Month: November 2019
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USDA Domestic Hemp Production Program “a good starting point”
The president of the Minnesota Industrial Hemp Association calls USDA’s Domestic Hemp Production Program a good starting point. “I think they’ve addressed a number of issues. The question is, what else will arise?” Dave Ladd [Read More…]
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NFL Notes: League remains committed to diversity, inclusion
NFL Notes: The NFL says it is committed to diversity and inclusion
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AP source says Mets will hire Carlos Beltrán as manager
A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press the New York Mets have decided to hire Carlos Beltrán as their manager.
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Fans stream into Santa Anita for Breeders’ Cup
Fans stream into Santa Anita for Breeders’ Cup amid handful of protesters
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Shannon named a finalist for Ford C. Frick Award
Mike Shannon — World Series champ, Cardinals Hall of Famer and stalwart on Cards radio broadcasts since 1972 — could be headed to Cooperstown.
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NWSL raises salaries, adds allocation money for 2020 season
The National Women’s Soccer League has announced rule changes that will increase player salaries and team salary caps
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Kenya’s Mary Keitany eyes 5th NYC Marathon title in 6 years
A Kenyan who knows her way around town, Mary Keitany eyes 5th title in 6 years at NYC Marathon
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A trick-or-treater saw a house with an empty candy bowl—so he left some of his own
ABCNews.com(GAMBRILLS, Md.) — While many kids dressed up in costumes to go trick-or-treating Halloween night to see how much candy they could collect, one little boy decided to give some of his away. The selfless [Read More…]
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New Maria Fire explodes in California: ‘The end is not yet in sight’
Erin Donalson/iStock(SANTA PAULA, Calif.) — A new wildfire named the Maria Fire erupted in Southern California overnight, and as crews battled the fierce flames Friday, the fire chief warned that “the end is not yet [Read More…]
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Redskins’ rookie Haskins starting QB for Bills game
Hurrying Haskins: With Keenum concussed, Redskins reluctantly turn to rookie quarterback to start at Bills
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After 103-0 rout in SD playoff game, mercy rule considered
A South Dakota high school playoff football game that ended with undefeated Pierre crushing Spearfish 103-0 have some calling for mercy rule
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Video captures woman slip at Grand Canyon, nearly fall off ledge
Courtesy Kevin Fox(PHOENIX) — A Texas woman narrowly escaped a terrifying fall at the Grand Canyon after she slipped and almost stepped off a ledge. Emily Koford, 20, was hiking at the Arizona attraction on [Read More…]
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Chiefs seek second home win of 2019 when Vikings visit Arrowhead
Minnesota Vikings-Kansas City Chiefs preview
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Belichick mum on Pats’ decision to release WR Josh Gordon
Patriots coach Bill Belichick offers little insight into decision to release receiver Josh Gordon
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China launches 5G networks in 50 cities
SasinParaksa/iStock(BEIJING) — Three of the biggest mobile companies in China have launched 5G services in 50 of its cities, according to China’s state-run news service Xinhua. 5G, the next generation of mobile technology, promises lightning-fast [Read More…]
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Woman falls onto metro tracks in Spain while checking her phone
Metro de Madrid/Twitter(MADRID) — A woman looking down at her phone in a crowded train station fell onto the tracks of the subway in Madrid just as the train was entering the station. In Oct. [Read More…]
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F1: Verstappen fastest in first practice for US Grand Prix
Red Bull’s Verstappen fastest in a bumpy, chilly first practice at the U.S. Grand Prix
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Arizona faces Oregon State after firing Yates
Arizona’s defense gets its first test against Oregon State after the Wildcats fired defensive coordinator Marcel Yates
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FFAR and NPB fund African Swine Fever research
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and the National Pork Board are awarding $535,000 to African Swine Fever research projects. Dr. Tim Kurt with FFAR says the money will fund four different projects. One [Read More…]
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Colts visit Steelers in a matchup of backup-turned-starting QBs
Indianapolis Colts-Pittsburgh Steelers preview