Carlos Estévez may get shot at nailing Philadelphia Phillies closer role
AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Yes, it looks like the Phillies have their closer in Carlos Estévez. OK, maybe not by defined job title just…
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Robinson campaign calls North Carolina agency report on wife’s nonprofit politically motivated
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The campaign of Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is speaking against a state agency’s…
Continue Reading One Extraordinary Olympic Photo: Christophe Ena captures the joy of fencing gold at the Paris Games
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Christophe Ena takes a closer look at his photo of fencing joy at the spectacular Grand…
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Temps to get warmer through the rest of the work week
Warmer conditions and winds will continue over the next few days, as rain chances could hit Yuma later in the…
Continue Reading Utility cuts natural gas service to landslide-stricken Southern California neighborhood
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Natural gas service to 135 homes was being cut Monday in a neighborhood on Southern California’s Palos…
Continue Reading Massachusetts governor says there’s nothing she can do to prevent 2 hospitals from closing
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts has agreed to provide about $30 million to help support the operations of six hospitals that Steward…
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Shilese Jones sets sights on LA 2028
Six-time world medalist Shilese Jones confirms ACL tear, plans to train for LA…
Continue ReadingThe U.S. men’s gymnastics team ended a lengthy Olympic medal drought. They hope the NCAA notices
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Before they stood with their arms wrapped around each other in a brotherhood forever etched into U.S. Olympic lore,…
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Chase Budinger gets first Olympic win in return to volleyball roots
Former NBA player Chase Budinger made his Olympic debut in beach volleyball Monday alongside playing partner Miles…
Continue Reading Venezuela at a standstill as Maduro is declared winner but vote tallies have yet to be released
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela is facing a political standstill after both incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and the…
Continue Reading Michigan’s top court gives big victory to people trying to recoup cash from foreclosures
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan Supreme Court ruling Monday could put thousands of dollars in the pockets of tens of thousands of people…
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Which team looks like the biggest threat to the U.S. women through the first round of group play?
Let’s take stock of where the Olympic women’s basketball tournament stands and who might be able to hang with Team…
Continue Reading ‘White Dudes for Harris’ is the latest in a series of Zoom gatherings backing the vice president
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — On a “White Dudes for Harris” virtual call, it was probably fitting that “The Dude” dropped in. Actor…
Continue Reading Morocco releases imprisoned journalists after pardons from King Mohamed VI
Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned three journalists who were charged with sex crimes and espionage…
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Australia’s O’Callaghan foils clubmate Titmus for 200m freestyle gold
Australia’s red-headed rocket Mollie O’Callaghan toppled defending champion Ariarne Titmus to claim gold in the women’s 200m freestyle in an Olympic…
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Boxing recap, July 29: Team USA’s Edwards and Gonzalez ousted
Uzbekistan’s Bakhodir Jalolov and Ireland’s Kellie Harrington got their boxing title defenses off to a flying start with wins at the Paris Games on…
Continue ReadingQuake rattles Southern California desert communities, no immediate reports of damage
BARSTOW, Calif. (AP) — An earthquake shook the desert area east of Los Angeles on Monday but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.…
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How to watch the Paris Olympics in primetime on NBC
A rundown of what to expect on tonight’s Paris Olympics primetime show on…
Continue Reading Swarm of dragonflies startles beachgoers in Rhode Island
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — A swarm of dragonflies stunned and surprised beachgoers over the weekend in Rhode Island. The dragonflies descended on…
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Mayors across Arizona endorse Vice President Kamala Harris
In a press release, Somerton Mayor Gerardo Anaya and San Luis Mayor Nieves Riedel are a part of the mayors in the state who are endorsing…
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