Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Advocates for Texas prisoners are asking a federal judge to declare the state’s lack of air conditioning in most facilities as unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment. Attorneys at a multi-day hearing are seeking to force the state to provide more AC. On Tuesday, a person formerly incarcerated in the
Continue Reading Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The owners of twelve Pennsylvania casinos are asking the state’s highest court to declare that a tax on slot machine revenue is unconstitutional because the state doesn’t impose it broadly on cash-paying electronic game terminals known as skill games that can be found in many bars and stores. The
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The director of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 vision for a complete overhaul of the federal government stepped down Tuesday after blowback from Donald Trump’s campaign, which has tried to disavow the program created by many of the former president’s allies and former aides. Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts
Continue Reading Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri man was freed from prison Tuesday after his murder conviction was overturned after 34 years behind bars, despite the state attorney general’s efforts to keep him there. “I never gave up because my family never gave up,” Christopher Dunn said. “It’s easy to give up in prison
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Sticker shock kept the Guardians from trading for an elite pitcher at the deadline. They opted for an experienced one instead. Priced out of the market for one of the top available starters, the Guardians added much-needed depth to their rotation by acquiring right-hander Alex Cobb from the San
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See the best family moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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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 against Croatia’s Donna Vekic. Here’s a breakdown of what happened.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of marijuana shops boldly opened without a license in New York City after the state legalized recreational use of the drug, but after more than a year of lax enforcement, new state rules are finally allowing officials to padlock their doors. New York City’s sheriff’s office says it
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Many American competitors are raised on the mantra, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” With Olympic podiums offering three exalted position, it’s time to rethink the old adage.
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Results, updates and latest news from Day 4 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Monday, July 30.
Continue ReadingAP National Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — When it’s time to race, Kaylee McKeown is sure hard to beat. American Regan Smith came into the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the Paris Olympics with the world record and no shortage of confidence. At the turn Tuesday night, it was Smith in the lead with McKeown right
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Catching up with Brody Malone, Asher Hong and Stephen Nedoroscik 24 hours after their bronze medal performance in the men’s gymnastics team final.
Continue Reading 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 Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday announced it will spend $5 million to buy seasonal flu shots for livestock workers. Another $5 million will go towards promoting
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Updates on the latest in Olympic surfing amid windy conditions at Marseille, France.
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It says it was targeting the Hezbollah commander responsible for a rocket attack in the Golan Heights that killed a dozen children.
Continue Reading Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three anti-abortion activists have been sentenced to three years of probation in federal court for their 2021 blockade of a Tennessee clinic. James Zastrow, Eva Zastrow and Paul Place were ordered on Tuesday to serve the first 90 days of their sentences on home detention. They were convicted in
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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 que grupos de rescate como Bravo 10, bomberos y Aguiluchos realizaron las labores de rescate por mas de 15 horas.
Continue Reading Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah confirmed Wednesday that Israel killed a top commander after a rare strike in Beirut. The Iran-backed group said earlier that Fouad Shukur was in the building during the attack on Tuesday, and they were searching for him in the rubble to determine his fate. Hezbollah’s
Continue ReadingAP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired slugger Josh Bell and reliever Dylan Floro at Tuesday’s trade deadline, fortifying their lineup and bullpen for the stretch run in a crowded National League playoff race. The 31-year-old Bell is hitting .239 with 14 homers for the Marlins this season. Miami will receive a
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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 a look at what to watch.
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