The Athletics hit 3 homers to beat the struggling Dodgers 6-5
AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brent Rooker hit his 27th homer of the season and the Oakland Athletics added two more long balls to beat…
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Vietnam’s president is confirmed as the new Communist Party chief — the country’s most powerful role
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Vietnamese President To Lam has been confirmed as the new chief of the Communist Party after his predecessor died July…
Continue Reading Trump again tears into Georgia’s Republican governor on the same day he campaigns in the state
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump picked a new fight Saturday with Georgia’s Republican governor as he campaigned in the key swing…
Continue Reading US and Russia tout prisoner swap as a victory. But perceptions of the deal show stark differences
Associated Press President Vladimir Putin strode along the red carpet between two rows of rifle-toting honor guards and warmly greeted intelligence…
Continue Reading About half of US state AGs went on France trip sponsored by group with lobbyist and corporate funds
Associated Press About half the U.S. state attorneys general have traveled to France for an event cosponsored by a group largely funded by companies.…
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Olympic polls, August 3: VOTE NOW
Olympic polls, August…
Continue ReadingRockies DH Blackmon leaves game vs. Padres after getting hit on left wrist, left eye by errant throw
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Colorado Rockies designated hitter Charlie Blackmon left Friday night’s game at San Diego with a bruised left eye after he…
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U.S. fencing’s ‘Wreck-It Ralfs’ reflect on team bond, future after historic women’s team foil victory
The stars of Team USA’s women’s foil team reflect on how their team bond was their secret weapon in winning the U.S.’s first gold medal in any team…
Continue Reading North Korean leader accuses South Korea of a smear campaign over floods and hints at rejecting aid
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused South Korean media of tarnishing the North’s image. Kim…
Continue Reading Death toll from bridge collapse in China’s Shaanxi province raised to 38. Two dozen still missing
BEIJING (AP) — The death toll has risen to 38 from the partial collapse of a highway bridge that plunged two dozen vehicles into a rushing river…
Continue ReadingGiants’ Blake Snell throws 1st career no-hitter in 3-0 win over the Reds
AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Blake Snell was one out away from pitching the first no-hit game in his illustrious career and had to get…
Continue ReadingGiants left-hander Blake Snell has no-hitter through 8 innings against the Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — San Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell has not allowed a hit through eight innings Friday night against the Cincinnati…
Continue ReadingNewcomer Josh Bell, Ketel Marte each homer twice, Diamondbacks outlast Pirates 9-8
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Bell homered from both sides of the plate in his Arizona debut, Ketel Marte also hit two home runs and the…
Continue Reading Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui fires reach $4B global settlement, court filings say
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year’s Maui wildfires have reached a $4 billion global…
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Two injured in car crash on Avenue B
Two people were treated for their injuries after a car crash in the area of S. Avenue B and W. 8th Street, according to Yuma Police Department…
Continue Reading Some Yankee Stadium bleachers fans chant `U-S-A!’ during `O Canada’ before game against Blue Jays
NEW YORK (AP) — A segment of fans in Yankee Stadium’s right field bleachers chanted “U-S-A! “U-S-A!” during the playing of “O Canada”…
Continue Reading Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler’s voice last year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aerosmith says Steven Tyler’s voice has been permanently damaged by a vocal cord injury last year and the band will no…
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Paris Olympics Day 8 Preview (Aug. 3): Sha’Carri zeroes in on 100m gold, Crouser goes for 3-peat
TV and live stream schedules for the biggest events taking place Saturday, Aug. 3, at the 2024 Paris…
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YPD officers surround home on Magnolia Avenue
We have received reports of officers surrounding a home in the area of Magnolia…
Continue Reading MrBeast’s giant reality competition faces safety complaints from initial contestants
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — YouTube’s biggest star MrBeast is facing complaints about the safety of contestants from the preliminary…
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