for the first time in two seasons. Quarterback Baker Mayfield will miss the game with a left shoulder injury that has affected his play.
Continue Reading ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A fire chief in Florida has been fired for insubordination. Battalion Chief Stephen Davis wouldn’t discipline employees who refused to follow Orange County’s mandate that all employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. Fire Rescue spokeswoman Lisa McDonald says Davis was fired Tuesday for failing to follow a direct order. A union member
Continue ReadingBy WDJT Staff Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus driver will be recognized by the Wisconsin State Assembly as a “Hometown Hero” at the upcoming Assembly session Wednesday, Oct. 27. While on her bus route, Cecilia Nation, who was nominated by her state
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By DAMIAN J. TROISE AP Business Writer Solid earnings from health care companies helped power broad gains for stocks on Wall Street Wednesday and pushed the benchmark S&P 500 within range of an all-time high. The S&P 500 was up 0.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6% and the Nasdaq rose slightly. Abbott
Continue Reading By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The message for the Miami Dolphins right now is simultaneously clear and tricky: Do better, but not necessarily do more. Translated, that’s the Dolphins’ way of telling players — even while mired in a five-game losing streak — to focus solely on their assignments
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — Brazilian winger Luiz Araújo has a $3.6 million base salary after joining Atlanta from Lille and has total compensation of more than $3.9 million, making him the highest among players to join Major League Soccer teams during the 2021 season. Argentine forward Sebastián Driussi had the second-highest pay among the midseason signings,
Continue ReadingBy Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business If you were shopping online in the late summer, chances are you may have been hit with an unfortunate message: The product you’re looking for is out-of-stock. Products were out of stock online 24% more of the time in August from a year earlier across the 18 product categories tracked
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