{"id":220538,"date":"2021-03-04T14:25:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T20:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=220538"},"modified":"2021-03-05T06:56:09","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T12:56:09","slug":"wayne-byers-show-evening-mar-4-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=220538","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Mar 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

TONIGHT\u2026Increasing clouds. Lows in the upper 20s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT\u2026Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY\u2026Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds<\/p>\n

10 to 20 mph.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT\u2026Increasing clouds. Lows in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY\u2026Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY\u2026Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.<\/p>\n

.MONDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY\u2026Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs<\/p>\n

in the lower 50s.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY NIGHT\u2026Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,<\/p>\n

then chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows in the upper<\/p>\n

20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY\u2026Partly sunny. Chance of snow in the morning, then<\/p>\n

chance of snow possibly mixed with rain in the afternoon. Highs<\/p>\n

in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown (CSi) The City of Jamestown has issued a clarification on the temporary emergency measure, which was effective on October 30, 2020, and is still in effect. It is now scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. on April 5, 2021, unless further extended or earlier terminated by the City Council.<\/p>\n

Face coverings are required for all public-facing retail and service employees, including liquor and eating establishments, while the employee may come in contact with the general public.<\/p>\n

A face covering shall mean a paper or two-layered cloth face mask or face shield that covers the nose and mouth completely. Any employee who is unable to wear a mask or other face covering because of a medical condition shall be exempt.<\/p>\n

Although not currently required, it is strongly encouraged for all individuals to wear face coverings while in public to further prevent, control or reduce the spread of Covid-19 and all businesses are urged to require face coverings for the general public entering their establishment.<\/p>\n

The City Council voted to schedule an expiration for this measure during its regular meeting this week.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CVHD)\u00a0 Central Valley Health District this week will have COVID-19 Testing Friday March 5 at the Jamestown Civic Center from 11-a.m. to 12 noon, using the Rapid Testing, BinaxNow.<\/p>\n

By screening with rapid antigen tests, event attendees will be able to receive their test results within 15 minutes via text notification. The test also is less invasive than a PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) test in that it uses a nasal swab to collect a sample<\/a> from the lower part of the nostril.<\/p>\n

If a person tests positive, they should isolate at home immediately and a case investigator will be in touch with them within 24 hours. If the screening yields a negative result, individuals should continue to monitor for symptoms.<\/p>\n

Interested individuals should fill out an online survey at testreg.nd.gov<\/a> for faster registration.<\/p>\n

For more information about rapid antigen tests and North Dakota\u2019s screening strategies, visit https:\/\/www.health.nd.gov\/rapid-antigen-screening<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (CCHD)\u00a0 Valley CCHD\u00a0 Free COVID-19 testing events for the VCSU and Valley City communities will be held this week:\u00a0 Again Friday March 5, from 1-p.m., to 2-p.m.,\u00a0 at the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse,<\/strong> \u201cThe Bubble\u201d.Rapid testing<\/strong> events will be held.\u00a0 Each day request if you would like either the BiNax Rapid testing or the PCR test.<\/p>\n

These are WALK-IN testing events.<\/strong>\u00a0Colder temperatures have moved operations indoors. If you wish to be tested, please park your vehicle and enter through the west entrance. Handicap parking spaces and access are available at the east entrance. Preregistration at\u00a0testreg.nd.gov<\/a>\u00a0is encouraged; one only needs to register once.<\/p>\n

\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (CCHD)\u00a0 City-County Health District (CCHD) is currently vaccinating<\/strong> all priority groups in Phases 1A, 1B and 1C of North Dakota\u2019s COVID-19 vaccination plan. Barnes County residents or those employed in Barnes County are encouraged to be vaccinated.<\/p>\n

City county Health Administrator, Theresa Will says, \u201cWe want to encourage the public to be vaccinated as soon as possible. Do not hold out for a single dose vaccine. Get the first vaccine that is available to you.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Health District has been allocated Moderna\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine, which is approved for individuals ages 18 and over. CCHD is offering a mass-vaccination clinic on Friday, March 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Valley City Jr\/Sr High School Gym. This event is now open to all priority groups in Phases 1A, 1B, and 1C.<\/p>\n

