By GARY FIELDS and JILL COLVIN Associated Press A senior State Department official who was fired as a speechwriter during President Donald Trump ‘s first term and has a history of incendiary statements has been appointed to lead the embattled U.S. Institute of Peace. The move to install Darren Beattie as the institute’s new acting
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A stretch of dangerously hot and humid weather begins Sunday with heat index values near 110, but cooler temperatures and rain return by midweek.
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By EVELYNE MUSAMBI and DESMOND TIRO Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenneth Harris spent most of his days in Atlanta yearning for a life in a place where his dark skin color is not a source of suspicion, but a mark of a shared heritage. His chance came two years ago when he bought
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On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the Good Times Event Center was alive with music, laughter, and the unmistakable spirit of community as residents gathered to support the rebuilding of a beloved local landmark, the B & J Skate Center.
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By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press It’s always hot in the summer in the U.S. Southeast, but even by the standards of Florida and the Carolinas, the steamy heat wave on tap for the region Saturday into the coming week is a little extreme. The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for a large swath of
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By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press It’s always hot in the summer in the U.S. Southeast, but even by the standards of Florida and the Carolinas, the steamy heat wave on tap for the region Saturday into the coming week is a little extreme. The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for a large swath of
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By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press It’s always hot in the summer in the U.S. Southeast, but even by the standards of Florida and the Carolinas, the steamy heat wave on tap for the region Saturday into the coming week is a little extreme. The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for a large swath of
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BOSTON (AP) — Astronomer — the company whose CEO resigned after being caught on a KissCam at a Coldplay rock concert embracing a woman who was not his wife — is trying to move on from the drama with someone who knows the band pretty well. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who was married to Coldplay’s frontman
Continue ReadingBy STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Vandals set fire to a mouse statue that’s a TV star and mascot for children’s programming at German broadcaster WDR, the television station said Saturday. The cartoon mouse, known only as “Die Maus,” is the eponymous star of “Die Sendung mit der Maus” (The Show with the
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By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Just when we thought the Coldplay Jumbotron controversy had run its course, Gwyneth Paltrow has entered the chat. The Academy Award-winning actress and Goop founder appeared in a new – and very funny – ad for Astronomer, the tech firm whose former CEO and human resources chief launched a
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By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Chia seeds, goji berries, strawberries and raspberries: A TikTok user going by the name “impamibaby” is filling her pretty wooden breakfast bowl with fiber-rich foods and filming it, inspiring her audience to eat more of the nutrient she says has made her bloating disappear. She’s “#fibermaxxing” — the practice
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By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A key House committee is looking into the investigation of the late Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking crimes, working to subpoena President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice for files in the case as well as hold a deposition of Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell. The Republican-led House
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, July 27 AUTO RACING 8:55 a.m. ESPN — Formula 1: The Moet & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix, Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium 10 a.m. CBSSN — FIM Motocross World Championship: The MX2, Loket, Czechia 11 a.m. CBSSN — FIM Motocross World
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 17 7 .708 — Atlanta 14 10 .583 3 Indiana 13 12 .520 4½ Washington 12 12 .500 5 Chicago 7 17 .292 10 Connecticut 3 20 .130 13½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 22 4 .846 — Phoenix 15 9 .625
Continue Reading All 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
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 63 42 .600 — New York 56 48 .538 6½ Boston 56 50 .528 7½ Tampa Bay 53 52 .505 10 Baltimore 46 58 .442 16½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 60 46 .566 — Cleveland 52 52 .500 7 Kansas City 51
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 60 44 .577 — Philadelphia 60 44 .577 — Miami 50 53 .485 9½ Atlanta 44 58 .431 15 Washington 41 62 .398 18½ Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 61 43 .587 — Milwaukee 61 43 .587 — Cincinnati 55 50 .524
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 63 42 .600 — — 8-2 W-4 37-17 26-25 497 449 48 New York 56 48 .538 6½ +1 3-7 L-3 30-21 26-27 539 445 94 Boston 56 50 .528 7½ — 5-5 W-1 33-21
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 63 42 .600 — New York 56 48 .538 6½ Boston 56 50 .528 7½ Tampa Bay 53 52 .505 10 Baltimore 46 58 .442 16½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 60 46 .566 — Cleveland 52 52 .500 7 Kansas City 51
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By LEAH ASKARINAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling. Now, Texas Republicans want to break that tradition — and other states could follow suit. Democrats in Texas’ House have left the state to prevent the vote
Continue ReadingBy SALLY ABOU ALJOUD Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Ziad Rahbani, a visionary Lebanese composer, playwright, pianist and political provocateur, died on Saturday, at the age of 69, according to the state-run National News Agency. The death was confirmed by a person close to Rahbani who spoke on condition of anonymity. The cause of death
Continue Reading TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Philadelphia 9 N.Y. Yankees 4 Final Cincinnati 6 Tampa Bay 2 Final Baltimore 18 Colorado 0 Final Chicago Cubs 6 Chicago White Sox 1 Final Boston 4 L.A. Dodgers 2 Final Texas 6 Atlanta 5 Final Washington 9 Minnesota 3 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Kansas City 5 Cleveland 3
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Nebraska Daybook for Saturday, Jul. 26. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Omaha bureau is reachable at 402-391-0031. Send daybook items to Nebraska@applanner.com. To see
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Kansas Daybook for Saturday, Jul. 26. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Kansas City bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Kansas@applanner.com. To
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Iowa Daybook for Saturday, Jul. 26. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Des Moines bureau is reachable at 515-243-3281. Send daybook items to iowa@applanner.com. To
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Missouri Daybook for Saturday, Jul. 26. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Missouri bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Missouri@applanner.com. To see
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By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press BIDDU, West Bank (AP) — When Sayfollah Musallet of Tampa, Florida, was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the West Bank two weeks ago, he became the fourth Palestinian-American killed in the occupied territory since the war in Gaza began. No one has been arrested or charged in Musallet’s
Continue Reading NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_W.Smith, Los Angeles, .325; Stowers, Miami, .298; F.Freeman, Los Angeles, .297; T.Turner, Philadelphia, .296; Edwards, Miami, .295; Machado, San Diego, .294; Frelick, Milwaukee, .293; Naylor, Seattle, .292; Donovan, St. Louis, .290; Arraez, San Diego, .287. RUNS_Ohtani, Los Angeles, 99; E.De La Cruz, Cincinnati, 78; Schwarber, Philadelphia, 75; Soto, New York, 73; Crow-Armstrong, Chicago,
Continue Reading AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_Judge, New York, .342; Peña, Houston, .322; Aranda, Tampa Bay, .315; Ja.Wilson, Athletics, .312; Kirk, Toronto, .304; Ramírez, Cleveland, .299; M.Garcia, Kansas City, .294; V.Guerrero, Toronto, .293; Springer, Toronto, .292; Goldschmidt, New York, .287; Witt, Kansas City, .287. RUNS_Judge, New York, 90; V.Guerrero, Toronto, 69; Raleigh, Seattle, 69; Buxton, Minnesota, 68; Ju.Rodríguez, Seattle,
Continue Reading By The Associated Press MLB Sunday American League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE Toronto -118 at DETROIT +100 at HOUSTON -132 Athletics +112 at KANSAS CITY -126 Cleveland +108 Seattle -134 at LA ANGELS +114 National League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at PITTSBURGH -154 Arizona +130 at MILWAUKEE -180 Miami +152 at ST. LOUIS -126 San
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