close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 8 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers included plans to legalize recreational and medical marijuana as part of his new two-year budget, looking to generate $165 million. Evers would aim to use the money raised through marijuana sales to fund rural schools and poorer communities in the state. "Legalizing and taxing marijuana in Wisconsin — just like we do already with alcohol — ensures a controlled market and safe product are available for both recreational and medicinal users and can open the door for countless opportunities for us to reinvest in our communities and create a more equitable state," Evers said. Tony Evers, Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin, speaks during a campaign rally for Democratic candidates in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. Senator Bernie Sanders visited Wisconsin as part of a … [Read more...] about Wisconsin governor to include plan for marijuana legalization in budget, despite GOP opposition
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Rangers Trade SS Elvis Andrus To Athletics For DH Khris Davis
ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) – The Texas Rangers are trading shortstop and fan-favorite Elvis Andrus to the Oakland Athletics for slugger Khris Davis. The Rangers announced the trade Saturday afternoon and involves Texas sending Andrus, catcher Aramis Garcia and cash to the A’s for Davis and prospects Jonah Heim and Dane Acker. The Rangers are reportedly sending the A’s $13.5 million, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Jeff Wilson.RELATED: Rangers To Pay A's $13.5M Over Next 2 Years As Part Of Swap The trade is being seen as a salary dump as the 32-year-old Andrus will be under contract through 2022 for $28.5 million, while Davis will be a free agent after the 2021 season. Davis will be owed $16.75 million this year. 12 seasons Thank you for everything you've done for this organization, #1. pic.twitter.com/QoyJYISibC — Texas Rangers (@Rangers) February 6, 2021 RELATED: In 1st Home Game Of The Season With Fans Luka, Kristaps Help Dallas … [Read more...] about Rangers Trade SS Elvis Andrus To Athletics For DH Khris Davis
Rangers To Pay A’s $13.5M Over Next 2 Years As Part Of Swap
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – The Texas Rangers will pay Oakland $6.25 million this year and $7.25 million in 2022 as part of the trade that sent shortstop Elvis Andrus to the Athletics. Texas will make 12 payments of $520,833.33 from April through September as part of Saturday’s deal.RELATED: Pebble Beach Golf Links Profile: Simply One Of The Best Courses In The World The Rangers will make 12 payments of $604,166.67 from April through September in 2022. Payments are due roughly in the middle of each month and on or close to the final day of each month. Andrus is owed $14 million in each of the next two seasons. The $120 million, eight-year contract he signed in 2015 includes a $15 million option for 2023 that now, because of the trade, becomes a player option if he has 550 plate appearances in 2022, or 1,100 combined in 2021-22. Texas sent the 32-year-old Andrus and catcher Aramis Garcia to the A’s for designated hitter Khris Davis, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Dane … [Read more...] about Rangers To Pay A’s $13.5M Over Next 2 Years As Part Of Swap
‘There’s Nobody Like The Three Of Us’: Hot Bench Judges Discuss Their Show
“Hot Bench” is not your average courtroom drama. The show created by Judge Judy Sheindlin is the only three-judge bench on television and is now in its fourth season. For the first time this season, viewers will be able to follow Judges Patricia DiMango, Tanya Acker and Michael Corriero into the chambers where they will give the audience an inside look at how they make their decisions. The three judges chatted with CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith about the season of the show, their legal careers and why “Hot Bench” RELATED: Rachel Bloom Built a Ball Pit in Her Basement! DJ Sixsmith: How has “Hot Bench” changed your lives and careers? Patricia DiMango: That’s a really good question. For me, it’s changed me because I’ve had to accept that I’m no longer the sole decider in the cases I’m doing. I’ve had to be open minded about listening to the perspectives of other jurors who are brilliant and have experience and are fair. I think it has helped me be a little bit more open about … [Read more...] about ‘There’s Nobody Like The Three Of Us’: Hot Bench Judges Discuss Their Show
Photos Of Travelers At US Border Compromised In Data Breach, Officials Say
Thousands of photos of travelers and their license plates were compromised at a point of entry on the U.S.-Canadian border in a “malicious cyberattack,” officials say. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) learned on May 31st that a subcontractor they were working with transferred images of license plates and people crossing the border from CBP to their company network, violating CBP policies and contract, according to a CBP spokesperson. “Initial reports” showed the compromised photos were only from one port of entry and nearly 100,000 people were affected by it. No other information was compromised and no CBP networks or databases were breached, the CBP spokesperson stated. (RELATED: WH Immigration Plan Will Focus On Border Security And Merit-Based Immigration) Perceptics is U.S. technology company that focuses on border security, electronic toll collection, commercial vehicle enforcement and highway and city security. Last month, the company had a major breach of data … [Read more...] about Photos Of Travelers At US Border Compromised In Data Breach, Officials Say