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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw is set to make his first start of the season for the Los Angeles on Thursday. Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday night after a 7-6, 11-inning victory over Boston that Kershaw would take the mound for the series finale against San Francisco. The 36-year old Kershaw, a
Continue ReadingA wildfire in Salt Lake City has forced people living uphill from Utah’s state capitol to evacuate. The blaze on Ensign Peak remains uncontained, with more than 100 firefighters working to protect nearby homes on Sunday. Airplanes have responded and helicopters are dumping buckets of water scooped up from a nearby creek. Fire Chief Bob
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Eka Gigauri is used to harsh words from officials about the anti-corruption work she does in Georgia. But seeing her face on posters, accusing her of being an agent of foreign influence, a traitor and a spy, rattled her. Gigauri, who leads one of Georgia’s main anti-corruption campaign groups, says she and many
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The Desert Hot Springs Library (DHS) celebrated the end of its summer reading program and its third anniversary on Saturday. Librarians said the program’s goal is to encourage kids to read throughout the summer, so they don’t fall behind when school starts. Stephanie Gilliam said the DHS children’s book selection is one of the most
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By Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — Before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many, including Kyiv, were skeptical that a major war could return to Europe. More than two years on, another shift once unthinkable is underway on conscription. Several European nations have reintroduced or expanded compulsory military service amid Moscow’s mounting threat, part of
Continue ReadingST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota United used a first-half own goal and a second-half score by Bongokuhle Hlongwane to snap a nine-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. Minnesota United (9-10-6) took a 1-0 lead into halftime thanks to an own goal by San Jose defender
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday night. Mobley has blossomed into one of the NBA’s brightest young stars since being drafted with the No. 3 overall pick in
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Smith lined a base hit to center field off Greg Weissert (2-2)
Continue ReadingAP Basketball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale was the dominant scorer on the floor. Caitlin Clark was the best passer. Angel Reese was her usual double-double machine. The U.S. may still have the best team at the Olympics, but at the All-Star Game, they didn’t have all the best players on Saturday night. Ogunbowale
Continue ReadingAssociated Press DENVER (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar homered for a third straight game, breaking a tie with a two-run drive in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Saturday night. Kyle Freeland (2-3) went six innings and allowed three runs — two earned — on five hits in
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Carmen Sánchez (CNN Español) — En los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, Argentina estará representada por más de 100 atletas clasificados que competirán en 23 disciplinas deportivas entre las que se encuentran atletismo, canotaje, ciclismo de ruta, equitación o esgrima. En los últimos Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio, Argentina logró un total de tres medallas, una de
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi gave a speech largely lacking mention of President Joe Biden’s reelection bid to North Carolina Democrats in Raleigh. Pelosi’s remarks at Saturday’s Democratic fundraiser comes amid increasing calls from Democratic officials for Biden to step away from the presidential race. Pelosi has also privately
Continue Reading Paulina Nares (CNN) — El expresidente Donald Trump llevó a cabo este sábado su primer mitin de campaña desde que sobrevivió al intento de magnicidio de la semana pasada y dijo a una gran multitud reunida en un estadio de Michigan que “recibió una bala por la democracia”. “No debería estar aquí en este momento, pero
Continue ReadingTRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Mac Meissner held onto the lead Saturday in the Barracuda Championship, following a late par save with a tap-in birdie in the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring system. Meissner had a one-point lead over Vince Whaley, reaching 39 points with 13 in the round delayed about
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Dylan Cease allowed one hit and struck out 10 in seven innings, Jake Cronenworth homered and drove in three runs and the San Diego Padres beat the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians 7-0 on Saturday night. Jeremiah Estrada worked a 1-2-3 eighth and Yuki Matsui pitched a spotless ninth, completing the
Continue ReadingBy Chris Lau and Hassan Tayir, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Leon Li used to play a discreet but indispensable part at one of China’s biggest tech giants. As an administrative officer, she worked around the clock to schedule meetings, prepare documents and provide her bosses with whatever support they needed. But in February, she
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bronny James was a spectator on Saturday after the Los Angeles Lakers determined that they have seen all they need out of the NBA’s most talked-about rookie. He finished Summer League on an upward trajectory after a dismal start, scoring 25 points on 10-of-21 shooting over his final
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BENGALURU, India (AP) — India’s lithium ion battery storage industry — which can store electricity generated by wind turbines or solar panels for when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing — makes up just 0.1% of global battery storage. But battery storage is growing fast, with around a third of
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — An 89-year-old comedian is recovering after being randomly punched and knocked to the ground while waiting to cross a street in New York earlier this month. D’yan Forest said she had just stopped at a coffee shop and was heading to a swimming pool when someone came up to her from
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro says his administration will propose legislation aimed at overhauling the nation’s health sector and will also pursue changes to labor laws. He made the comments Saturday as he inaugurated a new session of Colombia’s congress. Petro is Colombia’s first left-wing president and has pursued an
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