Due to the plume from the ammonia leak, an evacuation was ordered within an approximate one-mile radius of the crash, officials said. … [Read more...] about Illinois semitruck crash causes 5 fatalities; NTSB investigating
Archives for September 2023
House passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
The House passed a bill to fund the government for 45 days, to avert government shutdown hours before it was to go into effect. The Senate will now take up the measure. … [Read more...] about House passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats beat Braves, 10-6, for 70th win; five home runs in Atlanta…
Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ series-opening win in the first of three with the Braves in Atlanta... “Nobody wants to aim to win 70 games in a season,” Washington Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo told reporters, as quoted by MASN’s Bobby Blanco last week. “We want to win 97 games in the season,” Rizzo explained. “So that’s our goal. “That’s always been our goal. But this is a … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats beat Braves, 10-6, for 70th win; five home runs in Atlanta…
Running back Saquon Barkley is doubtful for Monday night’s game against Seattle, New York Giants say
Star running back Saquon Barkley has been listed as doubtful for the New York Giants' game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night because of a sprained right ankle. … [Read more...] about Running back Saquon Barkley is doubtful for Monday night’s game against Seattle, New York Giants say
House passes temporary spending bill to avoid midnight shutdown, bill heads to Senate
In an unexpected twist, the House on Saturday passed a stopgap spending bill with just hours until a government shutdown with Democrats providing the necessary votes to pass Speaker Kevin McCarthy's "clean" bill. … [Read more...] about House passes temporary spending bill to avoid midnight shutdown, bill heads to Senate