WNBA teams to play record 40-game schedule
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA teams will play a record 40-game schedule this upcoming season that begins on May 19 the league announced Wednesday. All 12…
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Longtime NFL quarterback, Kansas star John Hadl dies at 82
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Longtime NFL quarterback John Hadl, who starred for his hometown Kansas Jayhawks before…
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Longtime NFL quarterback, Kansas star John Hadl dies at 82
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Longtime NFL quarterback John Hadl, who starred for his hometown Kansas Jayhawks before…
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Shanquella Robinson’s death is being investigated as a femicide. Here is what it means
A video circulating online shows a fight between a woman and Shanquella Robinson, the woman killed while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas with friends.…
Continue Reading Shanquella Robinson’s death is being investigated as a femicide. Here is what it means
By Nicole Chavez and Rikki Klaus, CNN The killing of Shanquella Robinson is being investigated as a femicide, an unfamiliar term for many in the…
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New Mexico sues over a dozen tobacco companies
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Over a dozen tobacco companies are being sued by the state of New Mexico, accusing the companies of conspiracy and breach…
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Judge in Walmart case finds Hoffmann family did not violate gag order: court in recess
Hoffmann says he believes Rodriguez wanted to use his family for his own benefit. He also says he felt threatened by Rodriguez. He says Rodriguez…
Continue Reading Tunisia coach faces questions about his future at World Cup
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri failed in his “personal mission” to get the national team…
Continue Reading Deshaun Watson practicing, not talking ahead of Browns debut
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — As Deshaun Watson walked toward his locker, staying behind the sizable media contingent awaiting…
Continue Reading Deshaun Watson practicing, not talking ahead of Browns debut
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — As Deshaun Watson walked toward his locker, staying behind the sizable media contingent awaiting…
Continue Reading Penguins D Letang out indefinitely after 2nd stroke
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is out indefinitely after suffering a stroke. General manager Ron Hextall announced…
Continue Reading Falcons TE Kyle Pitts out for the season with knee injury
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is done for the season because of a knee injury. Coach Arthur Smith updated…
Continue Reading Iran win another step as US soccer tries to boost interest
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — American soccer hopes to be ascendant, to challenge the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA…
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House Democrats pick Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Nancy Pelosi, the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress
CNN By Daniella Diaz, CNN House Democrats chose caucus chair Hakeem Jeffries of New York to succeed Nancy Pelosi as leader of the Democrats in the…
Continue Reading Man who punched Asian woman more than 100 times sentenced to 17.5 years in prison
By Nicki Brown, CNN A man seen in surveillance video punching an elderly Asian woman more than 100 times and stomping on her body in Yonkers, New…
Continue Reading Allen, Bills look to notch 3rd straight win over Patriots
By The Associated Press Buffalo and New England are jockeying for playoff position in a tight AFC East race as they prepare to meet for the first…
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Mexico and Saudi Arabia clash for a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup’s knockout stage
JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico and Saudi Arabia will play their last group-stage match at the World Cup Wednesday at noon. Both teams still have chances to…
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Lava is spilling toward a key Hawaiian highway, but the governor says it’s safe to visit the Big Island
(CNN) — The world’s largest active volcano is shooting fountains of lava more than 100 feet high and sending a river of molten rock down…
Continue Reading US officials say 2 more places will test sewage for polio
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia and Oakland County, Michigan, are joining the small list of U.S. localities that are…
Continue Reading House passes bill to avert economically punishing rail strike threatened for Dec. 9, measure awaits Senate vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — House passes bill to avert economically punishing rail strike threatened for Dec. 9, measure awaits Senate…
Continue Reading Family of alleged ‘catfish’ killer’s victims says be careful, talk to your children about predators
By Stella Chan, Zoe Sottile and Josh Campbell, CNN A woman whose parents and sister were killed last week in the alleged “catfish” triple…
Continue Reading Blinken says Iran making ‘profound’ mistake in ignoring true cause of sweeping protests
CNN By Haley Britzky, CNN The Iranian regime is “fundamentally” misunderstanding its own citizens by blaming outside actors for the…
Continue Reading World Cup win increases prize money for American men, women
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The U.S. women’s team will make at least three times more from the men’s World Cup than they received for winning the 2019…
Continue Reading Walk-ons pave way for Purdue to capture Big Ten West title
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Tight end Payne Durham jokes that he made it to Purdue the easy way. He accepted a scholarship. But Durham also…
Continue Reading Athlete flipped the bird, lost scholarship, now wins appeal
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit brought by a former University of Connecticut women’s soccer…
Continue Reading Bills-Patriots kick off week filled with playoff-type games
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills head to New England looking for their first division win of the season. Week 13…
Continue Reading Moren’s No. 11 Hoosiers continue building on recent success
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Coach Teri Moren spent nine seasons patiently constructing her program at Indiana. She…
Continue Reading Kenya avoids track doping ban; Russia gets mixed news
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Russia and Kenya received encouraging news from track and field’s ruling body, though any possible reprieve for…
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Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return
Social media videos show Iranians celebrating the United States’ World Cup match win against their country. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh has…
Continue Reading Puerto Rico extends power contract amid outages, objections
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A heavily criticized private company that operates the transmission and distribution…
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