Olympic official quizzed for 5 hours in Geneva forgery trial
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah was questioned in court for more than five…
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Morris seizes reins as starting QB for No. 20 Washington
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Dylan Morris will begin his second season as Washington’s starter Saturday when the Huskies host FCS…
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Oklahoma court reverses McGirt rulings in 4 death cases
By KEN MILLER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma appeals court has reversed four previous rulings that overturned death penalty…
Continue Reading Art McNally tabbed contributor finalist for Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Art McNally, the man known as “The Father of Modern Officiating” has been picked as a contributor finalist for the Pro…
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Biden defends withdrawal from Afghanistan after end of nation’s longest war: ‘I was not extending a forever exit’
President Biden vowed to help Americans remaining in Afghanistan leave the country following the US military…
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After Ida, energy facilities in Gulf inching back to life
By DAVID KOENIG and PAUL WISEMAN AP Business Writers Oil companies began gradually to restart some of their refineries in Louisiana, and key fuel…
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
The Associated Press Wall Street ended a wobbly day with mixed results Tuesday, but the S&P 500 still managed to close out August with a solid…
Continue Reading Exec charged in failed SC nuclear project pleads not guilty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A business executive charged in the aftermath of a failed multibillion-dollar project to build two nuclear reactors in South…
Continue Reading Exec charged in failed SC nuclear project pleads not guilty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A business executive charged in the aftermath of a failed multibillion-dollar project to build two nuclear reactors in South…
Continue Reading German clubs resist last-minute splurges on player transfers
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — German soccer clubs have resisted last-minute splurges on players with Leipzig’s signing of…
Continue Reading Zoom, American Woodmark fall; AC Immune, Spok Holdings fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Tuesday: Zoom, American Woodmark fall; AC Immune, Spok Holdings…
Continue Reading New co-host Burleson set for ‘CBS Mornings’ debut next week
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Nate Burleson has been doing morning television since 2016, but he is about to become a familiar face to a new…
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Syrian oil spill spreads across the Mediterranean and could reach Cyprus on Wednesday
By Eyad Kourdi, Mostafa Salem and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN An oil spill that originated from Syria’s largest refinery is growing and spreading…
Continue Reading Facts about the wildfire threatening Lake Tahoe communities
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — The wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe has drawn what officials call an aggressive response to try…
Continue Reading Missouri Supreme Court declines to halt Johnson execution
By JIM SALTER Associated Press The Missouri Supreme Court has refused to halt the October execution of a man convicted of a triple killing who…
Continue Reading Ex-Backpage owners head to trial over alleged sex ads
By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The founders of the classified site Backpage.com are scheduled to go on trial Wednesday on…
Continue Reading Jets trade Herndon, 6th-rounder to Vikings for 4th-rounder
By DENNIS WASZAK AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets traded tight end Chris Herndon along with a 2022 sixth-round draft pick…
Continue Reading Census: Childless older women better off than older men
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Older adults who are childless in the U.S. are more likely to be college educated, working and white than those…
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DaBaby meets with leaders from HIV organizations following his disparaging comments
By Chloe Melas, CNN DaBaby is trying to make amends following disparaging comments he made about gay men and HIV during a performance at a Miami…
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Albuquerque schools budget for teacher loans, fewer students
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s largest school district is taking suggestions…
Continue Reading Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities, and foreign exchange…
Continue Reading WVU QB Doege looks for solid start after rough end to 2020
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege knew he had some work to do after a poor finish to the 2020 season. Doege was…
Continue Reading Rajon Rondo re-signs with Lakers for another title push
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rajon Rondo has re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers to pursue another championship ring. The…
Continue Reading Settled at QB: No. 5 Georgia has its man in JT Daniels
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer JT Daniels starred for a powerhouse team in high school. He launched his college career at one of the most storied…
Continue Reading Judge rescinds order that man get COVID-19 vaccination
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Common Pleas judge in Cincinnati has rescinded his order that a man sentenced for a felony drug charge get vaccinated against…
Continue Reading American defender Richards loaned to Hoffenheim by Bayern
By The Associated Press American Chris Richards has agreed to a new contract with Bayern Munich that runs until 2025, and the 21-year-old defender…
Continue Reading American defender Richards loaned to Hoffenheim by Bayern
By The Associated Press American Chris Richards has agreed to a new contract with Bayern Munich that runs until 2025, and the 21-year-old defender…
Continue Reading Ken Seals named Vandy’s starting QB, Wright will play too
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has named Ken Seals as the Commodores’ starting quarterback for the opener against East…
Continue ReadingPearl Milling Company’s new ads remind customers it used to be Aunt Jemima — without mentioning the racist brand
By Chauncey Alcorn, CNN Business Pearl Milling Company unveiled a new ad campaign this week to remind pancake and syrup lovers that although the…
Continue Reading Bull rider killed in ‘freak’ accident’ during competition
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A Brazilian bull rider has died after a bull stepped on his chest in California. The Professional Bull Riders touring group…
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