Government stops funding program that covers COVID-19 expenses for those uninsured
The federal government has halted the uninsured program that covers the cost of COVID-19 expenses for the uninsured.
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Brewers’ Yelich seeks health, return to 2018-19 form
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee star Christian Yelich has seen his production decline since his 2018 MVP season and arguably better performance in 2019 with 44 homers in 130 games. But since suffering a broken right kneecap near the end of 2019 the 30-year-old left fielder has hit just 21 homers
Continue ReadingEl sorprendente motivo por el que los vikingos abandonaron un asentamiento exitoso en Groenlandia
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los investigadores han intentado comprender por años qué llevó a los vikingos a abandonar uno de sus asentamientos en Groenlandia después de siglos de éxito. Si bien algunos expertos sugieren que el descenso en las temperaturas pudo ser la causa, nuevas investigaciones sugieren que el frío no fue un factor en
Continue Reading Oklahoma Senate OKs ban on transgender girls in sports
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill that prevents transgender girls from playing on female sports teams. The Senate passed the bill Thursday on a 37-7 vote. It now heads to Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, who is expected to sign it. The bill is one of several
Continue ReadingHomes destroyed, neighbors rescued: National Weather Service confirms Upstate, South Carolina tornado
By Brittany Whitehead Click here for updates on this story PICKENS COUNTY, South Carolina (WLOS) — The National Weather Service confirmed Thursday afternoon, March 24, that a tornado touched down in Pickens County Wednesday night, though the official strength, path and the length of path is yet to be determined. Damage and evidence of the
Continue Reading Ohio State looks to snap long Elite 8 drought against Texas
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — It’s been nearly 30 years since Ohio State last advanced past the Sweet 16 in the women’s NCAA Tournament. The sixth-seeded Buckeyes will get a chance to end that drought when they face No. 2 seed Texas in the Spokane Regional on Friday. The Buckeyes
Continue ReadingSuspect arrested in 1993 San Carlos cold case murder of Shu Ming Tang
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story SAN CARLOS, California (KGO) — The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest in the 1993 cold case murder of a shop owner in San Carlos. Shu Ming Tang was shot on April 26, 1993, at the Devonshire Little Store. Tang was rushed to
Continue Reading Strasburg, Nats not pushing for a fast return as he recovers
By CHUCK KING Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Washington Nationals are willing to wait for whatever Stephen Strasburg can deliver this season. That’s the approach Dave Martinez is taking with the former World Series MVP, who is recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and has pitched a total of only 26
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Second Texas grand jury declines to charge Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson
By Andy Rose, CNN A second Texas grand jury investigation into former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has ended without any charges, Brazoria County’s top prosecutor announced Thursday afternoon. “After a careful and thorough review of the facts and evidence documented in the reports prepared by the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office and the Houston Police
Continue Reading Denver Broncos stadium fire torches seats, suite area
By THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Firefighters have extinguished a blaze that torched several rows of seats and a suite area at the Denver Broncos’ stadium. The fire broke out on the fourth level at Empower Field at Mile High on Thursday afternoon and spread to the third level, where it burned at
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Feds: Man smuggled 1,700 reptiles from Mexico, Hong Kong
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California man is accused of smuggling more than 1,700 reptiles — including baby crocodiles and Mexican beaded lizards — into the U.S. since 2016. Jose Manuel Perez, also known as “Julio Rodriguez,” was taken into custody on Feb. 25 at the San Ysidro border
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Ukraine tells the US it needs 500 Javelins and 500 Stingers per day
By Zachary Cohen and Oren Liebermann, CNN Ukraine has updated its extensive wishlist of additional military assistance from the US government in the past several days to include hundreds more anti-aircraft and anti-tank missiles than previously requested, according to a document provided to CNN that details the items needed. The Ukrainians have submitted similar lists
Continue ReadingColorectal cancer patient recovering after early diagnosis
By Linnea Allen Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Robin Merkle knew screening for colorectal cancer — a malignancy in either the colon or rectum that can spread throughout the body — is important. After a routine colonoscopy she experienced the value of early detection. “The found a couple of
Continue ReadingInvasive toxic worms invading metro Atlanta gardens
By Jamie Kennedy Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — The invasive hammerhead or flatworm is starting to rear its odd-shaped head in metro Atlanta now that the weather is turning warmer and more people are getting into the garden. “If you mess with them, they get slimy and they don’t want
Continue Reading Chris Paul expected to return for NBA-best Suns vs. Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — Chris Paul could be back from a broken thumb sooner than expected when the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns face the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Paul was listed as “probable” on the team’s injury report for the game against the Nuggets, roughly five weeks after he broke his right thumb in a game
Continue Reading Portugal beats Turkey 3-1 to move closer to World Cup
PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal moved a big step closer to the World Cup with a hard-fought 3-1 home win over Turkey in the playoffs of European qualifying. Portugal opened a two-goal lead in the first half but only salvaged the victory after Turkey missed an 85th-minute penalty kick at the Estádio
Continue Reading All-Star reliever, MLB union rep Andrew Miller retires at 36
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Miller, a two-time All-Star and dominant postseason reliever who helped negotiate the recent labor deal that ended Major League Baseball’s 99-day lockout, has retired at 36. Miller had a 4.75 ERA in 40 games last season, his third year with St. Louis. The left-hander with a devastating slider played 16
Continue Reading All-Star reliever, MLB union rep Andrew Miller retires at 36
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Miller, a two-time All-Star and dominant postseason reliever who helped negotiate the recent labor deal that ended Major League Baseball’s 99-day lockout, has retired at 36. Miller had a 4.75 ERA in 40 games last season, his third year with St. Louis. The left-hander with a devastating slider played 16
Continue Reading Knee soreness to keep Ja Morant out of action two weeks
CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says All-Star guard Ja Morant is expected to miss at least the next two weeks with right knee soreness. Morant, the Grizzlies’ leading scorer at 27.6 points a game, has missed the last two games after tweaking the knee against Atlanta last
Continue ReadingSurgen interrogantes sobre el paradero del ministro de Defensa de Rusia
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Este jueves aumentaron las especulaciones sobre el paradero del ministro de Defensa de Rusia, Sergei Shoigu, ya que el portavoz del Kremlin se negó a comentar los informes de los medios de comunicación de que tenía problemas de salud. Shoigu, un aliado cercano del presidente Vladimir Putin, ha mantenido un perfil
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