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By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Novak Djokovic will begin his bid to win the U.S. Open for a men’s-record 21st major tennis championship and to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam by facing a player who comes through qualifying. Win that, and Djokovic’s potential path — as determined by Thursday’s draw — could include 2014
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ANAMOSA, Iowa (AP) — An inmate who confessed in court to using a hammer to kill a nurse and correctional officer during an escape attempt at an Iowa prison has been sentenced to life in prison. Thomas Woodard Jr. was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty earlier this month to two counts of first-degree murder, as
Continue ReadingBy Terry Bulger, Joe Wenzel Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Nashville musicians are remembering the life and career of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died this week. Music City musicians all have heroes, but if you played drums it was likely Charlie Watts. The Rolling Stones drummer died
Continue Reading By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lewis Hamilton can clinch a record-extending 100th win at this Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix. It is where fellow F1 great Michael Schumacher won the first of his 91 races on his favorite track 30 years ago. The 36-year-old Hamilton has won 78 of his
Continue Reading AARON MORRISON Associated Press A decades-old fight to expand and protect voting rights will intensify this weekend, when multiracial coalitions of civil, human and labor rights leaders hold rallies in Washington and across the nation to urge passage of federal voter protections eroded since the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It’s a united front that
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe and Jason Hanna, CNN More than 100,000 people are hospitalized with Covid-19 in the US — the first time that level has been reached since January — as medical workers say they’re once again struggling to treat waves of patients. The latest figure, amid a summer surge in Covid-19 cases driven by
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — A Scottish court on Thursday dismissed extradition proceedings against a Catalan politician sought by Spain over Catalonia’s failed independence bid. Clara Ponsati was accused of sedition by Spain over her role as education minister in Catalonia’s unsuccessful 2017 effort to secede, which involved a referendum that wasn’t sanctioned by the Spanish government.
Continue ReadingBy Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story SOUTH KINGSTOWN, Rhode Island (WFSB) — Beachgoers in Rhode Island were warned that Portuguese men-of-war were spotted at a state beach this week. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said the jellyfish were spotted at East Matunuck State Beach on Aug. 23. The beach
Continue ReadingBy Matias Grez, CNN Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been charged by the Cheshire Constabulary with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) says the alleged events took place in Cheshire, northwest England, between October 2020 and August 2021 and relate to three complainants over the
Continue Reading By RISHABH R. JAIN Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Police accompanied by activists from a children’s rights group raided automobile repair shops on the edge of the Indian capital on Thursday and removed 17 children who were employed illegally. Activists from Bachpan Bachao Andolan, or Save the Children Movement, whose founder, Kailash Satyarthi, was
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you have a dog and tell them it’s National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: “I thought everyday was dog day! Now where’s my treat?” As they woof that down, take a moment to reflect on all that your dog brings to you. Perhaps it is you, dear owner,
Continue Reading By TAMEEM AKHGAR and JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press Salgy Baran got the highest score in all of Afghanistan on her university entrance exams this year, but she has no answers for what comes next. The 18-year-old graduate wants to stay in the country and become a doctor. But as with so many other Afghans, those
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Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Un descubrimiento realizado durante una redada policial ha sido identificado como el fósil más completo de un reptil volador de Brasil. Los restos revelan nueva información sobre los tapejáridos, o pterosaurios, que surcaban los cielos durante el período Cretácico Temprano, hace entre 100,5 y 145 millones de años. Un estudio sobre
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN TLC is still “CrazySexyCool.” Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas are heading out on tour September 3 in honor of the 27th anniversary of the release of their diamond certified “CrazySexyCool” album. The pair told CNN attendees can expect special guests, performances from tour mates Bone Thugs n’ Harmony
Continue Reading urielblanco (CNN) — La polémica política de inmigración de la era Donald Trump conocida como el programa “Permanecer en México” o “Remain in Mexico” se dio a conocer de manera oficial el jueves 20 de diciembre de 2018. Después de un tiempo de incertidumbre, ahora la administración de Joe Biden la puede finalizar: la Corte
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By STEPHEN McGRATH AND NICOLAE DUMITRACHE Associated Press BRAILA, Romania (AP) — Romania and Japan celebrated a century of diplomatic relations on Thursday with officials from both countries visiting the site of what will be one of Europe’s longest suspension bridges. The bridge in the eastern city of Braila will cross the Danube River and
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By Eric Levenson, CNN Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that all PreK-12 public school teachers and staff, all higher-education personnel and students, and health care workers in a variety of settings must be vaccinated against Covid-19 by September 5 or face regular testing requirements. Illinois is also instituting a statewide indoor mask requirement, regardless
Continue ReadingBy Kalama Hines Click here for updates on this story POCATELLO, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — A Pocatello woman faces two felony charges, as well as numerous misdemeanors and infractions, after she allegedly crashed her SUV into a tree. Megan Renee Housel, 26, has been charged with felonies for possession of methamphetamine and destruction of evidence. She
Continue Reading SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Forward Jo Smith has transfered to Seton Hall from Chipola College in Florida and will be eligible to play this season. Coach Kevin Willard announced Smith has signed a grant-in-aid offer. Smith played in 24 games last seson with three starts and shot 65.9% from the floor. The Selma, Alabama,
Continue ReadingBy Rett Nelson Click here for updates on this story RIGBY, Idaho (eastidahonews.com) — When Cory and Christina Christiaens moved to Rigby in 2019, they couldn’t believe how many people showed up to help move furniture and welcome them to the community. That experience was highly influential in their decision to open a coffee and
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