In final year, Obama seeks to stave off lame duck status

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama heads into the final quarter of his presidency with a string of wins, including an Asia-Pacific trade agreement and the historic nuclear accord with Iran. But Obama’s last year as president also challenges anew his restrained approach to international crises, particularly in the Middle East. Americans’ fears of attacks…

DraftKings, FanDuel sue Illinois attorney general

CHICAGO (AP) – New York-based FanDuel and Boston-based DraftKings have filed separate lawsuits against Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, a day after she declared daily fantasy sports betting illegal in the state. FanDuel filed its lawsuit Thursday in Illinois’ Sangamon County along with Head2Head Sports LLC, a season-long fantasy contest operator. DraftKings filed suit Thursday…