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• cbslocal.com28 minutes ago
• Quadriplegic In Highland Park Wants Neighbors To Swap Parking Spaces So He Can Fit His Wheelchair-Accessible Van, But They Wont Do It
• HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (CBS) — A quadriplegic in Highland Park has a request for his neighbors. He wants them to swap parking spots so that he has enough space for his wheelchair-accessible van in the garage. READ MORE: Northbound Lanes Closed On I-294 At 79th Street After Crash Involving 2 Semi Trucks But the neighbors are not interested, and CBS 2’s Tim McNicholas learned disability rights laws only go so far in situations like these. For Chris Block, getting into the van is a small victory unto itself. “I don’t...
• wtop.com50 minutes ago
• 6 Dr. Seuss books wont be published for racist images
• BOSTON (AP) — Six Dr. Seuss books — including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo” — will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author’s legacy said Tuesday. “These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong,” Dr. Seuss Enterprises told The Associated Press in a statement that coincided with the late author and illustrator’s birthday. “Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our...
• msn.com1 hour(s) ago
• Irish talisman Sexton hungry as ever as he signs contract extension
• WHO cautions against premature return to normal; Ivory Coast gets first COVAX vaccine shipment in UN initiative: Latest COVID-19 updates 3rd woman comes forward with harassment allegations against Cuomo Ireland rugby captain Johnny Sexton signed on Tuesday a one-year contract extension up to the end of the 2021/22 campaign with the Irish Rugby Football Union, saying his appetite for success remains as great as ever. © THOMAS SAMSON Ireland captain Johnny Sexton signed a one year extension to his contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union saying his appetite...
• wtop.com3 hour(s) ago
• Spring Training 2021: The Cubbing of Washington?
• Perception is often reality, from those who think the Monopoly Guy wears a monocle (please tell me people still play Monopoly in 2021) to those who swear they heard Darth Vader say, “Luke, I am your father.” As the Washington Nationals revamped their roster over the winter, moves needed to be made to address various vacancies in the lineup and rotation. Two of the three big moves involved former Chicago Cubs players — the Nats signed free agent outfielder Kyle Schwarber to a one-year contract worth $10 million Jan. 9,...
• tennesseestar.com7 hour(s) ago
• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Influences David Ralston in Ways Average Georgians Wont Like, Former Legislator Says
•           A former state representative said the Georgia Chamber of Commerce influences the agenda of House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), even though that agenda favors large corporate entities and  sometimes frustrates average Georgians’ best interests. As The Georgia Star News reported last week, former State Rep. Jeff Jones said “the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is not the friend of the average Georgia citizen.” “Here lies one of the fundamental problems with the Georgia House side is [that] so many members are more interested...
• wtop.com8 hour(s) ago
• Police wont charge Australian minister accused of rape
• CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Police on Tuesday ruled out investigating an unnamed Australian Cabinet minister over an allegation that he raped a 16-year-old girl more than 30 years ago. The decision by New South Wales state police adds pressure on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to establish an independent investigation to examine the accusation. The accusation has created a cloud over the 16 men in Morrison’s 22-minister Cabinet and is feeding complaints of a culture within Parliament that is toxic for women. His conservative coalition has a smaller proportion of female...
• Heavy.com9 hour(s) ago
• The Brooklyn Nets Could Add Another All-Star In 2021 Free Agency
• Getty James Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving high-five after coming off the court during the second half of the Brooklyn Nets game against the Miami Heat at Barclays Center on January 25. The Brooklyn Nets shook up the NBA world when they acquired James Harden from the Houston Rockets for a hefty haul in January. Many wondered with all the talent on the roster how well Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Harden would mesh. The Nets are sitting pretty at second place in the Eastern Conference, so...
• fansided.com11 hour(s) ago
• Cubs: Kyle Hendricks preaches normalcy after impressive spring training debut
• Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres, 1-0, on Monday afternoon. Hendricks has already been tabbed as the Cubs Opening Day starter, and in consideration with that honor also got the team’s first opportunity to take the bump in spring training. So far, so good for Hendricks, as he pitched two scoreless innings, allowing only two baserunners — one a walk and another via a lone base hit allowed. A small amount of fans were allowed to attend Monday’s game (1,636 to be exact), but it...
• cbslocal.com11 hour(s) ago
• Cubs Top Padres In Cactus League Opener
• PEORIA, Ariz. (CBS/AP) — The Cubs opened up Cactus League play against the new-look San Diego Padres on Monday. About 1,600 fans were allowed at the game. READ MORE: Customers Say They Cannot Schedule First COVID-19 Vaccine Dose At Walgreens Because Second Dose Appointments Unavailable Kyle Hendricks pitched two innings of shutout ball – including two strikeouts. Javier Báez had one of the Cubs’ two hits. READ MORE: Illinois Could Soon Face Housing Crisis, So Why Are So Many CHA Homes Sitting Vacant? For the Padres, starter Chris Paddack...
