Updated: Stocks drift between small gains and losses on Wall Street NEW YORK — Stocks are mostly unchanged in morning trading Thursday as investors sift through a handful of earnings reports. Several companies including HP and Dollar General fell after their results disappointed investors. KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average was flat at 18,480 as of 10:30 a.m. More
Updated: Rosberg’s chance for points as Hamilton expects grid penalty SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — While Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton expects to swallow a severe grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg hopes to take advantage. Hamilton won six of the past seven races to turn a 43-point deficit into a 19-point lead heading into the summer break. More
Russian doping coach Chegin loses appeal against life ban MOSCOW — The Russian anti-doping agency says a coach linked to more than 20 doping cases has lost his appeal against a life ban from athletics. Viktor Chegin was banned in March on evidence he oversaw mass doping by Russian race walkers at his training center, the base for many Olympic and world championship medalists. More
Kenya disbands Olympic committee after troubles in Rio NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Olympic Committee of Kenya was disbanded by the government on Thursday and an investigation launched into alleged mismanagement of the country’s team at the Rio de Janeiro Games. The problems faced by the team in Rio damaged the morale of athletes, Kenya sports minister Hassan Wario said. More
Updated: Marlins get OF Jeff Francoeur from Braves in 3-team trade MIAMI — The Miami Marlins acquired Jeff Francoeur from the Atlanta Braves in a three-team trade Wednesday night, hoping the well-traveled outfielder can provide a boost toward a playoff spot. Francoeur was the only major leaguer included in the deal that also involved Texas. More
Tennessee lawmakers propose constitutional amendment to expand judges' bail discretion Tennessee lawmakers voted to amend a part of the Constitution on the books since 1796, the year our state was founded. 04/23/2024 - 1:57 pm | View Link
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs bill to consider public safety as first consideration for bail Governor Bill Lee signed Tennessee House Bill 1719 into law, eliminating the question of “Can you pay this set bail?” for offenders across the state. 04/19/2024 - 1:32 pm | View Link
‘This is unjust:’ TN bill changes financing role in setting bail Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday impacting how judges set bail for people suspected of committing crimes in the Volunteer State. 04/17/2024 - 4:45 am | View Link
Israel weighs options after Iran's 'brazen' attack; UN meets The IDF said Saturday that Iran has launched drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel weeks after a deadly strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria. 04/14/2024 - 10:49 pm | View Link