Those who wish to be vaccinated by City-County Health District must register for an appointment by visiting www.citycountyhealth.org\/covid-19-vaccine<\/a>. Those in need of clinic registration support are encouraged to call CCHD at 701-845-8518.<\/p>\n

For information and updates related to COVID-19 vaccination in North Dakota, visit the NDDoH website at www.health.nd.gov\/covid-19-vaccine-information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NDDoH<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n

Thurs. Mar 4, 2021<\/p>\n

11am<\/p>\n

Barnes:<\/p>\n

New Positives +2<\/p>\n

Total Positives 1298<\/p>\n

Active 10<\/p>\n

Recovered 1255<\/p>\n

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Stutsman<\/p>\n

New Positives\u00a0 +2<\/p>\n

Total Positives 3298<\/p>\n

Active 8<\/p>\n

Recovered 3197<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Test Results<\/strong>
\nThe results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found\u202fon\u202fthe\u202f<\/em>NDDoH website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Please note that\u202ffrom\u202fnow on\u202fthe\u202fdaily news release will be\u202fsent\u202fMonday \u2013 Friday. The\u202f<\/em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a>\u202fwill continue to be updated daily.<\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
142,513<\/td>\nResidents who received at least one dose of vaccine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
241,102<\/td>\nTotal COVID-19 vaccine doses administered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7,478<\/td>\nTotal Tests from yesterday*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,680,917<\/td>\nTotal tests completed since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
119<\/td>\nPositive Individuals from\u00a0yesterday*****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
58<\/td>\nPCR Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
61<\/td>\nAntigen Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100,184<\/td>\nTotal positive individuals since\u202fthe\u202fpandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.11%<\/td>\nDaily Positivity Rate**<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
665<\/td>\nTotal Active Cases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+60<\/td>\nChange in active cases from yesterday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>\nIndividuals with a recovery date of yesterday****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
98,071<\/td>\nTotal recovered since the pandemic began<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nCurrently hospitalized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+2<\/td>\nChange in hospitalizations from yesterday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0<\/td>\nNew death(s)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,448<\/td>\nTotal deaths since the pandemic began<\/p>\n

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INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No deaths to report<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED THURSDAY BY COUNTY<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Adams<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nGrant<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRansom<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barnes<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nGriggs<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\nRenville<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benson<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nHettinger<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nRichland<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Billings<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nKidder<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nRolette<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bottineau<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nLaMoure<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSargent<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bowman<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nLogan<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/strong><\/td>\nSheridan<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burke<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nMcHenry<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nSioux<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burleigh<\/strong><\/td>\n7<\/strong><\/td>\nMcIntosh<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nSlope<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cass<\/strong><\/td>\n34<\/strong><\/td>\nMcKenzie<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nStark<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cavalier<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nMcLean<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nSteele<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dickey<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\nMercer<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nStutsman<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Divide<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nMorton<\/strong><\/td>\n3<\/strong><\/td>\nTowner<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dunn<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nMountrail<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nTraill<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eddy<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nNelson<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWalsh<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emmons<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nOliver<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nWard<\/strong><\/td>\n5<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foster<\/strong><\/td>\n3<\/strong><\/td>\nPembina<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nWells<\/strong><\/td>\n0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Golden Valley<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nPierce<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nWilliams<\/strong><\/td>\n12<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grand Forks<\/strong><\/td>\n6<\/strong><\/td>\nRamsey<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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*\u00a0Note that this\u00a0includes PCR\u00a0and antigen; it\u00a0does not include individuals from out of state.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

**Individuals\u00a0(PCR or antigen)\u00a0who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (<\/em>susceptible encounters<\/em><\/a>).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

***\u00a0Number of individuals who tested positive\u00a0with a PCR or antigen test\u00a0and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19.\u00a0Please remember that deaths are reported as they\u2019re reported to us by the facility or through the official death record (up to 10-day delay).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

****<\/em>\u00a0The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.<\/em><\/p>\n

*****Daily positive numbers include people who tested with a PCR or antigen test.\u00a0Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.<\/em><\/p>\n

