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Hughes establishes himself as early Derby favorite

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Unbeaten favorite Hughes established himself as an early Kentucky Derby favorite by taking control through the far turn and pulling away for a 2 1/4-length victory over American History in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile on Friday at Keeneland. Named for U.S. Olympic men's hockey hero Jack Hughes, whose overtime goal clinched the gold medal in last winter's Milan-Cortina Games, the bay colt trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert seized the moment on his biggest stage to date and didn't look back. Tighter than three of his previous four victories, which ...

There’s pros, cons to another impeachment

A coalition of right-wing organizations and activists is lobbying the White House to grant mass pardons to junior staffers in the administration. "A pardon for all junior administration personnel is viewed as unlikely," one source told the Washington Sun, "but the president could issue blanket ...

Other voices: Surging oil boosts renewables

Despite continuing Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, oil shipments from the Middle East have now surpassed prewar levels. The might of the U.S. military is to thank for the recovery of oil flows through the strait itself. But the proliferation of alternative routes around the region, new production outside the Middle East and declining fuel consumption are thanks to the might of the free market. Oil flows throughout the Middle East averaged more than 24 million barrels a day last week, up from 23.3 million before the war, according to the ship tracker Kpler. Heavier reliance on ...

Milwaukee closing schools for World Series parade

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee could come to a standstill as fans celebrate the Brewers' first World Series title. Thousands of fans are expected to line the streets for a victory parade on Friday, forcing the state's largest school district in Milwaukee to close because of operational and ...