Perez, Merrifield homer, Royals edge White Sox 2-1
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield hit solo home runs, Daniel Lynch took a shutout into the sixth…
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Jarren Duran’s HR, 3 RBIs power Red Sox past Astros 3-2
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jarren Duran homered and drove in a career-high three RBIs and the Boston Red Sox overcame sloppy…
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Pelosi expected to visit Taiwan, Taiwanese and US officials say
CNN By Eric Cheung, Kylie Atwood, Alex Rogers and Kevin Liptak, CNN US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan as part of her tour of…
Continue Reading Urshela hits 2-run HR in 10th, Twins rally past Tigers 5-3
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gio Urshela hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins came…
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Nicaragua’s government shutters 6 church radio stations
By GABRIELA SELSER Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaraguan authorities have ordered the closures of six radio stations belonging to the…
Continue Reading UN chief going to Hiroshima for 77th anniversary of A-bomb
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres plans to attend the 77th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing in…
Continue Reading Orioles trade Mancini, then beat Texas 7-2 to match ’21 wins
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cedric Mullins homered leading off Baltimore’s first game without Trey Mancini,…
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Average Oregon gas prices drop another 11.3 cents in past week; up $1.34 from a year ago
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.05/gallon Monday, according to…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 2: Al Qaeda, Taiwan, Extreme weather, Ukraine, Uvalde
CNN By Alexandra Meeks, CNN A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts. Major retailers — including…
Continue Reading Mets win 7th in a row; Soto homers in possible Nats swansong
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor homered, Max Scherzer defeated his former team, and the New…
Continue Reading White House warns China against escalations over Pelosi’s potential trip to Taiwan
CNN By Donald Judd and Maegan Vazquez, CNN Biden administration officials are warning China not to take escalatory actions amid House Speaker Nancy…
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What the ban on surprise medical bills means for you
Sidecar Health compiled a list of facts about surprise medical bills, and what the No Surprises Act—which took effect Jan. 1—will do to combat…
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From easy-open lids to magnetic button shirts: 10 examples of inclusive design
Foothold Technology examined some examples of inclusive design found in everyday life created for people of all backgrounds and body…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Trade deadline, Soto sweepstakes, deGrom return
By The Associated Press The Juan Soto sweepstakes come down to the wire, with baseball’s trade deadline fast approaching at 6 p.m. EDT. Soto is the…
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10 reasons online mental health therapy has grown over the last decade
To gauge the increased popularity of mental health services over the last decade, Top10.com compiled this analysis with research from across the…
Continue Reading Rockies place Kris Bryant on IL with plantar fasciitis
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed outfielder Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list Monday night with plantar fasciitis in his left…
Continue Reading What you need to know about Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
CNN By Nectar Gan, Selina Wang, Eric Cheung and Simone McCarthy, CNN US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan Tuesday evening, marking a…
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Neighbors’ concerns about possible drug activity at SE Bend home lead to several arrests, raid on second home
Months of reports from community members about possible drug activity at a southeast Bend home across the street from an elementary school led to the…
Continue Reading Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home mark
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 43rd home run, Jose Trevino had his first multihomer…
Continue Reading Appeals court reinstates Kentucky law banning abortion
By Tierney Sneed, CNN A Kentucky state court of appeals has reinstated the state’s so-called “trigger law” banning abortion as well…
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