By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Walker hit a three-run homer off a frustrated Carlos Rodón and the Arizona Diamondbacks handed the San Francisco Giants their sixth straight loss, 7-3 Tuesday night. The Diamondbacks (44-53) won for the fifth time in eight games against the Giants this season after winning just twice
Continue Reading By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Walker hit a three-run homer off a frustrated Carlos Rodón and the Arizona Diamondbacks handed the San Francisco Giants their sixth straight loss, 7-3 Tuesday night. The Diamondbacks (44-53) won for the fifth time in eight games against the Giants this season after winning just twice
Continue ReadingBy Heather Chen, CNN Countries across Asia are on high alert for monkeypox, screening travelers and scrambling teams of medics, as they report their first cases of the virus, now identified as a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). Japanese authorities on Monday announced the first detected case of monkeypox in the
Continue ReadingCNN By Heather Chen, CNN Countries across Asia are on high alert for monkeypox, screening travelers and scrambling teams of medics, as they report their first cases of the virus, now identified as a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). Japanese authorities on Monday announced the first detected case of monkeypox in
Continue Reading By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chad Pinder hit his second grand slam in two weeks, Frankie Montas pitched five innings in what could be his final outing with Oakland and the Athletics held off the Houston Astros 5-3 on Tuesday night. Tony Kemp had an RBI double and Stephen Piscotty doubled
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By Paradise Afshar, CNN Three people were reported dead this week while climbing mountains in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials said Tuesday. A 79-year-old man from Florida was with a group of friends when he fell to his death as he was climbing a steep off-trail slope on Rising Wolf Mountain, officials said
Continue Reading By TERRY TANG Associated Press Small, ancient sculptures that have been gathering dust in an Albuquerque storage box are returning home to Mexico, where they are intertwined with the identity of Indigenous communities. The Albuquerque Museum Foundation is celebrating the repatriation of the dozen sculptures in a ceremony Wednesday. The local Consulate of Mexico will
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Several Palm Springs restaurants have been broken into the past few months. It’s unclear if all these crimes are connected but business owners are now taking action. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Willie Rhine, who owns the restaurants 1501 Gastro Pub and Willie’s Modern Fare, which were both targeted. Check out our recent
Continue Reading By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional candidate whose compelling personal story of military valor and unfathomable loss helped him win former President Donald Trump’s support has connections to right-wing extremists, including a campaign consultant who was a member of the Proud Boys. Republican Joe Kent, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Jaime
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By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional candidate whose compelling personal story of military valor and unfathomable loss helped him win former President Donald Trump’s support has connections to right-wing extremists, including a campaign consultant who was a member of the Proud Boys. Republican Joe Kent, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Jaime
Continue Reading By LOLITA C. BALDOR and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press SYDNEY (AP) — U.S. officials say they have little fear that China would attack Nancy Pelosi’s plane if she flies to Taiwan. But the U.S. House speaker would be entering one of the world’s hottest spots, where a mishap, misstep or misunderstanding could endanger her safety.
Continue Reading By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Free transportation to cooling centers and garbage pickup well before sunrise were among the steps being taken in the Pacific Northwest as the region hit the peak of a multiday heatwave. Temperatures soared to 102 degrees Fahrenheit (38.9 Celsius) in Oregon’s largest city on
Continue Reading By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The week before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, Missouri’s Josh Hawley became the first Republican senator to announce he would object to the certification of the 2020 election. Texas’ Ted Cruz came next, dashing off his own plan on a
Continue Reading By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentines have gathered to mourn iconic Argentine leader María Eva Duarte de Perón, 70 years after her death. The late leader commonly known as Evita continues to awaken passions in Argentina as some of her followers believe her legacy is more relevant than ever at a
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By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian inflation is rising farther, according to new data that increases the likelihood of the central bank next week hiking interest rates for a fourth consecutive month. The Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday inflation in the year through June was 6.1%, up from 5.1%
Continue Reading By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian inflation is rising farther, according to new data that increases the likelihood of the central bank next week hiking interest rates for a fourth consecutive month. The Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday inflation in the year through June was 6.1%, up from 5.1%
Continue ReadingBy Oliver Darcy, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The LIV Golf event that is set to commence at Donald Trump’s Bedminster club on Friday is generating more controversy by the day. On Tuesday, the National Press Club added
Continue Reading SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle City Council has voted to make the city a sanctuary for abortion providers and patients, meaning Seattle police will not cooperate in arrests or investigations related to abortion bans in other states. The Seattle Times reports the bill passed Tuesday, which Councilmember Kshama Sawant introduced, deems Seattle a “sanctuary city”
Continue Reading By AMY FORLITI Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The last two former Minneapolis police officers to be sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights are scheduled to learn their penalties Wednesday, which could set in motion another round of plea deal discussions in state court over a killing that sparked a reckoning on
Continue Reading By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Angels’ Shohei Ohtani fanned on three pitches during his first at-bat against the Royals on Tuesday night. His next at-bat set the tone for the rest of the game. The do-everything All-Star sent the third pitch of that at-bat 420 feet to straightaway
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