Francine Pascal, creator of beloved ‘Sweet Valley High’ books, dies at 92
NEW YORK (AP) — Francine Pascal, a onetime soap opera writer whose “Sweet Valley High” novels and the ongoing adventures of twins Elizabeth and…
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Francine Pascal, creator of beloved ‘Sweet Valley High’ series that has sold more than 200 million copies, dies at 92
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Francine Pascal, creator of beloved ‘Sweet Valley High’ series that has sold more than 200 million copies, dies at…
Continue ReadingMeta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition
Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over…
Continue ReadingIran’s new president is sworn in and pledges to keep trying to remove Western sanctions
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has sworn in the country’s new president, a reformist politician and heart surgeon who pledged to…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris energizes South Asian voters, a growing force in key swing states
Associated Press JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (AP) — A rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Georgia will show how Asian American voters are pivotal there.…
Continue ReadingErica Ash, comedian and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ and ‘Mad TV’ star, dies at 46
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Erica Ash, an actor and comedian skilled in sketch comedy who starred in the parody series “Mad TV” and “Real Husbands of…
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Great Britain’s Nathan Hales wins trap shooting gold; American Derrick Mein in fifth
Great Britain’s Nathan Hales won the men’s trap final at the Chateauroux Shooting Center. American Derrick Mein, the 2022 world champion, was…
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Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Carter Center said it was unable to verify the results of Venezuela’s presidential election,…
Continue ReadingDisneyland workers vote to ratify new contracts that raise wages
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland workers have voted to ratify new contracts that include wage hikes and changes to sick leave policies after…
Continue ReadingDisneyland workers vote to ratify new contracts that raise wages
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland workers have voted to ratify new contracts that include wage hikes and changes to sick leave policies after…
Continue Reading Harris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is set to launch a battleground tour next week with her yet-to-be-named running…
Continue ReadingHarris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is set to launch a battleground tour next week with her yet-to-be-named running…
Continue ReadingHarris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is set to launch a battleground tour next week with her yet-to-be-named running…
Continue ReadingDes Moines officers kill suspect after he opened fire and critically wounded one of them, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say officers shot and killed a man in Des Moines after he opened fire and critically wounded one of them.…
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Team element for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics popular with golfers
There has been discussion of a mixed-team event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and players have expressed…
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BMX freestyle recap, July 30: Hannah Roberts dazzles in qualification
Hannah Roberts booked her spot in the women’s BMX final, dazzling with a sensational 91.45 performance on Tuesday. She led the group of qualifiers on…
Continue ReadingAmerican consumers feeling more confident in July as expectations of future improve
AP Business Writer American consumers felt more confident in July as expectations over the near-term future rebounded. However, in a reversal of…
Continue Reading Full-time scientist and part-time basketball player Canyon Barry chases gold in 3×3 at Paris Games
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Canyon Barry is a part-time basketball player. His full-time job is system engineer for a defense and space…
Continue Reading Simone Biles has redefined her sport — and its vocabulary. A look at the skills bearing her name
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles has spent the last decade-plus redefining what is possible in gymnastics. The American star has had…
Continue ReadingU.S. job openings fall slightly to 8.2 million as high interest rates slowly cool a hot labor market
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings fell slightly last month, a sign that the American labor market continues to cool in the…
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