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Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocked by Court

The ruling hands a victory to Biden antitrust enforcers, who said the $20 billion supermarket merger would erode competition and raise prices for consumers.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Cotton blocks federal journalist shield legislation in Senate

Politico - 1d

Cowboys' Amani Oruwariye addresses choice to field blocked punt in loss vs. Bengals: 'I'm standing by it'

Oruwariye said attempting to field the ball was 'reactionary thing to do'

CBS Sports - 14h

Manchin, Sinema block Democratic control of NLRB

The Senate on Wednesday blocked Lauren McFerran's renomination to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), opening the door for Republican control of the board starting next year under ...

The Hill - 14h

Albertsons abandons merger with Kroger after a judge temporarily blocked the deal

Albertsons called off a $25 billion merger with rival Kroger after a judge temporarily halted the deal. The grocery chain is also suing Kroger for willful breach of contract and breach of the ...

CBS News - 19h

Judge blocks sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to the Onion

A federal bankruptcy judge has rejected the sale of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars website to the satirical news site the Onion, citing concerns with the bidding process. The trustee ...

CBS News - 20h

Court blocks The Onion’s attempt to acquire Infowars

Bid for Alex Jones’s conspiracy news site rejected by Texas bankruptcy judge

Financial Times - 1d

Cowboys' Jerry Jones asked special teams coach John Fassel to explain muffed punt vs. Bengals in locker room

A special teams disaster doomed the Cowboys in their loss to the Bengals, and Jerry Jones wanted answers

CBS Sports - 1d

Cotton blocks federal shield law for journalists

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) blocked a federal shield law that would protect journalists from revealing their sources and material to the government. In the Senate on Tuesday, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) ...

The Hill - 1d

Judges block Kroger-Albertsons merger. Continuing the courtroom fight could test investors’ patience.

The supermarket chains said they were disappointed with Tuesday’s court rulings, adding that they are reviewing their options.

MarketWatch - 1d

Federal judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons after a three-week hearing. The Federal Trade Commission sued over the $25 billion deal in February, ...

CBS News - 1d

Tobago’s push for greater autonomy fails at final hurdle

Local politicians decry major setback in decades-long battle for more political and economic independence. A new attempt to give the Caribbean island of Tobago more self-governance has been ...

The Guardian - 1d

WATCH: Cowboys make huge blunder after deflected punt, which leads to game-winning Bengals TD in final moments

This gaffe may be the final nail in Dallas' coffin

CBS Sports - 1d

Burrow, Chase lift Bengals after botched blocked punt by Cowboys in 27-20 Cincinnati victory

Joe Burrow threw a tiebreaking 40-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase after Dallas botched a blocked punt to give the ball back to Cincinnati in the final two minutes, and the Bengals beat the ...

ABC News - 2d

Micah Parsons aches after botched blocked punt costs Cowboys in loss to Bengals

Micah Parsons rocked back and forth on the bench in agony after Cincinnati’s winning touchdown that followed a botched blocked punt from his Dallas Cowboys

ABC News - 2d

Federal court blocks ACA coverage for Dreamers

A federal court in North Dakota has blocked Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage for immigrants that came into the U.S. illegally as children, also known as “Dreamers.” U.S. District Judge Daniel M. ...

The Hill - 2d

Bengals-Cowboys: Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati take advantage of Leon Lett-like blunder in stunning win vs. Dallas

The Cowboys seemed to have a huge blocked punt right after the two-minute warning, which would have given them great field position in a tied game.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Russia's authoritarianism and imperialism block a just peace in Ukraine

The Russo-Ukrainian war cannot end until all sides want a stable and just peace, and the greatest obstacle to such an outcome is the Russian regime, which is deeply authoritarian and hostile to ...

The Hill - 2d

Rams get special teams boost against Bills with blocked punt touchdown

Hunter Long's return of Jacob Hummel's blocked punt increased the Rams' lead at home.

ESPN - 3d

Explosion hits apartment block in The Netherlands

One person died and three others were injured after explosions and a fire hit a three-story apartment block in the Dutch city of The Hague on Saturday, the mayor of the city said.

NBC News - 4d

U.S. Ship Regulator Probes Spain's Alleged Blocking of Vessels

The U.S.-flagged ships were blocked from a Spanish port after Spain reportedly said it would wave off vessels believed to be carrying military equipment for Israel.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

House Blocks Release of Matt Gaetz Ethics Report as Republicans Close Ranks

In largely party-line votes, the House turned back two measures that would have forced the Ethics Committee to make public the results of its investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and ...

The New York Times - 6d

House Republicans vote to block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

Chamber votes 206-198 against publication of report into former Florida representative, who resigned last month. The House on Thursday voted 206-198 to block the release of the ethics committee’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House Ethics Committee met earlier Thursday to discuss its investigation into the Florida Republican.

CBS News - 6d

South Korea ruling party leader calls to block impeachment motion

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Trump says he'll block controversial U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese firm

President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese Company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

South Korean president lifts martial law after MPs block it

Three hours after he imposed martial law, Yoon Suk Yeol was forced to lift it after MPs voted to block it.

BBC News - Dec. 3

South Korean parliament votes to block martial law

Markets fall as lawmakers and the head of state wrestle for control

Financial Times - Dec. 3

South Korean parliament blocks president's martial law declaration

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to declare martial law in the country for the first time in 45 years but was blocked by a parliament vote early Wednesday morning local time. ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Trump says he would block US Steel acquisition by Nippon Steel

President-elect Trump vowed to block Japanese Nippon Steel Corp.'s acquisition of U.S. Steel. "I am totally against the once great and powerful U.S. Steel being bought by a foreign company, in this ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Trump repeats vow to 'block' Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel

While he made similar statements on the 2024 campaign trail, it was the first time that Trump had spoken about the deal since he won a second presidential term last month.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Trump vows to block U.S. Steel's takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel

President-elect Donald Trump said he is "totally against" Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel.

CBS News - Dec. 3

U.S. Steel shares drop on Trump’s pledge to block Nippon Steel takeover

U.S. Steel Corp. shares fell 7% in Tuesday’s pre-market trading session after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to block Nippon Steel’s plans to acquire the 123-year-old Pittsburgh-headquartered ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Trump Says He Will Block Nippon Steel’s Acquisition of U.S. Steel

The announcement reiterated sentiments the president-elect expressed on the campaign trail, and further imperiled a deal that had already run into widespread political opposition.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Trump says he will block Japanese firm's takeover of U.S. Steel

President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he would block a Japanese company’s $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Senate approves promotion for general involved in Afghanistan exit after a Republican blocked it

The Senate voted to approve the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, that had been held by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.