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4-Wide Carolina NHRA Nationals Pairings
By The Associated Press Saturday At zMax Dragway, Concord, N.C. Pairings Top Fuel 1. Brittany Force, 3.698 seconds, 338.85 mph vs. Bye vs. vs. 8. Shawn Reed, 3.754, 330.72 vs. 9. Tony Stewart, 3.760, 329.67; 2. Doug Kalitta, 3.700, 334.48 vs. Bye vs. vs. 7. Antron Brown, 3.750, 329.75 vs. 10. Josh Hart, 3.763, 329.83;
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FBI arrests man accused of shooting at local Sacramento ABC news station
By Zoe Sottile, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A man has been arrested by the FBI after authorities say he opened fire into the lobby of a local Sacramento TV station Friday afternoon, in what city police described as a drive-by shooting. Even though the building was occupied at the time, all employees of KXTV
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US will complete TikTok deal ‘in coming days’ and control its algorithm, White House says
By Auzinea Bacon, Clare Duffy, CNN (CNN) — The United States will have control over TikTok’s algorithm in the acquisition of the social media platform’s US operations, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Saturday. “We are 100% confident that a deal is done. Now that deal just needs to be signed, and the
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises funds to rally awareness
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents and businesses have raised nearly $34,600 before the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, on Saturday morning at St. Jo Frontier Casino.
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Release party for Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Swift’s 12th studio album, “ The Life of a Showgirl,” which is set to debut Oct. 3.
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An activist’s murder rocked Honduras. Now her daughter is in the hot seat
By Hira Humayun, Karen Esquivel, CNN (CNN) — Bertha Zúñiga is no stranger to threats. She remembers the day years ago when she and her colleagues were chased by machete-wielding attackers in western Honduras. A vehicle blocked their car, and its passengers stepped out with their weapons, trying to attack the group. They managed to
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Sonny Curtis, Crickets member who penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dies at 88
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer Sonny Curtis, a vintage rock ‘n’ roller who wrote the raw classic “I Fought the Law” and posed the enduring question “Who can turn the world on with her smile?” as the writer-crooner of the theme song to “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” has died at 88. Curtis, inducted
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Gaza hospital director receives bodies of brother and other relatives while on duty
By Caitlin Danaher, Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — On Friday, Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya left his family home for a shift as the director of the Al-Shifa hospital. A day later, the bodies of six family members arrived while he was still on duty. An Israeli airstrike struck his home in the Al Shati refugee
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NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ celebrates 20 years of prime-time dominance
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Dick Ebersol helped change comedy and late-night television when he teamed up with Lorne Michaels to create “Saturday Night Live” in 1975. When it comes to sports television, Ebersol’s creation of “Sunday Night Football” on NBC in 2006 also has had a significant impact. It is fitting then that
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NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ celebrates 20 years of prime-time dominance
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Dick Ebersol helped change comedy and late-night television when he teamed up with Lorne Michaels to create “Saturday Night Live” in 1975. When it comes to sports television, Ebersol’s creation of “Sunday Night Football” on NBC in 2006 also has had a significant impact. It is fitting then that
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NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ celebrates 20 years of prime-time dominance
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Dick Ebersol helped change comedy and late-night television when he teamed up with Lorne Michaels to create “Saturday Night Live” in 1975. When it comes to sports television, Ebersol’s creation of “Sunday Night Football” on NBC in 2006 also has had a significant impact. It is fitting then that
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Arts Academy provides a musical experience for all ages
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The love of music transcends skill levels and age levels, and a local music academy provides a musical experience for all ages.
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MoWest announces 2025 Alumni Award winners
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University will be hosting its 43rd Annual Alumni Awards banquet to celebrate its 2025 Alumni Award winners.
