Illinois fends off Nebraska in 30-22 season-opening win
By TERRY TOWERY Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Under a new coach, with fans packed into the stands for the first time since 2019 and its…
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Real Madrid loans right back Odriozola to Fiorentina
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid is sending right back Álvaro Odriozola on loan to Italian club Fiorentina. The 25-year-old Odriozola joined Madrid on a…
Continue Reading Pirates part ways with longtime outfielder Gregory Polanco
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco’s stay in Pittsburgh is over. The Pirates have released the veteran right…
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Marchers across US call on Congress to bolster voting rights
By BRIAN SLODYSKO and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of voting rights advocates are rallying across the country…
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Marchers across US call on Congress to bolster voting rights
By BRIAN SLODYSKO and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of voting rights advocates are rallying across the country…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Ida similar to Katrina, but stronger, smaller
By SETH BORENSTEIN Science Writer Sure, Hurricane Ida looks an awful lot like Hurricane Katrina, bearing down on the same part of Louisiana on the…
Continue Reading US Open players don’t need COVID shots; about half have them
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — There will be some key contrasts when it comes to COVID vaccinations at the U.S. Open tennis…
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Driver crashes into patrol car while officers investigate fatal collision
Two people were arrested for driving under the influence after a driver crashed into a patrol car Saturday while officers were investigating a fatal…
Continue Reading Injured A’s ace Bassitt says he wants to return this year
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics ace Chris Bassitt says he’s intent on pitching again this…
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$1K tip at local restaurant brings 2 people together with special person in common
By JAMIE SHERROD, JAMES PAXSON Click here for updates on this story GRAND BLANC, Michigan (WNEM) — It was a…
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Continue Reading Knight breaks US record in 10-2 quarterfinal win over Japan
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Hilary Knight had two goals and an assist to break Cammi Granato’s U.S. points record in women’s world hockey…
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NBA requiring Covid-19 vaccinations for referees and others who work with players
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Less than two months ahead of the regular season tip-off, the NBA says it’s requiring referees and other personnel who…
Continue Reading Giants LB Anderson suspended 6 games for substance enhancer
EAST RUTEHRFORD, N.J. (AP) — The NFL has suspended New York Giants linebacker Ryan Anderson for the first six games of the regular season for…
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Officer gets help from former coworkers
By JUSTIN BEASLEY Click here for updates on this story WAVERLY, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Waverly officer who lost…
Continue Reading West Ham signs defender Kurt Zouma from Chelsea
LONDON (AP) — West Ham has signed France center back Kurt Zouma from Chelsea in a deal worth around $35 million. The 26-year-old Zouma won two…
Continue Reading Mountain lion killed after attacking child in California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wildlife authorities say that a mountain lion that attacked a 5-year-old boy and dragged the child across his front lawn in…
Continue Reading Mountain lion killed after attacking child in California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wildlife authorities say that a mountain lion that attacked a 5-year-old boy and dragged the child across his front lawn in…
Continue Reading Josh Allen makes short work of Packers in Bills’ 19-0 win
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen needed just three possessions to throw two touchdown passes in his preseason…
Continue ReadingCity routs Arsenal even without Kane; Liverpool-Chelsea draw
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Two goals and an assist from Ferran Torres led Manchester City to a 5-0 victory…
Continue Reading 2 brothers arrested; bodies found buried in Illinois yard
LYONS, Ill. (AP) — Police have discovered two containers with human remains in a backyard in suburban Chicago. It comes a few days after a man told…
Continue Reading Juventus loses at home to Empoli in 1st game after Ronaldo
ROME (AP) — Juventus has slumped to a 1-0 loss at home to promoted Empoli in its first match without Cristiano Ronaldo. Leonardo Mancuso’s…
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Nandi Bushell, 11-year-old drummer, finally joins Foo Fighters on stage
By Kelly Murray, CNN She’s the girl who dared to challenge Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl to an “epic” online drum duel —…
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US Marine officer relieved of command after criticizing military leaders about Afghanistan withdrawal
By Paul LeBlanc, Oren Liebermann and Brian Rokus, CNN US Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller has been relieved of command after he posted a video…
Continue Reading US Marine officer relieved of command after criticizing military leaders about Afghanistan withdrawal
By Paul LeBlanc, Oren Liebermann and Brian Rokus, CNN US Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller has been relieved of command after he posted a video…
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Animal care naturalist opens up about work she does at the WNC Nature Center