For descriptions of these categories, visit the\u00a0<\/em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at\u202fwww.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>, follow on\u202fFacebook<\/a>,\u202fTwitter<\/a>\u202fand\u202fInstagram<\/a>\u202fand visit the CDC website at\u202fwww.cdc.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Water Department informs residents that beginning March 15 \u00a0City Water Department employees will resume entering businesses and apartment buildings to read water meters.<\/p>\n

Water Superintendent Joe Rowell points out that due to COVID-19 and the safety of city\u2019s staff and community, the staff will be following all current local and, state, and CDC safety protocol guildelines.<\/p>\n

Rowell add,\u00a0 safety measures include, \u201cWearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves. We appreciate your assistance and your understanding as we work together to keep our community and city staff as healthy and safe as possible during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you have questions or concerns, contact City Hall at 701-252-5900 or email utilities@jamestownnd.gov.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The North Dakota 9-1-1 Association recognized Jerry Bergquist at their quarterly meeting in Bismarck for his over 27 years of leadership and representation.<\/p>\n

The Stutsman County Communications Center administrator, 9-1-1 coordinator, and emergency manager of Stutsman County, Bergquist is retiring from his current positions in April.<\/p>\n

When the State of North Dakota was only beginning to recognize the three digits of 9-1-1, Jerry Bergquist was active in forming the North Dakota 9-1-1 Association to enhance, improve, promote and facilitate the North Dakota Emergency 911 system. He was elected President of the North Dakota 911 Association in October 1993 at the association\u2019s organizational meeting. Through his time with Emergency 9-1-1, North Dakota residents have seen the transition from being able to dial 9-1-1 from their landline phone, to utilizing the first wireless cell phone 9-1-1 calls to now the ability to text to 9-1-1.<\/p>\n

North Dakota 911 Association president Jason Horning, says, \u201cWe greatly appreciate the time and service Jerry has given the organization, and in particular the mentorship he\u2019s provided to many of our members, including myself.”<\/p>\n

Jerry Bergquist has served on many committees in the North Dakota 9-1-1 Association, often elected chairman for his experience and guidance. He has served in the Emergency Services Communications Coordinating Committee (ESCCC), Department of Emergency Services Advisory Committee (DESAC), STEPS, Public Relations and By-Laws, Standard Operations and Guidelines, and Legislative committees. During his time of service, the State of North Dakota has seen not only the transition of Emergency 911 to Next Generation 911 but also the current transition to a statewide interoperable radio system for the public safety community.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Update<\/p>\n

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 The North Dakota House has expelled a lawmaker accused of threatening and sexually harassing women at the Capitol. The resolution to expel GOP Rep. Luke Simons was approved 69-25 on Thursday. It was the first time since statehood a lawmaker has been expelled. Simons denied wrongdoing and refused Republican leaders\u2019 calls to resign. The rancher and barber is accused of a pattern of sexually aggressive, lewd, and threatening behavior. GOP Majority Leader Chet Pollert co-sponsored the resolution to expel. He said Simons had been given \u201cmultiple chances” to avoid being expelled. Simons said he believed he would have had more support from his fellow lawmakers.<\/p>\n

Earlier<\/p>\n

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A North Dakota Republican House member facing expulsion for allegedly sexually harassing women at the Capitol told lawmakers that any of them could be in his position. A defiant Rep. Luke Simons, who has denied wrongdoing and refused to resign, blamed his accusers for \u201ctwisting my words\u201d and lawmakers for not affording him due process.. He is accused of a pattern of sexually aggressive, lewd, and threatening behavior, dating back to shortly after he took office in 2017. Republican Rep. Emily O\u2019Brien has said that his harassment was so pervasive that she switched desks to get away from him. A vote was expected later Thursday.) \u2014 A Dakota Access Pipeline protester who has refused to provide testimony to a federal grand jury is back behind bars. Steve Martinez was held in contempt of court Wednesday for the second time in a month. Jail records show the 46-year-old Martinez is being held in the Burleigh Morton Detention Center. He had been released on a technicality Feb. 22 following 19 days of incarceration, but was given another subpoena. His attorneys say he has refused to testify before a grand jury involved in a lawsuit filed by an injured protester because he believes authorities are trying to suppress the pipeline protest movement.<\/p>\n

