Cuban Olympic Committee demands the immediate exclusion of an athlete from refugee team
Associted Press HAVANA (AP) — The Cuban Olympic Committee has demanded the “immediate exclusion” of an island athlete who was included by the…
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Plea offer may soon come for armed robbery suspect
The teen tied to an armed robbery back in March was back in court Tuesday and learned he may soon receive a plea offer from the…
Continue Reading Massachusetts issues tighter restrictions on access to homeless shelter system
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has unveiled new restrictions on the state’s homeless family shelter programs.…
Continue Reading Steve Bannon’s trial in border wall fundraising case set for December, after his ongoing prison term
Associated Press While conservative strategist Steve Bannon is serving a four-month federal prison term, he’s got another trial coming up. A…
Continue Reading Wisconsin, in a first, to unveil a Black woman’s statue at its Capitol
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About a thousand people are expected at a gala event this weekend as Wisconsin finally honors a person of…
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USA Basketball’s secret weapon in Paris: International experience
The talent gap between the United States and the rest of the world is shrinking fast in men’s basketball, and the “we’ll figure it out” system…
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Vice President Kamala Harris requests materials from five possible running mates
Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has requested vetting materials from five possible running mates, including Arizona Senator Mark…
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New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez to resign next month
According to sources familiar with the matter, Menendez will step down effective August 20. This comes amid mounting pressure from his own party to…
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USWNT ready to ‘create a new history’ in Paris, says Emma Hayes
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes talks about how the team is ready to kick off its 2024 Paris Olympic…
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Inicia campaña aguatón para continuar hidratando
Con la finalidad de continuar protegiendo a la población de las altas temperaturas, el DIF municipal arrancó su campaña de colecta de agua…
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Man found guilty in double murder case outside a local bar
Two witnesses took the stand in the case of a man accused of double murder outside a local…
Continue ReadingDemocratic delegates cite new energy while rallying behind Kamala Harris for president
Associated Press After weeks of intraparty division over President Joe Biden’s candidacy, delegates to the upcoming Democratic National…
Continue Reading Democratic delegates cite new energy while rallying behind Kamala Harris for president
Associated Press After weeks of intraparty division over President Joe Biden’s candidacy, delegates to the upcoming Democratic National…
Continue Reading France’s Macron says he’ll keep the centrist caretaker government on through the Olympics
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he will keep a centrist caretaker government on through the Olympics to…
Continue Reading Rushed railcar inspections and ‘stagnated’ safety record reinforce concerns after fiery Ohio crash
Associated Press Rail unions say that inspections continue to be rushed and a new federal study reinforces that concern with railroads routinely…
Continue Reading Darren Walker’s Ford Foundation legacy reached far beyond its walls
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Darren Walker, the outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, has had a far-reaching and profound impact on the…
Continue Reading Hamas and Fatah agree to form a government. What does it mean and who are these Palestinian groups?
Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian factions and bitter foes Hamas and Fatah have signed a declaration in China vowing to form…
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Man charged in Tupac Shakur’s killing asks again for house arrest instead of jail before trial
An ailing and aging former Los Angeles-area gang leader is due to ask a Nevada judge on Tuesday to change her mind and release him from jail to house…
Continue Reading Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
Associated Press BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and…
Continue Reading US Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is resigning from office following his corruption conviction
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey says he is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for…
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