By Lisa Respers France, CNN The original format of “The Activist” will be scrapped following pointed criticism of the CBS show that was echoed by one of the program’s own judges. In a statement to CNN, the network along with production partners Global Citizen and Live Nation, said, “The Activist was designed to show a
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By The Associated Press Fifth-ranked Iowa hosts Kent State on Saturday looking for its ninth straight win since last season. The Hawkeyes opened the season with wins over ranked opponents in Indiana and Iowa State and now should have a couple easier tests against the Golden Flashes and Colorado State. Kent State is playing its
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By The Associated Press Fifth-ranked Iowa hosts Kent State on Saturday looking for its ninth straight win since last season. The Hawkeyes opened the season with wins over ranked opponents in Indiana and Iowa State and now should have a couple easier tests against the Golden Flashes and Colorado State. Kent State is playing its
Continue ReadingBy Corey Davis and Web Staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A large group of people, believed to be soccer fans, are accused of beating a man to death at Pat’s King of Steaks in South Philadelphia. According to police, the incident began at about 2:25 a.m. on the 1300
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By KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has been enlisting one emissary after another to convince Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to help raise the federal debt limit. It’s not working. McConnell is digging in and playing political hardball, saying it’s up to Democrats who have narrow control
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By KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has been enlisting one emissary after another to convince Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to help raise the federal debt limit. It’s not working. McConnell is digging in and playing political hardball, saying it’s up to Democrats who have narrow control
Continue Reading The Associated Press The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will try to extend their winning streak to a franchise-best 10 games when they host the Atlanta Falcons. The defending Super Bowl Bowl champions swept the season series between the NFC South rivals last season and have won three of the past four between the teams. Tom Brady
Continue ReadingSol Amaya (CNN Español)– El presidente de Argentina, Alberto Fernández, se pronunció este jueves luego de la ola de renuncias en su gabinete. En una serie de tuits, señaló que “no es este el tiempo de plantear disputas”. “La coalición de gobierno debe escuchar el mensaje de las urnas y actuar con toda responsabilidad. Debemos
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Oregon says the game against Stony Brook is a chance to get better, but mostly it’s an opportunity to rest players who got beat up in last week’s big win over then-No. 3 Ohio State. The Ducks jumped from No. 12 to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 following the
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MU Health Care is offering drive-thru flu shots for adults and children six months and older on the last weekend in September and first weekend in October at the South Providence Medical Park from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Continue Reading By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn’t make many headlines. Charged with keeping America’s workplaces safe, it sets and enforces standards for goggles, hardhats and ladders. Now the tiny Labor Department agency has been tossed into the raging national debate over federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates. President
Continue Reading By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn’t make many headlines. Charged with keeping America’s workplaces safe, it sets and enforces standards for goggles, hardhats and ladders. Now the tiny Labor Department agency has been tossed into the raging national debate over federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates. President
Continue ReadingBy Tim Pulliam Click here for updates on this story DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) — Syreeta Hill is the executive director of Step Up Durham, a nonprofit taking steps to help the formerly incarcerated get back on their feet. Through a recently-approved joint partnership with the City of Durham, Step Up will manage and raise
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Sedalia police say they arrested a man on suspicion of trespassing and making a terrorist threat Thursday after a report of a person armed with a gun on the Smith-Cotton Junior High School campus.
Continue Reading The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Following an impressive opening road victory, the Seattle Seahawks return home to host the Tennessee Titans. Seattle opened the season with a 28-16 win at Indianapolis, highlighted by a terrific day from Russell Wilson. The Seahawks quarterback posted a 152.3 passer rating throwing four touchdown passes. The Titans are
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Defending national champion and top-ranked Alabama puts its 16-game winning streak on the line against No. 11 Florida in the Swamp on Saturday. It’s the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. The Gators are looking to avenge a 52-46 loss to the Crimson Tide in last year’s SEC title game and
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Kummerer Click here for updates on this story FORT BRAGG, North Carolina (WTVD) — It wasn’t quite the homecoming one Fort Bragg soldier was expecting. “It’s just mold everywhere, computer, TV screens, everywhere,” described the soldier’s father who wants to remain anonymous to protect his son. The father said his son was in
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business The newest version of Bud Light is even lighter. Anheuser-Busch has announced the launch of Bud Light Next, the company’s first-ever zero-carb beer. The beverage, which hits shelves in early 2022, comes as health-conscious customers have gravitated toward light beers in recent years — and beer in general is in
Continue Reading By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The Assocated Press has ranked the five best Games of the Century. The only two requirements: It had to be a regular-season game and it had to match the top two teams in the country according to a major poll like the AP Top 25. Topping the
Continue Reading By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres’ cross-border rivalry against the Toronto Maple Leafs is heading outdoors. The Sabres are listed as the home team against the Maple Leafs in the NHL’s Heritage Classic, to be played at the home of the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats, on March
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