Moore wins GOP US Senate nomination in Trump era
Former Alabama chief justice Roy Moore captured the Republican nomination for United States Senate with strong Trump backing and a fundraising edge. The runoff was framed as a Trump referendum, but GOP voters indicated Trump’s endorsement was a minor factor. The report also notes Trump’s Puerto Rico visit plans after Hurricane Maria and other political and policy updates.
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Indictments Shake College Basketball’s Pay-for-Play Era
The U S attorney for the Southern District of New York and the FBI announced indictments in a sweeping college basketball scandal. Four assistant coaches from Power Five programs and an Adidas executive are accused of taking bribes from 15,000 to 100,000 dollars to steer recruits to specific agents and schools. The case highlights a broader pay-for-play culture in college athletics with ongoing investigations and multiple defendants yet to be charged.
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Trump to push plan slashing corporate tax rate to 20 percent
In Indianapolis Trump will unveil a plan to cut the corporate rate to 20 percent and collapse individual brackets to 3 rates 12 to 15 percent 25 percent and 35 percent. He argues the move will spur 4 to 5 percent GDP growth and urges Democrats to help sell the plan.
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Orange juice prices edge higher after Irma hits Florida citrus
Irma devastates Florida citrus, with 30 to 70 percent of the crop destroyed. Prices could rise up to 2.30 dollars per gallon, depending on Brazil exports and consumer switching to blends. Retailers warn March toward higher costs while fans vow to keep buying juice.
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