Yellowstone reopens south loop with limited capacity after unprecedented floods
By Christina Maxouris, CNN Yellowstone National Park’s south loop reopened in a limited capacity Wednesday, a little more than a week after…
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PGA Tour commissioner announces higher prize money at some events in response to LIV Golf series
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan told reporters Wednesday prize money at eight regular season tournaments will be…
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Cavaliers exercise 4th year option on forward Dean Wade
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers exercised the fourth-year contract option on forward Dean Wade. He made 28 starts last season and became a…
Continue Reading Minnesota Wild sign F Connor Dewar to 2-year, $1.6M contract
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have signed left wing Connor Dewar to a two-year, $1.6 million contract coming off his rookie season.…
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Former West Virginia lawmaker sentenced for role in January 6 riot
By Andrew Millman, CNN Derrick Evans only served as a West Virginia state legislator for 40 days, but will spend 90 days in jail for his role in the…
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Man gets prison for Vegas police SUV fire amid 2020 protests
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The first of three men who have admitted setting fire to a Las Vegas police vehicle during a May…
Continue Reading Threats testimony rings familiar for election workers
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — This week’s gripping testimony to Congress about threats to local election officials…
Continue Reading Threats testimony rings familiar for election workers
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — This week’s gripping testimony to Congress about threats to local election officials…
Continue Reading Minnesota forward Parker Fox to miss season with knee injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota junior forward Parker Fox will miss his second straight season with a knee injury. He was a potential starter in the…
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Prince Charles meets genocide survivors in Rwanda
By Max Foster, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Sarah Dean and Martin Bourke, CNN The altar of Nyamata Church is draped with a bloodstained cloth. Its pews are…
Continue ReadingZoo Atlanta closing early because of extreme heat
By Devon M. Sayers, CNN High heat indexes are forcing one of Atlanta’s major attractions to make adjustments to its schedule. Zoo Atlanta…
Continue ReadingZoo Atlanta closing early because of extreme heat
By Devon M. Sayers, CNN High heat indexes are forcing one of Atlanta’s major attractions to make adjustments to its schedule. Zoo Atlanta…
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DOJ: Maine violates ADA in care of kids with disabilities
By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice says Maine is in violation of the Americans with…
Continue Reading Sooners off to College World Series finals after beating A&M
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Oklahoma is heading to the College World Series finals after beating Texas A&M 5-1. David…
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5 Native American tribes will work with federal officials to co-manage Bears Ears National Monument
By Nicole Chavez, CNN In an unprecedented move, federal officials signed an agreement to collectively manage the more than 1.3 million acres of…
Continue Reading Polio virus found in UK sewage samples; risk to public low
LONDON (AP) — Health officials in Britain are warning parents to ensure their children have been vaccinated against polio after the virus that…
Continue Reading Brazilian judge probed for blocking abortion for raped child
By DÉBORA ÁLVARES and MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s judicial watchdog agency says it’s…
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New coronavirus subvariants escape antibodies from vaccination and prior Omicron infection, studies suggest
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 appear to escape antibody responses among both people who had previous Covid-19 infection…
Continue Reading Mexico scientist gets 4 years for spying for Russia in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — A prominent Mexican scientist who led a double life with two families on separate continents and was co-opted by Russian agents into…
Continue Reading Swimming’s new transgender policy could impact other sports
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Bans on transgender women in swimming and rugby this week opened the door for track and field to consider following…
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Police kill suspect in fatal Modesto, San Jose shootings
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — After a car chase and standoff, police shot and killed a man suspected in a pair of fatal shootings in San Jose and Modesto…
Continue Reading Man pleads not guilty to trying to kill Justice Kavanaugh
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A man who was arrested near Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home in…
Continue Reading Man pleads not guilty to trying to kill Justice Kavanaugh
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A man who was arrested near Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home in…
Continue Reading US Open tennis increases wheelchair field, adds junior event
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Open will double the size of its men’s and women’s wheelchair singles and doubles tournaments and add a junior…
Continue ReadingMacron calls for ‘different’ method of governing after disappointing legislative vote
