Beasts of NL East: Braves beat Phils for 4th straight title
The Braves didn’t climb above .500 until Aug. 6, yet they went on to capture their 21st division title — more than any other team — since moving from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966.
Author: Associated Press
Hyundai-Kia recalls more than 550k vehicles over turn signal
The company says there call was issued after they learned the turn signal could flash in the wrong direction
(ABC News/AP) –Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 550,000 cars and minivans in the U.S. because the turn signals can flash in the opposite direction of what the driver intended. The recall covers Hyundai’s Sonata midsize car from the 2015 through 2017 model years, and Sonata gas-electric hybrids from 2016 and 2017. Kia’s Sedona minivan from 2015 through 2017…
Congress passes bill to avert partial government shutdown
By Kevin Freking
With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3, and sent the bill to President Joe Biden.
Biden plan at stake, Pelosi pushes ahead for $3.5T deal
By Lisa Mascaro
With President Joe Biden’s government overhaul at risk, Democrats charged into high-stakes trouble Thursday as a promised vote on the first piece, a slimmer $1 trillion public works bill, faltered amid stalled talks on his more ambitious package.
Judge suspends Britney Spears’ father from conservatorship
By Andrew Dalton
A judge has suspended Britney Spears’ father from the conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years.
NCAA to start using ‘March Madness’ for women’s tournament
The NCAA women’s basketball tournament will start using “March Madness” in marketing and branding beginning this season.
Fighting wave of misinfo, YouTube bans false vaccine claims
By Amanda Seitz
YouTube is wiping vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories from its popular video-sharing platform. The ban on vaccine misinformation, announced in a blog post on Wednesday, comes as countries around the world continue to offer free immunizations for COVID-19 to a somewhat hesitant public.
Official: Ruling means S. Carolina schools can require masks
By Jeffrey Collins
School districts in South Carolina now have the authority to require masks and should check with their lawyers on what kind of accommodations they need to make for medically vulnerable students, the state’s education chief said Wednesday.
Biden digs in with fellow Dems seeking deal on $3.5T plan
By Lisa Mascaro and Alan Fram
Pressure mounting but with signs of progress, President Joe Biden is hunkering down at the White House to try to strike a deal and win over two holdout Democratic senators whose support is needed for his potentially historic $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
Braves survive scary ninth inning, hold off Phillies 2-1
A dominant late-September performance by Charlie Morton left the Atlanta Braves hoping it was a preview of October postseason starts to come.
