LAS VEGAS (AP) — Michael Vick once played for coach Andy Reid in Philadelphia, and when he saw the potential of a young Patrick Mahomes, he knew that enormous talent was in good hands. “I remember the first thing he said: ‘Hey, you’re going to be special. Look at that big man (Reid) right there. He’s going to take you …
Read More »Classic Layout
Jefe del Pentágono sigue hospitalizado; no viajará a Bruselas para reuniones sobre Ucrania y OTAN
WASHINGTON (AP) — El secretario de Defensa, Lloyd Austin, ha cancelado su viaje a Bruselas para reunirse con los ministros de la OTAN y trabajar en la ayuda militar a Ucrania, ya que permanece hospitalizado mientras trata complicaciones derivadas de un cáncer de próstata, según informaron el lunes dos funcionarios de Defensa. Austin tenía previsto viajar a Bruselas el martes …
Read More »New York stores are now required to post the extra charges for paying with a credit card
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Businesses in New York are now required to clearly post exactly how much their products will cost if customers pay with a credit card, under a new state law that took effect Sunday. The consumer protection law means stores can no longer post a sign on a door and at the register stating that credit card …
Read More »Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for March delivery rose 8 cents to $76.92 per barrel Monday. Brent crude for April delivery fell 19 cents to $82 per barrel. Wholesale gasoline for March delivery rose 3 cents to $2.37 a gallon. March heating fell 4 cents to $2.92 a gallon. March natural gas fell 8 cents to $1.77 per 1,000 cubic feet. …
Read More »Guardiola urges Haaland to ‘relax’ after concerns about Man City striker’s body language
COPENHAGEN (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called on Erling Haaland to “relax” and stay positive after being concerned by the prolific striker’s on-field demeanor before he scored the first goals of his comeback from injury. Guardiola was critical of his players’ body language during the 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, which saw Haaland …
Read More »Trump’s threat to NATO allies draws little condemnation from GOP, reflecting his grip on the party
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s claim that he once told a NATO ally that he would encourage Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to “delinquent” members of the group sent shockwaves through Europe over the weekend. But in Washington, most Republicans downplayed or defended remarks that seemed to invite Russian aggression. “I was here when he was president. …
Read More »Michigan Prep Basketball Poll
The top 10 teams in the Michigan Associated Press high school basketball poll, with records in parentheses. Totals are based on 15 points for a first-place vote, 14 for second,etc.: Division 1 School Record Total Points 1. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (5) (19-1) 75 2. Detroit Cass Tech (17-1) 70 3. East Lansing (16-2) 61 3. Dearborn (18-0) 61 5. …
Read More »North Carolina voter ID trial rescheduled again for spring in federal court
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed over five years ago challenging North Carolina’s new photo voter identification mandate is now set to go to trial in the spring, with an outcome that could possibly affect what people must do to cast ballots this fall. The U.S. District Court in Winston-Salem announced on Monday that Judge Loretta Biggs will …
Read More »Potential $50 billion Southwestern energy giant emerges as Diamondback seeks to buy rival Endeavor
Diamondback Energy will attempt to buy rival Endeavor Energy Resources to create an energy giant in the Southwestern United States worth more than $50 billion. Growing confidence in an economic recovery, particularly in the U.S., has driven massive deals in the energy sector in recent months, including Chevron’s $53 billion acquisition of Hess in October, and a $59.5 billion deal …
Read More »Former professional wrestler William \”Billy Jack\” Haynes in custody in wife’s death in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former professional wrestler William Albert “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr. has been taken into police custody in connection with the death of his wife in Portland, authorities said. Portland police said in a statement over the weekend that Haynes, 70, was in police custody at a local hospital, undergoing treatment “for a medical condition unrelated to the …
Read More »