Utility chief in north Florida sentenced to 4 years in prison for privatization scheme
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The former head of a north Florida public utility was sentenced to four years in prison for a scheme to privatize the…
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Federal protections of transgender students are in effect where courts haven’t blocked them
Associated Press New federal protections for transgender students at U.S. schools and colleges have launched, but not everywhere. Most Republican-led…
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Georgian Bekauri retains judo title, Croatia’s Matic wins historic gold
Croatian Barbara Matic won the gold medal in the women’s under 70kg judo, while Georgia’s Lasha Bekauri won the gold medal in the men’s under 100kg…
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Harris campaign announces upcoming travel stops with running mate
Harris remains undecided on a running mate at this time. However, her campaign has released several locations that she will visit with her her future…
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Jessica Fox wins historic gold medal in C-1, USA’s Leibfarth shocks for bronze
Jessica Fox claims history with gold medal in C-1 final to become most decorated canoe slalom athlete in Olympic history. American Evy Leibfarth…
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Angelique Kerber’s tournament ends in thrilling quarters loss to Zheng
German veteran Angelique Kerber bowed out of professional tennis at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday after losing, 7-6(4), 6-4, 7-6(6), in the…
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Marta shown straight red card in what could be unceremonious Brazil exit
Brazil star Marta, perhaps the most celebrated player in women’s soccer, was shown a red card versus Spain at the 2024 Paris Olympics in what could…
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Live Blog: USWNT looks to top Group B vs. Australia
Follow along as the U.S. women’s soccer team looks to top Group B in its last group stage match against…
Continue ReadingThe careers of Olympians like Simone Biles mirror the rise of adult gymnastics. ‘I’m never leaving.’
AP National Writer Every few years when the Olympics would roll around, the unmistakable pangs Jen Castellano knew were coming but was powerless to…
Continue ReadingToilet paper and flat tires — the strange ways that Californians ignite wildfires
CalMatters Of all the insidious threats faced by wildland firefighters — extreme heat, desiccated forests, unpredictable fire behavior and a nearly…
Continue ReadingRussian couple pleads guilty to spying charges and are released from Slovenian prison on time served
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A Russian couple arrested on spying charges in December 2022 have pleaded guilty and were sentenced in the Slovenian…
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Olympic tennis recap, July 31: Djokovic dominates to quarterfinals
Day 5 of Olympic tennis tousled the women’s draw to the final four, and the men’s quarterfinal crew is…
Continue ReadingDutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape is booed again, louder, in second match of Olympics
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — The Dutch beach volleyball player who served time in prison after he was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in…
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Olympic fencing preview, Aug. 1: U.S. hunts for team foil medal
Six countries are looking for redemption in the Olympic women’s team foil event after being left off the podium in the individual…
Continue ReadingFederal judge says New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional, but the state’s cap on magazines over 10 rounds…
Continue ReadingFrench citizen accused of unlawfully collecting military information in Russia denied bail
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court has ordered a French citizen arrested in Russia to remain in custody ahead of his trial on charges of unlawfully…
Continue ReadingJohn Force Racing picks Beckman to sub for injured Force as team chases Funny Car title
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (AP) — Drag racing Hall of Famer John Force may contend for another Funny Car title, even though he won’t drive the rest of…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina Supreme Court rules state death penalty including firing squad is legal
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled the state’s death penalty is legal. All five justices…
Continue ReadingGerman city renamed ‘Swiftkirchen’ for Taylor Swift concerts gets 1,400 bids for the signs
BERLIN (AP) — The German city of Gelsenkirchen, which temporarily renamed itself “Swiftkirchen” before the American superstar played three…
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San Luis City Council race wraps up, candidates reflect as polls close
The San Luis City Council race has concluded with nine candidates vying for a seat on the council for the next four…
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