Greece: Forest fire destroys jobs of pine resin collectors
By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press AGDINES, Greece (AP) — Residents in the north of the Greek island of Evia have made their livings from the…
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Greece: Forest fire destroys jobs of pine resin collectors
By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press AGDINES, Greece (AP) — Residents in the north of the Greek island of Evia have made their livings from the…
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Give tweens and teens the pasta tongs and let dinner magic happen
By Casey Barber, CNN We all have a soft spot in our heart for buttered noodles, but it’s not going to cut it for a family dinner on the…
Continue Reading Crush at Kabul airport kills 7 as Afghans try to flee
By AHMAD SEIR, TAMEEM AKHGAR and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The British military says at least seven Afghans died in a…
Continue Reading Israel strikes Gaza after violent protests along border
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military has bombed Palestinian militant weapons sites in the Gaza Strip following a violent demonstration on the…
Continue Reading Garrett shines for Rams, but Raiders hold on for 17-16 win
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Nathan Peterman threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Marcell Ateman in the fourth quarter…
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Garrett shines for Rams, but Raiders hold on for 17-16 win
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Nathan Peterman threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Marcell Ateman in the fourth quarter…
Continue Reading Garrett shines for Rams, but Raiders hold on for 17-16 win
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Nathan Peterman threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Marcell Ateman in the fourth quarter…
Continue Reading Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugás by unanimous decision
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Yordenis Ugás beat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision. The Cuban champion put on an impressive…
Continue Reading Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugás by unanimous decision
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Yordenis Ugás beat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision. The Cuban champion put on an impressive…
Continue Reading The Latest: Biden warns of IS threat to Kabul evacuation
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is raising concerns that the Islamic State poses a threat as American troops seek to evacuate…
Continue Reading Teddy’s Time? Bridgewater solid as Broncos thump Seahawks
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater made another strong statement in his case to be Denver’s starting quarterback,…
Continue Reading Wild pitch in 10th inning sends Padres past Phillies 4-3
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Adam Frazier scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Philadelphia’s Connor Brogdon in…
Continue Reading Wild pitch in 10th inning sends Padres past Phillies 4-3
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Adam Frazier scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Philadelphia’s Connor Brogdon in…
Continue Reading Top official in eastern China’s Hangzhou under investigation
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party is investigating the top official in the eastern tech and tourism hub of Hangzhou for what it…
Continue Reading Top official in eastern China’s Hangzhou under investigation
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party is investigating the top official in the eastern tech and tourism hub of Hangzhou for what it…
Continue Reading Concert celebrating New York City’s comeback cut short by severe weather ahead of Hurricane Henri
By Alaa Elassar, CNN Thousands of people celebrating the return of New York City at a concert in Central Park were interrupted by severe weather…
Continue Reading Whitecaps return to BC Place to beat Los Angeles FC 2-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Ryan Gauld scored in the 89th minute and Vancouver Whitecaps beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 on Saturday night in their…
Continue Reading Whitecaps return to BC Place to beat Los Angeles FC 2-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Ryan Gauld scored in the 89th minute and Vancouver Whitecaps beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 on Saturday night in their…
Continue Reading Slow-moving storm Henri drenches Northeast US
By DAVID KLEPPER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and DAVID PORTER Associated Press WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — The tropical storm system Henri brought heavy winds and…
Continue Reading Fagundez has goal, assist to help Austin beat Timbers 3-1
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cecilio Domínguez converted a penalty kick in the 11th minute, Diego Fagundez added a goal and an assist and Austin FC beat…
Continue Reading No containment, new threats from Northern California fire
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire burning for a week in Northern California continues to grow out of control — one of about a dozen big…
Continue Reading No containment, new threats from Northern California fire
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire burning for a week in Northern California continues to grow out of control — one of about a dozen big…
Continue Reading Diaz, Hampson homers lift Rockies past Diamondbacks 5-2
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — lías Díaz hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning after Garrett Hampson hit a…
Continue Reading Diaz, Hampson homers lift Rockies past Diamondbacks 5-2
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — lías Díaz hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning after Garrett Hampson hit a…
Continue Reading Weaver’s late goal lifts Thorns over Lyon 1-0 in WICC final
