EXPLAINER: Why are earthquakes so devastating in Haiti?
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press Saturday’s powerful earthquake in Haiti has killed hundreds. And the destruction comes just 11 years after a temblor…
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College Football Hall of Fame coach Roger Harring dies at 88
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Roger Harring, a College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Wisconsin-La Crosse to two NCAA Division III titles, has died.…
Continue ReadingMartínez scores, Guzan has 3 saves as Atlanta beats LAFC 1-0
ATLANTA (AP) — Josef Martínez scored his third goal in his last three appearances and Atlanta United beat Los Angeles FC 1-0. Atlanta has won…
Continue ReadingTensions over a Colorado district’s mask mandate is leading to an increased police presence at schools
By Alta Spells and Alaa Elassar, CNN Parents and students in a Colorado school district will see more law enforcement officers as tensions flare amid…
Continue ReadingJones has 19 points and 14 rebounds, Sun top Wings 80-59
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 19 points and 15 rebound to help the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 80-59 on Sunday. Brionna…
Continue ReadingDoug Barron shoots third straight 64 to win in Calgary
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Doug Barron birdied the final three holes for his third straight 6-under 64 and a two-stroke victory Sunday in the PGA Tour…
Continue ReadingPiqué says Barcelona’s veteran players taking salary cuts
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Gerard Piqué says Barcelona’s veteran players are taking salary reductions to help the…
Continue ReadingJourneyman wide receiver proving a good fit with Titans
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Johnson never doubted how much the Tennessee Titans liked him. Not even…
Continue ReadingPolanco’s sac fly in ninth lifts Twins over Rays 5-4
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to lift the Minnesota…
Continue ReadingBiden team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan
By ZEKE MILLER, JONATHAN LEMIRE and JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the evacuation of the American Embassy in Kabul…
Continue ReadingChisholm homers as Marlins beat reeling Cubs 4-1
By RICK MENNING Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jesús Aguilar homered, and the Miami Marlins handed the Chicago Cubs their…
Continue ReadingPeters hits 2 HRs, Allard ends skid as Rangers beat A’s 7-4
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rookie DJ Peters connected on a pair of two-run homers, and the Texas Rangers beat the…
Continue ReadingIndia homers as Reds beat Phillies 7-4
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jonathan India homered and scored three times, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia…
Continue ReadingArenado homers in 3rd straight, Cards finish sweep of Royals
By AVERY OSEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nolan Arenado homered for the third straight game, Tyler O’Neill hit one right after him…
Continue ReadingJOK shines in Browns’ debut, team awaits results on Wilson
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Mack Wilson’s shoulder injury could push Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah into…
Continue ReadingEason efficient, Ehlinger shines late as Colts beat Panthers
By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jacob Eason was efficient in place of the injured Carson Wentz, and rookie Sam Ehlinger…
Continue ReadingUn hombre de Carolina del Sur ganó la lotería y 11 días después volvió a ganar
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — Un afortunado hombre de Carolina del Sur reclamó su segundo premio de lotería con solo días de diferencia.…
Continue ReadingElection officials face complex challenges looking to 2022
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — State election officials say they are confronting a myriad of challenges heading…
Continue Reading‘Game over’: Westerners rush to leave Kabul, rescue Afghans
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press The chop of U.S. military helicopters whisking American diplomats to Kabul’s airport has…
Continue ReadingConcerns over US terror threats rising as Taliban hold grows
By MICHAEL BALSAMO, NOMAAN MERCHANT and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s top general said Sunday that the United…
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