By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit two home runs and the Atlanta Braves built a big lead early before holding off the San Francisco Giants 7-6 for their 18th win in 21 games this month. Swanson, who homered to begin a three-run rally in the ninth inning for a
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CNN, KOAT By Tierney Sneed Justice Clarence Thomas opened the floodgates for all sorts of gun safety laws to be challenged in federal court. The 6-3 Supreme Court decision striking down a type of gun carry restriction embraced by only six states, will have the effect of making all sorts of regulations all across the
Continue Reading By Tierney Sneed Justice Clarence Thomas opened the floodgates for all sorts of gun safety laws to be challenged in federal court. The 6-3 Supreme Court decision striking down a type of gun carry restriction embraced by only six states, will have the effect of making all sorts of regulations all across the country vulnerable
Continue Reading The Associated Press Hugh McElhenny, the elusive Hall of Fame halfback who starred in the San Francisco 49ers’ “Million Dollar Backfield” in the mid-1950s, has died. He was 93. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said Thursday that McEhlenny died of natural causes June 17 at his home in Nevada, and that son-in-law Chris Permann
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By Ana Maria Cañizares, Daniela Gonzalez-Roman, Jorge Engels and Karol Suarez, CNN At least four people have died amid ongoing protests against the government of Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso, according to Ecuadorian authorities. Scores of police officers have been injured and more than 100 people have been arrested, authorities also said. Thursday marks the eleventh
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EL PASO, Texas – YISD has voted to give district staff a raise after approving a $501.8 million dollar budget for the 2022-2023 school year. Ysleta ISD is the second district in the county to allot raises for its teachers and staff after Socorro ISD voted for similar raises Wednesday. The new budget has allowed
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have acquired outfielder Willie Calhoun, who was the main return for the Texas Rangers when they traded All-Star pitcher Yu Darvish five years ago. Calhoun was traded by Texas to the Giants for Steven Duggar on Thursday in a swap of
Continue Reading By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have acquired outfielder Willie Calhoun, who was the main return for the Texas Rangers when they traded All-Star pitcher Yu Darvish five years ago. Calhoun was traded by Texas to the Giants for Steven Duggar on Thursday in a swap of
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The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery fell $1.92 to $104.27 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for August delivery fell $1.69 to $110.05 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery fell 6 cents to $3.73 a gallon. July heating oil fell 6 cents to $4.32 a gallon. July natural gas fell 62
Continue Reading DALLAS (AP) — Delta Air Lines will be able to continue operating flights at Dallas Love Field for another six years, under a settlement approved by the city council. The agreement, which passed without debate this week, appears to end a long court fight over gates at the city-owned airport near downtown Dallas that is
Continue Reading DALLAS (AP) — Delta Air Lines will be able to continue operating flights at Dallas Love Field for another six years, under a settlement approved by the city council. The agreement, which passed without debate this week, appears to end a long court fight over gates at the city-owned airport near downtown Dallas that is
Continue Reading By Kate Sullivan, CNN The Biden administration on Thursday proposed strengthening protections for transgender students under Title IX and overhauling controversial Trump-era guidance on how schools should handle sexual assault cases. The new rules would clarify that Title IX’s protections against discrimination apply to sexual orientation and gender identity and that preventing someone from participating
Continue Reading By Tami Luhby, CNN This summer is turning out to be a real scorcher. The heat, combined with higher prices for electricity, has made it tough for some Americans to keep the lights and air conditioning on. If you are in this situation, tell us how you’ve been coping and what it’s meant for you
Continue Reading BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Bianca Andreescu has reached her first semifinal in over a year with a 6-4, 6-1 win over top-seeded Daria Kasatkina at the Bad Homburg Open. The former U.S. Open winner broke Kasatkina’s serve five times in a dominant showing. It will also be Andreescu’s first grass-court semifinal. Simona Halep plays
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By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Elected officials in one rural Nevada county decided Thursday to postpone until Friday certifying results of the 317 ballots cast in their jurisdiction during the state’s June 14 primary election. The decision in Esmeralda County, the least populous county in the state, comes a week after