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Morgan Weaver came off the bench and scored in the 87th minute to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over Lyon in the…
Continue Reading China both worries and hopes as US departs Afghanistan
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China is facing heightened risks, along with potential political and economic opportunities…
Continue Reading China both worries and hopes as US departs Afghanistan
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China is facing heightened risks, along with potential political and economic opportunities…
Continue Reading At least 10 people have died and 31 remain missing in severe flooding in Tennessee
By Andy Rose and Alaa Elassar, CNN At least 10 people, including two toddlers, have died during severe flooding in Tennessee on Saturday, Humphreys…
Continue Reading At least 10 people have died and 31 remain missing in severe flooding in Tennessee
By Andy Rose and Alaa Elassar, CNN At least 10 people, including two toddlers, have died during severe flooding in Tennessee on Saturday, Humphreys…
Continue Reading Lockdowns or vaccines? 3 Pacific nations try diverging paths
By NICK PERRY, MARI YAMAGUCHI and ROD McGUIRK Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Japan, Australia and New Zealand all got through the…
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The Middle East is running out of water, and parts of it are becoming uninhabitable
By Frederik Pleitgen, Claudia Otto, Angela Dewan and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN The ferries that once shuttled tourists to and from the little islets in…
Continue Reading The Middle East is running out of water, and parts of it are becoming uninhabitable
By Frederik Pleitgen, Claudia Otto, Angela Dewan and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN The ferries that once shuttled tourists to and from the little islets in…
Continue Reading Protesters clash in Portland after opposing gatherings
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Opposing rallies that drew hundreds of people in Portland, Oregon, are sparking clashes Sunday. The two groups had gathered…
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The Taliban have seized control of Afghanistan. What does that mean for women and girls?
By Sheena McKenzie, CNN A female journalist receives a call warning that they “will come soon.” A woman lawmaker sits and waits for her…
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ISIS terror threat forces US military to establish alternate routes to Kabul airport
By Barbara Starr, Oren Liebermann, Ellie Kaufman and Nicole Gaouette, CNN The US military is establishing “alternative routes” to Kabul…
Continue Reading Stajduhar, Michel help Orlando City beat Fire 1-0
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mason Stajduhar made a career-high five saves for his first MLS shutout, Benji Michel scored and Orlando City beat the Chicago…
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Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife have been hospitalized after testing positive for Covid-19
By Natalie Andes, Hollie Silverman and Alaa Elassar, CNN Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife are both hospitalized after testing positive for Covid-19.…
Continue Reading Rubio, Mayaka score, Rapids rally to beat Real Salt Lake 2-1
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Diego Rubio and Philip Mayaka converted headers five minutes apart in the second half in the Colorado Rapids’ 2-1…
Continue Reading Eason, Colts eke past Vikings 12-10; offenses need more work
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jacob Eason passed for 132 yards and directed two field goal drives, as the Indianapolis…
Continue Reading Clarendon, Dangerfield lead Lynx to 101-95 win over Sky
CHICAGO (AP) — Layshia Claredon scored 18 points, Crystal Dangerfield had nine of her 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Lynx beat…
Continue Reading QB Rush solid for Cowboys in 20-14 preseason loss to Texans
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cooper Rush’s days as the backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas might not be over.…
Continue Reading Titans defense shuts down Brady-less Buccaneers 34-3
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Briean Boddy-Calhoun returned a fumble 42 yards for a touchdown and the Tennessee…
Continue Reading Red Bulls-New York FC game postponed by Henri
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — The Hudson River Derby game between the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC was postponed Saturday night because of soggy…
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Must-watch moments from ‘We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert’
By Ally Hill, CNN Jennifer Hudson and Andrea Bocelli wowed the crowd with their vocals, and classics from Earth, Wind & Fire and Santana brought…
Continue Reading Tsutsugo, Newman homer in Pirates 5-4 win over Cardinals
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yoshi Tsutsugo and Kevin Newman homered and Ke’Bryan Hayes added a two-run single, rallying the…
Continue Reading Lyles’ strong start leads Rangers over sloppy Red Sox, 10-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Former Boston utilityman Brock Holt hit two RBI singles, and the Texas Rangers used a surprisingly…
Continue Reading Tripoli springs upset to win Pacific Classic at Del Mar
DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Tripoli took the lead around the far turn and went on to win the $1 million Pacific Classic by 1 1/4 lengths at Del Mar.…
Continue Reading FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo play 2-2 draw
HOUSTON (AP) — Matias Vera scored in the 72nd minute and the Houston Dynamo pulled out a 2-2 draw with FC Dallas. The Dynamo had a 1-0 lead at…
Continue Reading Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger turned in a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and led the Steelers’ first-team…
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