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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack. Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian’s swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday.

Live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Tehran, group blames Israel

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran after attending the inauguration of the country’s new president, Iran and the militant group said early Wednesday.
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A leading member of the Islamic Jihad group says recent killings will ignite a wider conflict

 

‘I don’t think that war is inevitable,’ US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says

 

Iranian news agency says a projectile killed Haniyeh in north Tehran around 2:30 am

 
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At boisterous Georgia rally, Harris dares Trump to ‘say it to my face’ and show up for their debate

 
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Rescuers search through mud and debris as deaths rise to 151 in landslides in southern India

 
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Olympic women triathletes begin swim in Seine River after days of concerns about water quality

 
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Paris Olympics Day 4: Biles celebrates yet another Olympic gold while Gauff fumes over call in loss

 
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    Andy Murray puts off retirement again with another doubles win at the Paris Olympics

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    Tesla in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist was using self-driving system, authorities say

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    Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency

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    Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

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    Son of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges in Chicago

Latest videos

President Maduro vows to detain defiant leaders of opposition as they challenge election result

Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro vowed to detain opposition leaders on Tuesday as demonstrations continued over the country’s disputed election results. (AP Video: Lucas Dumphreys, Juan Arraez, Andry Rincon)
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North Korea leader and senior officials board small boat to inspect impact of devastating floods

Protesters topple statues of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela as anger at election result grows

Sheriff: Sonya Massey ‘called for help and we failed her’

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One Extraordinary Olympic Photo: David J. Phillip captures swimming from the bottom of the pool

AP photographer David J. Phillip captured a unique view of Olympic swimmer Tomoru Honda of Japan. He used a camera placed in underwater housing at the bottom of the swimming pool.
 
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A centuries-old secret script called nüshu is empowering young Chinese women

 
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On Broadway, two stars of ‘Aladdin’ trace their roles all the way to middle school

 
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FACT FOCUS: Google autocomplete results around Trump lead to claims of election interference

 
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Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt

 

TODAY IN HISTORY

July
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2012: Phelps sets Olympic medal record

 

1715

Spanish fleet sinks off Florida coast

1971

Lunar rover takes first spin on the moon

1991

START I treaty signed
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Stories Under 60 Seconds

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Three children dead in a stabbing attack on a UK dance class
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FBI says social media account believed to belong to Trump rally shooter endorsed political violence
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Dragonflies swarm a Rhode Island beach
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Team USA has more women than men at the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Will the Seine be clean enough for Olympic swimming?
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Venezuelans react after incumbent Maduro claims presidential election win
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This is how AP captures Olympic surfers in Tahiti
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Olympics organizers apologize to those offended by Paris opening ceremony
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AP reporter on what it’s like to cover Simone Biles after more than a decade
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What’s it like to photograph Simone Biles?
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How AP photographed the most complex Olympics opening ceremony of all time
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AP asks: Which celebrity would you pick to compete in the Olympics?
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Why the 2024 Olympics represents a comeback story for Black women
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What’s it like to photograph the Olympics opening ceremony
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Watch Snoop Dogg carry the Olympic torch
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AP asks: Who is your favorite 2024 Olympic athlete?
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The Obamas endorse Kamala Harris in her presidential bid
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Netanyahu discusses one of the hostages with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
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How to protect your keyless car from theft
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What’s it like to wear Speedo’s Olympic swimsuit?
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Netanyahu meets Biden in a high-stakes moment for the US and Israel
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A rare brain disease took her voice. See how AI is giving it back
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Steph Curry supports Kamala Harris running for U.S. president
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Flavor Flav shows off his Taylor Swift friendship bracelet
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Biden says it’s time to ‘pass the torch’ in rare Oval Office address
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Netanyahu gives fiery speech to Congress as police use pepper spray against protesters outside
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Blake Lively and Gigi Hadid on the ‘Deadpool’ carpet
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Cardboard beds are making a comeback at the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Salt Lake City to host 2034 Winter Olympics
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Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky shares how she stays on top of her game
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Charli XCX calls Kamala Harris a “brat”
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Breaching whale capsizes boat
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Secret Service chief resigns after Trump rally
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Protesters against war in Gaza arrested at US Capitol
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Harris praises Biden’s ‘unmatched’ legacy in first public comments since the president dropped out of race
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Voters react to Biden withdrawing from the presidential race
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Gymnast Jordan Chiles shows how she performs with long nails
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U.S. representatives call on Secret Service chief to resign
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Trump describes assassination attempt with personal details
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Hogan unleashes the Hulk at RNC
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Trump honors former fire chief killed at Pennsylvania rally
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The Paris Olympics
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Simone Biles and Team USA earn ‘redemption’ by powering to Olympic gold in women’s gymnastics

