Japan wants young people to drink more alcohol. It’s just not sure how to convince them
By Jessie Yeung and Junko Ogura, CNN The Japanese government has been hit in the pocket by an unusual problem — its young people aren’t…
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Kimi Raikkonen hits pause on retirement to race NASCAR
JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kimi Raikkonen will take a break from his retirement to return to racing this weekend in…
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Sexual assault accuser wore ‘provocative’ clothing, Indian judge rules
By Rhea Mogul and Manveena Suri, CNN A judge in southern India has ruled a woman wore “provocative” clothing, effectively dismissing her…
Continue Reading Where water is called ‘blue gold’: A town grapples with one of its worst droughts on record
By Joseph Ataman, CNN For well over a century, water has gurgled through a web of gutters and channels on Cécile Messelis’ farm, flowing into…
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After Wyoming defeat, Cheney prepares for the longer-term fight against Trump — and her own political future
CNN By Eric Bradner and Jeff Zeleny, CNN The day after losing the Republican primary for Wyoming’s House seat, Rep. Liz Cheney is positioning…
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High-level talks in Ukraine yield little reported progress
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and SUZAN FRASER Associated Press LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Turkey’s leader and the U.N. chief met in Ukraine with President…
Continue Reading August 18, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
By Heather Chen, Jack Guy, Ed Upright, Aditi Sangal and Adrienne Vogt, CNN The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner…
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PICK SIX: Freshmen with high expectations to watch in 2022
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Travis Hunter was likely the most talked about recruit in the 2022 class, if not before signing day, certainly…
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By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Travis Hunter was likely the most talked about recruit in the 2022 class, if not before signing day, certainly…
Continue Reading Asian markets mixed after Wall St gains on jobs data
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Friday after Wall Street rose as investors analyzed conflicting…
Continue Reading Chiefs’ George Karlaftis could become NFL’s own Greek Freak
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — George Karlaftis took a circuitous route to the NFL, but he’s making the most of his…
Continue Reading US to hold trade talks with Taiwan, island drills military
By JOHNSON LAI and JOE McDONALD Associated Press HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — The U.S. government will hold talks with Taiwan on a trade agreement in a…
Continue Reading Jake McCarthy’s two-run single lifts D-backs past Giants
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stone Garrett’s father, Greg, arrived from Texas unprepared for cool San Francisco…
Continue Reading Jake McCarthy’s two-run single lifts D-backs past Giants
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stone Garrett’s father, Greg, arrived from Texas unprepared for cool San Francisco…
Continue Reading Donaldson hits walk-off slam in 10th, Yankees beat Rays 8-7
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning as the clock struck midnight, and…
Continue Reading Las Vegas beats short-handed Phoenix 79-63 in WNBA playoffs
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum had 22 points, Chelsea Gray scored nine of her 17 points in the fourth quarter and the top-seeded Las Vegas Aces beat…
Continue Reading Ryan Gauld scores twice, Whitecaps beat Rapids 2-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Ryan Gauld scored twice in the first half and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Suspect charged in the killings of 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque will remain in custody until trial
By Paradise Afshar and Kacey Cherry, CNN A man accused of killing at least two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will remain in custody as he…
Continue Reading Monterrey downs Thorns 3-2 on penalties after 1-1 draw
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Goalkeeper Alex Godinez stopped Janine Beckie’s attempt and Monterrey defeated the…
Continue Reading Valdez, Alvarez lead Astros to 3-2 win over White Sox
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Houston Astros got back in the win column after blowing late leads in consecutive losses —…
Continue Reading Valdez, Alvarez lead Astros to 3-2 win over White Sox
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Houston Astros got back in the win column after blowing late leads in consecutive losses —…
Continue Reading Man who kidnapped a bus full of children in 1976 officially granted parole
By Amir Vera and Taylor Romine, CNN Frederick Woods was 24 years old in 1976 when he and two other men kidnapped a bus full of children in northern…
Continue Reading Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves 9-7
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Brett Baty homered his first time up in the big leagues, Starling Marte went deep twice and the…
Continue Reading Paes earns shutout as Dallas defeats Philadelphia Union
By The Associated Press FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Maarten Paes delivered a three-save shutout while Jesus Ferreira scored a pivotal goal in…
Continue Reading Sri Lanka’s former president tipped to return to crisis-hit nation next week
By Iqbal Athas and Rhea Mogul, CNN Sri Lanka’s former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the crisis-hit island nation last month amid mass…
Continue Reading Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A’s roll past Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game…
Continue Reading Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A’s roll past Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game…
Continue Reading Tony Gonsolin wins 15th as Dodgers nip Brewers 2-1
By TOM KERTSCHER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tony Gonsolin pitched seven scoreless innings for his 15th victory, Austin Barnes and Max Muncy…
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NMSU football season opener against Nevada to be televised on ESPN 2
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The New Mexico State Aggies are getting ready for primetime. Wednesday it was confirmed that the team’s season opener at…
Continue Reading Montgomery wins 3rd straight as Cardinals top Rockies 5-1
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Montgomery picked up his third win in as many starts with St. Louis, and Nolan Gorman…
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