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Panama declares a state of emergency as powerful quake aftershocks rattle communities
LA VILLA DE LOS SANTOS, Panama (AP) — The government of Panama declared a state of emergency Saturday as the aftershocks of two powerful earthquakes that roiled the country shook communities for hours. Officials did not attribute any deaths to the quakes but reported damages in a...
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UTPB holds off West Texas A&M in road victory
CANYON The UTPB football team held off West Texas A&M in a 24-17 win Saturday in a Lone Star Conference game. The Falcons improved to 5-1 overall, 4-0 in conference. The Buffaloes fell to 1-5, 1-3. UTPB quarterback Nate TenBarge went 17-of-33 for 202 yards passing and one touchdo...
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4 dead from storm as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Isaias peeled off hotel and condominium rooftops and facades along the Florida Panhandle before charging north Saturday, dishing out torrential rains and the threat of flash floods and tornadoes across the Southeast. At least four deaths were linked...
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Oklahoma upsets No. 1 Texas on Tate Sandell’s game-ending 47-yard field goal
DALLAS Tate Sandell kicked a 47-yard field goal on the final play and Oklahoma overcame its continued offensive ineptness with touchdowns on special teams and defense in a 27-24 win over No. 1 Texas in the Red River rivalry game on Saturday. The Sooners (3-2, 1-1 Southeastern Con...
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Puerto Vallarta boards up as Hurricane Simon hits Category 4 strength
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward Mexico’s coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Saturday that Simon’s maximum sustained winds increased to 150 mph (240 kph). A storm of that strength or gr...
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BOXING: Odessa boxer to compete at Mike Tyson Invitational
For the third time this year, Odessa boxer Jayden Navarrete will be going back to the Mike Tyson Invitational. The 17-year old boxer, who is a senior at Odessa High School, will compete at the MTI Oct. 24 at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. The West Texas fighter...
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Seasonal workers need this much to make ends meet this holiday season
Talker News | Talker Seasonal workers are relying on temporary work to make ends meet this holiday season, according to new research . A new survey of 1,000 Americans with seasonal jobs revealed that seasonal workers are looking to earn an average of 38% more money for their expe...
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Compass Academy defeats Brownfield in straight sets
BROWNFIELD The Compass Academy volleyball team defeated Brownfield in straight sets to remain perfect in district play Saturday on the road. The Lady Cougars won by scores of 25-15, 25-14, 25-9. It was the Lady Cougars’ second win against Brownfield in District 3-3A. Compass Acad...
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Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday it was time for Ukraine to get a new president, suggesting Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not done enough to end his country’s war with Russia and blaming him for high diesel prices in the U.S. “I suggest they get a new leader who c...
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THE ECONOMIST: Defense
Texas is one of the top U.S. states for private-sector defense industries, with hundreds of firms engaged in businesses ranging from land and sea defense systems to cybersecurity. In addition to the presence of large companies, the state has developed a robust supply chain networ...
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One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future
By CHRISTINE BENZ and VALENTINA DJELJOSEVIC of Morningstar For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn’t fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach. That’s the case with couples who have one income. Christine Benz and Valentina Dj...