More states take a gamble on sports betting. Will it pay off?
For decades, wagering on sports in the United States took place mostly in the shadows. Since the Supreme Court struck down a ban on sports betting outside of Nevada in 2018, new laws have popped up all over the U.S. making the practice legal – and tax…
Oddsmaker Mike Battaglia's free expert picks for Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
Oddsmaker Mike Battaglia offers his free expert picks and tips for Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. First post for Derby Day is at 10:30 a.m.
Concrete Rose stuns Newspaperofrecord with late push in Edgewood Stakes
Concrete Rose stunned the heavy favorite, Chad Brown’s Newspaperofrecord, in Friday’s Grade 3 Edgewood Stakes at Churchill Downs.
A Black Officer, a White Woman, a Rare Murder Conviction. Is It ‘Hypocrisy,’ or Justice?
Mohamed Noor this week became the first Minnesota police officer convicted of murder in an on-duty killing, prompting mixed feelings among social justice advocates.
Ohio Congressional Map Is Illegal Gerrymander, Federal Court Rules
The ruling, by a three-judge panel from the Federal District Court in Cincinnati, ordered new maps to be drawn before the 2020 election.
Europe’s search to curb anti-immigrant hatred
In late May, voters in the 28-nation European Union will elect a new parliament for a continent with more than 500 million people. Now EU chieftains are worried that rising anti-immigrant sentiment – tinged by fear and hate – will give an election boo…
Controversial Vaccine Launch Triggers Fears Of Deadly Repercussions
A dengue vaccine put thousands of kids at risk for a deadly condition. Some scientists say the manufacturer and health officials did too little to warn parents in the Philippines.
Fashion floods Churchill Downs for the 2019 Kentucky Oaks
You already know horse racing fans are dressed to the nines for Friday’s Kentucky Oaks 2019 at Churchill Downs. Check out photos from the crowd.
Jay Inslee, Running as a Climate Candidate, Wants Coal Gone in 10 Years
The Washington governor’s new climate plan sets a series of targets for clean energy across three sectors: electricity, vehicles and buildings.
Former Kentucky Derby favorite Omaha Beach is doing well after epiglottis surgery
Omaha Beach, who was the favorite of the 2019 Kentucky Derby, was scratched Wednesday because of entrapped epiglottis
Cyclone Fani Slams Indian Coast, Forcing Millions To Evacuate
Authorities predicted “total destruction” of many homes. The cyclone made landfall early Friday morning, and at least two people have reportedly been killed by the powerful storm.
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