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Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:20:50 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers are preparing to harvest crops and send tons of corn and soybeans downriver to the Gulf of Mexico.The transport restrictions are a headache for barge companies, but even more worrisome for thousands of farmers who have watched drought scorch their fields for much of the summer. Now they will face higher prices to transport what remains of their crops.Farmer Bruce Peterson, who grows corn and soybeans in southeastern Minnesota, chuckled wryly that the dry weather had withered his family’s crop so extensively they won’t need to worry so much about the high cost of transporting the goods downriver.“We haven’t had rain here for several weeks so our crop size is shrinking,” Peterson said. “Unfortunately, that has taken care of part of the issue.”About 60% of U.S. grain exports are taken by barge down the Mississippi to New ...

Atlantic storm Lee delivers high winds and rain before forecasters call off warnings in some areas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:20:50 GMT

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Atlantic storm Lee made landfall at near-hurricane strength Saturday, bringing destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains to New England and Maritime Canada. But officials withdrew some warnings for the region late Saturday night.The U.S. National Hurricane Center discontinued a tropical storm warning for the coast of Maine, while Environment Canada ended its tropical storm warning in New Brunswick.One person was killed in Maine on Saturday when a tree limb fell on his vehicle. The post-tropical cyclone also cut power to tens of thousands of customers.The hurricane center reported late Saturday that the storm was about 105 miles (170 kilometers) west of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and about 80 miles (125 kilometers) east of Eastport, Maine. The top sustained wind speed had dropped to 60 mph (95 kph). The storm was tracked as moving around 14 mph (22 kph) and expected to proceed northeast in the coming days, taking the weather system across the Canadian Mar...

North Korea’s Kim visits a Russian university and aquarium as state media highlight military talks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:20:50 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A day after inspecting Russia’s nuclear-capable bombers and other advanced weapons, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was in a lighter mode on Sunday, touring a university and watching a walrus show at a Russian aquarium as he continued a closely watched trip to Russia’s Far East.North Korean state media highlighted the predominant focus of Kim’s trip, describing his discussions with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to expand “strategic and tactical coordination” between their countries’ militaries, as Western concerns grow about an arms alliance that could possibly fuel Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.Russia’s RIA Novosti state news agency released videos of Kim — dressed in a black suit and accompanied by his top officials — talking with Russian officials through translators as he walked through the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University in Russky Island.Kim met with Oleg Kozhemyako, governor of Russia’s Primorye region, which ...

A Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy was shot in his patrol car and is in the hospital, officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:20:50 GMT

PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was shot in his patrol car Saturday evening and is now in critical condition, the department said.The deputy was found in medical distress around 6 p.m. outside a sheriff station in Palmdale, a city northeast of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.The deputy was transported to a local hospital. The department provided no additional information but scheduled a news conference for later Saturday night.“It is sickening, heartbreaking news,” Republican state Sen. Scott Wilk, who represents Palmdale, posted on X. The Associated Press

Instant Analysis: The Texas Longhorns offense sputtered, defense shined and it's Baylor next week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:20:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It took three quarters for the No. 4 Texas Longhorns to get warmed up, but once they did, the Wyoming Cowboys couldn't stop them in a 31-10 win Saturday at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.Texas and Wyoming went into the fourth quarter tied 10-10 in a defensive slugfest, but the Longhorns reeled off 21 points in the final frame with help from the defense. Jerrin Thompson returned an interception for a touchdown and Quinn Ewers and Xavier Worthy connected for a 44-yard touchdown. Ewers added a rushing touchdown in the quarter, as well.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersNow, the Longhorns are off to their first 3-0 start since 2012 and turn their attention to the Big 12 Conference opener next week against Baylor in Waco. Noah Gross and Roger Wallace break down the victory and go over what the Longhorns need to clean up if they want to win on the road against the B...

Dodgers clinch NL West title with 6-2 win over Mariners for 10th time in 11 years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:20:50 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.Max Muncy’s single off Gabe Speier (2-2) scored Mookie Betts from second base with one out in the top of the 11th to give the Dodgers the lead. Chris Taylor and Kike Hernández followed with two-run singles off Isaiah Campbell, and the numerous fans in Dodger blue roared their approval as Seattle fans headed for the exits.Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Ryan Brasier reacts after striking out Seattle Mariners' Teoscar Hernandez to end the eight inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)Los Angeles Dodgers' Amed Rosario, right, celebrates with Mookie Betts after scoring off a sacrifice fly hit ...

Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 innings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:20:50 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.Max Muncy’s single off Gabe Speier (2-2) scored Mookie Betts from second base with one out in the top of the 11th to give the Dodgers the lead. Chris Taylor and Kike Hernández followed with two-run singles off Isaiah Campbell, and the numerous fans in Dodger blue roared their approval as Seattle fans headed for the exits.Evan Phillips (2-4) pitched the 10th inning and Joe Kelly got the final three outs. Afterward, the Dodgers held a brief celebration on the field filled with hugs, and division-title shirts and hats. There was debate before the season if San Diego might be ready to take over the NL West from the Dodgers after its heavy offseason spending. But Los Angeles again proved the class of the division and wrapped up the crown with a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season.“It’s exciting. You look bac...

Bo Nix throws 3 TD passes, No. 13 Oregon routs Hawaii 55-10

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:20:50 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon quarterback Bo Nix was brimming with pride over the performance of teammate Tez Johnson, who was taken in by the Nix family as a teenager. Johnson caught caught a 49-yard scoring pass from Nix on the first series of the game and No. 13 Oregon went on to beat Hawaii 55-10 on Saturday night. “It’s definitely special. I’m definitely excited for him. I’ve been able to watch him grow up and develop,” Nix said. “Proud of him. Proud of his work ethic. Now he’s going to really continue to push and grow himself, continue to get better and not settle.”The Ducks (3-0) have won 32 straight nonconference games at Autzen Stadium, the longest streak in the nation. Oregon hasn’t lost to a nonconference opponent at home since 2008.Jordan James ran for a pair of touchdowns for the Ducks while Johnson and Traeshon Holden each caught two scoring passes. Nix completed 21 of 27 passes before heading to the bench after one series in the second...

Earthquakes start fast, hold off Real Salt Lake 2-1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:20:50 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jeremy Ebobisse and Rodrigues scored goals in the first 15 minutes and the San Jose Earthquakes held off Real Salt Lake for a 2-1 victory on Saturday night.Ebobisse’s ninth goal of the season for San Jose (10-9-10) came in the 2nd minute. Rodriguez, a defender, found the net for the first time. Cristian Espinoza notched assists on both goals.Cristian Arango connected for a fourth time this season for Real Salt Lake (11-10-7), scoring unassisted in the 44th minute to complete the scoring.Daniel de Sousa Britto finished with six saves for the Earthquakes. Zac MacMatch saved four shots for Real Salt Lake.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

NL West Division Champions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:20:50 GMT

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