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Firefighters rescue deer from backyard pool in Ohio

DEER PARK, Ohio (UPI) -- Firefighters in Ohio came to the rescue of a deer that fell through the cover of a resident's backyard swimming pool and couldn't climb out of the water. Sandy Arbino of Deer Park said she looked into her back yard about 11 a.m. Thursday and noticed her pool cover had come loose in the water. Arbino said she noticed moments later that there was a deer swimming in the pool. The resident contacted Deer Park-Silverton […]

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Pennsylvania lawmakers debate participating in regional transportation, climate program

HARRISBURG (The Center Square) -- Pennsylvania’s preliminary participation in a regional program that calls for greater strides toward a clean energy economy and a reduction in carbon emissions in the transportation sector went under the microscope as lawmakers weighed in on the effort. Two state Senate panels – Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and the Transportation Committee – held a joint meeting this week and took testimony on issues linked to the Transportation and Climate Initiative. Patrick McDonnell, secretary of the Department of Environmental […]

todayJanuary 31, 2020 17

MLB News

New York Mets choose Rojas to replace Carlos Beltran as manager

NEW YORK (UPI) -- A week after parting ways with Carlos Beltran, the New York Mets officially hired Luis Rojas as their next manager, the team announced Thursday. Rojas becomes the Mets' third manager in the past four months and the team's fourth skipper in two and a half years. The club will introduce Rojas in a press conference Friday at Citi Field. "I will work tirelessly to help this team win," Rojas said in a statement Thursday. "I believe […]

todayJanuary 24, 2020 97

Business & Lifestyle

Proposed legislation in Hawaii would allow banks to serve as cryptocurrency custodians

HONOLULU (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Proposed legislation in Hawaii's state legislature could change the banking system, allowing for the storage and custody of cryptocurrency. Senate Bill 2594 was filed and introduced in the Hawaii Senate with bipartisan support. The legislation would make it legal for banking institutions in the state to hold "digital securities," "virtual currencies," "digital consumer assets" and other "open blockchain tokens" for their customers and allow the court system to hear cases on digital asset claims. Democratic Sens. […]

todayJanuary 23, 2020 76

MLB News

Gordon returning to Kansas City Royals on one-year contract

KANSAS CITY (UPI) -- Veteran outfielder Alex Gordon is returning for a 14th season with the Kansas City Royals, the team announced Wednesday. In a statement released by the team, Kansas City said it signed Gordon to a one-year contract for the 2020 season. The club didn't disclose financial terms of the deal, but league sources told MLB Media the agreement is worth $4 million. Gordon, who has spent his entire career with the Royals organization, became a free agent […]

todayJanuary 23, 2020 27

Business & Lifestyle

Arizona Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald is newest stakeholder in NBA’s Phoenix Suns

PHOENIX (UPI) -- Veteran wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has purchased a portion of the NBA's Phoenix Suns. Sources told NFL Network and ESPN Fitzgerald purchased a minority stake in the franchise. The Suns were valued at $1.5 billion in 2019, according to Forbes. "It's an investment in something I have supported since I've been in Arizona," Fitzgerald told NFL Network. "It gives me another connection in the community I love and always will live in. It's a long-term commitment I […]

todayJanuary 22, 2020 81

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MLB News

Atlanta Braves, Ozuna agree to single year, $18 million contract

ATLANTA (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves signed former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. Ozuna, who helped the Cardinals beat the Braves in the playoffs last October, signed a one-year contract worth $18 million, according to the club. The Braves now have 40 players on the team's 40-man roster. Ozuna posted a .429 average with two home runs for the Cardinals in their five-game victory over the Braves in the National League […]

todayJanuary 22, 2020 89

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2 inmates killed during fight in Mississippi prison

PARCHMAN, Miss. (UPI) -- Two inmates were killed in a fight at a Mississippi prison, officials said, increasing the number of violent deaths within the state's correctional facilities to seven in less than a month. The Mississippi Department of Corrections said in a statement Tuesday the two inmates died from injuries sustained during a fight Monday night at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman, located about 130 miles north of Jackson, the latest in a string of deaths that have occurred […]

todayJanuary 22, 2020 27

Business & Lifestyle

Collins sentenced to 26 months in prison for insider trading

NEW YORK (UPI) -- A Federal judge on Friday sentenced former Rep. Chris Collins of New York to 26 months in prison for insider trading. The Republican pleaded guilty to two counts -- conspiring to commit securities fraud and making false statements -- after initially facing an 11-count indictment. Federal prosecutors accused Chris Collins of encouraging his son, Cameron Collins, and Stephen Zarsky -- Cameron Collins' prospective father-in-law -- to sell their shares in Australian biotech firm Innate Immunotherapeutics using […]

todayJanuary 18, 2020 32

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