Republican midterm convention provides Vance center stage moment as party faces midterm verdict
DALLAS (AP) — Republicans opened the second and final day of their midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday knowing that history is not on their side this election season, but counting on President Donald Trump to propel voters to protect their House and Senate majorities. They're also ...
Renoir paintings are worth a fortune, but not when they’re stolen
Two Renoir paintings stolen from a small French museum have yet to be recovered but if the thieves are hoping to cash in on the artwork, they would be hard-pressed to find a buyer. Selling well-known, stolen art is impossible to do at an auction house or through other public channels without raising eyebrows. Even under the table, the value plummets. And unlike other eye-catching artifacts such as jewels, paintings can’t be chopped up and sold for parts without losing their entire worth. Art crime experts stress that most buyers simply don’t want the liability. In short, the ...
Heyward calls franchise tag ‘stupid’
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward is over the franchise tag. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle said Wednesday that the mechanism which lets teams retain control over their players beyond the length of their current contract is "stupid." "It hampers players," the seven-time Pro Bowler said. "Why should any team be able to take advantage of a player for one year?" The questions came as the Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. close in on a deadline for getting a new deal done before the season starts. Porter is in the final year of his rookie contract. The club has a ...
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Democrats say Trump’s ‘bizarre’ convention is a distraction from his faltering presidency DALLAS (AP) — It’s not just Republicans descending on Dallas for the midterm convention — Democrats are there too as they try to convince voters that the reality of Donald Trump’s second ...
The eyes will be on the Buckeyes
(AP) — You know the song, the one that goes, "The eyes of Texas are upon you all the live long day." Well, before the UT Longhorn Band plays the alma mater, as tradition dictates when games end, you can be sure the eyes of the nation will be upon Texas all the live long night. Lots of them. No. 1 Ohio State's visit to No. 4 Texas highlights the Week 2 schedule and is the first regular-season top-five matchup since the Buckeyes beat the Longhorns 14-7 in Columbus last year. There are plenty of reasons to watch. A bevy of future NFL players will be on the field. It's a classic Big ...