A rocket attack at an Iraqi military base injures US personnel, officials tell AP
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, U.S. defense…
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Team USA redemption tour rolls into the semifinals after win over Brazil
The United States took care of business against Brazil in four sets to advance to the semifinals of the Olympic Games for the seventh time in its…
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Former Trump lawyer to cooperate in Arizona “fake electors” case
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes made the announcement Monday after Ellis signed the cooperation…
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Worthy de Jong’s golden walk-off highlights wild 3×3 basketball medal round
A full recap of all the action from the medal rounds in Olympic 3×3 basketball, with the U.S. women taking bronze and the Dutch men winning a…
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Team pursuit preview, Aug. 6: U.S. women hit the track
A preview of team pursuit at the Olympics. The U.S. women’s squad of Kristen Faulkner, Chloe Dygert, Lily Williams and Jennifer Valente look to…
Continue Reading ‘David Makes Man’ actor Akili McDowell is charged with murder in man’s shooting in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities say an actor who starred in the television series “David Makes Man” has been charged with fatally shooting a man in…
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California woman stabbed and killed inside a Walmart store
Deputies were called out around 7:00am for reports of a man with a deadly weapon, according to…
Continue ReadingJim Harbaugh has best track record of 8 new head coaches but Morris has better shot at playoffs
AP Pro Football Writer At least one NFL team with a new coach has reached the playoffs every year since the 2006 season. DeMeco Ryans took over in…
Continue Reading Mali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine, accusing it of aiding a rebel attack in the African country
Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s government says it has diplomatic ties with Ukraine accusing Kyiv of aiding a rebel attack that…
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Paris Olympics a coming-of-age milestone for American archer Casey Kaufhold
A teenage Casey Kaufhold entered her first Olympic competition at the Tokyo Games with no expectations. Fast forward a few years and the…
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SCOTUS rejects Missouri attorney general’s lawsuit
The Supreme Court rejected the lawsuit without comment. However, the brief order noted Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito would have allowed…
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Mondo’s Mundo: Pole vault legend Mondo Duplantis breaks world record in Olympic final
For an astounding ninth time, Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record, clearing a height of 6.25 meters — 20.5…
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Four questions ahead of U.S. women’s basketball quarterfinal vs. Nigeria
What are the keys for Team USA in its women’s basketball quarterfinal against…
Continue Reading Instructor charged with manslaughter in Pennsylvania plane crash that killed student pilot
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A flight instructor involved in a crash that killed a student pilot in eastern Pennsylvania has been charged with involuntary…
Continue Reading What does a state Capitol do when its hall of fame gallery is nearly out of room? Find more space
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Hall of Fame, with 49 portraits, is nearly full of portraits, posing a question that other…
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What to watch as women’s water polo heads to the quarterfinals
The brackets are set for the next phase of the women’s water polo tournament at the Paris Olympics. Here’s a look at all four quarterfinal…
Continue Reading Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case, charges to be dropped
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign attorney Jenna Ellis, who worked closely with his personal attorney,…
Continue ReadingEx-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case, charges to be dropped
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign attorney Jenna Ellis, who worked closely with his personal attorney,…
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Demolition begins on Southern Pacific Freight Depot
Demolition for the Southern Pacific Freight Depot began Monday…
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Wrestling recap, Aug. 5: USA’s Elor into 68kg final; Cuba’s Lopez one win from five consecutive golds
It took less than two minutes for Team USA’s rising wrestling star Amit Elor to win her semifinal. Her first Olympic gold is on the line Tuesday,…
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