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MLB hires Josh Clark to oversee video content distribution in wake of Diamond bankruptcies 11/21/2023 05:22pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball made another addition to its broadcast department as it adapts following the bankruptcy of the Diamond Sports Group's regional sports networks, hiring Josh Clark on Tuesday to the new position of senior vice president of content distribution. Clark will report Germany's defense minister unveils more help for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion 11/21/2023 04:58pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius vowed Tuesday to keep supporting Ukraine’s efforts to win its war against Russia, pledging further military aid worth 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion). The new support is to include further Iris-T SLM anti-aircraft missile systems as w Democratic division blocks effort to end Michigan's 24-hour wait for an abortion 11/21/2023 04:11pm • LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Democrats, who early this year had built on the state’s recent reputation for safeguarding abortion rights, have stalled on the once-assured effort due to dissent within the state legislative caucus in recent months. Two key pieces of legislation that would have re Ford to resume building Michigan electric vehicle battery plant delayed by strike, but scale it back 11/21/2023 03:17pm • DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is resuming construction on a Michigan electric vehicle battery plant that the company postponed two months ago during a strike by the United Auto Workers union. But the automaker said that due to slowing electric vehicle sales growth, it will scale back the factory's Precious water: As more of the world thirsts, luxury water becoming fashionable among the elite 11/21/2023 12:29am • SAMTSE, Bhutan (AP) — Monsoon rains have finally passed and floods blocking the lone dirt road have retreated enough for a small truck to climb these Himalayan foothills to a gurgling spring. It spews water so fresh that people here call it nectar. Workers inside a small plant ferry sleek glass bo CEO of Fortnite game maker casts Google as a 'crooked' bully in testimony during Android app trial 11/20/2023 08:01pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney on Monday portrayed Google as a ruthless bully that resorts to shady tactics to protect a predatory payment system. His portrayal came in testimony in an antitrust trial focused on Epic Games' attempt to upend Google's store for Android phone apps. S 7 Dividend Stocks Paying 5% and Above 11/20/2023 07:00pm • Federal Reserve officials decided in November to hold target interest rates steady at 5.25% to 5.50%, and hinted they'd take it easy with additional changes to monetary policy. Some hopeful investors have started speculating that may mean rate hikes are over, or that perhaps a cut is likely in 2024. Biden celebrates his 81st birthday with jokes as the White House stresses his experience and stamina 11/20/2023 05:37pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden celebrated his 81st birthday on Monday by joking repeatedly about his advanced age, even as the White House strongly defended his stamina and batted away polling — and one prominent Democrat — suggesting that the issue could cost him votes in next year's e Shippers anticipate being able to meet holiday demand 11/20/2023 04:51pm • Carriers like the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and United Parcel Service have capacity to meet projected demand this holiday season, which is cheery news for shippers and shoppers alike. Like last year, there's expected to be little drama compared to struggles during the pandemic when people hunkered Mid Atlantic Daybook 11/20/2023 04:31pm • Associated Press Mid Atlantic Daybook for Monday, Nov. 20. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Mid-Atlantic bureau is reachable at 202-641-9660 an A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners 11/20/2023 03:21pm • The best holiday gifts for gardeners are the ones that keep their minds in the dirt, even during the off-season. These gardening and garden-themed gifts will sow the seeds of anticipation for greener days to come and spread a little sunshine just when it’s needed most. This image provided b US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv to show steadfast support for Ukraine 11/20/2023 03:11pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday in a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine even as U.S. and international resources are stretched by the new global risks raised by the Israel-Hamas conflict. Austin, who t Michigan continues overhaul of gun laws with extended firearm ban for misdemeanor domestic violence 11/20/2023 03:05pm • LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Democrats who have transformed gun laws in the state in the wake of multiple mass school shootings are now making it more difficult for individuals with convictions for misdemeanor domestic violence from gaining access to guns. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislatio A Montana farmer with a flattop and ample lobbyist cash stands between the GOP and Senate control 11/20/2023 08:47am • BIGFORK, Mont. (AP) — After 17 years in the U.S. Senate, Democrat Jon Tester is a well-known commodity in Montana — a plain-spoken grain farmer with a flattop and a carefully cultivated reputation as a moderate. The 67-year-old lawmaker smiled and laughed his way through the crowd at a Veterans STAT WATCH: Points had been hard to come by for Arkansas State until its record 77-point outburst 11/20/2023 06:00am • The statistics sheet from the Texas State-Arkansas State game told an interesting tale. Texas State outyarded the Red Wolves, had 36 more plays from scrimmage and held an eight-minute advantage in possession time — yet lost by 46 points Saturday to an opponent that entered the game ranked 92nd in