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Brett Favre says he's not optimistic Aaron Rodgers will play for Green Bay Packers again In an appearance on ESPN Wisconsin radio's Wilde & Tausch, Favre on Wednesday detailed his text conversation with Rodgers and made comparisons to his own departure from the Packers in 2008. But what was most striking was ...
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NFC West draft grades: 49ers got it right with Trey Lance; Rams took historic gamble Why provide instant grades on the selections of prospects who have yet to take an NFL snap? Well, you're reading this, aren't you? Considering the makeup of every roster and the factors surrounding each pick, Gennaro Filice and Dan Parr attempt a ...
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Ranking every NFL running back drafted in Round 1 since 2000: LaDainian Tomlinson leads the list Najee Harris was quite pleased upon being selected by the Steelers in this year's NFL Draft. That being said, he didn't love seeing 23 players get selected before his name was called. Five quarterbacks, five offensive linemen, four receivers, one tight end, and ...
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Phil Mickelson doesn't bash golf super league; others do CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Phil Mickelson will be 51 next month and admits his golf career is winding down. So the idea of being offered a reported $100 million per year to play in a rival golf league to the PGA Tour is understandably something that would give him ...
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Drew Robinson makes San Francisco Giants' Triple-A roster after losing eye in 2020 suicide attempt "I don't know if I'll be able to fully describe how excited I am for these next six games, but I know that this is going to be another powerful experience, and I'm so ready for it," Robinson told ESPN on Wednesday.
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Biden to deliver remarks on newly launched Restaurant Revitalization Fund President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 vaccination program, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Washington.
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Myanmar's anti-junta unity government forms 'defence force' (Reuters) -Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG), set up by opponents of army rule, said on Wednesday it had formed a "people's defence force" to protect its supporters from military attacks and violence instigated by the junta. FILE PHOTO: Protesters ...
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In Video, French Reporter Who Vanished in Mali Says He Was Kidnapped PARIS — A French journalist who went missing in Mali last month said in a video that circulated Wednesday on social media, but that could not be independently verified, that he had been kidnapped by a jihadist group operating in the region as he appealed ...
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Florida's Agriculture commissioner outlines attack strategy against DeSantis ahead of likely challenge TALLAHASSEE — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has a message ahead of her likely challenge to Gov. Ron DeSantis: It's all about "Ron's regime." Fried in recent days has been previewing her forthcoming attack strategy to voters, a pitch that will paint ...
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The world sent India millions in Covid aid. Why is it not reaching those who need it most? New Delhi (CNN) As India's Covid-19 crisis tipped past breaking point last month, dozens of countries pledged critical aid. Planeloads of ventilators, oxygen supplies and antiviral drugs began arriving last week, with photos showing massive parcels being ...
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Dow pushes higher, tech stocks attempt comeback U.S. stocks are modestly higher Wednesday afternoon, despite concerns about rising inflation and the eventual pull back of flush monetary policy as the economy reopens in the wake of the pandemic. Market participants also parsed another round of ...
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Can you eat cicadas? Yes, and here's the best way to catch, cook and snack on them. In 2004, Caroline Goon heard that the periodical cicadas that had just swarmed the D.C. area were edible. After considering different advice on how to eat them — with or without wings, headless or head on — the 20-year-old went to a tree near her apartment ...
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Ernst defends fellow Republican leader Cheney — but calls for intra-GOP peace INDEPENDENCE, Iowa — Sen. Joni Ernst doesn't agree with Liz Cheney's opposition to former President Donald Trump. The Iowa Republican still says her fellow GOP leader has the right to stand her ground. Ernst, the Capitol's only other Republican ...
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Garrett Rolfe, Officer Fired After Rayshard Brooks Killing, Reinstated And On Leave An Atlanta oversight board has ordered the reinstatement of Garrett Rolfe, the fired police officer charged with murder in the death of Rayshard Brooks, based on technicalities about dismissal procedures under the Atlanta city code. Rolfe will remain on ...
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Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials After we exceeded the two goals that the President set in his first 100 days, yesterday, the President announced a goal of the next leg of the U.S. vaccination effort: to get 70 percent of adults vaccinated with at least one shot and 160 million Americans fully ...
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Failure to attend north-south meetings 'unacceptable' - Irish PM Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) politicians have failed to attend recent virtual cross-border meetings. First Minister Arlene Foster attended a rescheduled meeting on Wednesday. It ...