“The Redemption Tour” ended in a familiar spot for Simone Biles: atop the Olympic podium. The American gymnastics star and her singular brilliance powered a dominant U.S. women’s team in the finals inside a raucous Bercy Arena.
 
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Wembanyama takes over in OT, helps France escape a serious challenge from Japan at the Paris Games

 
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Kaylee McKeown still rules the Olympic backstroke, beating Regan Smith in women’s 100 meters

 
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Coco Gauff loses an argument with the chair umpire and a match to Donna Vekic at the Paris Olympics

 
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Simone Biles has redefined her sport — and its vocabulary. A look at the skills bearing her name

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

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Turkey approves law to remove stray dogs from streets. Opposition vows to fight the ‘massacre law’

 
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Paris Olympics organizers say they meant no disrespect with ‘Last Supper’ tableau

 
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Haley Batten wins Olympic silver medal in best finish by American mountain biker — then gets fined

 
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Infants’ tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, American Academy of Pediatrics says

 
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Robert Downey Jr. will return to ‘Avengers’ as a villain, Marvel announces in a Comic-Con twist

 
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Barcelona wants to get rid of short-term rental units. Will other tourist destinations do the same?

 
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Secret DEA files show agents joked about rape in a WhatsApp chat. Then one of them was accused of it

 
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Prisoners fight against working in heat on former slave plantation, raising hope for change in South

 

Election 2024

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FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the American Federation of Teachers’ 88th national convention, July 25, 2024, in Houston. Harris appears to have energized Democrats in the early days of her candidacy, according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research that was conducted after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race. About 8 in 10 Democrats say they would be very or somewhat satisfied if Harris became the Democratic nominee for president. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file)

About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll

Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have energized Democrats in the early days of her candidacy, with the surge in warm feelings extending across multiple groups, including some key Democratic constituencies that had been tepid about President Joe Biden.
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Kari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race, will face Gallego in November

 

Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing-state Wisconsin

 

Why Harris and Democrats keep calling Trump and Vance ‘weird’

 

GLOBAL ELECTIONS

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Hugo Chávez statues targeted across Venezuela in post-election unrest

 

  1. Little-known paper sheets are key to declaring victory in Venezuela’s election

  2. Kamala Harris energizes South Asian voters, a growing force in key swing states

BE WELL

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Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor’s office. Here’s what to know

 
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Should you stretch before exercise? After? Never? Here’s what to know

 
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Volunteering would feel good even if it didn’t have health benefits. But it does

 
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New to volunteering? A how-to guide to find the right fit

 
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Too many pills? How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what’s needed

 
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Extreme heat and some medicines can be a risky combo. Here’s what to know

 
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Work friends can be hard to find. How to combat loneliness in the workplace

 
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What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer

 

Summer Living

Your guide to a better summer

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FILE - Children cool off at the Hamilton Fish pool, July 18, 2017, in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan. In most cases, there’s no need to wait at least 30 minutes after eating to go for a swim, doctors say. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Do you really have to wait to go swimming after eating?

No, you don’t really have to wait 30 minutes after eating to go swimming. Doctors say there’s no need in most cases to wait.
 
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Who will have the 2024 song of the summer?

