A ping-pong ball may have bounced in Republicans’ favor as the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals was selected at random to consider the fate of President Biden’s mandate that larger employers require workers to be vaccinated.
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Weah’s goal helps U.S. to a bumpy 1-1 draw at Jamaica in World Cup qualifier
The Americans could have solidified their claim for one of three World Cup berths, but with a 1-1 tie do manage to earn one point and remain on the path to qualify.
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Boosters for all adults in U.S. closer with panel meeting set
An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend
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Tuesday’s college roundup: Holmes scores 22 in Indiana women’s basketball victory
Mackenzie Holmes of Gorham shoots 11 of 15 as the Hoosiers beat Norfolk State, 72-38.
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Bath Iron Works starts building latest Arleigh Burke destroyer for Navy
The cutting of steel at the shipyard’s Brunswick fabrication facility Tuesday marked the start of construction on the USS Quentin Walsh.
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College notebook: Future looks promising for UMF men’s soccer program
Beavers, who fell just short in NAC championship game, return most of their roster next season. Also, Bates quarterback honored for record-setting performance in first college start, and more.
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Top 4 unchanged in College Football Playoff rankings
Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State remain at the top of the rankings, with Cincinnati still in fifth.
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Boosters for all adults in U.S. closer, with panel meeting set
Some cities and states already allow all adults to get boosters of Pfizer’s vaccine, but it is not yet official U.S. policy.
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House to vote on censuring Rep. Gosar over video depicting him striking Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
Republican Rep. Paul Gosar tweeted an animated video that showed his character striking the one made to look like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., in the neck with a sword.
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MLB notebook: Kapler, Cash named managers of the year
Gabe Kapler led San Francisco to 107 wins, while Kevin Cash wins for the second straight year after leading Tampa to 100 wins