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Crowdfunded Canadian team stuns reigning champion New Zealand to reach Women’s Rugby World Cup final
By Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — On the eve of International Women’s Day in March, Rugby Canada put out a crowdfunding call for one million Canadian dollars ($725,000) with an unequivocal “mission” statement: Win Rugby World Cup 2025. The declaration – codename MWRWC – was certainly a bold one. The Maple Leafs have never won
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Trump’s economic promises to Black voters fall short after a modest shift in support for him in 2024
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — At one of his final rallies before the 2024 election, then-candidate Donald Trump warned that Black Americans were losing their jobs in droves and that things would get even worse if he did not return to the White House. “You should demand that they give you the
Continue Reading Sports on TV for Sunday, Sept. 21
By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, Sept. 21 AUTO RACING 6:55 a.m. ESPN — Formula 1: The Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan 10 a.m. FS1 — NHRA: Qualifying, zMax Dragway, Concord, N.C. (Taped) Noon FS1 — NHRA: The NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals,
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MLS Glance
All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA San Diego FC 17 8 6 57 56 38 Vancouver 16 6 7 55 56 31 Minnesota United 15 7 9 54 51 36 Los Angeles FC 13 7 8 47 53 36 Seattle 12 8 9 45 51 43 Portland 11 10 9
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All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 89 66 .574 — New York 87 68 .561 2 Boston 85 70 .548 4 Tampa Bay 75 80 .484 14 Baltimore 73 82 .471 16 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 85 70 .548 — Cleveland 84 71 .542 1 Kansas City 78
Continue Reading National League Glance
All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB x-Philadelphia 92 63 .594 — New York 80 75 .516 12 Miami 75 80 .484 17 Atlanta 72 83 .465 20 Washington 63 92 .406 29 Central Division W L Pct GB z-Milwaukee 95 60 .613 — z-Chicago 88 67 .568 7 Cincinnati 79 76 .510
Continue Reading American League Glance
All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 89 66 .574 — New York 87 68 .561 2 Boston 85 70 .548 4 Tampa Bay 75 80 .484 14 Baltimore 73 82 .471 16 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 85 70 .548 — Cleveland 84 71 .542 1 Kansas City 78
Continue Reading Baseball Expanded Glance
All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 89 66 .574 — — 6-4 L-4 50-25 39-41 760 697 63 New York 87 68 .561 2 +3 7-3 W-1 44-31 43-37 809 671 138 Boston 85 70 .548 4 +1 5-5 W-2 46-32
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To protect your brain against dementia, start pedaling, study suggests
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Cycling isn’t just good for the planet, your wallet and your fitness. Choosing this form of transportation for your errands instead of driving or taking the train may also help you prevent cognitive decline, a recent study found. Riding a bike is associated with a 19% lower risk of
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All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Florida 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Montreal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ottawa
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All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div Boston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Florida 0 0 0 0
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Alyssa Thomas puts up historic triple-double as Phoenix Mercury dethrone New York Liberty
By Jamie Barton, CNN (CNN) — Alyssa Thomas made history on Friday night as the Phoenix Mercury defeated the reigning champion New York Liberty 79-73 to progress to the WNBA playoff semifinals. The six-time All-Star put up the first 20-point triple-double in WNBA postseason history, adding 11 rebounds and 11 assists in a dominant performance.
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Trump’s peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalate
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A month after an Alaskan summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump still seems surprised that his gambit did not pay off with peace in Ukraine. “He’s let me down,” Trump said this week. “He really let me down.” There has been
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Trump’s peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalate
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A month after an Alaskan summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump still seems surprised that his gambit did not pay off with peace in Ukraine. “He’s let me down,” Trump said this week. “He really let me down.” There has been
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In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bassem Youssef, the Egyptian satirist whose “Daily Show”-like program was canceled after the military seized the once pro-democracy government, watched the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel with an immediate sense of familiarity. “My Fellow American Citizens,” Youssef wrote on X. “Welcome to my world.” Youssef’s show
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In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bassem Youssef, the Egyptian satirist whose “Daily Show”-like program was canceled after the military seized the once pro-democracy government, watched the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel with an immediate sense of familiarity. “My Fellow American Citizens,” Youssef wrote on X. “Welcome to my world.” Youssef’s show
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