McConnell says he has ‘nothing to add’ when asked about cause of freeze episodes Wednesday, September 6 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday, in his first news conference since a second freezing episode last week, said he had "nothing to add" when reporters questioned him about what caused the episodes and whether he should be more transparent.McConnell, 81, addressed... Read More.
Court rejects Alabama’s latest congressional map for failing to add 2nd district for Black voters Tuesday, September 5 by ABC News(MONGOMERY, Ala.) -- A three-judge panel on Tuesday unanimously struck down Alabama's recently redrawn congressional map, finding that that the GOP-drafted plan did not comply with the Voting Rights Act as it did not create a second district in which Black voters would likely be... Read More.
MLB commissioner says fans were catalyst to add pitch clock, other new rules Tuesday, March 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- America's pastime will look slightly different this season with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred saying fans are the reason the sport is working to evolve the action of the game."What underlies the rule changes is you want a game that moves along,... Read More.
How added and too much sugar affects the body, plus easy alternatives to add sweetness Wednesday, February 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Everyone has different relationships with diet and sugar, but when that sweet tooth turns on, it can be hard to combat cravings in a healthy way.ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton lent her expertise as a nutritionist to break... Read More.
Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle add more stand-up dates Wednesday, October 19 by ABC NewsChris Rock posted on Instagram that he and Dave Chappelle have added new dates to their joint stand-up tour.The two comedy legends will take the stage December 1 in San Diego's Viejas Arena at San Diego State University's Aztec Bowl... Read More.
Traffic signals will be upgraded at three intersections in the Tri-County Area Friday, July 15 by Louise BennettHarrisburg – Traffic signals will be upgraded with the latest technologies at three different intersections in the Tri-County area.It’s part of a $37.8 million statewide grant plan, called the Green Light Go program, announced in Harrisburg on Wednesday.In the City of DuBois, the traffic... Read More.
Environmentally friendly food brands to add to your pantry year-round Wednesday, April 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- From snacks and condiments to drinks, more consumer product goods have leaned into environmentally responsible practices. As food businesses continue to adapt to the times, it's easier than ever for shoppers to support brands with products that taste great and help... Read More.
Elon Musk and Grimes add another oddly-named baby to their brood: Welcome Exa Dark Sideræl Musk Thursday, March 10 by ABC NewsElon Musk and Grimes have welcomed a new baby to their brood, via surrogate. And like her big brother, Grimes' first child X Æ A-Xii, the new addition has an...interesting name: Exa Dark Sideræl [sigh-DEER-ee-al] Musk. For the record, they normally just refer to her as Y, Grimes says... Read More.
Eating a more plant-based diet can add years to your life, study finds Thursday, February 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Adding more plants to your diet can add years to your life, according to a new study.Researchers in Norway used computer models to compare a typical Western diet -- heavy on animal-based proteins dairy and sugar -- with a more ideal... Read More.
Employers add dismal 199,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate hits 3.9% Friday, January 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Employers added a lackluster 199,000 jobs last month -- significantly lower than economists' expectations -- and the unemployment rate fell to 3.9%, the Department of Labor said Friday.Hiring in December was even less than the revised figure for the previous month, when... Read More.
