Members of the Pioneer Press sports staff who cover the Vikings (2-2) make their picks for this week’s game against the 1-3 Cleveland Browns: DANE MIZUTANI Vikings 17, Browns 6: It’s not going to be pretty, but if the Vikings … Continued
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By STAN CHOE, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are adding to their records on Friday as Wall Street cruises toward the finish line of another winning week. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% and is heading … Continued
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By CHRIS MEGERIAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects, the White House budget director said Friday, expanding funding fights that have targeted Democratic areas during the government shutdown. The … Continued