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Are you paying extra for eggs? Lawsuits accuse producers of price gouging


With Americans cooking much more at home, demand has grown for eggs — to scramble, fry, bake or crack into any number of meals. But it will cost you. The tripling in price of a dozen regular eggs in many parts of the country — to an excess of $3 — has prompted various lawsuits […]




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Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth endures ‘second offseason’ before first season thanks to coronavirus


Sitting at his home in Florida, new Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth can only wait, like everyone else, for a return to normalcy while monitoring pitchers that are spread out across the country.




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Mariners’ Manny Acta remains mindful of Latin minor-leaguers’ plight amid coronavirus outbreak


Acta spoke candidly is issues in Dominican Republic and MLB players complaining about the proposed restart plan.




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Get to know Darrell Taylor, the Seahawks’ second-round NFL draft pick out of Tennessee


Taylor, who has drawn comparisons to Clark by several draft analysts and scouts could bring a level of explosiveness that the defensive ends on the roster simply don't possess.




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Get to know Damien Lewis, the Seahawks’ third-round NFL draft pick out of LSU


With the 69th pick, Seattle selected guard Damien Lewis from the NCAA champion LSU Tigers. He becomes the 19th offensive lineman on the Seahawks' roster.




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NFC West roundup from Day 2 of the draft: Cardinals and Rams improve, while 49ers watch from the sidelines


Here's a look at how Day 2 of the NFL draft shook out for the rest of the NFC West.




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Coronavirus shutdown feels ‘kind of like the start of a lousy retirement’ for Mariners’ Tom Murphy


Murphy was supposed to be a month into an important season, his first as the Mariners' main catcher. Instead, he waits in a sort of baseball purgatory. “Yeah, I'm definitely struggling with it,” he said.




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Mariners players to face off against fans in MLB The Show video-game tournament


Sixteen players will face 16 fans in the first round of the video game tournament, which starts on Tuesday morning.




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O’Dea’s Paolo Banchero named Gatorade player of the year for Washington


The 6-foot-9, five-star prospect was also the Star Times Boys Basketball Player of the Year.




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Sideline Chatter: And he insisted on running the four-corners offense to finish every win


A satirical look back at some of the quirkiest, most eyebrow-raising things that happened in the sports world this week.




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With schools closed because of coronavirus pandemic, WIAA cancels spring state championships


The WIAA said it is still waiting for clarification before proceeding.




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‘The whole game’s changed’: College recruiting another aspect of sports impacted by coronavirus pandemic


Getting a college scholarship can be tough in a world with no sports and social distancing.




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After coaching sports at Kennedy Catholic for 31 years, Don Hoffman decides to direct them


The longtime boys and girls basketball coach was named the athletic director.




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Wife of Earl Thomas reportedly pointed gun at former Seahawk in domestic incident


Earl Thomas was not arrested in the incident, TMZ reported. Nina Thomas, according to the report, was arrested for burglary of a residence with intent to commit aggravated assault. She was released on bond.




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Nina Thomas, wife of former Seahawks safety Earl Thomas, says she’s subject of ‘unfounded ongoing investigation’


Investigation comes from April incident when she allegedly pointed gun at husband’s head.




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NCAA accuses Louisville basketball of recruiting violations


LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA has accused the Louisville men’s basketball program of committing a Level I violation with an improper recruiting offer and extra benefits and several Level II violations, including an accusation that former Cardinals coach Rick Pitino failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance. The notice released on Monday is the […]




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NCAA accuses Louisville basketball of recruiting violations


LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA has accused the Louisville men’s basketball program of committing a Level I violation with an improper recruiting offer and extra benefits and several Level II violations, including an accusation that former Cardinals coach Rick Pitino failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance. The notice released on Monday is the […]




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Lesson learned: Around Jordan, teammates saw price of fame


There were obvious perks to being teammates with Michael Jordan. Plenty of his Chicago teammates own multiple championship rings, they appear in some of the most-replayed NBA highlight clips of all time and they’ve got a lifetime of stories to tell about one of the best to ever take the court. B.J. Armstrong also learned […]




