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Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions

National News September 8, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court to allow new restrictions on mail ballots in time for the midterms. The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump's executive order for the November elections. The legal wrangling is happening even as states start sending out mail ballots, leaving the administration little time to make big changes in mail ballot rules. "Ballots have already begun to be mailed in North Carolina, and more States ...

Giants sign QB Jameis Winston and left guard Jon Runyan to 2-year extensions, AP source says

National Sports September 8, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants took care of some contract business on Labor Day weekend ahead of the start of the season, signing backup quarterback James Winston and starting left guard Jon Runyan to two-year extensions. Winston is receiving $13 million and Runyan $22 million as part ...

U.P. veterans prepare for 29th Honor Flight to Washington

Local News September 8, 2026

ESCANABA — Veterans from throughout the Upper Peninsula are preparing to depart from Escanaba for Washington, D.C., Wednesday on the 29th Upper Peninsula Honor Flight mission. 73 veterans — including one woman — who served during the Korean and Vietnam wars are set to board Mission ...

Elly De La Cruz homers, drives in 4 runs as the Reds beat the Brewers

National Sports September 8, 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer and bases-loaded double and finished with four RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 12-8 on Sunday. The Reds took a series from the Brewers at Great American Ball Park for the first time since 2022, ...

Today in Sports Sept. 8

National Sports September 8, 2026

1946 — Jack Kramer wins his first U.S. men’s singles titles with a 9-7, 6-3, 6-0 win over Tom Brown. 1957 — Althea Gibson becomes the first black to win the U.S. Open, beating Louise Brough, 6-3, 6-2. Australia’s Malcolm Anderson defeats countryman Ashley Cooper in three sets to become the first unseeded player to win the U.S. Open. 1968 — Virginia Wade wins the first official U.S. Open (formerly known as U.S National Championships). Wade upsets Billie Jean King, 6-4, 6-2 and Arthur Ashe beats Tom Okker, 14-12, 5-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 for the men’s title. 1969 — Australia Rod ...

US diesel prices hit a record high

National News September 8, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) -- Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher ...