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Hit the brakes — Fairfax Co. considers lowering some speed limits to below 25 mph 09/18/2024 03:56pm • Officials in Fairfax County, Virginia, are starting to consider the possibility of lowering speed limits on certain roads throughout the county. A Virginia law that went into effect in July allows local jurisdictions to lower speed limits below 25 mph, but not lower than 15 mph, by passing an ord Chargers QB Justin Herbert doesn't practice because of right ankle injury 09/18/2024 03:42pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Quarterback Justin Herbert did not practice on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Chargers began preparations for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Herbert’s right ankle got rolled up on during the third quarter of last Sunday’s 26-3 victory over the Carolina Pant JD Souther, who helped write ‘New Kid in Town,’ ‘Heartache Tonight’ and other Eagles hits, has died 09/18/2024 03:37pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — John David “JD” Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78. Souther, who collaborated on some of No. 23 Northern Illinois enjoys moment, stays focused after beating Notre Dame 09/18/2024 03:36pm • DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois had just pulled off the stunner of the season at then-No. 5 Notre Dame two weeks ago and coach Thomas Hammock couldn't hide his feelings. His voiced cracked, his eyes welled up and the tears rolled down his cheeks. The sheer pride and joy and raw emotion was t Carrie Coon is still fighting 09/18/2024 03:36pm • NEW YORK (AP) — It can be hard to catch Carrie Coon on her own. She is far more likely to be found in the thick of an ensemble. That could be on TV, in “The Gilded Age,” for which she was just Emmy nominated, or in the upcoming season of “The White Lotus,” which she recently shot in Thaila Blue Jackets open camp amid lingering grief over death of Johnny Gaudreau 09/18/2024 03:15pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets convened for training camp Wednesday weighed down by the grief of losing star forward Johnny Gaudreau three weeks ago. One of the worst teams in the NHL last season, the Blue Jackets must find a way to move forward with a new general manager and new The Federal Reserve is finally lowering rates. Here's what consumers should know 09/18/2024 03:05pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate from its 23-year high, with consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses. On Wednesday, the Fed announced that it reduced its key rate by an unusually large ha Treasury rule would expand tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers 09/18/2024 02:46pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is moving to clarify how homeowners and businesses can receive lucrative tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers. A rule proposed Wednesday by the Treasury Department would make credits worth up to $1,000 for individuals and $100,000 for busi Aaron Rodgers gets 1st chance to play in Jets-Patriots rivalry when teams square off Thursday night 09/18/2024 02:42pm • EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers knows a little bit about fierce NFL rivalries. He helped fuel one during his 18 seasons in Green Bay. Now the quarterback of the New York Jets (1-1), Rodgers is getting his official introduction to what has lately been a mostly lopsided matchup when he pl Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter hopes to play cornerback and receiver at the next level, too 09/18/2024 02:33pm • BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — About the only thing that doesn’t come easy for Travis Hunter on the football field is choosing sides. “Equal,” Colorado’s two-way standout wrote in an email interview with The Associated Press on whether he prefers catching passes or intercepting them. While scouts, Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday 09/18/2024 02:32pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Below is the statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday after its latest policy meeting ended: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Job gains have slowed, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low. Inflation Once known for its tough defenses, the SEC has started to open up the offense this season 09/18/2024 02:27pm • Tennessee had piled up 37 points and nearly 300 yards of offense by the time the first quarter mercifully came to an end last week against Kent State. It turned out that mercy for the Golden Flashes was still quite a ways away. The then-No. 7 Vols pushed their lead to 65-0, and that gaudy yardage to City approves plan for Oklahoma hoops, gymnastics arena in $1.1B entertainment district 09/18/2024 02:18pm • The Norman City Council has approved a plan for a $1.1 billion entertainment district that would include a new arena for Oklahoma basketball and gymnastics. The City Council voted 5-4 after midnight Wednesday for the district that in addition to Oklahoma athletics, would host concerts, trade shows, Chiefs hope to have Kareem Hunt active in the next couple weeks after losing Isiah Pacheco to injury 09/18/2024 01:51pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs hope to have Kareem Hunt on the field in the next couple of weeks, once the veteran running back is able to get up to speed with the offense, and help them absorb the loss of Isiah Pacheco to a potentially season-ending ankle injury. Chiefs coach Andy Reid indica FIFA hires top executive from UEFA as chief operating officer 09/18/2024 01:48pm • GENEVA (AP) — FIFA made a high-profile signing from UEFA on Wednesday, hiring one of the most respected executives in European soccer. Kevin Lamour, currently UEFA's deputy general secretary, will join FIFA as chief operating officer on Nov. 1, soccer's world body told staff on Wednesday in an ema