By TRAVIS JOHNSON Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford’s confidence has grown with each play this fall, and Penn State’s quarterback is about to get a big ego boost. It’ll come from the more than 107,000 fans who’ll pack Beaver Stadium on Saturday night for a rare Big Ten-SEC showdown between the
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term mortgage rates dipped lower this week as economic prospects continued muted amid a wave of new delta variant coronavirus cases. They remained under 3%. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for a 30-year mortgage edged down to 2.86% from 2.88% last week. The rate for a 15-year loan
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By Allison Morrow, CNN Business This week the Wall Street Journal released a series of scathing articles about Facebook, citing leaked internal documents that detail in remarkably frank terms how the company is not only well aware of its platforms’ negative effects on users but also how it has repeatedly failed to address them. There’s
Continue Reading By Allison Morrow, CNN Business This week the Wall Street Journal released a series of scathing articles about Facebook, citing leaked internal documents that detail in remarkably frank terms how the company is not only well aware of its platforms’ negative effects on users but also how it has repeatedly failed to address them. There’s
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Matthew Stafford looked like a different quarterback in his Rams debut. He’s hoping to demonstrate Sunday it was no fluke. On Sunday, Stafford will lead Los Angeles on a rare trip to Indianapolis against a defense that has something to prove, too. The Colts played without Xavier Rhodes, their top cornerback,
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Oklahoma wants to extend its 10-game win streak when the Sooners host Nebraska. Oklahoma likely can’t afford a loss and remain in the national title hunt. The Sooners want to keep building momentum after rolling past Western Carolina 76-0. A Nebraska win could take pressure off coach Scott Frost, who has
Continue Reading ATHENS, Greece (AP) — NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo was in Greece for a meeting with the country’s prime minister Thursday and a special ceremony to bestow Greek citizenship on his mother Veronica and younger brother Alex. The Milwaukee Bucks forward attended the ceremony at the official residence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The 26-year-old Antetokounmpo
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Robinson Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — If you’re still hesitant about getting a vaccine or don’t want to mask up, one young man said he hopes his story will help change your mind. In March 2021, Blake Bargatze, 24, went to a concert in Florida where he lived.
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By Daniel Dale Swing state by swing state, former President Donald Trump is trying to get people who tried to overturn the 2020 election chosen to be in charge of the 2024 election. Trump’s Monday endorsement of state Rep. Mark Finchem for Arizona secretary of state is the latest in a series of announcements that
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By Daniel Dale Swing state by swing state, former President Donald Trump is trying to get people who tried to overturn the 2020 election chosen to be in charge of the 2024 election. Trump’s Monday endorsement of state Rep. Mark Finchem for Arizona secretary of state is the latest in a series of announcements that
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By MARIA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The big highlight of Mexico’s Independence Day has been the visit by Cuban President Miguel DÃaz-Canel. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador welcomed the Cuban leader on the reviewing platform Thursday for Mexico’s annual Sept. 16 military parade. López Obrador also called on the United States
Continue Reading By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will face one of his mentors when his team hosts Jon Gruden and the Las Vegas Raiders. Tomlin spent four years as a defensive assistant under Gruden when the two were in Tampa Bay in the early 2000s. Tomlin says he
Continue Reading HENRICO, Va. (AP) — A tentative contract agreement reached between snack company Mondelez and striking union workers could end a walkout that began last month. The company and the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union issued statements Wednesday announcing a tentative deal, but The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports neither would discuss the terms.
Continue Reading HENRICO, Va. (AP) — A tentative contract agreement reached between snack company Mondelez and striking union workers could end a walkout that began last month. The company and the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union issued statements Wednesday announcing a tentative deal, but The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports neither would discuss the terms.
Continue ReadingBy Emma Claybrook Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, Arkansas (KHBS) — Eric Robison and his wife, Emily, both tested positive for COVID-19 in August. Eric recovered, but Emily is still fighting to meet her daughter, Carmen. “That night was a pretty bad night, because they told me that she probably wouldn’t
Continue ReadingBy Katherine Garcia Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — David Domayer’s family said they’re devastated after losing him to a house fire early Wednesday morning. Robyn Bohbot said her brother, 68-year-old Mike Domayer escaped the home. Mike realized his 58-year-old brother David, who lives with him, was trapped inside. Firefighters
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By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Infighting within the Biden administration over the onslaught of challenges facing officials has, at times, stalled decision making on key issues, frustrating officials, sources tell CNN. This week, two senior DHS officials announced their resignations: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ chief of staff, Karen Olick, and assistant secretary for border and
Continue ReadingBy Matt Reed Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — Members of the Massachusetts National Guard are gearing up to help handle a school bus driver dilemma. Gov. Charlie Baker activated 250 members of the National Guard to assist with transportation amid the school bus driver shortage that is affecting parts of
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The Los Angeles Chargers look for their fourth straight win over Dallas when they host the Cowboys on Sunday. Dallas’ Dak Prescott has thrown for at least 400 yards in the past four games he finished going back to early last season, but the Cowboys are 1-3 in those games. Chargers
Continue ReadingLuis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Funcionarios alemanes revelaron el jueves que se evitó un posible ataque terrorista islamista en una sinagoga en la ciudad occidental de Hagen después de que las autoridades fueron informadas. “Recibimos un aviso muy especÃfico y serio de que un ataque a la sinagoga podrÃa tener lugar durante el festival
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