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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ April 29, 2021
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	ESPN New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom's lack of run support might be reaching new lows ESPN Unfortunately, that one run was the only one of the ballgame. The visiting Red Sox won 1-0 behind Nick Pivetta -- who is not to be confused with Pedro Martinez or Nolan Ryan -- and three relievers, who combined to strike out 15 batters and allow just two hits. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Harper hit in face, leaves game as Phils beat Cardinals 5-3 ESPN Cabrera hit the next batter, Didi Gregorius, with a 94 mph fastball. Girardi came out of the dugout to complain to plate umpire Chris Segal and was ejected. "I've been hit in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Jazz rout Kings 154-105, snap two-game losing streak ESPN SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- — Bojan Bogdanovic scored 24 points, Utah made 24 3-pointers, and the short-handed Jazz bounced back from consecutive losses and set a franchise scoring record in a 154-105 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Biden delivers first joint address to Congress CNN Sen. Tim Scott: "America is not a racist country". Sen. Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, used his speech tonight in rebuttal to President Biden's address to Congress to discuss the racial progress the US has made. He went on to say that "America is ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Celtics rebound behind Brown, Tatum, beat Hornets 120-111 ESPN BOSTON -- — Jaylen Brown scored 38 points, Jayson Tatum added 35, and the Boston Celtics rebounded from an embarrassing loss a night earlier with a 120-111 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Brown has reached 30 points in three ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com From Trevor Lawrence on down, the 2021 NFL Draft is a 'must-see' spectacle FOXSports.com By Martin Rogers FOX Sports Columnist. The NFL Draft brings all emotions to the fore, especially for fan bases of those teams that have – how can we put this kindly? – been somewhat wasteful with their recruitment opportunities in recent years. If you're a ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLSsoccer.com Recap: Portland Timbers 1, Club America 1 MLSsoccer.com Down 1-0 and in danger of heading into Leg 2 on Wednesday at Estadio Azteca, the Timbers were given a penalty kick on the game's final sequence by referee Mario Escobar, to snatch back a goal in shocking fashion after Roger Martinez had put Club America ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters EXCLUSIVE Major Chinese investors in talks to take Aramco stake -sources Reuters Sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corporation (CIC) (CIC.UL) was among those that could invest, two sources told Reuters. Aramco was talking ... Flag as irrelevant
	Space.com China launches core module of new space station to orbit Space.com The core element of the Chinese Space Station launched to Earth orbit tonight (April 28), lifting off at 11:23 p.m. EDT (0323 GMT on April 29) atop a heavy-lift Long March 5B rocket from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the island of Hainan. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Biden administration expected to announce plan to ban menthol cigarettes Washington Post The Biden administration is expected to announce this week that it will propose a ban on menthol cigarettes, an action urgently sought by tobacco opponents and civil rights groups that say African Americans have been disproportionately hurt by the industry's ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN More liberal CDC coronavirus guidelines could come soon, Fauci says CNN (CNN) After loosening its Covid-19 prevention guidelines somewhat this week for people who are fully vaccinated, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could soon go even further if new cases continue to decline, Dr. Anthony Fauci said. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN West Virginia governor signs anti-trans sports bill into law CNN The law, which cleared the state's Republican-led legislature in recent weeks, states that such teams must be designated based on "biological sex," thus prohibiting trans women and girls from participating on women's athletic teams "where competitive skill or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Space.com You can watch SpaceX launch new Starlink satellites on a used rocket tonight Space.com CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX will launch a new set of Starlink internet satellites into space on Wednesday (April 28) and you can watch it all live online. The Hawthorne, California-based company will load a full stack of 60 Starlink satellites on its ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Chris Paul, James Harden and the greatest players to never win an NBA championship FOXSports.com Most important is the fact that with 11 games to go, the Suns have the second-best record in the NBA (43-18) and are one game behind Utah for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, with the two teams set to face off Friday in Phoenix. Flag as irrelevant
