(AP) Dylan Carlson homered and drove in four runs, Jake Woodford pitched 5 2/3 strong innings in his first start of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3. Woodford, who was recalled from Triple-A Memphis prior to the game, struck out six and didn’t allow a walk. Carlson’s four RBIs …
Missouri lawmakers hold hearing on critical race theory
(AP) A Missouri legislative committee held a hearing on how racism is taught in schools. Lawmakers in the Joint Committee on Education had an invite-only meeting on critical race theory Monday. Critical race theory is a way of thinking about America’s history through the lens of racism. Republicans say they want to raise voices of …
Stephens College grad to become oldest person to fly in space
(AP) Jeff Bezos is about to soar on his space travel company’s first flight with people on board, including a former student of Stephens College flight school. The founder of Blue Origin as well as Amazon will become the second billionaire to ride his own rocket. He’ll blast off Tuesday morning from West Texas with …
Sankey joins call for change in college athletics oversight
(AP) Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey is echoing a call for potential changes in how college athletics are governed. Sankey spoke about the need for change to open SEC Media Days. Last week, NCAA President Mark Emmert says it is time to consider decentralizing and deregulating college sports. Sankey agreed that changes are needed. He …
Biden wants spending to boost economy, but GOP to block vote
(AP) President Joe Biden says his infrastructure and families agenda must be passed to sustain economic momentum. The Democrat is aiming to set the tone for a crucial week of congressional negotiations on two bills that would together spend more than $4 trillion. But Senate Republicans are signaling they would likely oppose a procedural vote …
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