Year: 2020
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State prisons prepare for coronavirus but federal prisons not providing significant guidance, sources say
MivPiv/iStock(NEW YORK) — As public health officials in communities across the country prepare for the continued spread of the coronavirus, both state and federal prisons could face major hurdles if officers or prisoners contract COVID-19. [Read More…]
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Players Championship doesn’t always favor the best in golf
The roll call of winners at The Players Championship is impressive
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The NCAA decides that fan attendance will be limited at its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments
Due to concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, the NCAA decided on Wednesday to limit fan attendance during March Madness this year.
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Coronavirus and sports: Fans banned from NCAA tournament games and other impacted events
cmannphoto/iStock(NEW YORK) — As more people across the United States test positive for the novel coronavirus, the health emergency is forcing changes to major sporting events, from the NCAA to the Ivy League. Fans banned [Read More…]
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2020 prospects unclear as growing season approaches
There’s a lot of uncertainty as farmers near the start of the 2020 growing season. For Ben Storm in southeast Minnesota, he says turning a profit remains a challenge. “But hopefully we see some rallies [Read More…]
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Coronavirus not a food safety risk, but be smart
Experts say its unlikely coronavirus spreads through food. While the USDA and FDA have not released any specific details for how coronavirus could affect food safety, the World Health Organization says consumers should practice good [Read More…]
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Down day for corn, soybeans, and wheat
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling, along with spillover from the outside markets. Contracts were up early on the spike in export demand from unknown destinations but couldn’t follow through. Wednesday [Read More…]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 11, 2020
Mar. corn closed at $3.79 and 1/4, down 3/4 centMar. soybeans closed at $8.67 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $295.90, unchangedMar. soybean oil closed at 27.30, down 14 pointsMar. [Read More…]
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Grassley doubts Administration will appeal 10th Circuit ruling on SREs
Earlier this week the Trump Administration was granted a two-week delay in deciding whether to appeal a court ruling on small refinery exemptions. Does that mean an appeal is likely? Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley doesn’t [Read More…]
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NCAA President Emmert: Only essential staff, limited family attendance at championships including basketball tournaments
NCAA President Emmert: Only essential staff, limited family attendance at championships including basketball tournaments
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Daniels helps NC State top Pittsburgh 73-58 in ACC 2nd round
Devon Daniels scored 23 points to help North Carolina State beat Pittsburgh 73-58 in Wednesday’s second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament
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Mother of 3 of Floyd Mayweather Jr’s children found dead
An ex-girlfriend of boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. who was the mother of three of his children was found dead in a Southern California suburb
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Ohio order would force NCAA Tournament games without fans
Ohio order would force NCAA Tournament games without fans
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US airlines cut more flights as demand plunges due to coronavirus outbreak
travellinglight/iStock(NEW YORK) — Major U.S. airlines announced more cuts to domestic flights Tuesday as demand continued to plunge amid the coronavirus outbreak. The global airline industry could take a hit of up to $113 billion [Read More…]
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How amusement parks, Broadway, museums are responding to coronavirus
FernandoAH/iStock(NEW YORK) — In the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak, highly trafficked spaces like theme parks and tourist destinations are taking extra precautions and even closing their doors. The novel coronavirus has now infected [Read More…]
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Dow plunges into bear market after selloff from coronavirus fears
Sushiman/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 1,464 points, or 5.86%, on Wednesday, as investor anxiety over the coronavirus outbreak pushed the index into a bear market for the first time since the [Read More…]
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76ers’ Simmons out at least 3 more weeks with back injury
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons will miss at least three more weeks with nerve issues in his lower back
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Penske and the aeroscreen to debut at IndyCar season opener
The IndyCar season is scheduled to open Sunday on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, with Roger Penske at the helm
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Allen starting, Bozak out as Blues visit Ducks
Jake Allen will get the start in goal and Tyler Bozak will be out of the lineup as the St. Louis Blues visit the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday night.
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Twins score twice in the ninth, lose to Braves 3-2
The Minnesota Twins lost to the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday.
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