By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic leaders are pressing ahead on President Joe Biden’s big domestic policy bill. The House is expected to vote later this week and the Senate is vowing to follow by Christmas. The Democratic leaders outlined the schedule Tuesday in hopes of boosting the party’s standing and
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jaylan Gainey had 19 points as Brown rolled past Johnson & Wales (Rhode Island) 98-47. Nana Owusu-Anane had 13 points and seven rebounds for Brown. Kino Lilly Jr. added 10 points. Malachi Ndur had eight rebounds. Gainey hit 8 of 10 shots. Andre McFadden had 10 points, two rebounds and one
Continue Reading By MICHAEL BALSAMO and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An inmate at the largest federal prison in the U.S. was stabbed in the eyeball by a fellow prisoner earlier this month. It’s the latest gruesome example of violence in a prison system plagued by chronic unrest, understaffing, corruption and abuse. People familiar
Continue Reading FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Ra Kpedi had 17 points as Purdue Fort Wayne edged past Austin Peay 65-60. Jarred Godfrey had 15 points and six assists for Purdue Fort Wayne (2-0). Jalon Pipkins added 10 points and seven rebounds. Tariq Silver had 15 points for the Governors (1-2). Caleb Stone-Carrawell added 13 points. Drew Calderon
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By AAMER MADHANI and TOM KRISHER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — President Joe Biden is highlighting billions of dollars in his big new infrastructure deal to pay for the installation of electric vehicle chargers across the country. It’s an investment Biden says will go a long way in curbing planet-warming carbon emissions while creating good-paying
Continue Reading By AAMER MADHANI and TOM KRISHER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — President Joe Biden is highlighting billions of dollars in his big new infrastructure deal to pay for the installation of electric vehicle chargers across the country. It’s an investment Biden says will go a long way in curbing planet-warming carbon emissions while creating good-paying
Continue Reading By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In the cryptocurrency world, which gets likened to the Wild West of financial markets, one of the industry’s major players is asking for a sheriff. Binance, the world’s largest exchange for trading Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, says it’s time for global regulators to establish rules
Continue Reading By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, doesn’t try to explain why some cryptos started purely as a joke have surged so much in price. He also doesn’t want to say if that’s an indication of a dangerous bubble. But Changpeng Zhao does
Continue Reading By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, doesn’t try to explain why some cryptos started purely as a joke have surged so much in price. He also doesn’t want to say if that’s an indication of a dangerous bubble. But Changpeng Zhao does
Continue Reading By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In the cryptocurrency world, which gets likened to the Wild West of financial markets, one of the industry’s major players is asking for a sheriff. Binance, the world’s largest exchange for trading Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, says it’s time for global regulators to establish rules
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At the close of their fifth hearing on redrawing supervisorial district boundaries based on the 2020 Census, Riverside County supervisors today approved three potential maps that attempt to balance represented populations, though it was generally acknowledged that no amount of adjustment will make everyone happy. “Some folks will leave here mad. There is no way
Continue Reading CHICAGO — Jalen Warren had 15 points off the bench to carry Illinois-Chicago to a 91-50 win over Trinity Christian. Myles Johnson led the Trolls with 13 points.
Continue Reading By MICHAEL TARM, SCOTT BAUER and AMY FORLITI Associated Press KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Jurors weighing charges against Kyle Rittenhouse will return Wednesday for a second day of deliberations in his murder trial. Jurors met for a full day Tuesday with no quick verdict after two weeks of testimony in which they were given starkly
Continue Reading IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Keegan Murray had 27 points and 21 rebounds — both career highs — and Iowa used a 14-3 second-half run to pull away in its 86-69 win over North Carolina Central. His 21 rebounds are the most since by and Iowa player since Greg Brunner had 23 against Minnesota on
Continue Reading YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Turan Rush forced a fourth-quarter fumble and Russell Vaden IV recovered to set up a game-winning field goal to lift Eastern Michigan past Western Michigan 22-21. After Chad Ryland kicked a 31-yard field goal to pull the Eagles with two points, 21-19, the Broncos’ Kaleb Eleby ran 10 yards but was
Continue Reading By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — More than a decade after a methane explosion killed 29 workers at a New Zealand coal mine, police say they have finally found at least two of the bodies thanks to new camera images. But authorities say the depths of the Pike River mine remain
Continue Reading By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — More than a decade after a methane explosion killed 29 workers at a New Zealand coal mine, police say they have finally found at least two of the bodies thanks to new camera images. But authorities say the depths of the Pike River mine remain
Continue Reading HANOVER, N.H. — Brendan Barry had 15 points to lead five Dartmouth players in double figures as the Big Green easily defeated Northern Vermont-Lyndon 114-74. Aaryn Rai added 13 points for the Big Green. Cam Krystkowiak chipped in 12, Garrison Wade scored 10 and Izaiah Robinson had 10. Antonio Carlisle led the Hornets with 31
Continue Reading By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Barrett Hayton scored twice and Scott Wedgewood made 33 saves as the Arizona Coyotes downed the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Tuesday. Kyle Capobianco scored his first goal of the season for Arizona, which snapped a three-game losing streak and won in regulation for only the
Continue Reading EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Cyle Larin scored late in the first half and early in the second, then celebrated in a front of snow bank in leading Canada over Mexico 2-1. The chilly World Cup qualifier was played at what was dubbed “Iceteca Stadium.” Héctor Herrera headed in a 90th-minute goal for Mexico. Seeking a
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