• fansided.com13 hour(s) ago
• Mets and Francisco Lindor set deadline for extension talks
• The New York Mets will honor shortstop Francisco Lindor’s deadline to negotiate a contract extension. The New York Mets might have missed out on top free agents like starting pitcher Trevor Bauer and outfielder George Springer, but they did land a huge name in the form of shortstop Francisco Lindor. After trading shortstops Amed Rosario and Andres Gimenez, as well as two prospects, to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Lindor (and pitcher Carlos Carrasco), the Mets now will look to sign him to a contract extension. Similar to the...
• usnews.com14 hour(s) ago
• Hospital Group Supports Mask Order Extension in Alabama
• By KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Hospitals support an extension of a statewide face mask order, at least until more people become vaccinated against COVID-19, the head of the Alabama Hospital Association said Monday. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to announce this week whether she will extend the face covering mandate and other health orders that are set to expire Friday. The mandate has been in place since July and has been extended several times. A spokeswoman for the governor expressed optimism about state virus numbers...
• msn.com15 hour(s) ago
• No extension talks yet between Lucas Giolito, White Sox
• White nationalists are using Christian symbols to send a message White House offers support for New York attorney general probe of Cuomo sexual harassment claims After a difficult start to his career, White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito established himself as a bona fide top-of-the-rotation starter over the previous two seasons. The 26-year-old now looks like a long-term cornerstone for the franchise, although it doesn’t appear either side has aggressively pursued a contract extension. © David Richard-USA TODAY Sports This year, Lucas Giolito will earn $4.15 million, which is a...
• dailycaller.com15 hour(s) ago
• Biden Administration Wont Allow Media To Tour Migrant Children Facility Due To The COVID-19 Pandemic
• Members of the media will not be able to visit migrant detention centers holding minors near the southern border due to COVID-19, a spokesperson told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Reporters will not be allowed inside the Carrizo Springs facility for unaccompanied minors that was recently opened under the Biden administration in Texas, a Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) spokesperson told the DCNF. “The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is not hosting media tours of unaccompanied children (UC) facilities currently due to the COVID-19 pandemic,”...
• wtop.com16 hour(s) ago
• Minneapolis wont pay influencers during officers trial
• MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis city officials on Monday canceled plans to hire “social media influencers” to post information during the upcoming trial of a former police officer accused in the death of George Floyd. Jury selection is scheduled to begin March 8 in the trial of Derek Chauvin, 44, charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter. Floyd, who was Black, died May 25 after Chauvin, who was white, pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck while he was handcuffed and pleading that he couldn’t breathe. The city had planned to pay six...
• newsbrig.com16 hour(s) ago
• Jen Psaki wont say where Bidens red line is on sexual misconduct claims
• White House press secretary Jen Psaki reiterated President Biden’s support for an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday, but wouldn’t directly say at what point the president views such allegations as warranting the governor’s ousting. Psaki was asked about Charlotte Bennett’s accusations that Cuomo made sexual advances toward her — one of two former staffers, including Lindsey Boylan, going public with their claims. The governor released a statement on Sunday acknowledging his comments to Bennett could be “misinterpreted as an unwanted flirtation”...
• fansided.com16 hour(s) ago
• Tyrann Mathieu should cash in with lucrative contract extension from Chiefs
• The Kansas City Chiefs can’t afford to lose Tyrann Mathieu to free agency and are in the beginning of working out a contract extension. With respect to defensive tackle Chris Jones, there may not be a defender on the Kansas City Chiefs who is as valuable as Tyrann Mathieu. Arguably the greatest free agent signing in the history of the Chiefs, Mathieu has one year left on his deal he signed before the 2019 season. The Chiefs don’t want to lose him in free agency and are in the early...
• New York Post17 hour(s) ago
• Jen Psaki wont directly say where Bidens red line is on sexual misconduct claims
• More On: joe biden Biden DHS boss: ‘Loving parents’ send 9-year-old kids alone to US border Homeland Security head blames border crisis, migrant surge on Trump US, EU still open to have nuke deal talks after Iran rejects meeting Pompeo slams Biden administration for ‘reckless’ release of Khashoggi report White House press secretary Jen Psaki reiterated President Biden’s support for an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday, but wouldn’t directly say at what point the president views such allegations as warranting the governor’s...
• cbslocal.com18 hour(s) ago
• Denver Public Schools To Discuss Extension To School Year
• DENVER (CBS4) – This week, leaders at Denver Public Schools are tackling the topic of getting back to school. The school year could be extended for students, depending on their decision. (credit: CBS) DPS Media Relations Manager Winna McLaren tells CBS4 the current proposed calendar does not have an early start, but board members will be discussing it at a work session on Thursday, March 4. READ MORE: Hunting, Fishing Applications Open In Colorado DPS isn’t the only district discussing a potential schedule shift. In February, Westminster Public Schools announced...
• empiresportsmedia.com22 hour(s) ago
• New York Mets to open extension talks with Lindor, Conforto, and Syndergaard soon
• New York Mets to open extension talks with Lindor, Conforto, and Syndergaard soon By: Andres Chavez March 1, 2021 ShareTweetFlipRedditThe New York Mets made perhaps the acquisition of the offseason when they swung a deal with the Cleveland Indians for All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco. ‘Cookie’, the latter, is signed affordably for the next few seasons, but Lindor is slated to test free agency after the 2021 season unless, of course, the Mets can sign him to an extension....