American swimmers grabbed plenty of hardware Monday at the Olympics, but no gold
AP Sports Writer NANTERRE, France (AP) — American swimmers added plenty to the U.S. medal count Monday night, just not the ones they most wanted.…
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Multiple evacuations ordered in southern Greece as wildfires return to fire-struck island
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities late in Greece have ordered multiple evacuations due to a wildfire on the island of Evia, near Athens, with…
Continue ReadingIn New York, a ballot referendum meant to protect abortion may not use the word ‘abortion’
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution that supporters say is intended to protect abortion rights…
Continue ReadingLiberty University, Jerry Falwell Jr. settle legal and personal disputes
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Four years after Jerry Falwell Jr. resigned as the head of Liberty University amid a series of personal scandals, he and the…
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U.S. women turn on the jets in second half to rout Japan in Olympic basketball opener
A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart were dominant down low to lead the U.S. women’s basketball team to its 56th consecutive Olympic…
Continue ReadingCalifornia added a new grade for 4-year-olds. Are parents enrolling their kids?
CalMatters Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom touted the success of California’s transitional kindergarten expansion, saying enrollment in the…
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Hawaii man killed self after police took DNA sample in Virginia woman’s 1991 killing
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Officials say a man who was identified as a possible new suspect in the 1991 killing and sexual assault of a…
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For Great Britain’s Tom Daley, Paris Olympics are ‘the happiest I’ve been in diving’
Great Britain diver Tom Daley called this Olympics the happiest he’s been in his long career. The 30-year-old came out of retirement to compete in…
Continue ReadingDog days are fun days on trips away from the shelter with volunteers
Associated Press MADISON, N.J. (AP) — The place where Finlee lives is nice enough: It’s clean, they feed and care for him well and there are…
Continue ReadingDog days are fun days on trips away from the shelter with volunteers
Associated Press MADISON, N.J. (AP) — The place where Finlee lives is nice enough: It’s clean, they feed and care for him well and there are…
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India’s Singh strikes late to earn men’s field hockey draw; Dutch women remain on top
India skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a late goal for the second game in a row to force a 1-1 draw with Argentina in Pool B at the Paris Olympics on…
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Paris Olympics July 29 recap, highlights: U.S. men’s gymnastics team captures bronze
Results, updates and latest news from Day 3 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Monday, July…
Continue ReadingCardinals acquire RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham as part of a 3-team trade
AP Baseball Writer The St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-hander Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham on Monday as part of a three-team trade that…
Continue Reading A move to limit fowl in Iowa’s capital eggs residents on to protest with a chicken parade
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A proposal in Iowa’s capital city to cut back on the number of birds people can raise in their backyards has led to a…
Continue ReadingCoco Gauff’s record at the Paris Olympics is perfect even if her play hasn’t always been
AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff is making it look easy at the Paris Olympics so far. She added a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Maria Lourdes Carle…
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Mayors across Arizona endorse Vice President Kamala Harris
In a press release, Somerton Mayor Gerardo Anaya and San Luis Mayor Nieves Riedel are a part of the mayors in the state who are endorsing…
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Carlos Alcaraz advances in singles, says ‘pain’ won’t keep him from doubles with Rafael Nadal
Carlos Alcaraz won in straight sets in men’s singles on Monday and said “pain” in his right leg won’t prevent him from playing doubles Tuesday with…
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Women’s rugby quarterfinals: U.S. advances to play for a medal in Paris, Canada upsets France
Results from the women’s rugby quarterfinals. The Americans faced off with Great Britain in a rematch of the quarterfinal match from Tokyo and won…
Continue Reading Thousands protest Serbia’s deal with the European Union to excavate lithium
Associated Press SABAC, Serbia (AP) — Thousands of people have rallied in several towns in Serbia to protest a lithium excavation project the…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey police fatally shoot woman said to have knife in response to mental health call
FORT LEE, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey say a woman was fatally shot by an officer responding to a mental health crisis call. That’s…
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