Japanese FM discusses de-escalation with Iranian officials
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian media are reporting that Iran’s president has met with Japan’s foreign minister in Tehran and the two discussed…
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Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie reopens after 6-year overhaul
BERLIN (AP) — An iconic modern art museum in Berlin designed by Bauhaus pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe has reopened to the public after a…
Continue ReadingFull FDA approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine will likely drive up vaccination rates, experts say
By Travis Caldwell, CNN With the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine expected to be given full approval by the US Food and Drug Administration in the coming…
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Full Covid-19 vaccine approval won’t just boost confidence. It’ll likely lead to new business requirements, surgeon general says
By Travis Caldwell and Holly Yan, CNN With the “imminent” full approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine expected, more businesses will…
Continue Reading Crimean Tatars bemoan their plight as Ukraine hosts summit
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s annexation of of Ukraine’s Black Sea peninsula in 2014 evoked tragic…
Continue Reading Romania’s LGBT community sees gains, ongoing rights struggle
By VADIM GHIRDA and VANESSA GERA Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The 20th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in…
Continue Reading Greece: Forest fire destroys jobs of pine resin collectors
By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press AGDINES, Greece (AP) — Residents in the north of the Greek island of Evia have made their livings from the…
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Greece: Forest fire destroys jobs of pine resin collectors
By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press AGDINES, Greece (AP) — Residents in the north of the Greek island of Evia have made their livings from the…
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Australian Prime Minister hints at end to ‘Covid zero’ amid protests and record infections
By Ben Westcott, CNN Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison hinted at an end to the country’s zero Covid-19 infections strategy in an opinion…
Continue Reading Give tweens and teens the pasta tongs and let dinner magic happen
By Casey Barber, CNN We all have a soft spot in our heart for buttered noodles, but it’s not going to cut it for a family dinner on the…
Continue Reading Crush at Kabul airport kills 7 as Afghans try to flee
By AHMAD SEIR, TAMEEM AKHGAR and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The British military says at least seven Afghans died in a…
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El Paso Locomotive use three second half goals to stun RGV Toros at home 3-1
EL PASO, Texas – Week after week, El Paso Locomotive FC feels more and more like the USL’s 2021 team of destiny. Trailing 1-0 in the second half with…
Continue Reading Israel strikes Gaza after violent protests along border
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military has bombed Palestinian militant weapons sites in the Gaza Strip following a violent demonstration on the…
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3 hurt in far east El Paso crash caused by wrong-way driver
UPDATE, Aug. 22: El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies confirmed Sunday that a wrong-way driver caused a three-car crash in the 14000 block of Montana…
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Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugás by unanimous decision
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Yordenis Ugás beat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision. The Cuban champion put on an impressive…
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Garrett shines for Rams, but Raiders hold on for 17-16 win
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Nathan Peterman threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Marcell Ateman in the fourth quarter…
Continue Reading The Latest: Biden warns of IS threat to Kabul evacuation
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is raising concerns that the Islamic State poses a threat as American troops seek to evacuate…
Continue Reading Teddy’s Time? Bridgewater solid as Broncos thump Seahawks
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater made another strong statement in his case to be Denver’s starting quarterback,…
Continue Reading Wild pitch in 10th inning sends Padres past Phillies 4-3
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Adam Frazier scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Philadelphia’s Connor Brogdon in…
Continue Reading Top official in eastern China’s Hangzhou under investigation
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party is investigating the top official in the eastern tech and tourism hub of Hangzhou for what it…
Continue Reading Top official in eastern China’s Hangzhou under investigation
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party is investigating the top official in the eastern tech and tourism hub of Hangzhou for what it…
Continue Reading Concert celebrating New York City’s comeback cut short by severe weather ahead of Hurricane Henri
By Alaa Elassar, CNN Thousands of people celebrating the return of New York City at a concert in Central Park were interrupted by severe weather…
Continue Reading Whitecaps return to BC Place to beat Los Angeles FC 2-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Ryan Gauld scored in the 89th minute and Vancouver Whitecaps beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 on Saturday night in their…
Continue Reading Fagundez has goal, assist to help Austin beat Timbers 3-1
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cecilio Domínguez converted a penalty kick in the 11th minute, Diego Fagundez added a goal and an assist and Austin FC beat…
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Fagundez has goal, assist to help Austin beat Timbers 3-1
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cecilio Domínguez converted a penalty kick in the 11th minute, Diego Fagundez added a goal and an assist and Austin FC beat…
Continue Reading No containment, new threats from Northern California fire
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire burning for a week in Northern California continues to grow out of control — one of about a dozen big…
Continue Reading Diaz, Hampson homers lift Rockies past Diamondbacks 5-2
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — lías Díaz hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning after Garrett Hampson hit a…
Continue Reading Weaver’s late goal lifts Thorns over Lyon 1-0 in WICC final
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Morgan Weaver came off the bench and scored in the 87th minute to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over Lyon in the…
Continue Reading Weaver’s late goal lifts Thorns over Lyon 1-0 in WICC final
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Morgan Weaver came off the bench and scored in the 87th minute to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over Lyon in the…
Continue Reading China both worries and hopes as US departs Afghanistan
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China is facing heightened risks, along with potential political and economic opportunities…
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