Month: October 2019
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Iconic luxury retailer Barneys will likely close after bankruptcy judge approves its sale
magnez2/iStock(NEW YORK) — Famed luxury retailer Barneys New York is expected to be sold for $270 million following a federal bankruptcy court decision Thursday. No other offer materialized by the time Judge Cecilia Morris approved [Read More…]
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Indiana woman found dead with 8-foot python coiled around her neck, police say
Mark Kostich/iStock(BATTLE GROUND, Ind.) — Medics in Indiana made a gruesome discovery this week when they arrived to a home that was filled with more than 100 snakes. Emergency workers were called to the home [Read More…]
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SCSU’s Sam Hentges leads Minnesota Wild’s NCAA prospects early
The latest on the Minnesota Wild’s various prospects, including forward Sam Hentges, who’s off to a fast start as a sophomore at St. Cloud State
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F1: Verstappen calls Hamilton jabs disrespectful
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen says jabs at him by Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton are ‘disrespectful’
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Free Agent Gerrit Cole thanks Houston Astros, fans after World Series loss
Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images(HOUSTON) — One day after an awkward exchange with a Houston Astros employee, free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole thanked the Astros and their fans on Twitter Thursday. “Last night [Read More…]
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Syrian Kurdish leader says Turkish attacks continue, contradicting Trump administration claims
mersukrugoksu/iStock(NEW YORK) — The leader of the Syrian Kurds’ civilian government accused Turkey and its forces of continuing its offensive into northern Syria using armed drones and heavy artillery, and conducting ethnic cleansing against the [Read More…]
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Week 10 college football picks against the spread, ranked in order of confidence | J-MAC’S CFB SUPER 6
Week 10 college football picks against the spread, ranked in order of confidence | J-MAC’S CFB SUPER 6
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Liverpool faces fixture pile-up over League Cup game
Liverpool’s progress to the quarterfinals of the League Cup has caused a fixture pile-up due to the European champion’s involvement in the Club World Cup
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Deal reached in Chicago teachers strike and classes set to resume
maroke/iStock(CHICAGO) — The city of Chicago and its teachers’ union have reached a deal to end the teacher’s strike with a compromise on the makeup days for the time the teachers spent on the picket [Read More…]
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The Latest: Police say missing teen considered victim
Police say evidence shows a missing Alabama college student, who’s the stepdaughter of a UFC fighter, was harmed and is now considered a victim of foul play
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No. 15 SMU looks to stay undefeated against No. 24 Memphis
A New Year’s Day spot in the Cotton Bowl remains a possibility for either No. 15 SMU or 24th-ranked Memphis in a big AAC showdown in prime time
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Durant: Altercation with Draymond Green was part of decision to leave Golden State Warriors
Photo by Ben Solomon / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Last season’s spat with then-teammate Draymond Green played a role in Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the Golden State Warriors, Durant told ESPN’s First Take on [Read More…]
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Denver Broncos QB Joe Flacco to miss 4-6 weeks with neck injury, won’t need surgery
Photo by Scott Clarke / ESPN Images(DENVER) — Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco will miss at least four weeks with a neck injury, ESPN reports, and may be placed on season-ending injured reserve. The Denver Broncos [Read More…]
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Diamondbacks add Matt Herges as pitching coach
The Arizona Diamondbacks add Matt Herges as their new pitching coach
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October losses by top teams leave Big 12 in chaos
October losses by top teams leave Big 12 in chaos
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Kansas City Royals hire Mike Matheny as 17th manager in franchise history
Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — Former Saint Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has been hired as the manager of the cross-state rival Kansas City Royals. Matheny, a long-time catcher for [Read More…]
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Iowa biodiesel producer says future is uncertain
Brad Wilson with Western Iowa Energy The general manager of an Iowa biodiesel plant says if current conditions continue, it will be tough for them to continue operating in 2020. Brad Wilson with Western Iowa [Read More…]
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Censky says U.S.-China ‘phase one’ deal is still on track
USDA deputy secretary Steve Censky says “all systems are go” for finalizing the “phase one” trade deal between the U.S. and China. “I do know that those discussions between the United States and China have [Read More…]
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Meatpackers face additional antitrust suit
Another antitrust lawsuit has been filed against America’s largest meatpackers. Pacific Agri-Products, Inc. has filed a class action complaint against JBS USA, Tyson Foods, Cargill, National Beef Packing Company, and Marfrig Global Foods. The complaint [Read More…]
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No. 9 Utah faces potentially last major test at Washington
Utah and its stifling defense can’t afford a slipup if it intends on staying in the thick of the Pac-12 South race