Women’s British Open raises prize money to record levels
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — The AIG Women’s British Open now has the largest purse in women’s golf. The R&A announced a prize fund…
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Cohen criticizes ‘unproductive’ Mets hitters amid slump
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets owner Steven Cohen has criticized his team following its season-worst fifth straight loss, showing a side much like…
Continue ReadingDisney World tweaks face mask policy, optional for outdoors
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World is tweaking its face mask policy. Starting Thursday, the theme park resort in Florida will…
Continue ReadingBig Florida school districts defy governor over mask mandate
By FREIDA FRISARO and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Hillsborough and Miami-Dade counties have become the third…
Continue ReadingPhilipsen wins another Vuelta stage, Elissonde grabs lead
ALBACETE, Spain (AP) — Jasper Philipsen has secured his second stage win at this year’s Spanish Vuelta, while Rein Taaramae lost the leader’s…
Continue ReadingBelarus blocks another independent news site, raids staff
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarusian authorities have blocked the website of the country’s leading independent news…
Continue ReadingMan desperate to get family out of Afghanistan as Taliban take hold
By Brian MacMillan Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — An interpreter who helped the United…
Continue ReadingSuperintendent says he didn’t encourage parents to get ADA accommodations
By Drew Reeves Click here for updates on this story BENTON COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — The superintendent of one Oregon…
Continue ReadingMiami man who serviced Russian jets in Venezuela denied bail
By JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) — A Miami businessman accused of servicing Venezuela’s fleet of Russian fighter jets in…
Continue ReadingIncendio forestal en el norte de California triplica su tamaño y obliga a evacuar a miles de personas
urielblanco (CNN) — Miles de personas tuvieron que evacuar después de que un incendio forestal iniciado el fin de semana en el norte de…
Continue ReadingMother of 4 dies of COVID weeks after losing husband to the virus
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LA MARQUE, Texas (KTRK) — A widow and mother of four died Monday…
Continue ReadingDeputies: Gunman fired approximately 50 shots at woman killed in garage of home
By T.J. Parker and Miya Shay Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A mother driving home…
Continue Reading2-time champ Venus Williams receives wild card into US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time champion Venus Williams will be back at the U.S. Open after being given a wild card into the Grand Slam tournament. The…
Continue ReadingAre you Teflon or Velcro around stress? It matters
By Matt Villano, CNN As we struggle through month after month of the pandemic, it can be difficult to keep a positive attitude about the present and…
Continue ReadingGOP lawmakers urge Treasury to prevent $450 million from flowing to Taliban
CNN By Matt Egan, CNN Business Republican lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to intervene at the International Monetary Fund to…
Continue ReadingAP source: Jets OL Alex Lewis retiring from playing football
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the decision says New York Jets guard Alex Lewis is…
Continue ReadingCountry star Sam Hunt pleads guilty to drinking and driving
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Sam Hunt has pleaded guilty to drinking and driving in Tennessee. The Tennessean reports Hunt entered the…
Continue ReadingChanges to Chiefs coaching staff could reap big rewards
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Whenever new Chiefs wide receivers coach Joe Bleymaier needs to bounce some ideas off…
Continue ReadingEU urged to help Afghan conflict refugees stay in the region
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson is urging European Union countries to help people…
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Prineville Police plan DUII high-visibility enforcement through Labor Day weekend
The Prineville Police Department will be participating in the NHTSA High-Visibility Enforcement through the Labor Day weekend. The goal is to…
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