Beach volleyball quarterfinals preview: Breaking down Tuesday’s matches
The men’s and women’s beach volleyball competition continues with four quarterfinal matches on…
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Prosecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief over his conduct following newspaper raid
Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Two special prosecutors say they plan to charge a former central Kansas police chief with obstruction of…
Continue ReadingOne and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who’s caught doping
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down Monday on his support for tougher sanctions…
Continue Reading Frontier Airlines pilot arrested at Houston airport, forcing flight’s cancellation
HOUSTON (AP) — A Frontier Airlines flight that had been set to go from Houston to the Dallas area last week got canceled not because of weather,…
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Double rainbow appears over Brooklyn following storm
A double rainbow adorned the sky in Brooklyn, New York, after storms lashed the region on Sunday, August…
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Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen defends men’s singles badminton title, captures gold
Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen defeated Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand, 21-11, 21-11, to successfully defend the men’s…
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Heirloom Tomato Flatbread and Blue Agave Spritzer Mocktail
Sunrise Anchor Samantha Byrd spoke with Chef Jonathan Palacio in the very first episode of a new cooking segment exclusive to Sunrise at…
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RFK Jr. claims responsibility to putting a dead bear cub in Central Park
The mystery surrounding a dead bear cub in Central Park a decade ago may finally be solved as Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now…
Continue Reading Nigerian protesters defy president’s request to stop amid the worst cost-of-living crisis in years
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Protests against hardship have continued for a fifth day in several states in Nigeria, a day after the…
Continue ReadingRobert F. Kennedy in NY court as he fights ballot-access suit claiming he doesn’t live in the state
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fought to be on New York’s ballot Monday as a trial…
Continue Reading Robert F. Kennedy in NY court as he fights ballot-access suit claiming he doesn’t live in the state
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fought to be on New York’s ballot Monday as a trial…
Continue Reading This preschool in Alaska changed lives for parents and kids alike. Why did it have to close?
AP Education Writer WASILLA, Alaska (AP) — She was a teenager, and the mother of a 2-year-old, when a knock came on the door of her trailer. Two…
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USA’s Miles Partain, Andy Benesh defeat Italy to advance to beach volleyball quarterfinals
Miles Partain and Andy Benesh of the United States knocked off Italy’s Samuele Cottafava and Paolo Nicolai in straight sets, advancing to…
Continue Reading Colombia’s congress considers ban on Pablo Escobar souvenirs
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Souvenirs depicting the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar could be banned in Colombia if legislators approve a bill…
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2024 Olympic women’s golf preview: Course overview, yardage, differences vs. men’s event
It’s the women’s turn to tackle Le Golf National and they will see a course, in some ways the same, in others different than what the men just…
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City of San Luis breaks ground on new Well and Manganese Treatment Unit
In a press release, the unit, which is said to be a $3,966,900 investment, “will significantly improve water production and quality in the…
Continue Reading Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio can start Tuesday at nearly 100 locations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Recreational marijuana sales will begin across Ohio on Tuesday when the state issues its first operating certificates. The…
Continue Reading Schwab, Fidelity, other online trading brokerages appear to go dark during huge market sell-off
NEW YORK (AP) — Several online brokerage firms including Charles Schwab, Fidelity and Vanguard appeared to be down for thousands of users Monday…
Continue ReadingEx-NBA player Budinger, partner Evans eliminated by defending Olympic beach volleyball champ Norway
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The slam dunk contest was a spectacle. Facing Kobe Bryant was something he will never forget. Now Chase Budinger has…
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How did Jordan Chiles win bronze in women’s gymnastics floor final?
Jordan Chiles initially missed out on a medal at the women’s gymnastics floor final, but a reevaluation by judges bumped her from fifth to a…
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