WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning that countries that undermine the sanctions the United States and its allies have imposed on Russia will face consequences for their actions. “The unified coalition of sanctioning countries will not be indifferent to actions that undermine the sanctions we’ve put in place,” Yellen wrote in prepared remarks to be delivered at the Atlantic Council on Wednesday.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Ukraine said Tuesday it is investigating a claim that a poisonous substance was dropped on the besieged city of Mariupol. Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said it was possible that phosphorus munitions – which cause horrendous burns but are not classed as chemical weapons – had been used.
Connor Clark scored on a wild pitch with one out in the bottom of the seventh to complete the Sherman Bearcats’ comeback with a 5-4 walk-off victory against McKinney North in District 10-5A action at Sherman High School.
McKINNEY — Ashlinn Hamilton threw a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts and three walks and was 2-for-3 with a double, walked, drove in a run and scored twice as the third-place Denison Lady Yellow Jackets defeated McKinney North, 9-0, in five innings in District 10-5A action.
When plants become infested with aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs or scale, the pests can be controlled by a biorational pesticide, such as Insecticidal Soap or Ultra-fine Pesticidal Oil, rather than a chemical insecticide. It’s also possible that the use of a chemical pesticide can lead to increased pest problems because of the death of beneficial insects that provide free biological control such as ladybugs, green lacewings and parasitic wasps.
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million.
1928 — The New York Rangers beat the Montreal Maroons for the Stanley Cup, 3-games-to-2. 1931 — The Montreal Canadiens beat the Chicago Black Hawks 2-0 in the fifth game to win the Stanley Cup after trailing 2-games-to-1.
Austin FC forward Dominguez suspended amid investigation AUSTIN — Major League Soccer suspended Austin FC forward Cecilio Dominguez as it investigates possible off-field misconduct that it didn't disclose. The league said it suspended Dominguez after receiving preliminary information gathered by the club.
ARLINGTON — Kris Bryant got his first two RBIs in a Colorado uniform and the Rockies stretched their winning streak to four games with a 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers. Bryant had a go-ahead RBI double in the third inning that made it 2-1, and added a sacrifice fly in the seventh.