NEW YORK (AP) — World Series television ratings rebounded following the record low set last year. The Atlanta Braves’ six-game victory over the Houston Astros averaged 11,750,000 viewers on Fox. That was up 20% from the 9,785,000 for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game victory last year over the Tampa Bay Rays, which was played at
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NEW YORK (AP) — World Series television ratings rebounded following the record low set last year. The Atlanta Braves’ six-game victory over the Houston Astros averaged 11,750,000 viewers on Fox. That was up 20% from the 9,785,000 for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game victory last year over the Tampa Bay Rays, which was played at
Continue Reading PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Daniil Medvedev stayed in contention for the year-end No. 1 ranking by defeating Ilya Ivashka of Belarus 7-5, 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters. Novak Djokovic, has a lead of 800 points over Medvedev in the rankings and could clinch the year-end No. 1 this week depending
Continue Reading Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The life and legacy of Indian independence movement leader Mahatma Gandhi will be commemorated on a British special collectors’ coin for the first time. U.K. Treasury Chief Rishi Sunak announced Thursday that “as a practicing Hindu” he was proud to unveil the coin during the Hindu festival of Diwali. The
Continue Reading By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was limited during Wednesday’s practice because of a right hand injury suffered late in last Sunday’s loss to the New England Patriots. Herbert banged his throwing hand on the helmet of a Patriots player during the final drive.
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN) — Ahora que los líderes mundiales se fueron de Glasgow, los delegados de la COP26 se arremangaron para hacer el trabajo sucio. Los negociadores de cada país se están sumergiendo en las conversaciones, intentando llegar a acuerdos sobre todo tipo de temas, desde la transparencia en los informes de emisiones hasta la
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — Tras la luz verde de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés) para aplicar la vacuna contra el covid-19 a niños de entre 5 y 11 años, las farmacias de CVS, Walgreens y Walmart abren las citas para aplicar la
Continue Reading By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California farmers say they are having trouble exporting their crops because of delays in the global supply chain. Intense demand for products has led to a backlog of container ships outside the nation’s two largest ports along the Southern California coast. California port officials say shipping
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By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California farmers say they are having trouble exporting their crops because of delays in the global supply chain. Intense demand for products has led to a backlog of container ships outside the nation’s two largest ports along the Southern California coast. California port officials say shipping
Continue ReadingBy JACKSON HICKS Click here for updates on this story OLATHE, Kansas (KCTV, KSMO) — A former Olathe teacher has been sentenced to one year behind bars for stalking a minor. James Loganbill was arrested in June 2020 on first-degree reckless stalking. On Wednesday, he was sentence to 12 months in jail and will have
Continue Reading By JORGE RUEDA and JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The International Criminal Court is opening a formal investigation into crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Venezuela under President Nicolás Maduro’s rule. The opening of the probe was announced by ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan at the end of a three-day trip to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri leaders sent an email to employees Tuesday warning of the possibility that workers will be required to get vaccinated as soon as December. President Joe Biden’s executive order requires those with federal contracts to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine by Dec. 8. At the same time, an executive order from
Continue Reading DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit City Council has approved a contract to return the Detroit Grand Prix downtown from its current home on an island in the middle of the Detroit River. Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Inc. told councilmembers in September that it wanted to hold the race from 2023 through 2025 on a
Continue Reading By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Voters in Texas have pushed back against pandemic restrictions on nursing home visits and worship services. A pair of constitutional amendments approved Tuesday would prohibit government officials from limiting religious services or preventing nursing home residents from having visitors. Both passed with significant support, about a year after some
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Actor Will Smith reveals a dark part of his upbringing and the complicated relationship he shared with his late father in a new memoir. In “Will,” out November 9, the star describes his dad as a man with dualities. “My father was violent, but he was also at every game, play,
Continue Reading By The Associated Press West Ham forward Michail Antonio and Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey are back on Jamaica’s roster for World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador and the United States. Antonio, the Premier League player of the month for August, made his Jamaica debut against Panama in Kingston on Sept. 5. He was on
Continue Reading MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Raheem Sterling ended his scoring drought as Manchester City netted three second-half goals to move closer to the Champions League knockout rounds with a 4-1 win over Club Brugge. Phil Foden gave Pep Guardiola’s side an early lead in the Group A game at the Etihad Stadium but a bizarre own
Continue Reading ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves will give a nod to past and present with a two-part parade celebrating their first World Series title in 26 years. Friday’s procession will start at Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta, not far from their former homes at Turner Field and the old Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. The parade will
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story FLETCHER, North Carolina (WLOS) — Residents of Fletcher have a new mayor, as thousands of voters turned out Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 to cast ballots. Preston Blakely grew up in Fletcher and has already been serving as a councilman. “Folk always feel my energy. They
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KMIZ) The Rock Bridge and Blair Oaks volleyball teams left for the Final Four on Wednesday. The Falcons and Bruins both had sendoffs at their respective schools as they get set to compete in Cape Girardeau. This will be both teams first ever trip to the Final Four. Rock Bridge will face
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