Texas launches new investigation into Houston’s power utility following deadly outages after Beryl
Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ attorney general launched an investigation Monday into Houston’s…
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Site of deadliest church shooting in US history is torn down over protests by some Texas families
Associated Press SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — Crews on Monday tore down a Texas church where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers in…
Continue Reading Crews begin demolishing Texas church where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers during Sunday service in 2017
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — Crews begin demolishing Texas church where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers during Sunday service…
Continue Reading Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bleeding and in pain, Kyleigh Thurman didn’t know her doomed pregnancy could kill her. Emergency room doctors…
Continue Reading Red Sox OF Jarren Duran issues apology after directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran apologized for directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during Sunday’s 10-2 loss…
Continue Reading Stetson Bennett shakes off 4 INTs, throws winning TD in final seconds as Rams edge Cowboys, 13-12
AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — For 57 minutes on Sunday afternoon, Stetson Bennett very much looked like a quarterback who had not seen…
Continue Reading Stanton, Soto, Judge homer as Yankees hang on for 8-7 win over Rangers
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run homer after Aaron Judge was intentionally walked in the fifth inning, Juan Soto…
Continue Reading Alex Bregman hits 3-run HR, Yordan Alvarez follows with solo shot as Astros beat Red Sox 10-2
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer to key a five-run fifth inning, Yordan Alvarez followed with his third homer in…
Continue Reading Pierce hopes to name Raiders starting quarterback after preseason game against the Cowboys
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders’ quarterback battle between Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew has been even and…
Continue Reading Browns QB Deshaun Watson cleared for contact, but will sit out 2nd straight preseason game
AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns starting quarterback Deshaun Watson has been cleared for contact to his surgically repaired shoulder, but…
Continue Reading Giants’ Evan Neal off PUP and No. 6 pick Malik Nabers tweaks ankle during practice
AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants returned to practice Sunday for the first time since their preseason opener…
Continue Reading Red Sox lefty James Paxton leaves in 1st inning with calf strain after covering 1st base
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton limped off the field after injuring his right lower leg while making a quick move to cover…
Continue Reading Rangers RHP Max Scherzer returning to Texas to get fatigued right shoulder checked out
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer, who has been limited to eight starts this season, is returning to Texas to get his fatigued right…
Continue Reading Justin Verlander makes rehab start, with manager Espada saying ‘everything was positive’
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander took his first step to returning to the Houston Astros, tossing three innings for Triple-A Sugar…
Continue Reading Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say
Associated Press Latino voters and leaders say they are enthusiastic about Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, but for her to win…
Continue Reading Jordan Chiles has been stripped of a gymnastics bronze medal, but the USOPC says it will appeal
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — U.S. Olympic officials are appealing a court ruling that resulted in American gymnast Jordan Chiles being asked to…
Continue Reading Needing win to extend playoffs streak, Matt Kuchar takes lead in Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Needing a victory to keep his FedEx Cup playoffs streak alive, Matt Kuchar shot his second straight 6-under 64 on Saturday…
Continue Reading Injured Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez expected back this season
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will be shut down from throwing for at least 10 days because of a mild strain…
Continue Reading Yordan Alvarez belts 2 home runs, drives in 3 to lift Astros to 5-4 win over Red Sox
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez belted two home runs and drove in three runs, rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti struck out a…
Continue Reading Golden Steph: Curry’s late barrage seals another Olympic men’s basketball title, as US beats France
AP Basketball Writer PARIS (AP) — Stephen Curry was thinking about this two years ago, after winning his fourth NBA title with the Golden State…
Continue Reading Corey Seager and rookie Cody Bradford lead Rangers past Yankees 9-4 for a doubleheader split
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Corey Seager homered and rookie Cody Bradford pitched five strong innings as the Texas Rangers beat the New York…
Continue Reading Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada says he was ambushed and kidnapped before being taken to the US
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican drug cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada said he was ambushed and kidnapped when he thought he…
Continue Reading The timeline of how the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, unfolded, according to a federal report
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — A scathing Justice Department report released earlier this year into law enforcement failures during the Robb Elementary…
Continue Reading Uncle of Uvalde shooter begged 911 dispatcher to let him try to talk to nephew and stop massacre, call recording shows
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Uncle of Uvalde shooter begged 911 dispatcher to let him try to talk to nephew and stop massacre, call recording…
Continue Reading ‘I don’t want to die,’ Uvalde student told 911 dispatcher during mass shooting
Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — As law enforcement officers hung back outside Khloie Torres’ fourth-grade classroom in Uvalde, Texas, she…
Continue Reading Videos and 911 calls from the 2022 Uvalde school massacre that killed 21 released by city officials after legal fight
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Videos and 911 calls from the 2022 Uvalde school massacre that killed 21 released by city officials after legal…
Continue Reading Trump is putting mass deportations at the heart of his campaign. Some Republicans are worried
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — “Mass Deportation Now!” declared the signs at the Republican National Convention, giving a full embrace to…
Continue Reading Altuve, Singleton and Peña fuel a 4-run 7th inning as the Astros beat the Red Sox 8-4
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve hit two-run homer and Jon Singleton and Jeremy Peña added RBI singles in a four-run seventh inning as…
Continue Reading C.J. Stroud throws TD pass in Texans’ 20-12 exhibition victory over Steelers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — C.J. Stroud threw a touchdown pass to Tank Dell in his preseason debut to help the Houston Texans beat the…
Continue Reading Beau Hossler shoots 10-under 60 at vulnerable Sedgefield in the rain-delayed Wyndham Championship
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Beau Hossler shot a 10-under 60 on Friday in the rain-delayed Wyndham Championship, squandering a chance for a sub-60 round…
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