	BlueJackets.com Wild Warmup: Minnesota vs. St. Louis BlueJackets.com Minnesota will look to bounce back on Thursday night when it faces the St. Louis Blues for the second consecutive night. The Wild suffered a 4-3 defeat to the Blues on Wednesday night after holding ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Senate Begins Considering Diverse Slate of Biden Judicial Nominees The New York Times WASHINGTON — Democrats on Wednesday began advancing President Biden's first judicial nominees through the Senate Judiciary Committee, taking a significant step to counter the influence President Donald J. Trump had in steering the federal courts to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Nikola Jokic blocks Zion Williamson at the rim to secure controversial win for Nuggets Yahoo Sports PJ Dozier scooped up the ball after the block and then drew a foul with less than one second left on the clock. While he missed both of his free throws, the Pelicans didn't have enough time to get a good look. The Nuggets snuck out with the two point win. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times France Arrests Leftist Militants Convicted of Terrorism Long Sought by Italy The New York Times PARIS — The French police on Wednesday arrested seven former members of Italian left-wing extremist groups who had been convicted of terrorism crimes in Italy decades ago, but were given refuge in France. A court will now decide if the militants, arrested ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports Illustrated Report: Broncos Still In 'QB Market' After Acquiring Teddy Bridgewater Sports Illustrated The Denver Broncos' acquisition of Teddy Bridgewater will not preclude the team from selecting a quarterback in the first round of this week's NFL Draft, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Wednesday. "Trade does not take Denver out of QB market Thursday ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR US Unconditional Withdrawal Rattles Afghanistan's Shaky Peace Talks NPR The Taliban backed out of the Istanbul conference a couple of days before Biden's announcement, but he had been signaling for weeks the U.S. could stay longer than promised. "Until all foreign forces completely withdraw from ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Lakers out-toughed by Wizards, ending road trip on sour note OCRegister But in the crucial middle quarters, the Lakers served as set pieces more than competition against the likes of Russell Westbrook, Bradley Beal and the streaking Washington Wizards. Anthony Davis had called the game a " ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Ford posts $3.3 billion quarterly profit, but warns worst of chip shortage still to come The Detroit News Ford Motor Co. booked a $3.3 billion profit in the first quarter, but warned that it could lose as much as half of its planned vehicle production for the second quarter amid a worsening global semiconductor shortage — a prospect one analyst called "jaw ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSL.com Coming this summer: Gas stations running out of gas? KSL.com "We've been dealing with a driver shortage for a while, but the pandemic took that issue and metastasized it," said Ryan Streblow, the executive vice president of the NTTC. "It certainly has grown exponentially.". Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Guregian: If Patriots truly want Jimmy Garoppolo, just go get him Boston Herald Wanted: Patriots future franchise quarterback. Barring a trade to bring Jimmy Garoppolo back to New England, which seems very much in the realm of possibility, the quarterback position remains the overwhelming priority for Bill Belichick & Co. It's the biggest ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Cheney: 'Wishful Thinking' by Trump She Won't Seek 4th Term U.S. News & World Report Trump suggested Tuesday that Wyoming's congresswoman would become a lobbyist or "maybe embarrass her family by running for president" to save face amid criticism for her vote to impeach Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour US Navy fires warning shots in new tense encounter with Iran PBS NewsHour The Navy said the Cyclone-class patrol ship USS Firebolt fired the warning shots after three fast-attack Guard vessels came within 68 yards (62 meters) of it and the U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat USCGC Baranoff. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Pfizer/Moderna Vaccine Protection: 64% at First Dose, 94% at Second U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, April 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- There's some sobering news for the millions of Americans who skipped their second coronavirus vaccine dose: Doing so could greatly reduce their odds of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Deadly air pollutant 'disproportionately and systematically' harms Americans of color, study finds Washington Post The particles studied have diameters of no more than 2.5 micrometers — one-thirtieth the width of a human hair — and can become embedded in the lungs. Known as Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5, they account for between 85,000 and 200,000 premature U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	Greensboro News & Record Officials: Pilot dies in fiery Duke Energy helicopter crash in Eden, two passengers survive Greensboro News & Record The second passenger was airlifted to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and his health status is not known, Rodney Cates, director of Rockingham County Emergency Services, said at a press conference around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Get Motivated To Fight Anti Asian-American Bias Forbes I cover inclusive leadership with a focus on workplace culture. March In Seattle Calls for End To Asian Hate Crimes. Flag as irrelevant
	Iowa City Press Citizen Why young adults are seeing highest COVID-19 infection rates in Johnson and Story county Iowa City Press Citizen The rate is even higher in Story County, where Iowa State University is located. The county was reporting 73% of new coronavirus cases over the past seven days were in the 18-to-29 age group. Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Samsung reports profit jump on smartphone, TV sales Seattle Times SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics said Thursday its operating profit for the last quarter jumped 46% from a year earlier driven by increased sales of smartphones and televisions as its business continues to flourish amid the pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	wreg.com Judge orders delay in public release of bodycam footage in Andrew Brown case, family can view within 10 days wreg.com "The release at this time would create a serious threat to the fair, impartial and orderly administration of justice," said Judge Jeffrey Foster, a visiting judge from Pitt County. Foster said the video ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Fed's Powell: China's Approach to Digital Currency Would Not Work in US U.S. News & World Report By Jonnelle Marte. (Reuters) -China's rapid development of a digital version of the yuan will not push the Federal Reserve to rush its own digital currency project, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday, adding that China's approach would ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News New movies: Michael B. Jordan's a classic Clancy hero The Mercury News A Tom Clancy thriller that bears little resemblance to the book it's based on, along with a feel-good movie about getting stuck outdoors and a drama about a refugee stranded in Scotland headline our movie picks this week. Here's the roundup: "Tom Clancy's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Education Week Superintendent Under Siege Since Parkland Shooting Resigns Education Week Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie appears before the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission in Sunrise, Fla. on Nov. 15, 2018. Brynn Anderson/AP. Flag as irrelevant