By Sarah White Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Western North Carolina…
Continue Reading Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job
By BRIAN MELLEY and AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press A Marine sergeant who cradled a baby in her arms at the airport and posted on social media that…
Continue Reading Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job
By BRIAN MELLEY and AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press A Marine sergeant who cradled a baby in her arms at the airport and posted on social media that…
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A Hurricane Ida unknown: Economic impact on region and US
By FRANK BAJAK Associated Press Companies evacuated oil and gas platforms south of Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida but a far greater worry was…
Continue Reading Aces control Fever behind Williams’ 15 in 87-71 win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Riquna Williams scored 15 points and Kelsey Plum added 14 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 87-71. The Aces…
Continue Reading Aces control Fever behind Williams’ 15 in 87-71 win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Riquna Williams scored 15 points and Kelsey Plum added 14 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 87-71. The Aces…
Continue Reading Police: Homeowner dies after being stabbed during burglary
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police say a homeowner is dead after being stabbed by a burglary suspect during a confrontation in the victim’s home…
Continue Reading Ohio beats South Dakota 5-2, reaches LLWS championship game
By PRESTON SHOEMAKER Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Cooper Oden struck out six and allowed two runs over five innings Saturday as…
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Panamá se prepara para su primera actividad masiva después del covid-19
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — El próximo jueves 2 de septiembre será crucial para Panamá. Ese día el país tiene su primera…
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Peloton under investigation by the SEC and Department of Justice
Peloton, the maker of exercise treadmills that have been recalled due to injuries, is the subject of an investigation by the Securities and Exchange…
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Vegas hospital opens clinic to provide long-term COVID care
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas hospital has opened a clinic to provide ongoing care to so-called long-haulers — people with long-term medical…
Continue Reading A Hurricane Ida unknown: Economic impact on region and US
By FRANK BAJAK Associated Press Companies evacuated oil and gas platforms south of Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida but a far greater worry was…
Continue Reading Liberals used the courts to block Trump’s agenda. Republicans are using the same playbook against Biden.
By Tierney Sneed, CNN For four years, President Donald Trump saw his policies hindered by progressive lawsuits. Now conservative lawyers and judges…
Continue Reading Indians send struggling reliever Karinchak to minors
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have sent struggling reliever James Karinchak to Triple-A Columbus after he failed to retire a batter and…
Continue Reading US Open players don’t need COVID shots; about half have them
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — There will be some key contrasts when it comes to COVID vaccinations at the U.S. Open tennis…
Continue Reading 4 Marines from California among Kabul bombing victims
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four of the U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing at the airport in Kabul were Marines from…
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GIL Basketball Academy celebrates 12 years at Toro Park
Gil Basketball Academy, a youth organization whose mission is to empower children through athletic ability, celebrated 12 years of promoting the…
Continue Reading French health pass protesters rally for 7th week
PARIS (AP) — Demonstrators opposed to France’s health pass took to the streets for a seventh Saturday of protests, but appeared to be less…
Continue Reading Olympic 100 champion Thompson-Herah wins in 10.72 at Paris
PARIS (AP) — Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah won the 100 meters in 10.72 seconds at the Diamond League meeting in Paris. Thompson-Herah…
Continue Reading Tribe’s lawsuit challenges Arizona law on gambling expansion
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona tribe that didn’t sign a revised gambling compact with the state earlier this year has filed a lawsuit alleging that a…
Continue Reading Justin Haley wins Xfinity race, edging teammates at Daytona
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Justin Haley used a last-lap push from Daniel Hamric to edge Kaulig Racing teammate AJ…
Continue Reading Chelsea survives with 10 men to hold Liverpool 1-1 in EPL
By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Chelsea held on with 10 men for half of the game to draw 1-1 at Liverpool in the…
Continue Reading Kurt Busch has multiyear deal with 23XI Racing, eyes charter
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kurt Busch has a multiyear deal with 23XI Racing, the NASCAR team owned by basketball…
Continue Reading Promoted Brentford stays unbeaten in Premier League
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ivan Toney maintained promoted Brentford’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season as the Bees earned a deserved…
Continue Reading Protests in Berlin for and against coronavirus restrictions
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Protesters have filled the German capital, as thousands turned out to demonstrate against the government’s…
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