Tag: contest
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Minnesota teacher’s 2,471-pound pumpkin wins California contest
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row. Travis Gienger, of Anoka, Minnesota, beat his closest competitor by 6 pounds to clinch the victory at the 51st…
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Rep. Adam Schiff says Trump ‘will contest’ election results if he loses
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on Sunday echoed President Joe Biden’s remarks from earlier in the week warning that the upcoming election would be “free and fair,” but maybe not “peaceful” during an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.” “If it is close, if [former President] Donald Trump loses again, as I expect that he…
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Saints shutting out Eagles in 3-0 defensive contest
Share Justin Herbert leaves game against Steelers Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert entered today’s game recovering from a high ankle sprain he suffered last week. He just exited the game in the third quarter and was replaced for at least one play by Taylor Heinicke after appearing to aggravate the injury. Share Vikings 21, Texans 0:…
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Florida man removes 20 Burmese pythons from Everglades, winning contest
The annual Florida Python Challenge has slithered to its conclusion, with professionally categorized python purger Ronald Kiger crowned its victor after he removed 20 Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades. Kiger received a $10,000 grand prize. Representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced his win Tuesday morning in a meeting in Duck…