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NEW YORK (AP) — Major league teams committed to over $1 billion in salaries in one day for the first time Wednesday, hours before the league was expected to lock out the players following the 11:59 p.m. EST expiration of the collective bargaining agreement.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection will vote on pursuing contempt charges against a former Justice Department official Wednesday as the committee aggressively seeks to gain answers about the violent attack by former President Donald Trump's supporters. Read more
Authorities have released the name of a man killed in a fatal shooting on Friday in Richmond.
National
- Teams spend $1B on day MLB, union likely head to lockout
- US reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler
- Jacqueline Avant, wife of music legend, killed in shooting
- Stacey Abrams launches 2nd campaign for Georgia governor
- Markets turn cautious, reversing an early gain to end lower
- Facebook: Fake scientist used to spread anti-US propaganda
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NEEDVILLE — Needville seniors were given a perfect send-off from Blue Jay Stadium with a dominant 56-6 district win over Bay City Friday night. Read more
FULSHEAR — The Lady Chargers began district play dominantly, only allowing six points to the Marshall Lady Buffs in a 60-point win Monday, 66-6.
Environment
- Vanessa Lachey mourns death of 'beautiful' dog Wookie
- Benedict Cumberbatch struggled rolling up cigarettes on The Power of the Dog
- Shawn Mendes pledges to 'shop vintage' to help the environment
- Hunters and wildlife enthusiasts in PA are finding many benefits in streamside forests
- ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Promo Teases Boba’s Throne Takeover With Fennec (VIDEO)
- Resurrecting Fennec Shand Is One of the Best Decisions Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Universe Has Made
Local Education
- TSTC cybersecurity instructor gives tips for avoiding holiday season hacks, online scams
- Teens can earn volunteer-service hours with libraries’ online advisory councils
- Blue Jay Stage Co. to perform ‘Annie’
- ‘We fell in love with them’ says foster parents who adopted boys
- LCISD students learn about manufacturing, tech careers
- Parks Youth Ranch highlights child homelessness
Business
- US reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler
- Markets turn cautious, reversing an early gain to end lower
- Facebook: Fake scientist used to spread anti-US propaganda
- South Africa's new COVID cases double in 1 day amid omicron
- Haugen urges lawmakers to avert impasse on social media laws
- Oil demand, climate change clash in California pipeline plan
- GM cites improved chip supply in raising financial guidance
