A weekend away from Washington did little to soften Senate Democrats’ resolve as they again blocked Republicans’ effort to reopen the government, ensuring the shutdown will last at least a week. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and most of his caucus are adamant that unless a deal is struck on expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, commonly known ...
A Senate Republican argued that Senate Democrats are demanding tens of millions of dollars in foreign aid for LGBT projects, pastry cooking classes, electric buses and more in exchange for reopening the government. Senate Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., have remained steadfast in their position that unless a deal is struck to extend expiring Obamacare tax ...
The Vatican’s top diplomat on Monday condemned both Hamas’ ‘inhuman and indefensible’ Oct. 7 attacks and Israel’s ‘ongoing massacre’ in Gaza, warning that even legitimate self-defense cannot justify the destruction of a ‘largely defenseless population.’ Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state and one of Pope Leo XIV’s advisers, spoke in an interview marking the second anniversary of Hamas’ ...
The New England Patriots’ backfield took a hit during the team’s signature 23-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Running back Antonio Gibson suffered a season-ending torn ACL during the win, an MRI confirmed on Monday, a person close to the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of ...
Philadelphia Phillies are in the postseason for the fourth year in a row Owner John Middleton’s team has the third-highest payroll in baseball. Dave Dombrowski joined the club in 2020 and has built a juggernaut roster. PHILADELPHIA — They are friends – business partners really – who share the same passion and goals, but they can’t sit together. One looks ...
The Cardinals suffered one of the biggest letdowns of Week 5 with their late, error-filled collapse against the Titans. The Bills’ loss to the Patriots robbed them of the title of the NFL’s last unbeaten team standing – and it could prove even costlier in the playoff race. The Broncos notched a major win with a fourth-quarter surge on the ...
Texas and Penn State auditioned for the starring roles in college football’s flop fest. Don’t forget about Clemson in flop fest, but at least Tigers beat North Carolina. Bill Belichick’s buyout, you ask? More than $20 million. Texas and Penn State auditioned in Week 6 for the starring roles in college football’s fraud fest. No more can we say UCLA ...
AI-assisted summary Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant suffered a sprained ankle in practice on Sunday, Oct. 5. The team has listed Morant as ‘week-to-week’ with the injury. Morant has a history of injuries, playing in only 59 games over the past two seasons. His status for the regular season opener on Oct. 22 against the New Orleans Pelicans is uncertain. ...
AI-assisted summary Penn State dropped to No. 45 following a 42-37 loss to previously winless UCLA. Texas is now ranked No. 33, and Florida State sits at No. 35 after their respective defeats. Virginia and Cincinnati made notable jumps in the rankings after significant wins. You’ll have to keep scrolling down the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-136, past the ...
Can Duke repeat? Louisville and Clemson were the surprise teams last season. They won’t sneak up on anyone this season. Can Hubert Davis’ Tar Heels rebound from a down year? Can Will Wade bring his McNeese State magic to NC State? We polled writers within the USA TODAY Network who cover ACC schools for their preseason predictions, all-conference teams and ...