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NASCAR's future is here: Next Gen car finally arrives CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR's next generation race car is finally here after two years of hype and hope that it will revolutionize the stock car series. How can a spec car radically change a sport? Competition. Cost containment. Manufacturer relevance.
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Ramaphosa Tightens Grip as Ruling Party Sidelines Main Rival South African President Cyril Ramaphosa strengthened his control of the ruling African National Congress after it suspended his nemesis Ace Magashule. The party sidelined Magashule, its secretary-general, after he defied a March 29 ultimatum by top ANC ...
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Sperm not impacted by Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine; neuropsychiatric symptoms persist in COVID-19 survivors (Reuters) - The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. FILE PHOTO: Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are ...
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A federal judge in the US vacates the national freeze on evictions. "The question for the court is a narrow one: Does the Public Health Service Act grant the C.D.C. the legal authority to impose a nationwide eviction moratorium?" wrote Friedrich, a one-time staff member to former Senator Orrin Hatch and was appointed to the ...
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The oldest human burial in Africa was a toddler laid to rest with a pillow The oldest human burial in Africa was a toddler laid to rest with a pillow. By Katie Hunt, CNN. Updated 1:25 PM ET, Wed May 5, 2021. This rock lined the seafloor roughly 3.2 billion years ago, providing evidence that Earth may. Photos: Ancient finds. This rock ...
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Peloton recalls treadmills after child's death and others' reported injuries Peloton Interactive is recalling both its Tread+ and Tread treadmills following more than 70 incidents, including the death of one child and 29 other instances where users sustained injuries such as broken bones and cuts, the company and the U.S. Consumer ...
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How Melinda and Bill Gates might handle the division of their billions But another reason their divorce is likely to be drama free may be the fact that they already have a separation contract in place.
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A Farmer Moved a 200-Year-Old Stone, and the French-Belgian Border A marker that was moved seven feet into French territory by a farmer in Belgium might have changed the countries' border forever if not for a sharp-eyed group of friends.
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USMNT to host Costa Rica in June friendly in preparation of World Cup qualifying cadence The friendly follows the final stages of the CONCACAF Nations League. In that competition, the U.S. faces Honduras in the semifinals in Denver on June 3 and will progress to the final three days later if it prevails. A defeat will see the USMNT play in the third- ...
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Former Arsenal player Jens Lehmann fired from Hertha Berlin following racist message Lehmann, who was part of Arsenal's 2003-04 "Invincibles" team, had been acting as a member of Hertha Berlin's supervisory board on behalf of investor group Tennor after the hasty departure of head coach Jurgen Klinsmann in February 2020.
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New homes cost $36000 more because of an epic shortage of lumber New York (CNN Business) As the pandemic crushed the US economy last spring, sawmills shut down lumber production to brace for a housing slump. The slump never arrived and now there isn't enough lumber to feed the red-hot housing market.
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India G-7 Delegation Forced To Self-Isolate After Positive Coronavirus Tests MUMBAI, India — India's top diplomat and his entourage have been forced to self-isolate, participating in a G-7 foreign ministers meeting only virtually — from hotel rooms near the venue in London — after at least two members of the Indian delegation tested ...
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Meteor shower in May 2021: When to see the Eta Aquariids There may be a sprinkling of meteors on the morning of May 6 as well. A bright moon can negatively impact the visibility of the meteors, but fortunately, a waning crescent moon will appear in the sky on both May 5 and May 6.
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Ayanna Pressley joins calls for independent investigation into Mikayla Miller's death Representative Ayanna Pressley is joining calls for an independent investigation into the death of Hopkinton teen Mikayla Miller, who was found dead in the woods near her home last month. Police told the 16-year-old's family she died by suicide, but her ...
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Broadway to return in September at full force Broadway is coming back on Sept. 14., with its historic theaters selling tickets to their full capacity. Advance tickets are to go on sale Thursday. The announcement — which was Tweeted Wednesday by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo — is a victory of sorts for ...
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Elections 2021: Mental health needs 'not met in many communities' Mental health support is a key service provided by councils in England - and in the West Midlands, spending varies widely. But for some, accessing help is harder than ever, with cultural taboos and language barriers stopping many people getting what they ...
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Global cases of COVID-19 stayed at highest levels since start of the pandemic in latest week, says WHO "New deaths continue to increase for the seventh consecutive week, with over 93,000 deaths," said the update. "The Southeast Asia Region continues to report marked increases in both case and death incidences.".
