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Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid signs of erosion in Black voter support
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked this week's 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that struck down institutionalized racial segregation in public schools by welcoming plaintiffs and family members in the landmark case to the White House. The Oval Office visit...
Harris accepts debate invite to face off with Trump's VP pick, which may come at convention
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CBS News to debate former President Donald Trump's vice presidential pick this summer, the Biden campaign said Thursday, as the Republican said he might wait until his party's convention in July to announce his...
After a rookie renaissance the past couple years, some top prospects have struggled this season
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jackson Holliday's debut with the Baltimore Orioles went south in a hurry when the 20-year-old infielder managed only two hits in 34 at-bats, striking out in exactly half his plate appearances. If it's any consolation, there are a few other top prospects who can...
Blach's solid outing, Tovar's homer lift Rockies past Rangers 3-1 to complete series sweep
DENVER (AP) — Converted reliever Ty Blach pitched five solid innings in his second start this season, Ezequiel Tovar homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep of the reigning World Series champions. It was the first...
A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused patients to postpone medical tests and blocked online access to patient records. An Ascension spokesperson said it...
Strattec Security: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
MILWAUKEE (AP) — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Strattec Security Corp. (STRT) on Thursday reported profit of $1.5 million in its fiscal third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Milwaukee-based company said it had net income of 37 cents. The maker of automotive locks and keys...
Inside the NBA MVP Race: Jokic's consistency was key, and No. 1 picks were denied the trophy again
A look at some notes and numbers surrounding the NBA's MVP race this season: ___ MULTIPLE TOP 10s Denver's Nikola Jokic was the only player in the league to rank among the top 10 in points (10th), rebounds (4th) and assists (3rd) per game this season,...
Democrats commit $7 million to TV ads in 5 key state Senate races
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats plan to spend $7 million on television ads in five state Senate races they believe are key to regaining control of the chamber, the biggest ad buy of its kind Democrats in the state have ever made in legislative races. Wisconsin, a...
Weyco: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
MILWAUKEE (AP) — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Weyco Group Inc. (WEYS) on Tuesday reported profit of $6.7 million in its first quarter. The Milwaukee-based company said it had profit of 69 cents per share. The footwear distributor posted revenue of $71.6 million in the period....
Rockwell Automation: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
MILWAUKEE (AP) — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $266.2 million. The Milwaukee-based company said it had net income of $2.31 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.50 per share. ...
