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Democrats in a pair of competitive House districts are spotlighting the anti-abortion stances of Republican incumbents after the state enacted one of the most restrictive bans in the country. Source link

With Democrats waging an uphill battle to hold the Senate, the vice president, should she win, could end up facing a Republican firewall with veto power over her cabinet, court picks and legislation. Source link

Two weeks ago, the Baltimore Ravens walked off their home field 0-2 while boos rained down. Super Bowl contenders? They’d just squandered a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the Las Vegas Raiders. Penalties were killing them. The defense wasn’t right. Even Justin Tucker was missing kicks. One of the league’s most …

Prosecutors said the Montanan illegally used tissue from a sheep from Central Asia and the testicles from a bighorn sheep to make large hybrids that he could sell at premium prices. Source link

SAN DIEGO — When Luis Arraez leads off for the San Diego Padres in Tuesday’s postseason opener at Petco Park, he will do so as a three-time batting champion. He will also enter the left-handed batter’s box as a walking contradiction. He has been traded twice in two years. He …

The change will affect Stanford University, the University of Southern California and other private colleges in the state. Source link

DETROIT — On Sunday night, guests of the evening filtered in through the Gate G entrance of Ford Field, up the escalators and into the Hall of Legends, where they would soon honor one of their own — wide receiver Calvin Johnson. This is Johnson’s weekend. On Thursday, he took …

President Biden said he would visit the devastated region on Wednesday. The death toll from the hurricane has risen to more than 110 people across six states. Source link

If Manchester United want to know what a well-structured performance looks like, they should rewatch Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-0 victory at Old Trafford. Against a lifeless press and non-existent cover on the transition, Spurs ripped Erik ten Hag’s side to shreds. The rotations in Ange Postecoglou’s midfield proved too much for …

In the months since President Biden dropped out of the race, Democratic voters have bombarded him with words of gratitude. But they are, at least in part, thanking him for quitting. Source link