In sports…<\/p>\n

Thursday<\/p>\n

UJ Men’s Basketball<\/p>\n

GPAC Quarter Finals<\/p>\n

Jamestown 89 Dordt 68<\/p>\n

\"\"KANSAS CITY, Mo. (UJ<\/a>) —<\/strong> The NAIA has announced the Opening Round matchups and sites for the 2021 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Tournament.<\/p>\n

The University of Jamestown (20-8 overall) received an at-large bid and\u00a0will be making their 11th\u00a0appearance at the national tournament.<\/p>\n

UJ is the second-seed in the three-team pod and will travel to Omaha, Neb., and face third-seed Bellevue (Neb.) in the 2020-21 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship Opening Round, presented by Ballogy, on Friday, March 12. They will be joined in Omaha Bracket B by LSU-Shreveport (16-1 overall), the winner of the Red River Athletic Conference regular season and postseason tournament.<\/p>\n

The UJ-Bellevue\u00a0winner will move on\u00a0to face LSU-Shreveport on Saturday, March\u00a013, with the winner of that game moving onto the 16-team final site from Mar. 18-23 at historic Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.<\/p>\n

Jamestown’s last trip to the national tournament came in 2019, with the Jimmies advancing\u00a0to the round of 16.<\/p>\n

The Jimmies gets one of 11 at-large bids to the NAIA men’s basketball national championship tournament. Opening round starts March 12\u00a0 in Omaha\u00a0 taking on Bellevue University,of Nebraska.<\/p>\n

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Thurs.<\/p>\n

VCSU Baseball..<\/p>\n

\"\"Valley City State University baseball team opened its spring season with an indoors doubleheader early Thursday morning at U.S. Bank Stadium.<\/p>\n

The Vikings dropped both games against Midland University, falling 10-3 in the opener and 2-1 in the finale.<\/p>\n

VCSU is now 4-7 overall this season. Thursday’s games were their first contests since October. Midland improves to 9-8 overall. The Warriors have now played 15 games in the spring season.<\/p>\n

Up next:<\/strong> VCSU and Midland will play another doubleheader at U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday at 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Midland University 10, VCSU 3<\/strong><\/u>
\nMidland scored five runs in the first inning and five more in the sixth en route to a 10-3 win in the opener.<\/p>\n

After falling behind 5-0, the Vikings bounced back with three runs in the top of the fourth inning. A two-run triple by JT Reed<\/a> scored Jorun Hamre<\/a> and Jayden Shipman<\/a>, and then Gage Gellner<\/a> doubled home Reed to cut VCSU’s deficit to 5-3.<\/p>\n

VCSU could get not closer though, and Midland broke the game open with five runs in the bottom of the sixth.<\/p>\n

The Vikings finished with three runs on five hits. Midland scored its 10 runs on 10 hits.<\/p>\n

Reed was 1-for-2 with a run and two RBIs. Gellner went 1-for-3 with an RBI. David Demeter<\/a>, Adam Thompson<\/a> and Jorun Hamre<\/a> each collected a hit as well.<\/p>\n

Reed Butz<\/a> started on the mound for VCSU and went five innings, allowing seven hits and six runs. He walked two and struck out four. Wes Johnson<\/a> and Zach Veneman<\/a> pitched in relief.<\/p>\n

Midland 2, VCSU 1<\/strong><\/u>
\nMidland won game two with a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh inning, rallying for a 2-1 victory.<\/p>\n

The Vikings took a 1-0 lead after Jayden Shipman<\/a>‘s sacrifice fly scored Jorun Hamre<\/a> in the top of the fourth inning. The Vikings were on the verge of tacking on another run in the fifth inning after JT Reed<\/a> singled and stole second and third base with one out. He tried to score on a bunt by Gedeon Ellis<\/a> and appeared to easily avoid the tag with a headfirst slide, but the umpire called him out and VCSU was unable to score in the inning.<\/p>\n