	INFORUM 2021 NFL Draft is two years in the making INFORUM Hundreds of workers are putting the finishing touches on the stage in Cleveland, between FirstEnergy Stadium and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Written By: Zach Staton | 10:38 pm, Apr. 28, 2021. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook Share to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report As Climate Changes, Study Finds World's Glaciers Melting Faster U.S. News & World Report By Cassandra Garrison. (Reuters) - Nearly all of the world's glaciers are losing mass - and at an accelerated pace, according to a new study published Wednesday that could impact future projections for ice loss. The study https://go.nature.com/2QBPCTm in ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report US to Send More Than $100 Million in COVID Supplies to India U.S. News & World Report The supplies, which will begin arriving on Thursday and continue into next week, include 1,000 oxygen cylinders, 15 million N95 masks and 1 million rapid diagnostic tests, the statement said. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Deputy killed, another wounded in North Carolina standoff Minneapolis Star Tribune BOONE, N.C. — A North Carolina sheriff's deputy has died and another has been wounded in a shooting that prompted a daylong standoff Wednesday that dragged into the night with law enforcement officers surrounding a home, authorities said. Flag as irrelevant
	Space City Scoop Rockets: Does Miami PD realize the seriousness of their internal investigation? Space City Scoop SLATER SCOOP: Rockets' Sterling Brown shown full of blood in body-cam video outside Miami strip club. His teammate, Kevin Porter Jr., and cops appear to have an animated discussion before Brown ... Flag as irrelevant
	TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press You don't have to suffer to benefit from a COVID vaccination — but some prefer it TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press If you think vaccination is an ordeal now, consider the 18th-century version. After having pus from a smallpox boil scratched into your arm, you would be subject to three weeks of fever, sweats, chills, bleeding and purging with dangerous medicines, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Amazon spending $1 billion on early pay bump for hourly workers Seattle Times Amazon is rolling out raises to more than 500,000 of its hourly workers a few months early, spending $1 billion on pay bumps designed to juice hiring at the company's fast-growing logistics division. The raises, which range from 50 cents to $3 an hour for most ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Orange New York will lift curfew for bars, restaurants on May 31 The Daily Orange The state will allow catered events to resume at private residences on May 3, as long as the event is staffed by a licensed caterer and adheres to public health guidelines. "Everything we've been ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com 23 Alabama district attorneys urge lawmakers to reject medical marijuana al.com Twenty-three of Alabama's 42 district attorneys have sent a letter to lawmakers opposing the medical marijuana bill that the House of Representatives is expected to vote on soon. The district attorneys say marijuana is a gateway drug and that there is a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Australian Financial Review Boris Johnson's building work threatens to come tumbling down The Australian Financial Review London | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces inquiries into possible breaches of electoral law and his ministerial code of conduct, as a story that began as a Downing Street soap opera unfurls into a potential threat to his premiership. The Electoral ... Flag as irrelevant
	News3LV State health officials reports 5 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death in Eastern New Mexico KFDA SANTA FE, N.M. (KFDA) - State health officials reported five new cases of COVID-19 in Eastern New Mexico counties today. The report shows one case in Curry County, one new case in Quay County, three new cases in Roosevelt County. The report shows ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNA Philippines' Duterte refuses to stop South China Sea patrols CNA The Philippines has boosted "sovereignty patrols" involving the navy and coast guard in the disputed Spratly Islands and other parts of the South China Sea. (Photo: AFP/Handout). 29 Apr 2021 12:33PM ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News US Postal Service to consolidate 18 facilities, leading to concerns over mail delays NBC News The APWU said mail previously directed to those plants will be redirected to other facilities. In a statement to NBC News, the USPS said it is "looking to repurpose" the centers being consolidated. Flag as irrelevant
	National Herald LIVE News Updates: 2 more die after receiving COVID vaccine in Australia National Herald The Congress alleged on Wednesday that Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has failed to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and demanded his dismissal. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to identify those who are ... Flag as irrelevant
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