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GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert downgraded to toss-up in Colorado reelection duel as Democratic rival beats her in fundraising race

Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert is now locked in a toss-up fight for reelection as the right-wing firebrand is getting clobbered in the fundraising race by a Democratic rival who came nearly 600 votes of ousting her in the midterms.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

Grand jury meets in federal Jan. 6 probe with indictment of Trump looming

A federal grand jury met Thursday to hear more evidence in the special counsel probe of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and former President Donald Trump’s sweeping effort to overturn the 2020 election.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

George Kirby delivers strong outing as Mariners split series with Twins

SEATTLE — Given the back-and-forth nature of their game results this season, it might have been logical to expect the Mariners to pull out a victory on Thursday afternoon, after they’d dropped two straight to the Twins.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

FBI document at heart of Biden bribery claims released by GOP lawmakers

An FBI document released Thursday as evidence of bribes paid by Ukrainian businessmen to President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, isn’t as clear cut as it has been portrayed by Republican lawmakers.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

House GOP readies more cuts to fiscal 2024 appropriations bills

WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders are moving toward deeper cuts in the fiscal 2024 appropriations bills in an effort to win over votes from hard-line conservatives as bills start to move to the House floor next week.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

Joe Starkey: Stocked with another pricey player, Steelers defense better be great

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers again will spend huge money on their defense this season. They have the highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL. They have the second-highest-paid safety. They are spending big on Cam Heyward up front and just put nearly $30 million into Larry Ogunjobi.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

Fed debuts new payments network to speed up US money movement

The Federal Reserve debuted a new payments system designed to speed up the movement of money among banks around the U.S., the central bank’s first new network in decades.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

Michael Lorenzen dominates again as Tigers wrap up trip with shutout win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Tigers did what they were supposed to.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

Jerry Dipoto: Mariners not likely to seek ‘big fish’ at trade deadline

With his club continuing to perform at “very average” levels, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Thursday morning that he’s open to selling off roster parts before the Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

Kraken coach Dave Hakstol ‘grateful for the opportunity’ to keep building after extension

Fresh off his new contract extension, Kraken coach Dave Hakstol spoke Thursday about some of the changed, more optimistic outlooks on his team as it prepares for a third season full of heightened expectations.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023