3 years after the NFL added a 17th game, the push for an 18th gets stronger
AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The debate about whether the NFL will expand the regular season once again seems to have been…
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France breezes by Italy to reach men’s volleyball final in front of home crowd
France made it look easy against Italy en route to its second consecutive Olympic gold medal match appearance as the host nation seeks to repeat as…
Continue ReadingJack Black says Tenacious D will ‘be back when it feels right’ after cancelling tour amid backlash
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Tenacious D is on a break but will be back, according to Jack Black. At the premiere of his new sci-fi feature…
Continue ReadingHundreds of firefighters battle wildfire on Greek island of Crete. A village has been evacuated.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — More than 200 firefighters on the southern Greek island of Crete are striving to contain a large wildfire that has forced…
Continue ReadingEl hambre y los desplazamientos de los gazatÃes continúan con el nuevo liderazgo de Hamas
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — La decisión de Hamas de nombrar a un lÃder polÃtico de lÃnea dura no ha servido de consuelo a los gazatÃes…
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Fires’ smoky impacts linger: Deschutes, Klamath counties in latest air quality advisory from Oregon DEQ
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued another air quality advisory…
Continue ReadingUS Visa Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at visas, travel documents for individuals who are visiting or moving to the United States.…
Continue ReadingCloning Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at cloning, a process of creating an identical copy of an original. Facts Reproductive Cloning…
Continue ReadingJudge says Mexican ex-official tried to bribe inmates in a bid for new US drug trial
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A judge says a former high-ranking Mexican official who was convicted in a U.S. drug case tried to bribe fellow…
Continue ReadingThe GOP and Kansas’ Democratic governor ousted targeted lawmakers in the state’s primary
AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and her allies have unseated a fellow Democrat who consistently voted against her…
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Australia wins gold in men’s team pursuit to cap perfect run at Paris Olympics
Australia’s Oliver Bleddyn, Sam Welsford, Conor Leahy and Kelland O’Brien celebrate won gold in men’s team pursuit over Great…
Continue Reading Australia wins gold in men’s team pursuit to cap perfect run at Paris Olympics
Australia’s Oliver Bleddyn, Sam Welsford, Conor Leahy and Kelland O’Brien celebrate won gold in men’s team pursuit over Great…
Continue ReadingVance reopens line of attack into Walz’s military record as two veterans now vie to be vice president
By Jeremy Herb and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s running mate Ohio Sen. JD Vance stepped up his attacks on Minnesota Gov. Tim…
Continue ReadingState Dept calls for Israel to investigate allegations of ‘horrific’ sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
By Tara John and Michael Conte, CNN (CNN) — The US State Department called allegations of sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli…
Continue ReadingAddicted to the Olympics? A turnaround for the Peacock streaming service probably contributed
AP Media Writer Three years ago in Tokyo, NBC’s Peacock streaming service was a laughingstock, riddled with glitches and unfulfilled promise.…
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Chinese diver Quan Hongchan’s charm as bright as her Olympic gold medals
Chinese diver Quan Hongchan is a delight. Set aside for a moment her absolute dominance in the world of diving and you have an underdog story who…
Continue Reading Chinese diver Quan Hongchan’s charm as bright as her Olympic gold medals
Chinese diver Quan Hongchan is a delight. Set aside for a moment her absolute dominance in the world of diving and you have an underdog story who…
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Family first: Eight sets of siblings competing in table tennis at Paris Olympics
At least eight sibling pairs are among the 96 athletes competing in the table tennis team events, a higher-than-usual percentage in the world of…
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Paris Olympics Aug. 7 recap, highlights: Quincy Hall, Sarah Hildebrandt win gold for Team USA
Results, updates and latest news from Day 12 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, Aug.…
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Paris Olympics Aug. 7 recap, highlights: Quincy Hall, Sarah Hildebrandt win gold for Team USA
Results, updates and latest news from Day 12 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, Aug.…
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