Stephen King testifies for government in books merger trial
By HILLEL ITALIE and MARCY GORDON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bestselling author Stephen King has testified in a federal antitrust trial in…
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This East African nation is known for stability. But drought and rising prices are fueling insecurity
By Sam Kiley, CNN A maelstrom of howling brown dust engulfs travelers through Isiolo. A few weeks earlier, 11 people were reported to have been…
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Uvalde rekindles school police officers’ looming fears
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Tony Ramaeker averages around 14,000 steps a day as he walks around the Nebraska high…
Continue Reading For Asia’s migrant workers, extreme heat is ‘a matter of life and death’
By Heather Chen, CNN It was mid-afternoon on a sweltering Saturday when Raj, a laborer from northwest India, started feeling dizzy as he hauled heavy…
Continue Reading Norman says Tiger Woods turned down $700-800M Saudi offer
By The Associated Press Tiger Woods turned down an offer that Greg Norman says was “somewhere in that neighborhood” of $700 million to $800…
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Norman says Tiger Woods turned down $700-800M Saudi offer
By The Associated Press Tiger Woods turned down an offer that Greg Norman says was “somewhere in that neighborhood” of $700 million to $800…
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Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip sends stocks tumbling
By Laura He, CNN Business Global markets fell on Tuesday as investors feared US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan could severely…
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Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip sends stocks tumbling
CNN By Laura He, CNN Business Global markets fell on Tuesday as investors feared US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan could severely…
Continue Reading Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip sends stocks tumbling
CNN By Laura He, CNN Business Global markets fell on Tuesday as investors feared US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan could severely…
Continue Reading Rosario’s hit in 11th give Guardians 6-5 win over Arizona
By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Amed Rosario homered early and hit an RBI single in the 11th inning for his third hit of the…
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What India Couture Week reveals about this year’s bridalwear trends
Sujata Assomull More than a dozen leading designers showcased their creations at India Couture Week (ICW), offering a glimpse — among much else…
Continue Reading Cardinals acquire veteran lefty Quintana from Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jose Quintana has parlayed his success in Pittsburgh into a job in St. Louis. The Pirates traded have the veteran left-handed…
Continue Reading Only 2 of top 300 MLB draft picks fail to sign by deadline
NEW YORK (AP) — Only two of the top 300 picks in baseball’s amateur draft failed to reach agreements by the deadline. The highest selection not…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Is Alex Jones’ trial about free speech rights?
By MICHAEL TARM AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones arrived at a Texas courthouse for his defamation trial for…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Is Alex Jones’ trial about free speech rights?
By MICHAEL TARM AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones arrived at a Texas courthouse for his defamation trial for…
Continue Reading Perez, Merrifield homer, Royals edge White Sox 2-1
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield hit solo home runs, Daniel Lynch took a shutout into the sixth…
Continue Reading Jarren Duran’s HR, 3 RBIs power Red Sox past Astros 3-2
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Boston starter Nathan Eovaldi was minutes away from a pregame meeting with catcher Christian…
Continue Reading Jarren Duran’s HR, 3 RBIs power Red Sox past Astros 3-2
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Boston starter Nathan Eovaldi was minutes away from a pregame meeting with catcher Christian…
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Pelosi expected to visit Taiwan, Taiwanese and US officials say
CNN By Eric Cheung, Kylie Atwood, Alex Rogers and Kevin Liptak, CNN US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan as part of her tour of…
Continue Reading Orioles trade Mancini, then beat Texas 7-2 to match ’21 wins
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cedric Mullins homered leading off Baltimore’s first game without Trey Mancini,…
Continue Reading Orioles trade Mancini, then beat Texas 7-2 to match ’21 wins
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cedric Mullins homered leading off Baltimore’s first game without Trey Mancini,…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Trade deadline, Soto sweepstakes, deGrom return
By The Associated Press The Juan Soto sweepstakes come down to the wire, with baseball’s trade deadline fast approaching at 6 p.m. EDT. Soto is the…
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Mets win 7th in a row; Soto homers in possible Nats swansong
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor homered, Max Scherzer defeated his former team, and the New…
Continue Reading White House warns China against escalations over Pelosi’s potential trip to Taiwan
CNN By Donald Judd and Maegan Vazquez, CNN Biden administration officials are warning China not to take escalatory actions amid House Speaker Nancy…
Continue Reading Rockies place Kris Bryant on IL with plantar fasciitis
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed outfielder Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list on Monday with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.…
Continue Reading What you need to know about Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
CNN By Nectar Gan, Selina Wang, Eric Cheung and Simone McCarthy, CNN US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan Tuesday evening, marking a…
Continue Reading Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home mark
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 43rd home run, Jose Trevino had his first multihomer…
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Appeals court reinstates Kentucky law banning abortion
By Tierney Sneed, CNN A Kentucky state court of appeals has reinstated the state’s so-called “trigger law” banning abortion as well…
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El Paso approves lowering city’s tax rate by 4.49 cents
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council approved what it’s calling the first step to lower the city’s tax rate by 4.49 cents – a drop it says is the…
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California and Illinois declare states of emergency over monkeypox outbreak
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN The governors of California and Illinois declared states of emergency to bolster their monkeypox vaccination efforts as the…
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