Zoo Atlanta closing early because of extreme heat
CNN By Devon M. Sayers, CNN High heat indexes are forcing one of Atlanta’s major attractions to make adjustments to its schedule. Zoo Atlanta…
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Sooners off to College World Series finals after beating A&M
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Oklahoma is heading to the College World Series finals after beating Texas A&M 5-1. David…
Continue Reading5 Native American tribes will work with federal officials to co-manage Bears Ears National Monument
By Nicole Chavez, CNN In an unprecedented move, federal officials signed an agreement to collectively manage the more than 1.3 million acres of…
Continue ReadingBrazilian judge probed for blocking abortion for raped child
By DÉBORA ÁLVARES and MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s judicial watchdog agency says it’s…
Continue ReadingMexico scientist gets 4 years for spying for Russia in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — A prominent Mexican scientist who led a double life with two families on separate continents and was co-opted by Russian agents into…
Continue ReadingSwimming’s new transgender policy could impact other sports
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Bans on transgender women in swimming and rugby this week opened the door for track and field to consider following…
Continue ReadingMan pleads not guilty to trying to kill Justice Kavanaugh
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A California man who was arrested near Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home…
Continue ReadingPolio virus found in UK sewage samples; risk to public low
LONDON (AP) — Health officials in Britain are warning parents to ensure their children have been vaccinated against polio after the virus that…
Continue ReadingUS Open tennis increases wheelchair field, adds junior event
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Open will double the size of its men’s and women’s wheelchair singles and doubles tournaments and add a junior…
Continue ReadingMacron calls for ‘different’ method of governing after disappointing legislative vote
By Joseph Ataman and Elias Lemercier, CNN French President Emmanuel Macron called for a “different” method of governing in France in his…
Continue ReadingDOJ: Maine violates ADA in care of kids with disabilities
By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice says Maine is in violation of the Americans with…
Continue ReadingSpeedway Motorsports founder Bruton Smith dies at 95
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR Hall of Fame promoter and track Bruton Smith has died at the age of 95. His…
Continue ReadingYellowstone reopens south loop with limited capacity after unprecedented floods
By Christina Maxouris, CNN Yellowstone National Park’s south loop reopened in a limited capacity Wednesday, a little more than a week after…
Continue ReadingLlega el verano a Europa con una nueva oleada de covid-19
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los países europeos están experimentando un aumento significativo de los casos de covid-19 impulsados por…
Continue ReadingCDC panel recommends US seniors get souped-up flu vaccines
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A federal advisory panel says Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines. The…
Continue ReadingHouse panel alleges Commanders owner Dan Snyder fostered ‘toxic workplace’ and ‘conducted a shadow investigation’ targeting accusers
By Alex Rogers and Jacob Lev, CNN House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney charged in a hearing on Wednesday that Washington Commanders…
Continue ReadingSmith? Holmgren? Banchero? Magic own No. 1 pick in NBA draft
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Paolo Banchero thinks he should be No. 1. Jabari Smith Jr. is sure he won’t go beyond…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: How Biden’s proposed gas tax holiday would work
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: How Biden’s proposed gas tax holiday would work
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden…
Continue ReadingEx-Brewers OF Cain clears waivers, becomes free agent
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain has cleared waivers and is now a free…
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