Worsening floods and deterioration pose threats to US dam safety
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Early last week, floodwater in rural Minnesota pushed debris against a more than century-old dam and then carved…
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Southwest Air adopts ‘poison pill’ as activist investor Elliott takes significant stake in company
AP Business Writer Southwest Airlines has adopted a ‘poison pill’ following activist investor Elliott Investment Management taking a significant…
Continue Reading Dodger slugger Shohei Ohtani says he will not participate in this year’s All-Star Home Run Derby
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodger slugger Shohei Ohtani says he will not participate in this year’s All-Star Home Run…
Continue Reading Nathaniel Lowe starting to go deep for the Rangers, who are trying to get on track
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe pulled a high 71.3 mph changeup into the seats in right field to quickly put the Texas…
Continue Reading Blazing hot surfaces are a danger for catastrophic burn injuries in the urban desert Southwest
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Ron Falk lost his right leg, had extensive skin grafting on the left one and is still recovering a year after…
Continue Reading Costa Rica eliminated from the Copa America despite beating Paraguay 2-1 in group stage finale
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Costa Rica was eliminated from the Copa America despite beating Paraguay 2-1 on Tuesday night as Francisco Calvo and…
Continue Reading Eovaldi pitches 7 scoreless innings, Lowe hits pair of 2-run homers as Texas blanks Padres 7-0
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi allowed one hit over seven innings, Nathaniel Lowe hit a pair of two-run…
Continue Reading Springer hits 3-run HR, Horwitz adds solo HR as Blue Jays hold on to beat Astros 7-6
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit a three-run home run against his former team, Spencer Horwitz added a solo homer and the…
Continue Reading Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led…
Continue Reading SS Corey Seager out of Texas lineup again since getting hit on wrist, 3B Josh Jung’s rehab stalled
AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for the second straight game Tuesday night…
Continue Reading Plans to demolish Texas church where gunman opened fire in 2017 draw visitors back to sanctuary
Associated Press SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — Plans to tear down a small Texas church where a gunman in 2017 killed more than two dozen…
Continue Reading 2-time All-Star pitcher Johnny Cueto opts out of minor league contract with Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two-time All-Star pitcher Johnny Cueto opted out of his minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and was released…
Continue Reading FTC unanimously moves to block Tempur Sealy’s purchase of Mattress Firm
AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission has unanimously voted to bring a lawsuit against mattress maker Tempur Sealy to block…
Continue Reading Blues extend Buchnevich with $48 million deal, acquire Faksa, Joseph in separate trades
The St. Louis Blues acquired Radek Faksa from Dallas and Mathieu Joseph from Ottawa on Tuesday in a pair of trades for future considerations and in a…
Continue Reading Minnesota has continued its playoff momentum and is one of the top teams in the WNBA
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota was a surprise last season, making the postseason after a slow start. The Lynx haven’t put…
Continue Reading Biden proposes new rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, warning — as…
Continue Reading NHL free agency shows teams in states with no income tax have an advantage
AP Hockey Writer When the Tampa Bay Lightning made moves at the NHL draft to clear salary cap space, general manager Julien BriseBois hoped a variety…
Continue Reading Big 12 newcomer Utah tabbed as favorite to win the expanded 16-team football conference this fall
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Big 12 newcomer Utah has been picked to finish first in the expanded 16-team football conference this fall in a preseason poll…
Continue Reading Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democrat in Congress to call for Biden’s withdrawal from 2024 race
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step…
Continue Reading Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democratic lawmaker to call for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democratic lawmaker to call for Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential…
Continue Reading Judge’s ruling protects migrant shelter on US-Mexico border and accuses Texas of harassment
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A judge blasted efforts by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to shutter one of the oldest and largest…
Continue Reading All-Star Futures Game headlined by last two No. 2 MLB draft picks, Dylan Crews and Druw Jones
The last two No. 2 overall Major League Baseball draft picks will play for the National League in the All-Star Futures Game featuring top prospects.…
Continue Reading A judge rules against the Texas attorney general’s effort to close a large migrant shelter on the US-Mexico border
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A judge rules against the Texas attorney general’s effort to close a large migrant shelter on the US-Mexico…
Continue Reading Texas to double $5 billion state fund aimed at expanding the power grid
The Texas Tribune The state of Texas plans to double a state fund aimed at expanding the power grid as demand for electricity is expected to nearly…
Continue Reading The Supreme Court will hear an appeal to upend Texas’ age verification law for porn websites
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear an appeal from the adult entertainment industry seeking to upend a Texas law that…
Continue Reading Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but decline not as bad as expected
AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tesla’s global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers,…
Continue Reading Tesla delivered 443,956 vehicles during the second quarter, a 4.8% decline from last year, but better than expected
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla delivered 443,956 vehicles during the second quarter, a 4.8% decline from last year, but better than…
Continue Reading Dallas Wings had high expectations for 2024, but injuries have them at bottom of WNBA standings
AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Wings were coming off their best season since moving to Texas eight years ago, with their most…
Continue Reading Meet Hezly Rivera, the 16-year-old ‘underdog’ on the heavily favored US Olympic gymnastics team
AP National Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hezly Rivera planned to spend a significant portion of this summer learning how to drive. The 16-year-old is…
Continue Reading Jewell Loyd leads the Storm past the Wings for the second time in three days
SEATTLE (AP) — Jewell Loyd scored 26 points, Nneka Ogwumike added 14 and the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings for the second time in three days…
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