Trump campaign holds press conference in Arizona
In a press release, the press conference is said to “highlight the failed policies of Kamala Harris and Arizona Democrats…that have fueled…
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Olympic champion gymnasts Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles to return to school
Gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnasts Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey are heading back to school. Chiles and Carey — part of the “Golden Girls”…
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Investigator says ‘fraudulent’ gift to Florida’s only public historically Black university is void
Associated Press A record multi-million dollar gift to Florida’s only public historically Black university has completely gone up in smoke. More…
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Top US health official acknowledges more federal money for utility help is needed for extreme heat
Visiting Phoenix amid triple-digit temperatures, the U.S. government’s top health official acknowledged on Wednesday that a federal program that…
Continue Reading Forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic hurricane season in mid-season update
MIAMI (AP) — Federal forecasters are still predicting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season thanks to near-record sea surface temperatures and…
Continue Reading Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meats
AP Health Writer Three people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats, federal food safety…
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Arizona prosecutors asked grand jurors not to indict Trump in state’s fake electors case
The Arizona grand jury that indicted 18 Republican supporters of Donald Trump who falsely claimed he won the state in the 2020 election wanted to…
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Women’s handball semifinals recap, Aug. 8: France, Norway to play for gold medal
Take a look at the recaps from the semifinal matches as they happen throughout the…
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Sofia Raffaeli tops field after individual all-around qualifying for rhythmic gymnastics in Paris
Italy’s Sofia Raffaeli tops the field after individual all-around qualifying for rhythmic gymnastics at the 2024 Paris…
Continue Reading DNA on weapons implicates ex-U.S. Green Beret in attempted Venezuelan coup, federal officials say
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Federal investigators say they have uncovered the DNA of a former U.S. Green Beret on some of the 60 automatic…
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2024 Olympic women’s golf Round 3 preview, Aug. 9: How will Nelly Korda respond?
Nelly Korda was in control on Thursday at Le Golf National until a late collapse. How she responds is a major storyline for the third round of the…
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Great Britain’s Joe Choong ‘gutted’ after fencing round in modern pentathlon
Great Britain’s Joe Choong is disappointed after his 29th place finish in the men’s fencing discipline of the modern…
Continue ReadingDefending champion US women’s volleyball team beats Brazil in semifinal thriller at Paris Olympics
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Karch Kiraly made one request when the decisive fifth set began: Win or lose, make sure to enjoy the moment. The U.S.…
Continue Reading Capitol riot defendant jailed over alleged threats against Supreme Court justice and other officials
Associated Press A Nevada man awaiting trial on charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol has been jailed after he allegedly made threats directed at…
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Beach volleyball recap, Aug. 8: Germany upsets Norway for spot in gold medal final
Men’s and women’s Olympic beach volleyball semifinals take place Thursday at Eiffel Tower Stadium. Check out the details from each match as teams vie…
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Repeat still alive: Team USA women into volleyball gold medal match
Team USA beat Brazil in an instant classic to advance to its second straight Olympic final as it pursues back-to-back gold…
Continue Reading Here’s a look at questions about Tim Walz’s military record
Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Republicans are questioning Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record after Vice President Kamala Harris…
Continue Reading Philippe Petit recreates high-wire walk between World Trade Center’s twin towers on 50th anniversary
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Fifty years after his iconic high-wire walk between the twin towers of New York’s World Trade Center, Philippe…
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Live blog: U.S. men’s basketball takes on Jokic, Serbia in semifinals
Follow along as LeBron James leads the U.S. men’s basketball team in an Olympic semifinal showdown against Nikola Jokic and Serbia at the 2024 Paris…
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Tovkai, Elgendy, Clouvel lead modern pentathlon after Day 1 fencing competition
After the first day of competition in modern pentathlon, Oleksandr Tovkai of Ukraine and Ahmed Elgendy of Egypt lead the men’s side, while France’s…
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