U.S. readies $2.6B aid to Ukraine

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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. is finalizing a massive package of military aid for Ukraine that U.S. officials say is likely to total as much as $2.6 billion. The U.S. officials said the numbers on the latest aid package could change as the Biden administration goes through final deliberations. (AP/Efrem Lukatsky)Bradley fighting vehicles are a major part of a huge U.S. military aid package for Ukraine as Russian forces dig in for prolonged fighting. (AP/Baderkhan Ahmad)Stryker combat vehicles are a major part of a huge U.S. military aid package for Ukraine as Russian forces dig in for prolonged fighting. (AP/Michael Probst)Gallery: Deadly helicopter crash in Ukraine
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By mid-September, with gas prices down almost $1.50, the election looked much more competitive. And political scientists who have studied the issue find that normally the effect of gas prices on political outcomes is fairly weak. What we know for sure is that politicians are harping on gas prices. Furthermore, experts believe that with some troubled refineries coming back online, gas prices will fall substantially over the next few weeks. Yet gas prices may sway a crucial election, a fact that is both ludicrous and terrifying.

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Midterms affected by ’20 election assertions

Conservative groups sympathetic to Trump's claims are prepared to challenge voters' registration status and recruit observers and workers for polling places. During the primaries, polling places were bedeviled by short staffing, ballot printing errors, aggressive poll watchers and even malware attacks. Election denial added to an already brewing crisis as predominantly older poll workers declined to work during the coronavirus pandemic. Poll watchers have been the traditional eyes and ears of the two major political parties, but a new crop who believe election conspiracy theories have signed up for duty. FILE - An election worker walks through voting booths to help as people vote at a polling place June 14, 2022, in Las Vegas.

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Americans place 1-2 in ice dance competition

Chock and Bates scored 202.80 points, while Hawayak and Baker finished with 202.07. They lamented a couple of bobbles during their rhythm dance Saturday, though it was still good enough to leave them in first place. Their free dance was nearly perfect Sunday, giving them the win on the day if not their first Grand Prix win since the 2018 NHK Trophy. We felt really grounded going into the event," Hawayak said, "and really performed, because this season, we're really stepping into a place where we're owning what we're doing. Sakamoto finished with 217.61 points to win a Grand Prix event for the third straight year.

3 months ago The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Dallas dominates with solid defense

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Dak Prescott made sure to remember what he watched during the five games the star quarterback missed with a fractured right thumb. The Dallas defense has things under control. Dallas (5-2) recovered Jamaal Williams' fumble inside its 1 with a four-point lead early in the fourth quarter. Goff's first three turnovers led to Dallas touchdowns, starting with Trevon Diggs' third interception of the season on a diving play inside the Dallas 20 with the Lions leading 6-3. Elliott's second TD came after Goff was intercepted by Jourdan Lewis at the Dallas 46.

3 months ago The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Greenwood parks panel set to review applications for new parks director, job description

GREENWOOD -- The city Parks Commission is getting close in finding a new parks director after the person who held the seat since May 2019 quit earlier this month. The previous parks director, Tammy Briley, resigned from her position effective Oct. 7. Both added the stipulation that the director report to the commission and its chairman, as opposed to just the commission. "The way the bylaws are set up for the commission, the parks director does not report to the mayor," Goldstein said. Cinda Bell, parks commissioner, said the commission employs the parks director, not the mayor or City Council.

3 months ago The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Padres, Musgrove aim to take charge

PHILADELPHIA -- The San Diego Padres are suddenly putting the hurt on the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series. The El Cajon, Calif., native grew up rooting for the Padres and former ace Jake Peavy. Musgrove threw the Padres' first no-hitter -- in the team's 8,206th regular-season game -- in just his second start with the team last year. San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove speaks during a news conference ahead of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove speaks during a news conference ahead of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Philadelphia.

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Biden receives updated covid vaccine

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden rolled up his sleeve and got his updated covid-19 booster shot Tuesday, as he urged millions of people to get boosted by Halloween, if possible, so they can gather safely with family and friends this holiday season. Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older adults, have gotten the updated covid-19 booster, the White House said. "For most Americans, one covid shot each year will be all they need," Biden said at the White House. A member of the White House Medical Unit gave the shot to Biden in his left arm. Three respiratory viruses are currently circulating in the U.S: the flu, covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, said Dr. Ashish Jha, leader of the White House covid-19 response.

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