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NCAA accuses Louisville basketball of recruiting violations


LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA has accused the Louisville men’s basketball program of committing a Level I violation with an improper recruiting offer and extra benefits and several Level II violations, including an accusation that former Cardinals coach Rick Pitino failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance. The notice released on Monday is the […]




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NCAA accuses Louisville basketball of recruiting violations


LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA has accused the Louisville men’s basketball program of committing a Level I violation with an improper recruiting offer and extra benefits and several Level II violations, including an accusation that former Cardinals coach Rick Pitino failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance. The notice released on Monday is the […]




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Ex-ABA commish Mike Storen, dad of Hannah Storm, dies at 84


Mike Storen, a former ABA commissioner and multisport marketing whiz and the father of ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, died Thursday. He was 84. Storm said her father died at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta of complications from cancer. Known for his hearty laugh and creative mind, Storen rose to executive spots in basketball, football, baseball […]




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AP Exclusive: 70% of US Olympic sports applied for PPP funds


DENVER (AP) — At least 70 percent of U.S. Olympic sports organizations have applied for government funds during the coronavirus pandemic, a stark financial reality that underscores the frailties within the world’s most dominant Olympic sports system. The Associated Press surveyed 44 of the country’s national governing bodies (NGBs) — the organizations charged with operating […]




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Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown accused of shooting at 2 people


TYRONE, Ga. (AP) — Former NBA player Shannon Brown faces charges in suburban Atlanta after he was accused of firing a rifle at two people who were looking at homes for sale, police said. Brown, 34, was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault stemming from an incident May 2 at his home in Tyrone, […]




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Cameco Posts Adj. Profit In Q1, Revenues Rise - Quick Facts

Cameco Corp. (CCJ, CCO.TO), a uranium producer, on Friday reported attributable net loss for the first quarter of $19 million or $0.05 per share, compared to net loss of $18 million or $0.05 per share in the year-ago period.




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Ex-Georgia Police Officer And His Son Arrested In The Death Of Black Jogger

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has charged a white father and son in the shooting death of an unarmed black man. The arrests follow the release of cellphone video of the February altercation.




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Public Health Officials Aim To Communicate Better With Minorities

The coronavirus has made the racial divide in health more stark with a catastrophic effect on black America. Public officials seek ways to communicate more effectively with communities of color.




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Quarantine Can Be Tough. Russian Ministry Offers Guidance

Don't stay mad at your family for longer than 10 minutes while in quarantine. That's courtesy of Russia's Health Ministry, which issued the advisory: How to Survive Self Isolation and Not Go Crazy.




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How The Bank Of America Is Dealing With The Coronavirus Crisis

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Brian Moynihan, the Bank of America CEO, about banks raking in fees from the Paycheck Protection Program.




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The Pandemic Cancels The Celebration Of Victory In WWII In Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin had celebrations to mark victory in WWII and a constitutional vote to keep him in power till 2036 planned for this spring. But the pandemic has canceled both events.




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Some Questions On The Future Of The Coronavirus Vaccine, Answered

Scientists work tirelessly to find a coronavirus vaccine. But there are some questions to answer: How soon a viable vaccine would be developed? Would billions of people worldwide be able to to get it?




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Listener Questions On The State Of The U.S. Economy, Answered

NPR's business correspondent takes listener questions on the state of the U.S. economy and unemployment.




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How The Nature Of The Music Industry Has Changed During The Pandemic

NPR's music correspondent answers questions about the changing nature of the music industry during the pandemic and talks about how some artists are trying to make ends meet.




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Stock Alert: Tesla Up 4% On News Of California Plant Opening

Shares of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) are up more than 4% Friday morning.




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UFC Partners Chiliz To Offer Blockchain-powered Fan Engagement

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has teamed up with blockchain-powered fan engagement platform Chiliz ($CHZ) in an exclusive global partnership to offer fan engagement solutions to their over 318 million global fans. UFC is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based out of Las Vegas in Nevada. It is one of the fastest growing sports in the world.