Continue Reading By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Yelp is closing three of its U.S. offices after finding most of its employees prefer to work remotely.In a blog post Thursday, Yelp Co-Founder and CEO Jeremy Stoppelman said the company will close its offices in New York, Washington and Chicago on July 29. The online review and reservation
Continue Reading By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Recent meetings with the IOC have led U.S. officials to believe all signs point toward Salt Lake City bidding for the 2034 Winter Olympics, though they say Utah’s capital will be ready if asked to host the 2030 Games, too. U.S. Olympic and Paralympic
Continue Reading By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Lilly King, Ryan Murphy and the men’s 4×200 freestyle team have claimed three more gold medals for the United States at the world swimming championships. King atoned for missing out on the podium in the 100 breaststroke by winning the 200 breaststroke final for the
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers will get to participate in the NBA draft after acquiring the 35th overall pick from the Orlando Magic for cash and a future second-round selection. The deal allows the Lakers to buy their way back into the draft after the club
Continue Reading By Ray Sanchez and Tina Burnside, CNN Leanna Taylor has long maintained that her ex-husband did not mean to leave their 22-month-old son Cooper to die in the back of a sweltering SUV eight years ago. In 2016, Taylor took the stand at the trial of Justin Ross Harris, the Georgia father sentenced to life
Continue Reading By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria is grappling with widespread fuel shortages that are forcing motorists to spend hours in lines to buy gas and causing prices to surge for transportation and basic commodities. Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused prices to import fuel go up by more than 100%, but
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Jan. 6 Committee is holding their final hearing in the month of June. Chairman Bernie Thompson has stated that more hearings are to come after the July 4 recess, which is scheduled to end on July 11. The committee has reportedly obtained more evidence and information that pertains to the
Continue Reading By Luke McGee, CNN Ukraine’s long-term goal of joining the European Union has received its latest shot in the arm, after the bloc’s 27 member states agreed Thursday that the country should be given candidate status — a significant step on the path to full membership. “Today marks a crucial step on your path towards
Continue Reading By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN There will be no raining on Beanie Feldstein’s parade today: She’s engaged! The “Funny Girl” star shared pictures of the proposal from her longtime girlfriend Bonnie Chance Roberts on Instagram, writing “i do, bon.” The pictures included one of a shocked Feldstein reacting as Roberts is down on one knee. Others
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AFP photographer Oli Scarff recalls the moment he captured American swimmer Anita Alvarez’s rescue after she lost consciousness at the bottom of the pool during the FINA World Aquatic Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
Continue Reading MUNICH (AP) — Li Haotong has taken the lead with a 10-under 62 on the first day of the BMW International Open as the European tour continued to allow players from the breakaway Saudi-back LIV series to compete. Li finished his round with his second eagle of the day on the par-five ninth after a
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN “Elvis” has entered the theaters, but in a package that often recalls the excesses associated with his Vegas-residency years: Looking bloated, gaudy and at times bordering on self-parody. Those missteps, courtesy of director Baz Luhrmann and an ill-used Tom Hanks, squander Austin Butler’s brilliant moments in the title role, which
Continue Reading Austin Butler channels The King of Rock & Roll in Baz Luhrmann’s musical bio-pic. Rick Damigella reports
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CNN By Matt Egan, CNN Business Former Trump economic official Gary Cohn is in favor of President Joe Biden lifting some Trump-era tariffs imposed on China to address high inflation. “These tariffs are adding to the cost of many goods that US consumers are buying,” Cohn told CNN. Cohn, now vice chairman at IBM, is
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By Matt Egan, CNN Business Former Trump economic official Gary Cohn is in favor of President Joe Biden lifting some Trump-era tariffs imposed on China to address high inflation. “These tariffs are adding to the cost of many goods that US consumers are buying,” Cohn told CNN. Cohn, now vice chairman at IBM, is a
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