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Brett Favre allegedly got $1.1M in fraudulent welfare moneyVideo
JACKSON, Miss. — A nonprofit group caught up in an embezzlement scheme in Mississippi used federal welfare money to pay former NFL quarterback Brett Favre $1.1 million for multiple speaking engagements but Favre did not show up for the events, the state auditor said Monday. Details about payments to Favre...
Joe Biden to be endorsed by LGBTQ group on notable anniversary
NEW YORK — On May 6, 2012, Vice President Joe Biden declared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he supported the legalization of same-sex marriage — getting out ahead of his boss, Barack Obama, on one of the most volatile political issues of the day. The largest national LGBTQ rights...
Nancy Pelosi pushes new virus package as Mitch McConnell hits ‘pause’
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pressed ahead Tuesday with the next coronavirus aid, a sweeping package that is expected to be unveiled soon even as the House stays closed while the Senate reopens in the pandemic. Key to any plan to reopen the economy, Democrats say, is robust testing....
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott eases more rules, defends speed of reopeningVideo
AUSTIN — Texas kept charging ahead with reopening Tuesday as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott gave hair salons permission to return to business alongside restaurants and retailers, and defended the pace of rebooting one of the nation’s biggest states as experts warn that going too fast could result in new outbreaks....
Fired NASCAR drive Kyle Larson to compete in World of Outlaws event in IowaVideo
Kyle Larson plans to race again Friday night in a World of Outlaws event at Knoxville Raceway. The dirt track in Iowa will not have spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic. Larson was fired three weeks ago by Chip Ganassi Racing for using a racial slur while competing in an...
Stocks end higher on Wall Street even after late-day stumble
Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street on Tuesday as more countries relaxed restrictions on businesses, raising hopes for a recovery from the historic plunge that is sweeping the global economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.9% after losing about half of its early gains in a late-afternoon burst of selling....
West Virginia eases reopening plan to observe caseload
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has scaled back its plan to lift coronavirus restrictions to gauge how current reopenings will effect the state’s caseload, officials said Tuesday. Republican Gov. Jim Justice has announced that the third week of his plan will begin next Monday with the opening of physical therapy...
Workers want virus protections before casinos reopen
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Casino workers across the country want their employers to provide them with protective equipment and adopt tough new cleaning and social distancing policies before the gambling halls reopen during the coronavirus outbreak. Union leaders and workers from casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New Orleans and...
On the Fringe: Harris English’s strong play won’t go unrewardedVideo
The sure solution to just about any problem in golf always is to play better. Harris English wondered if that would be enough. If going six years without a win wasn’t difficult enough, English failed to keep his full card after seven seasons on the PGA Tour. He had conditional...
Nearly 1,400 Tyson workers at 3 Iowa plants get coronavirusVideo
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Nearly 1,400 workers at three Tyson Foods pork processing plants in Iowa have tested positive for the coronavirus, the state reported Tuesday, as deaths surged to a new daily high and a testing backlog persisted. The Iowa Department of Public Health revealed for the first time...
Disney’s second-quarter profit sinks on pandemic woes
NEW YORK — Disney reported a steep decline in profit as many segments of its media and entertainment offerings have ground to a standstill during the coronavirus pandemic. Its second quarter profit dropped 91% to $475 million. Overall, the company said costs related to covid-19 cut Disney’s pretax profit by...
Ravens focus on fortifying O-line after Yanda’s retirementVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — In their quest to keep quarterback Lamar Jackson upright and running, the Baltimore Ravens put a priority on fortifying their offensive line after the retirement of eight-time Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda. It is unlikely anyone will step in at right guard with the skill, experience...
President Donald Trump visits mask factory in Arizona as coronavirus spreads
PHOENIX — Making himself Exhibit A, President Donald Trump visted an Arizona face mask factory Tuesday, using the trip to demonstrate his determination to see the country reopen even as the coronavirus remains a dire threat. At the same time, the White House said it hopes to wind down its...
Court overturns Quincy Jones’ win in Michael Jackson lawsuit
LOS ANGELES — A California appeals court on Tuesday overturned most of a 2017 jury verdict awarding Quincy Jones $9.4 million in royalties and fees from the Michael Jackson estate over the use of Jones-produced Jackson hits in the concert film “This Is It” and two Cirque du Soleil shows....
Trump pick to oversee rescue spending pledges impartiality
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s choice to oversee a significant chunk of the $2 trillion economic rescue law is pledging to conduct audits and investigations “with fairness and impartiality.” Brian Miller, a lawyer in the White House counsel’s office, told the Senate Banking Committee during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday...
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo pleads for debate on reopening America as coronavirus model doubles deaths
NEW YORK — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made an emotional plea for America to debate the rush to reopen states as the daily New York state coronavirus death toll stayed steady at 230. Pointing to a shocking new model that projects a doubling of the death toll, Cuomo said...
Trump officials ignored coronavirus warnings, ousted scientist says in complaint
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration failed to prepare for the onslaught of the coronavirus, then sought a quick fix by trying to rush an unproven drug to patients, a senior government scientist alleged in a whistleblower complaint Tuesday. Dr. Rick Bright, former director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development...
Prosecutor: Grand jury to weigh charges in Georgia shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A Georgia prosecutor said Tuesday that he wants a grand jury to consider criminal charges in the death of a man shot after a pursuit by armed men who later told police they suspected him of being a burglar. Ahmaud Arbery, 25, was killed Feb. 23 in...
Sports Illustrated Studios will bring magazine to TV, filmVideo
LOS ANGELES — Sports Illustrated is branching out into movies and television. Authentic Media Brands and 101 Studios announced Tuesday that they will launch Sports Illustrated Studios as part of a joint venture between the two companies. The studio’s first project will be a docu-series entitled “Covers.” It will explore...
States with few coronavirus cases get large share of relief aid
Alaska, Hawaii, Montana and Wyoming are not epicenters of the coronavirus pandemic. Yet these four states scored big this spring when Congress pumped out direct federal aid, while the two hardest-hit states, New York and New Jersey, got comparatively little given the vast numbers of cases and deaths they have...
No. 2 tennis player Nadal says he would be OK with scrapping 2020 seasonVideo
MADRID — If given the option, Rafael Nadal said he would scrap this season so tennis could resume normally in 2021. The second-ranked Spaniard, who is 33 years old and has won 19 Grand Slam titles, said he hoped to resume playing this year but doubted it could happen because...
Club that allowed Djokovic to practice apologizes for misunderstanding of Spain’s restrictionsVideo
MADRID — The tennis club where Novak Djokovic broke confinement rules in Spain said Tuesday it mistakenly allowed the top-ranked Serb to practice and apologized for the error. Djokovic published a video of him training Monday in apparent violation of Spain’s current rules amid the coronavirus pandemic. The video posted...
Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement
NEW YORK — Former President Barack Obama will deliver a televised prime-time commencement address for the high school Class of 2020 during an hour-long event that will also feature LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai and Ben Platt, among others. ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC will simultaneously air the special May 16...
Where’s my check? Answers to common relief payment questionsVideo
The U.S. government has distributed about 130 million economic impact payments to taxpayers in less than 30 days. The IRS anticipates sending more than 150 million payments as part of a massive coronavirus rescue package. The distribution has had some hiccups, including an overwhelmed website, payments to deceased taxpayers and...
Agent: Jets, ageless Gore agree to terms on 1-year deal
NEW YORK — Running back Frank Gore has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the New York Jets, agent Drew Rosenhaus announced. Gore, who turns 37 next Thursday, will join a Jets backfield that also includes Le’Veon Bell and fourth-round draft pick La’Mical Perine. Gore is third on...
