MacKenzie Scott dominates donations to racial equity
By HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writer Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has funded organizations that received the most money for racial equity in 27…
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Payton: Saints to spend Week 3 at TCU, then return home.
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton says the club has decided to continue practicing at TCU…
Continue Reading Ingram has energetic, veteran presence on rebuilding Texans
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Mark Ingram was brought to Houston to help improve a running game that ranked among the worst in…
Continue Reading The disrupter: DeChambeau brings game, baggage to Ryder Cup
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer It’s one thing for Bryson DeChambeau to try to change golf when he’s doing it only for himself. Now comes the…
Continue Reading Biden faces limits of $1.9T COVID aid as some states resist
By JOSH BOAK and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden entered the White House promising to stop the twin health and…
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NYC restaurant host attacked by Texas women over vaccine status request
By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a host at a popular New York City restaurant was assaulted by three women from Texas…
Continue Reading Official: US to expel Haitians from border, fly to Haiti
By ERIC GAY and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — A US official says the Biden administration plans on the widescale expulsion…
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Texan tied to ‘boogaloo’ sentenced to 50 years in prison
NEW BOSTON, Texas (AP) — A Texas man linked to the “boogaloo” movement who livestreamed threats to kill police was sentenced Friday to 50 years…
Continue Reading Black Iowa police chief faces backlash after bringing change
By RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A Black police chief in Iowa says his 15-month tenure leading a small city is a “case…
Continue Reading Correa HR triggers 7-run 4th, Astros roll past Rangers 12-1
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Carlos Correa triggered a seven-run fourth inning with a three-run homer, and the…
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Mexican soldiers, police kill 9 in shootout near US border
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican soldiers and police have killed 9 suspected gunmen near the U.S. border. The government of the northern border state of…
Continue Reading Mavericks sign free agent Ntilikina, top-10 pick in 2017
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have signed free agent Frank Ntilikina, adding the guard picked one spot before their selection of Dennis Smith…
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Herbert, Prescott take center stage as Chargers host Cowboys
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chargers QB Justin Herbert found out less than a minute before last season’s Week 2 game against…
Continue Reading Cowboys shrug off 2020 gloom with injuries surfacing again
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys probably will be without four starters from their encouraging…
Continue Reading Another Texas execution delayed on religious freedom claims
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Another Texas inmate has had his execution delayed over claims the state is violating his…
Continue Reading Dozens found in a sweltering trailer at Texas border
LAREDO, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Border Patrol says almost 50 people who had entered the country illegally were found inside a truck trailer stopped…
Continue Reading Astros lefty Valdez scratched from start with cut on finger
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston left-hander Framber Valdez has been scratched from his start against Texas after cutting the index finger on his…
Continue Reading Texans’ QB Taylor back to face Mayfield, Browns in Week 2
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Tyrod Taylor spent just one season in Cleveland but made a lasting impact on Browns quarterback…
Continue Reading Helena hospital critical care at capacity amid virus surge
By IRIS SAMUELS Associated Press/Report for America HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Critical care resources are at maximum capacity at St. Peter’s…
Continue Reading Texas teen posts images of slain family, then kills self
ARANSAS PASS, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a South Texas teen who said he killed his family and posted graphic images of their bodies on social…
Continue Reading Chargers look to deal Cowboys first 0-2 start since 2010
By The Associated Press The Los Angeles Chargers look for their fourth straight win over Dallas when they host the Cowboys on Sunday. Dallas’…
Continue Reading No. 7 A&M hosts New Mexico looking for 11th straight victory
By The Associated Press No. 7 Texas A&M will look to extend its winning streak to 11 games when the Aggies host New Mexico Saturday. Quarterback…
Continue Reading Browns look to even record after tough KC loss, host Texans
Stinging from a loss in Kansas City, the Browns open their home schedule Sunday against the Houston Texans. Cleveland’s FirstEnergy Stadium…
Continue Reading Author Colleen Hoover’s word-of-mouth success
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Colleen Hoover’s years as a published — and self-published — fiction writer have been one…
Continue Reading GOP’s Matt Krause joins race against Texas AG Ken Paxton
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A longtime ally of embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is joining the crowded race against him in 2022. Republican…
Continue Reading Chicharito helps LA Galaxy tie Houston Dynamo 1-1
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Javier “Chicharito” Hernández Balcázar scored his 12th goal of the season to help the LA Galaxy tie the Houston Dynamo…
Continue Reading Musovski, Arango score to help LAFC beat Austin 2-1
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Danny Musovski scored moments after entering the game, Cristian Arango scored on a penalty kick and Los Angeles FC beat Austin…
Continue Reading Urquidy solid, Astros belt three HRs in 7-2 win over Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Meyers and Marwin Gonzalez hit consecutive homers in a three-run second inning, Kyle Tucker had a home run among his…
Continue Reading Chargers’ WR Williams looking to continue momentum Sunday
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Williams has been mainly used as the Los Angeles Chargers’ deep threat the past…
Continue Reading Winston praises Payton as Saints assistants deal with COVID
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jameis Winston sees a silver lining in a COVID-19 outbreak that has sidelined six…
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