By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck Wednesday off Russia’s Far East coast, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, cutting power to a few areas and sending some panicked residents fleeing buildings but causing only a few injuries. Regional authorities say they were prepared for the 8.8-magnitude
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By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Whether it serves as a chill escape from the onslaught of the real world or simply a way to beat vacation doldrums, a viral Roblox game about gardening has become the surprise hit of the summer. Grow a Garden, created by a 16-year-old in a few days, has shattered
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By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, JOHN HANNA and NADIA LATHAN Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new U.S. House map that would deliver on President Donald Trump’s goal of creating more winnable GOP seats before the 2026 elections, pushing ahead with a fast and unusual summer redrawing that Democrats
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By MARGERY A. BECK and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — The remains of two girls and a relative who were killed in a massive explosion at a Nebraska biofuel plant were recovered Wednesday after crews battled smoldering wreckage and an unstable building for more than 24 hours. Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg said
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By MARGERY A. BECK and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — The remains of two girls and a relative who were killed in a massive explosion at a Nebraska biofuel plant were recovered Wednesday after crews battled smoldering wreckage and an unstable building for more than 24 hours. Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg said
Continue ReadingFREMONT, Neb. (AP) — Two kids and an adult missing in a Nebraska biofuels plant explosion are confirmed dead, officials say.
Continue ReadingFREMONT, Neb. (AP) — Two kids and an adult missing in a Nebraska biofuels plant explosion are confirmed dead, officials say.
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans propose new US House map with more winnable GOP seats as Democrat-led states weigh counter moves.
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, July 31 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Greater Western Sydney at Western 5:35 a.m. (Friday) FS1 — AFL: Hawthorn at Adelaide BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6 p.m. FS1 — The Basketball Tournament: Best Virginia vs. Eberlein Drive, Semifinal, Charleston,
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 17 8 .680 — Atlanta 15 11 .577 2½ Indiana 15 12 .556 3 Washington 13 13 .500 4½ Chicago 7 19 .269 10½ Connecticut 4 21 .160 13 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 22 5 .815 — Phoenix 16 10 .615
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA San Diego FC 14 7 4 46 48 32 Vancouver 13 5 6 45 42 26 Minnesota United 12 5 8 44 42 28 Seattle 10 6 8 38 39 35 Portland 10 7 7 37 33 32 Los Angeles FC 10 6 6
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By The Associated Press The Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system that asks Americans to share their personal health data and medical records with private tech companies. Officials say the system will broaden access to health records, provide digital tools to help manage diabetes and other conditions, and make monitoring wellness
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 64 46 .582 — New York 59 49 .546 4 Boston 59 51 .536 5 Tampa Bay 54 55 .495 9½ Baltimore 50 59 .459 13½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 64 46 .582 — Cleveland 54 54 .500 9 Kansas City 54
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 64 46 .582 — New York 59 49 .546 4 Boston 59 51 .536 5 Tampa Bay 54 55 .495 9½ Baltimore 50 59 .459 13½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 64 46 .582 — Cleveland 54 54 .500 9 Kansas City 54
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 62 47 .569 — Philadelphia 61 47 .565 ½ Miami 51 55 .481 9½ Atlanta 45 62 .421 16 Washington 44 64 .407 17½ Central Division W L Pct GB Milwaukee 64 44 .593 — Chicago 63 45 .583 1 Cincinnati 56 52 .519
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 64 46 .582 — — 5-5 W-1 37-17 27-29 520 497 23 New York 59 49 .546 4 +2½ 5-5 W-2 33-22 26-27 557 461 96 Boston 59 51 .536 5 +1½ 6-4 W-2 34-21
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Adv02-03 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, August 4 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 9 a.m. ESPN — Little League World Series Regional: TBD, New England Region, Bristol, Conn. 11 a.m. ESPN — Little League World Series Regional: TBD, Southeast Region, Warner Robins, Ga. 1 p.m. ESPN — Little
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By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For Buddy Guy — a stalwart and staunch defender of the blues — there’s nothing more important than keeping his chosen genre at the forefront of conversation. It comes naturally: Guy is one of America’s greatest guitar players, a singular artist with a thick roster
Continue ReadingBy HILARY FOX and PAN PYLAS Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne returned to the “home of metal” for the last time on Wednesday as an emotional Birmingham honored one of its most cherished sons. Thousands of Black Sabbath fans paid their respects to the band’s frontman as his hearse made its way
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By WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY and SALLY ABOU ALJOUD Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least 48 Palestinians were killed and dozens were wounded Wednesday while waiting for food at a crossing in the Gaza Strip, according to a hospital that received the casualties. The latest violence around aid distribution came as
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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — No matter the time on Martha’s Vineyard, a shimmering glow will be powered by the star presence of Black filmmakers, actors and tastemakers like Issa Rae, Mara Brock Akil and Michelle Obama who are shaping culture on their own terms. For two-plus decades, the
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By DANICA KIRKA and AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded sent a tsunami crashing into a Russian port and smaller waves barreling across the Pacific to the Americas and south to New Zealand. The danger had largely passed more than a day after the 8.8 magnitude
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By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain has announced that it will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, stops building settlements in the West Bank and commits to a two-state solution. The U.K. followed France, which declared last week that it will recognize Palestinian statehood
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By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a break with past practice, President Donald Trump now meets with candidates for promotion to the rank of four-star general, the White House has acknowledged. The Republican president has the meetings because he wants to make sure the U.S. military retains its superiority and its leaders
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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A long-rumored and “unapologetic” memoir by Sen. John Fetterman will be released this fall, his publisher said. Crown, an imprint of Penguin Random House, announced on Wednesday that “Unfettered” is scheduled for Nov. 11. In the memoir, the Democrat will open up about his rise
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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A comic novel about a cynic’s struggles to connect with others has won a $10,000 award named for a widely-respected author and editor, the late Gabe Hudson. Kate Greathead’s “The Book of George” is this year’s recipient of the Gabe Hudson Prize, which is administered
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS (AP) — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) on Wednesday reported net income of $155.1 million in its second quarter. The company, based in St. Louis, said it had earnings of $1.34 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.71 per share. The brokerage and investment banking firm posted revenue
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By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A summer camp counselor has accused Spanish law enforcement officers of using brute force against her during the removal of a group of French Jewish teenagers from a plane bound for Paris from Spain, French government ministers and her lawyer said Wednesday. Ministers Aurore Bergé and Benjamin
Continue ReadingST. LOUIS (AP) — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bunge Global SA (BG) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $354 million. The St. Louis-based company said it had net income of $2.61 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.31 per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three
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By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles hit a Ukrainian army training ground, killing three soldiers and wounding 18 others, authorities said, targeting Ukraine’s efforts to make up a severe manpower shortage in the nearly 3½-year war. The Russian Defense Ministry asserted that the strike killed or wounded about 200 Ukrainian
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