Midland tied the game in the top of the sixth inning, scoring an unearned run off Viking pitcher Phillip Almanza<\/a> to make it 1-1. Midland then won the game in the seventh inning, loading the bases with three singles against relief pitcher William Hlady<\/a> before drawing the game-winning walk.<\/p>\n

Almanza started for VCSU and was lights-out on the mound, allowing just two hits over 6 1\/3 innings. He struck out seven, did not walk a batter and allowed just the one unearned run. Hlady took the loss after coming on in the seventh.<\/p>\n

VCSU scored its one run on three hits. Drew Nixon<\/a>, Hamre and Reed each had a hit for VCSU.<\/p>\n

Midland scored two runs on five hits.<\/p>\n

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In world and national news…<\/p>\n

(AP) The White House says President Joe Biden was expressing his \u201cfrustration and exasperation\u201d when he said Republican governors lifting mask mandates were acting like \u201cNeanderthals.\u201d Press secretary Jen Psaki says with more than 500,000 U.S. lives lost, its important for people to listen to the guidance of public health experts.\u201d Psaki says Biden would continue to make outreach to Republican governors who disagree with him. Psaki noted Biden has asked Americans to diligently wear masks for his first 100 days in office while vaccinations ramp up. She says: \u201cSixty more days. That\u2019s what he\u2019s asking and he\u2019s certainly hopeful that businesses and people across the country will continue to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(AP)\u00a0 A White House official says 98% of U.S. households that received a COVID-19 relief check in December will also qualify for the next round of payments being championed by President Joe Biden. Biden has said that Americans were promised $2,000 in direct checks, but only $600 was approved in December. The president views that promise as a cornerstone of his $1.9 trillion relief package pending in the Senate. His proposal offers $1,400 in additional payments that would quickly phase out based on income, so that money is better aimed at the middle class and poor.<\/p>\n

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(AP)\u00a0 The Congressional Budget Office estimates that persistent budget deficits will cause the federal debt to double in size over the next 30 years. The long-term drivers of managing the debt are rising interest rates and spending on programs such as Social Security and Medicare. The estimates do not include President Joe Biden\u2019s proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. That would further add to the deficit in hopes of speeding faster growth and hiring.<\/p>\n

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(AP)\u00a0 Stocks turned lower as bond yields made another upward spike, renewing pressure on high-flying technology stocks. The S&P 500 was down 2% in afternoon trading Thursday, giving up an early gain and sliding into the red for the year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq pulled back 2.8%. The losses came as the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose sharply during a question-and-answer session with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during which Powell said that any pickup in inflation in coming months would likely be temporary. Crude oil prices rose 3.8% after OPEC members agreed to leave most of their existing oil production cuts in place.<\/p>\n

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DALLAS (AP) \u2014 Authorities say a Dallas police officer has been arrested on two counts of capital murder in a pair of 2017 killings. Bryan Riser was taken into custody Thursday morning and brought to the Dallas County Jail. Police Chief Eddie Garcia said at a news conference that Riser was arrested in connection with two unrelated killings that had nothing to do with his police work. He says that in 2019, someone came forward and told police that he kidnapped and killed Liza Saenz and Albert Douglas at Riser’s direction. Police say Riser joined the department in 2008 and had been serving as a patrol officer before his arrest. An attorney for Riser could not be immediately identified.<\/p>\n

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WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that inflation will likely pick up in the coming months but the increase will be temporary, and won\u2019t be enough for the Fed to alter its low-interest rate policies. Powell also said that the outlook for the economy has improved, after three months of weak job gains, but warned that the economy and job market are still far from fully recovered. He also said that maximum employment won\u2019t be reached this year.<\/p>\n

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WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 U.S. long-term mortgage rates were steady to higher this week, as the benchmark 30-year loan breached the 3% mark for the first time since July 2020. Rates remain near historic lows as the economy strains toward recovery. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reports that the average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate home loan rose to 3.02% from 2.97% last week. The average rate on 15-year fixed-rate loans was unchanged at 2.34%. The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed coronavirus infections and evidence that the economy is improving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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