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The final day of voting in the US is here, after tens of millions have already cast their ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day 2024 arrived Tuesday — with tens of millions of Americans having already cast their ballots. Those include record numbers in Georgia, North Carolina and other battleground states that could decide the winner. The early turnout in Georgia, which has...
Kiudulas scores 27, VMI takes down Washington (Md.) 103-54
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Augustinas Kiudulas scored 27 points as VMI beat Washington (Md.) 103-54 on Monday night. Kiudulas also had seven rebounds for the Keydets. TJ Johnson shot 7 for 12, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc to add 17 points. Walker Andrews shot 4 for 12 (3 for 11...
About 24 states say they'll send National Guard troops to DC for vote certification and inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than two dozen states have indicated they would be willing to send National Guard troops to Washington if requested in the weeks following the presidential election and in the runup to the inauguration, Guard officials said Monday. The District of Columbia...
Struggling Chicago Bears face difficult task getting into NFC North contention after 4-4 start
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — A 4-4 record itself is no reason for the Chicago Bears to be alarmed midway through the season. The trend is the problem for coach Matt Eberflus and his staff, and unless it changes soon, the season and future of the team could become a more prominent...
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts ahead of Election Day and a manic week for markets
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted lower Monday ahead of a momentous week full of potential flashpoints in Washington, D.C., and around the world. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%, though it remains near its record set last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 257 points,...
Farmer Mac: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. (AGM) on Monday reported third-quarter earnings of $49.8 million. On a per-share basis, the Washington-based company said it had net income of $3.86. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $4.10...
Here's what to watch as Election Day approaches in the U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day is nearly upon us. In a matter of hours, the final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast. In a deeply divided nation, the election is a true toss-up between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. We know...
Washington stops USC twice in 4th quarter to preserve 26-21 victory
SEATTLE (AP) — Jonah Coleman ran for 104 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and Washington held off a furious second-half rally by USC for a 26-21 victory Saturday night that snapped a two-game losing streak. Will Rogers threw for 262 yards for the Huskies against their former Pac-12...
NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' format
The NBA is considering changing the format for the All-Star Game that will be played in San Francisco later this season, Commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday night. Silver, speaking before the Miami-Washington game in Mexico City, has wanted a more competitive All-Star event for...
Mellott makes big plays to keep Montana State unbeaten, 42-28 over Eastern Washington
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Tommy Mellott had two big scoring plays in the second half and Montana State held off Eastern Washington 42-28 on Saturday,. One play after the Eagles tied the Bobcats, ranked second in the FCS coaches poll and the last unbeaten team in the division, Mellott...
