Jon Gruden out as Raiders coach over offensive emails
He stepped down after The New York Times reported that Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in the NFL.
Author: Associated Press
Southwest cancels hundreds more flights; passengers stranded
DALLAS (AP) – Southwest Airlines has canceled hundreds more flights following a weekend of major service disruptions that it blamed on bad weather and air traffic control issues. The pilots union accused the company of a botched response to what it said would have been a minor challenge for other airlines. The widespread interruption in service began shortly after the…
1st executive to head to prison in doomed nuclear project
By Jeffrey Collins
A former utility executive who lied to ratepayers and regulators costing billions of dollars after he found out a pair of nuclear reactors being built in South Carolina were hopelessly behind schedule will soon be heading to prison for two years.
Pederson 3-run HR, Braves blank Brewers for 2-1 NLDS lead
In a matchup dominated by pitching, Ian Anderson and the Braves bullpen combined on a five-hitter and won by a 3-0 score for the second straight game.
Southwest cancels hundreds more flights, denies sickout
By David Koenig
Southwest Airlines canceled several hundred more flights Monday following a weekend of major disruptions that it blamed on bad weather and air traffic control issues. Both the company and its pilots’ union denied reports of a sickout to protest mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.
Appellate court sets hearing in South Carolina abortion case
By Meg Kinnard
An appellate court is set to debate a lawsuit challenging South Carolina’s abortion law about a week after the U.S. Supreme Court considers a similar measure in Mississippi.
Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill
By Matthew Perrone
Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill for treating COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world’s arsenal against the pandemic.
Census means less state money for 35 South Carolina counties
The 2020 U.S. Census numbers mean less state funding for 35 of South Carolina’s 46 counties.
1 more judge must OK 2-year sentence in doomed nuke project
By Jeffrey Collins
Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh is asking a state judge to approve the sentence his lawyers negotiated with prosecutors so he can head in December to a federal prison in Butner, North Carolina, which includes a large hospital — rather than a state facility.
Hurts runs for 2 TDs, Eagles come back to top Panthers 21-18
Carolina’s Sam Darnold was intercepted three times, twice by Darius Slay, and sacked three times.