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Shanghai Disneyland Sells Out Of Tickets For Post-Shutdown Reopening

Visitors' health status will be checked on a smartphone app before they enter the park. Once inside, they will be required to wear face masks at all times unless they are eating.




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How The Bank Of America Is Dealing With The Coronavirus Crisis

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Brian Moynihan, the Bank of America CEO, about banks raking in fees from the Paycheck Protection Program.




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Google Says Most Of Its Employees Will Likely Work Remotely Through End of Year

The tech giant announces it is extending its previous work-from-home plans for most of its staff and will begin reopening offices this summer.




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Listener Questions On The State Of The U.S. Economy, Answered

NPR's business correspondent takes listener questions on the state of the U.S. economy and unemployment.




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Women Bear The Brunt Of Coronavirus Job Losses

Before the coronavirus crisis, there were briefly more women on American payrolls than men. That's no longer true. Women accounted for 55% of the increase in job losses last month.




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U.K. Airlines, Airports Fear 'Devastating Impact' Of Possible Quarantine Rules

Trade groups expect the British government to roll out new coronavirus travel restrictions on Sunday, including a quarantine for out-of-country arrivals. And they're already pushing back publicly.




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Disappointing Earnings News Leads To Sell-Off On Wall Street

Stocks moved sharply lower over the course of the trading day on Friday, extending the pullback seen in the previous session. With the steep drop on the day, the major averages continued to give back ground after ending Wednesday's trading at their best closing levels in well over a month.




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U.S. Stocks Move Mostly Higher As Traders Shrug Off Record Jobs Losses

Following the notable advance seen in the previous session, stocks are seeing further upside in morning trading on Friday. With the continued upward move, the tech-heavy Nasdaq has reached its best intraday level in over two months.




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Profit Taking Contributes To Pullback On Wall Street

Stocks showed a notable move to the downside during trading on Thursday, giving back ground following the rally seen over the course of the previous session.




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U.S. Stocks Pull Back Off Best Levels But Close Mostly Higher

Stocks moved mostly higher during trading on Tuesday, extending the rebound seen over the course of the previous session. With the upward move, the major averages further offset the pullback seen late last week.




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Scientists Identify New Mutations Of The Coronavirus

Scientists have identified a mutated strain of the coronavirus that has been spreading for the last few months.




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Molly Webster: Is Our Definition Of "Sex Chromosomes" Too Narrow?

Over a century ago, one part of our DNA got labelled the "sex chromosomes." Science and radio journalist Molly Webster explains the consequences of that oversimplification.




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How The Approval Of The Birth Control Pill 60 Years Ago Helped Change Lives

Before the pill was approved by the FDA on May 9, 1960, there were few contraceptive options available to young women. It revolutionized family planning and the sex lives of millions of Americans.




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Boris Johnson Back To Office

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has returned to work after recovering from coronavirus infection. Johnson was tested positive for coronavirus with mild symptoms on March 27. He was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in London after 10 days with persistent symptoms. He was moved to intensive care unit later as his symptoms worsened. He was discharged from the hospital on April 12 after spendin




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European Economics Preview: Bank Of England Rate Decision Due

The outcome of the monetary policy committee meeting of the Bank of England and the monetary policy report are due on Thursday, headlining a busy day for the European economic news. Policymakers are likely to unanimously vote to hold the benchmark interest rate at 0.10 percent and quantitative easing unchanged at GBP 645 billion.




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Bank Of England Maintains Stimulus; Signals More Easing

The Bank of England maintained its key interest rate at a record low and refrained from unveiling additional quantitative easing, on Thursday, as the economic outlook remains uncertain due to the impact of the coronavirus, or Covid-19, pandemic. However, Governor Andrew Bailey kept the door open for further easing as the economy is set to contract the most in more than 300 years due to the lockdo