Oregon counties request trucks for bodies as deaths climb
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press BEND, Ore. (AP) — The death toll from COVID-19 in Oregon is climbing so rapidly in some counties that the state…
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Gulf Coast braces for Sunday arrival of Hurricane Ida, potentially a Category 4 storm
Hurricane Ida is expected to rapidly strengthen before pummeling Louisiana on Sunday, forcing evacuations in New Orleans and the surrounding coastal…
Continue ReadingGrandson of labor icon Cesar Chavez has a warning for America and its voting rights battle
By Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN If Cesar Chavez were alive today, he’d be fighting for Latino voters but also African Americans and Asian…
Continue ReadingWild ride for DeChambeau leaves him tied with Cantlay at BMW
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau went from a four-shot lead to a one-shot deficit in just two holes.…
Continue ReadingMadrid wins 1-0 at Betis amid Mbappé transfer talk
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid has won 1-0 at Real Betis in the Spanish league amid rising hopes in the…
Continue ReadingLouisiana aún no se recupera de dos grandes huracanes en 2020. Otra amenaza va en camino
Alejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN) — La temporada de huracanes del año pasado devastó sin tregua partes de Louisiana. En agosto de 2020, el…
Continue ReadingMichigan beats Hawaii 2-1 and moves into LLWS championship
By ANDREW DESTIN Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Cameron Thorning hit a two-run homer and struck out seven over 3 ⅓ innings as…
Continue ReadingRios, Nashville top Atlanta United 2-0 for 1st road win
ATLANTA (AP) — Daniel Rios’ first goal of the season just before halftime started Nashville to a 2-0 win over Atlanta United, Nashville’s first…
Continue ReadingCubs INF Bote goes on IL after he steps on ball during BP
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have placed infielder David Bote on the 10-day injured list after he sprained his…
Continue ReadingOffensive lineman Greg Mancz traded by Ravens to Dolphins
MIAMI (AP) — Versatile veteran offensive lineman Greg Mancz has been traded by the Baltimore Ravens to the Miami Dolphins, and the teams have…
Continue ReadingGrizzlies waive Rajon Rondo less than 2 weeks after trade
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have waived veteran guard Rajon Rondo. The Grizzlies announced the move Saturday after acquiring Rondo…
Continue ReadingStates making up the SEC have low vaccination rates, but stadiums will be at 100% capacity as college football kicks off this weekend
By Amir Vera and Kevin Dotson, CNN As football season kicks off this weekend, stadiums across the Southeastern Conference (SEC) return to full…
Continue ReadingBernhard Langer, Doug Barron share PGA Tour Champions lead
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) — Bernhard Langer birdied the final hole for a 6-under 66 and a share of the second-round lead Saturday in The Ally…
Continue ReadingHow Instagram star helped rescue dozens from Afghanistan
By HALELUYA HADERO and GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writers As governments, corporations and charity groups rush to get their citizens and employees out…
Continue ReadingHow Instagram star helped rescue dozens from Afghanistan
By HALELUYA HADERO and GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writers As governments, corporations and charity groups rush to get their citizens and employees out…
Continue ReadingTesla on part-automated drive system slams into police car
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — A Tesla using its partially automated driving system has slammed into a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on an interstate…
Continue ReadingTesla on part-automated drive system slams into police car
ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — A Tesla using its partially automated driving system has slammed into a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on an interstate…
Continue ReadingIllinois fends off Nebraska in 30-22 season-opening win
By TERRY TOWERY Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Under a new coach, with fans packed into the stands for the first time since 2019 and its…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid loans right back Odriozola to Fiorentina
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid is sending right back Álvaro Odriozola on loan to Italian club Fiorentina. The 25-year-old Odriozola joined Madrid on a…
Continue ReadingPirates part ways with longtime outfielder Gregory Polanco
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gregory Polanco’s stay in Pittsburgh is over. The Pirates have released the veteran right…
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