Philippine leader Duterte announces retirement from politics
By JIM GOMEZ and JOEAL CALUPITAN Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he is backing out of an…
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More than 600 reproductive rights marches are set for Saturday. Here’s what you need to know
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN Women and allies will gather at more than 600 marches across the United States on Saturday in support of reproductive rights,…
Continue Reading China investigates ex-official who led major corruption case
BEIJING (AP) — A former Chinese justice minister has become a target of President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign. The Communist…
Continue Reading IS claims responsibility for gunning down Sikh in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for killing a member of Pakistan’s minority Sikh community earlier in the…
Continue Reading Police: Air ambulance crashes in UAE, killing 4
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Abu Dhabi air ambulance flown by the emirate’s police has crashed, killing four people. The Abu Dhabi…
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Covid-19 antiviral pill could be a game changer, but vaccines are still America’s way out of the pandemic, experts say
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A pill that could potentially treat Covid-19 is a “game-changer,” but experts are emphasizing that it’s not…
Continue Reading He’s the most popular man on TikTok. And he doesn’t say a word
By Faith Karimi and Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN When Italy first went into a coronavirus lockdown last year, Khabane Lame had just lost his job at a…
Continue Reading Russians flock to antibody tests; West notes tool’s limit
By DARIA LITVINOVA Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — When Russians discuss the coronavirus, the talk often turns to “antitela.” That’s the…
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Dubai Expo 2020 offers conflicting figures on worker deaths
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s Expo 2020 has offered conflicting figures for how many workers had…
Continue Reading Dubai Expo 2020 offers conflicting figures on worker deaths
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s Expo 2020 has offered conflicting figures for how many workers had…
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LEADING OFF: Yanks, Sox, Jays and Mariners in tight WC chase
By The Associated Press Four teams are separated by two games in the AL wild-card chase, with the Yankees clinging to a one-game lead for the top…
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Borderland Blitz week 6 highlights & scores
Friday Schedule: Pebble Hills 14 Eastlake 33 Coronado 0 Montwood 34 Franklin 55 Eastwood 47 Canutillo 52 Bel Air 20 Austin 14 Andress 34 Bowie 7…
Continue Reading With journeymen receivers or stars, Tom Brady just wins
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl throwing to Troy Brown, Jermaine Wiggins and David…
Continue Reading Trea Turner slam, solo HR; Kershaw hurt, Dodgers beat Brews
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trea Turner hit a grand slam and solo home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the NL West…
Continue Reading How often should you wash your towels?
By Ada Wood, CNN There is nothing like wrapping yourself up in a fluffy, warm towel after a hot shower or bath. After drying yourself, however, the…
Continue Reading Angels deliver blow to Mariners’ playoff hopes with 2-1 win
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Jose Suarez threw five strong innings, Brandon Marsh accounted for all the offense with a two-run…
Continue Reading Ready-to-eat spices and food additives exposed to widespread rodent infestation were seized by the FDA
By Ben Tinker and Rebekah Riess, CNN FDA-regulated spices and food additive products exposed to “widespread rodent infestation” as well…
Continue Reading Rockies rally from seven-run deficit, beat Diamondbacks 9-7
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Trevor Story hit a go-ahead single in the ninth after Dom Nunez tied it with a pinch-hit solo homer…
Continue Reading Flooded Tennessee town wrestles with how, where to rebuild
By JONATHAN MATTISE and TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) — A hundred years ago, the massive rural Tennessee flood that killed 20…
Continue Reading Giants clinch at least tie in NL West, match team wins mark
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants clinched at least a tie for their first NL West title since 2012…
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Justice department urges judge to halt Texas abortion law
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge is deciding whether to block the nation’s most restrictive abortion law,…
Continue Reading Justice department urges judge to halt Texas abortion law
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge is deciding whether to block the nation’s most restrictive abortion law,…
Continue Reading COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages
By TAMMY WEBBER and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 700,000. It’s a grim and frustrating…
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Schools issue new guidance after court halts El Paso’s mask mandate
EL PASO, Texas — After the 8th Court of Appeals required El Paso’s City/County Health Authority to lift his indoor mask mandate for now, local…
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US hits 700,000 COVID deaths just as cases begin to fall
By AMY FORLITI and CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The United States has reached its latest heartbreaking pandemic milestone,…
Continue Reading Tyler Allgeier, No. 13 BYU run past Utah State 34-20
By JOHN COON Associated Press LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Tyler Allgeier ran for a career-high 218 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 13 BYU beat Utah…
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New flag pole arrives at Old Glory Memorial in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — After more of a year and a half, a local landmark will soon return to its former glory. The flag pole for the Old Glory Memorial -…
Continue Reading Subpoenas could shed light on how Jan. 6 rally came together
By MICHELLE R. SMITH and RICHARD LARDNER Associated Press The latest round of subpoenas from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol…
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Astros’ edge for home field in playoffs cut with loss to A’s
HOUSTON (AP) — Matt Olson and Chad Pinder each homered and the Oakland Athletics beat Houston 8-6, cutting the Astros’ edge for home-field…
Continue Reading Astros’ edge for home field in playoffs cut with loss to A’s
HOUSTON (AP) — Matt Olson and Chad Pinder each homered and the Oakland Athletics beat Houston 8-6, cutting the Astros’ edge for home-field…
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