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
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Meet 3 of the artists selling candles, home decor and more at Mountain View’s MOMENT Marketplace The MOMENT Marketplace pop-up shop at the Google Visitor Experience in Mountain View showcases the work of more than 75 Bay Area indie makers, with a theme that changes every three months. 04/17/2024 - 11:58 am | View Link
Mother left kids, 6 and 8, home alone while she went on cruise: authorities A Texas mom is accused of leaving her young children home alone for nearly a week while she went on a cruise. Harris County court records show that deputies were called to a luxury high-rise apartment ... 04/17/2024 - 11:14 am | View Link
Fire engine slams into Stockton home and 2 other vehicles; homeowner was across the street getting coffee Multiple people were hurt after a fire engine slammed into a Stockton home Wednesday morning after a crash involving two other vehicles, police said. A gas station employee KCRA 3 spoke with said the ... 04/17/2024 - 11:11 am | View Link
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