Author: Associated Press

Census shows US is diversifying, white population shrinking

By Mike Schneider

Aug 12, 2021 3:02 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The U.S. became more diverse and more urban over the past decade, and the white population dropped for the first time on record, the Census Bureau said Thursday as it released a trove of demographic data that will be used to redraw the nation’s political maps.

Senate OKs Dems’ $3.5T budget in latest win for Biden

By Alan Fram

Aug 11, 2021 5:36 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Democrats pushed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution through the Senate early Wednesday on a party-line 50-49 vote.

South Carolina gov gets anti-abortion org’s 1st 2022 backing

By Meg Kinnard

Aug 10, 2021 4:05 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A leading anti-abortion group has picked South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster as its first gubernatorial endorsement in next year’s elections, part of a broader strategy to seed top state jobs with abortion opponents as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to give states more power over the issue.

Big win for $1T infrastructure bill: Senate shows it can act

By Lisa Mascaro

Aug 10, 2021 3:12 PM EDT

Associated Press,

With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan on Tuesday, a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joining to overcome skeptics and deliver a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s agenda.

Alabama preseason No. 1 in coaches poll, followed by Clemson

Aug 10, 2021 2:41 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Defending national champion Alabama is the preseason No. 1 in the USA Today Sports AFCA Coaches Poll released Tuesday.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment

Aug 10, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19. The three-term governor’s decision, which will take effect in two weeks, was announced as momentum built in the Legislature to remove him by impeachment.

Deshaun Watson Returns To Texans Practice

Watson returns to practice with Texans after almost a week

Aug 9, 2021 8:28 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Watson’s future is uncertain after he asked for a trade in January before 22 women filed lawsuits alleging that he sexually assaulted or harassed them in March.

COVID vaccines would be required for military under new plan

By Lolita C. Baldor

Aug 9, 2021 2:44 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15, under a plan announced by the Pentagon Monday and endorsed by President Joe Biden.

Cuomo’s top aide resigns as governor faces harassment furor

By Marina Villeneuve

Aug 9, 2021 6:20 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Melissa DeRosa, secretary to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, resigned late Sunday amid sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo.

Gray Collegiate alum Jensen Castle wins US Women’s Amateur

Aug 8, 2021 6:31 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Castle, from West Columbia, South Carolina, won after surviving a 12-for-2 playoff late Tuesday to get into the 64-player field for match play.

Author: Associated Press

Census shows US is diversifying, white population shrinking

By Mike Schneider

Senate OKs Dems’ $3.5T budget in latest win for Biden

By Alan Fram

South Carolina gov gets anti-abortion org’s 1st 2022 backing

By Meg Kinnard

Big win for $1T infrastructure bill: Senate shows it can act

By Lisa Mascaro

Alabama preseason No. 1 in coaches poll, followed by Clemson

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment

Watson returns to practice with Texans after almost a week

COVID vaccines would be required for military under new plan

By Lolita C. Baldor

Cuomo’s top aide resigns as governor faces harassment furor

By Marina Villeneuve

Gray Collegiate alum Jensen Castle wins US Women’s Amateur

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