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Trump will remain suspended from Facebook, Instagram for now Former US President Donald Trump was barred from Facebook and its photo service Instagram in January after the deadly US Capitol Hill riot. James Martin/CNET. For the moment, former President Donald Trump won't regain access to his Facebook and ...
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Staunch anti-India Kashmir politician dies in police custody SRINAGAR, India (AP) — A prominent politician in Kashmir who challenged India's rule over the disputed region for decades died Wednesday while in police custody. He was 78. Mohammed Ashraf Sehrai was admitted to a government hospital with multiple ...
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Late Night Has a New Contender for Weirdest Presidential Photo Ever The Bidens visited the Carters the other day, and Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and Trevor Noah are still trying to get their minds around the result.
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UPDATE 2-Eye on China, EU drafts rules to curb state-backed foreign buyers (Adds details on fines, background). May 5 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed rules on Wednesday to prevent companies that benefit from distortive foreign subsidies from buying EU businesses or taking part in public tenders, with a particular ...
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GM expects big 2021 profit, says it's managing chip shortage Detroit (AP) — General Motors' first-quarter net income surged to $2.98 billion as strong U.S. consumer demand and higher prices offset production cuts brought on by a global shortage of computer chips. Despite the shortage, GM stuck with full-year pretax ...
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Bills Today | Bills earn recognition for their draft strategy General manager Brandon Beane took an interesting approach to the 2021 draft, pairing two polar opposites in defensive ends Gregory Rousseau and Carlos "Boogie" Basham with the Bills' first two picks. It is a strategy that could pay huge dividends.
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How to watch The Bad Batch and every Star Wars movie and TV show in order Meanwhile, Darth Sidious, a Sith Lord aligned with the dark side of the Force, works in secret to destroy the Jedi and manipulate the Galactic Republic's political system. Thrilling stuff! Streaming subscription service options ...
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Three things to know: Bucks beat Nets, again, but 76ers may be big winner The NBA regular season has two weeks remaining, and we will be here each weekday with the NBC Sports daily roundup Three Things to Know — everything you might have missed in the Association, every key moment from the night before in one place.
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Chauvin files for new trial, alleging prosecutorial misconduct and judicial errors Derek Chauvin should receive a new trial in the murder of George Floyd because of prosecutorial misconduct, judicial error and impropriety by jurors, an attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer argued in a new filing. Motions filed Tuesday by defense ...
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Nashville officer shot while responding to 'setup' 911 call; suspect dead: Police Officers were fired upon as soon as they arrived at the house Tuesday evening, police spokesperson Kris Mumford told ABC News. Officer Brian Sherman was shot in the arm, the Metro Nashville ...
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Vice President Kamala Harris has landed in RI. What we know: Harris visits Providence's Books on the Square in first stop of Rhode Island visit. Vice President Kamala Harris visited an independent book store in Providence's Wayland Square neighborhood Wednesday morning before a day in the city promoting the Biden ...
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Alabama Rescuers Save Residents from Flooded Apartments; Mississippi Sees More Tornado Damage Rescue teams in boats evacuated apartment residents near Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday after a rare flash flood emergency in portions of Jefferson and Shelby counties. The alert came as powerful and deadly storms continued to cause damage across ...
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COVID-19 toll on US expected to fall sharply by end of July, experts say Mainly, it's good news. Even under scenarios involving disappointing vaccination rates, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are expected to drop dramatically by the end of July and continue to fall afterward.
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Astros' Luis Garcia: Awarded another start Garcia is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. Garcia stepped back in the rotation last week to replace Jake Odorizzi (forearm) and acquitted himself well in a loss to the Mariners, giving ...
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Gold prices climb after Yellen walks back talk of interest-rate hike Gold prices climbed Wednesday, a day after the commodity finished lower on the back of comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, which were viewed as bearish for precious metals. Yellen, formerly head of the Federal Reserve, initially ...
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South African President Names Khampepe Acting Chief Justice South Africa's president appointed Sisi Khampepe as acting chief justice to replace Mogoeng Mogoeng, who has gone on long leave. Khampepe's appointment is effective May 1, the Office of the Chief Justice said in a statement emailed on Wednesday.
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Bezos's Blue Origin Sets Its First Human Spaceflight for July 20 The plans signal progress for Blue Origin as it vies with Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Richard Branson-backed Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. to create a market for tourism rides into space. While Bezos's ...
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