Former prisoners describe suffocating heat in Texas lockups as they plead for air conditioning
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Advocates for Texas prisoners are asking a federal judge to declare the state’s lack of air…
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Pennsylvania casinos ask court to force state to tax skill games found in stores equally to slots
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The owners of twelve Pennsylvania casinos are asking the state’s highest court to declare that a tax on…
Continue Reading Project 2025 shakes up leadership after criticism from Democrats and Trump, but says work goes on
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The director of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 vision for a complete overhaul of the federal…
Continue Reading Missouri man is free from prison after a judge overturned his 1991 conviction, despite AG’s efforts
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri man was freed from prison Tuesday after his murder conviction was overturned after 34 years behind…
Continue ReadingGuardians add starting pitcher before deadline, acquire RHP Alex Cobb from Giants for prospects
AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Sticker shock kept the Guardians from trading for an elite pitcher at the deadline. They opted for an experienced…
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Families are back at the Games! Check out the best moments so far
See the best family moments from the 2024 Paris…
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What happened to Coco Gauff vs. Donna Vekic at the Paris Olympics?
Coco Gauff’s run in the women’s singles tournament in Paris came to a crashing halt Tuesday following a last-minute call reversal in her match…
Continue ReadingNYC’s latest crackdown on illegal weed shops is finally shutting them down
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of marijuana shops boldly opened without a license in New York City after the state legalized…
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Layden: When coming in third is a win — the magnitude of an Olympic bronze medal
Many American competitors are raised on the mantra, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” With Olympic podiums offering three exalted…
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Paris Olympics July 30 recap, highlights: Simone Biles leads Team USA to gold
Results, updates and latest news from Day 4 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Monday, July…
Continue ReadingKaylee McKeown still rules the Olympic backstroke, beating Regan Smith in women’s 100 meters
AP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — When it’s time to race, Kaylee McKeown is sure hard to beat. American Regan Smith came into the…
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U.S. gymnasts Malone, Nedoroscik, Hong relive bronze medal performance in Paris
Catching up with Brody Malone, Asher Hong and Stephen Nedoroscik 24 hours after their bronze medal performance in the men’s gymnastics team…
Continue Reading US will buy flu shots for farmworkers in a bid to prevent bird flu from getting worse
AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. will pay for flu shots for farmworkers to try to prevent bird flu from getting worse. The Centers for…
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Sailing action heats up in Marseille as winds howl
Updates on the latest in Olympic surfing amid windy conditions at Marseille,…
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Israel launches attack in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah commander
It says it was targeting the Hezbollah commander responsible for a rocket attack in the Golan Heights that killed a dozen…
Continue Reading Three anti-abortion activists sentenced to probation in 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three anti-abortion activists have been sentenced to three years of probation in federal court for their…
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Rescatan con vida a hombre en El Centinela
Un hombre fue rescatado de el cerro de El Centinela la mañana de este martes, el hombre se encontraba extraviado desde la noche del lunes, por lo…
Continue Reading Hezbollah confirms a top commander was killed in Israeli strike in Beirut
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah confirmed Wednesday that Israel killed a top commander after a rare strike in…
Continue ReadingDiamondbacks add slugger Josh Bell, reliever Dylan Floro to fortify roster for stretch run
AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired slugger Josh Bell and reliever Dylan Floro at Tuesday’s trade deadline,…
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Diving In: What to know about the women’s synchro platform finals
Diving gets back underway in Paris on Wednesday when eight teams compete in the women’s synchronized 10m platform finals. Let’s dive right in for…
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