Washington Commanders’ FedEx Field sign comes down
The FedEx signs that gave the Commanders’ football stadium its name have come down ahead of the 2024…
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Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a reimagined presidential race
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The stage is set for an election that was unimaginable mere weeks ago when President Joe Biden was atop the…
Continue Reading US imposes sanctions on Paraguayan cigarette producer for allegedly enriching the former president
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on a Paraguayan tobacco company for allegedly financing the country’s…
Continue ReadingRussian pianist dies in jail after criticizing Moscow’s action in Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian piano player has died in jail while awaiting trial on charges linked to his criticism of Moscow’s military action in…
Continue ReadingCharles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don’t have the NBA
AP Sports Writer Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract. The Hall of Fame player announced Tuesday…
Continue ReadingCharles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don’t have the NBA
AP Sports Writer Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract. The Hall of Fame player announced Tuesday…
Continue ReadingMan known as pro-democracy activist convicted in US of giving China intel on dissidents
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Chinese American scholar has been convicted of U.S. charges of using his reputation as a pro-democracy activist…
Continue Reading5 US troops, 2 contractors hurt in rocket attack as details emerge about strike at Iraq base
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say five U.S. service members and two contractors were injured when two rockets hit a military…
Continue ReadingNYC journalist who documented pro-Palestinian vandalism arrested on felony hate crime charges
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City journalist has been arrested on felony hate crime charges after filming a pro-Palestinian protest…
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s X sues advertisers over alleged ‘massive advertiser boycott’ after Twitter takeover
WICHITA FALLS, Tex. (AP) — Elon Musk’s social media platform X has sued a group of advertisers, alleging that a “massive advertiser…
Continue Reading Parisians once scoffed at hosting the Olympics. Now, here come the conga lines
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Impromptu conga lines at beach volleyball. Spontaneous street dancing during cycling. And serious people wearing…
Continue ReadingTunisian opposition figure Moussi is sentenced to prison amid crackdown ahead of October election
Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A potential presidential candidate in Tunisia has been sentenced to two years in prison. It’s another…
Continue ReadingPitbull Stadium is the new home of FIU football. The artist has bought the naming rights
AP Sports Writer Welcome to Pitbull Stadium, the home of your FIU Panthers. Florida International announced what could end up as a 10-year agreement…
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s X sues advertisers alleging “massive advertiser boycott” deprived social platform of billions of dollars
WICHITA FALLS, Tex. (AP) — Elon Musk’s X sues advertisers alleging “massive advertiser boycott” deprived social platform of billions of…
Continue ReadingMichigan man pleads no contest to failing to store gun that killed 5-year-old grandson
WHITE CLOUD, Mich. (AP) — A man blamed for the death of his 5-year-old grandson has pleaded no contest to violating Michigan’s new gun storage…
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San Diego Zoo unveils first new set of giant pandas
The giant pandas are making their home in “Panda Ridge,” a larger habitat with new shade trees for climbing and rolling hills for, well,…
Continue Reading RFK Jr. testifies about residence in lawsuit seeking to keep him off New York presidential ballot
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endured a sometimes heated volley of questions Tuesday from a lawyer challenging his…
Continue ReadingRFK Jr. testifies about residence in lawsuit seeking to keep him off New York presidential ballot
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endured a sometimes heated volley of questions Tuesday from a lawyer challenging his…
Continue ReadingYuval Sharon to direct Met Opera’s new stagings of Wagner’s Ring Cycle and `Tristan und Isolde’
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Yuval Sharon, an American known for innovative productions, will direct the Metropolitan Opera’s next stagings…
Continue ReadingHeatstroke death of Baltimore worker during trash collection prompts calls for workplace safety
Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Elected officials and union leaders in Baltimore are calling for safer and more humane working conditions for the…
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