 

What you should and shouldn’t do to get rid of poison ivy

 

What to look for in mosquito repellents

 

One Life Hack: How to budget for vacation

 

One Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM to avoid data fees while traveling

 

This bean salad known as Cowboy Caviar is a protein-packed addition to any summer cookout

 
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Summer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day

 

  1. Kids spend a lot of time outside in the summer. Here’s how to deal with their common injuries

  2. How to make great outdoor dishes, from a chef who lived in a camper

AP Photography
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A hot, steamy day at the Paris Olympics. Here’s a look at Day 4

 
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Another day of memorable moments at the Paris Olympics. Here’s a look at Day 3

 
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The stars are out at the Paris Olympics. Here’s a look at Day 2

 
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A whale shark swims through the waters off of Wolf Island, Ecuador, next to Enrique “Quike” Moran, a local naturalist from Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in the Galapagos on Sunday, June 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Alie Skowronski)

The Galapagos Islands and many of their unique creatures are at risk from warming waters

The wondrous Galapagos Islands and its many creatures have always been sensitive to changes in ocean temperatures.
 
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Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits

 

Wood pellets production boomed to feed EU demand. It’s come at a cost for Black people in the South

 

In Los Angeles — the nation’s epicenter of homelessness — a new app could revolutionize services

 

World News

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Hamas says its leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran by an Israeli airstrike

Hamas says its leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike on his residence in Tehran, Iran.
 
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Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran says

 
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How Hungary’s Orbán uses control of the media to escape scrutiny and keep the public in the dark

 
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Police clash with a violent crowd gathered near the site of UK stabbing attack that killed 3 girls

 
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Israel carries out rare strike on Beirut that it says killed Hezbollah commander

 

The Latest

UN report says Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since Oct. 7 faced torture, mistreatment

Hit Japanese video game is now a streaming series aiming for global appeal

She became a mother after Islamic State captivity. A decade on, Yazidi community shuns her children

China accuses Japan of ‘smear attacks’ in recent talks with the US, India and Australia

U.S. News

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A firefighter walks by the remains of a home that was destroyed in the Park Fire near Forest Ranch, Calif., Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

Firefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weather

Fire crews are working to hold on to the progress made against the largest blaze in California this year ahead of warming temperatures forecast for later this week.
 
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Missouri man is free from prison after a judge overturned his 1991 conviction, despite AG’s efforts

 

William Calley, who led the My Lai massacre that shamed US military in Vietnam, has died

 

More flooding hits Vermont with washed-out roads, smashed vehicles and destroyed homes

 

The latest

Texas’ floating Rio Grande barrier can stay for now, court rules as larger legal battle persists

Trial to begin in lawsuit filed against accused attacker’s parents over Texas school shooting

Vermont man evacuates neighbors during flooding, weeks after witnessing a driver get swept away

First interest rate cut in 4 years likely on the horizon as the Federal Reserve meets

Entertainment

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Country music artist Orville Peck poses for portraits on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York to promote his third album “Stampede.” (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)

Orville Peck makes queer country for everyone. On ‘Stampede,’ stars like Willie Nelson join the fun

It is not easy to be an outsider in country music, but Orville Peck has made a career out of it. On his third album, “Stampede,” his spirit has led to collaborations with everyone from Willie Nelson and Elton John to Mickey Guyton and Beck.
 
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Norah O’Donnell leaving as anchor of CBS evening newscast after election

 

Erica Ash, comedian and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ and ‘Mad TV’ star, dies at 46

 

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ now has the 6th biggest opening weekend of all time

 

The Latest

Serena Williams, Nicole Kidman and other A-list celebrities watch Biles win another Olympic gold

What to watch for at the Paris Olympics: Katie Ledecky expected to win her 1st gold of these Games

Francine Pascal, creator of beloved ‘Sweet Valley High’ books, dies at 92

US authors make up almost half the 13 semifinalists for the Booker Prize for fiction

Climate

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Sicilians deal so well with drought that tourists don’t notice. A record dry year could alter that

Like many Mediterranean islands, people in Sicily are used to long spells without rain, but human-caused climate change has made weather more erratic, and droughts can be longer and more frequent.
 