By Joseph Ataman and Elias Lemercier, CNN French President Emmanuel Macron called for a “different” method of governing in France in his…
Continue Reading Speedway Motorsports founder Bruton Smith dies at 95
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR Hall of Fame promoter and track Bruton Smith has died at the age of 95. His…
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Llega el verano a Europa con una nueva oleada de covid-19
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los países europeos están experimentando un aumento significativo de los casos de covid-19 impulsados por…
Continue Reading CDC panel recommends US seniors get souped-up flu vaccines
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines because regular shots don’t…
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House panel alleges Commanders owner Dan Snyder fostered ‘toxic workplace’ and ‘conducted a shadow investigation’ targeting accusers
By Alex Rogers and Jacob Lev, CNN House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney charged in a hearing on Wednesday that Washington Commanders…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: How Biden’s proposed gas tax holiday would work
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden…
Continue Reading Ex-Brewers OF Cain clears waivers, becomes free agent
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain has cleared waivers and is now a free…
Continue Reading American Airlines testing face-scanning at DFW Airport
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines said Wednesday that customers with PreCheck can go through security checkpoints at Dallas-Fort Worth…
Continue Reading American Airlines testing face-scanning at DFW Airport
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines said Wednesday that customers with PreCheck can go through security checkpoints at Dallas-Fort Worth…
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Tony Siragusa, who helped Ravens win Super Bowl, dies at 55
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer Tony Siragusa, the charismatic defensive tackle who helped lead a stout Baltimore defense to a Super Bowl title,…
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Man charged with attempting to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh pleads not guilty
By Holmes Lybrand Nicholas John Roske, the man charged with attempting to murder Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, pleaded not guilty on…
Continue Reading PGA Tour in ‘arms race’ of dollars and leaning on loyalty
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Commissioner Jay Monahan says the PGA Tour is in an arms race it can’t win with LIV…
Continue Reading Smith? Holmgren? Banchero? Magic own No. 1 pick in NBA draft
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Paolo Banchero thinks he should be No. 1. Jabari Smith Jr. is sure he won’t go beyond No.…
Continue Reading Sonoco Products, Korn Ferry rise; Chevron, Altria fall
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Sonoco Products, Korn Ferry rise; Chevron, Altria…
Continue Reading How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 6/22/2022
The Associated Press Stocks gave up an afternoon gain and ended slightly lower on Wall Street Wednesday. Energy companies helped pull the market…
Continue Reading Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brittney Griner will have a place at the WNBA All-Star Game, being named an honorary starter…
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Lightning strike kills woman, 2 dogs in Southern California
By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman and two dogs were killed by a lightning strike Wednesday as thunderstorms pounded…
Continue Reading Wildfire threatens unspoiled Georgia island rich in history
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press ST. CATHERINES ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Crews are fighting a wildfire that’s scorched hundreds of acres on an…
Continue Reading Tenemos buenas y malas noticias sobre los precios de la gasolina
Alejandra Ramos Nueva York (CNN Negocios) — Hay buenas noticias y malas noticias en el frente de los precios de la gasolina. Buenas noticias:…
Continue Reading Florida team hauls in 18-foot, 215-pound Burmese python
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — A team of biologists recently hauled in the heaviest female Burmese python ever captured in Florida. The Conservancy of…
Continue Reading CDC investigates ‘one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease’ in US history among gay and bisexual men in Florida
By Naomi Thomas, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Florida Department of Health are investigating “one of the worst…
Continue Reading DeBoer jumps back in as Stars coach, looks to spark offense
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Pete DeBoer didn’t really hesitate to jump right back into coaching with the Dallas Stars…
Continue Reading DeBoer jumps back in as Stars coach, looks to spark offense
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Pete DeBoer didn’t really hesitate to jump right back into coaching with the Dallas Stars…
Continue Reading Airman in custody in probe of Syria blast injuring US troops
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An Air Force airman has been taken into custody in connection with an April explosion that…
Continue Reading 27 Haitians rescued from uninhabited Puerto Rico island
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says it recently rescued 27 Haitian migrants from the rocky cliffs of an uninhabited island that…
Continue Reading Afghan aid auditor accuses State, USAID of withholding info
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The independent watchdog for U.S. assistance to Afghanistan is accusing the State Department…
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