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Life and death in the heat. What it feels like when Earth’s temperatures soar to record highs

 
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Africa’s demand for cooling systems is expanding. But regulating the industry is a struggle

 
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Wind farms’ benefits to communities can be slow or complex, leading to opposition and misinformation

 
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Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board

 

SPORTS

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Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline

 

  1. Florida county approves deal to build a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium

  2. Sophia Smith contributes to reborn US attack at the Olympics

  3. Angels shut down rehab for Mike Trout; place veteran Anthony Rendon on IL with back inflammation

BUSINESS

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American consumers feeling more confident in July as expectations of future improve

 

  1. Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content

  2. Lawsuit says Norfolk Southern’s freight trains cause chronic delays for Amtrak

  3. Income gap between Black and white US residents shrank between Gen Xers and millennials, study says

SCIENCE

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Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July

 

  1. NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station

  2. The flickering glow of summer’s fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone

  3. A neurological disorder stole her voice. Jennifer Wexton takes it back on the House floor.

LIFESTYLE

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Playing matchmaker for your zucchini, and other tips for a summer garden favorite

 

  1. Stores lure back-to-school shoppers with deals and ‘buy now, pay later’ plans

  2. A ‘side hustle’ can be a way to try out a new business idea before jumping in all the way

  3. At these locations around the world, cats are the star

Technology

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  1. Japanese automaker Nissan aims for sustainability, worker inclusivity

  2. Microsoft’s cloud business powers 10% growth in quarterly profits

  3. A union for Amazon warehouse workers elects a new leader in wake of Teamsters affiliation

  4. Pakistan says its own messaging app for secure comms among officials is ready to launch

Health

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Olympics bet against climate change with Seine swimming. For days, it looked like they would lose

 

  1. Some Ohio residents can now get $25,000 for injuries in $600 million train derailment settlement

  2. Kentucky judge dismisses lawsuit challenging a new law to restrict the sale of vaping products

  3. US will buy flu shots for farmworkers in a bid to prevent bird flu from getting worse

Religion

Man shot and killed in ambush outside Philadelphia mosque, police say

 

  1. Investigation finds at least 973 Native American children died in US government boarding schools

  2. The closure of camps in Iraq housing Yazidis displaced by IS attacks is postponed, an official says

  3. Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist group

Fact Check

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Posts misidentify old videos as Paris Olympics torch lighting

 

  1. Flags at the US Capitol are lowered for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, not Biden

  2. A look at false claims around Harris and her campaign for the White House

  3. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

LATEST NEWS

Triple-A Pacific Coast League Glance

All Times EDT
WLPct.GB
Salt Lake (L.A. Angels) 199.679—
Reno (Arizona)1611.5932½
x-Sugar Land (Houston) 1611.5932½
Round Rock (Texas) 1413.5194½
Tacoma (Seattle) 1414.5005
Las Vegas (Oakland) 1314.4815½
Albuquerque (Colorado) 1316.4646
Sacramento (San Francisco)1216.4297
Oklahoma City (L.A. Dodgers)1117.3938
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Single-A California League Glance

All Times EDT
North Division
W LPct.GB
San Jose (San Francisco)2110.677—
x-Modesto (Seattle)1615.5165
Fresno (Colorado)1219.3879
Stockton (Oakland) 1120.35510
 

Single-A Florida State League Glance

All Times EDT
East Division
WLPct.GB
x-Palm Beach (St. Louis) 1910.655—
Jupiter (Miami) 1714.5483
Daytona (Cincinnati) 1513.5363½
St. Lucie (N.Y. Mets)1021.32310
 

Thaiss has 5 RBIs and Adell go-ahead homer as Angels overcome 4-run deficit and beat Rockies 10-7

Matt Thaiss drove in a career-high five runs, Jo Adell hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-7.
 

Single-A Carolina League Glance

All Times EDT
North Division
WLPct.GB
Fredericksburg (Washington)2011.645—
x-Carolina (Milwaukee) 1614.5333½
Salem (Boston) 1615.5164
Down East (Texas)1515.5004½
Lynchburg (Cleveland) 1417.4526
Delmarva (Baltimore)1318.4197
 

Pinch-hitter Solano delivers winning single in the 10th as the Padres stun the Dodgers 6-5

Pinch-hitter Donovan Solano singled past diving third baseman Kiké Hernández with the bases loaded and one out in the 10th inning inning and the San Diego Padres stunned the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5.
 

High-A Northwest League Glance

All Times EDT

Northwest League
WLPct.GB
x-Spokane (Colorado) 238.742—
Vancouver (Toronto) 1912.6134
Everett (Seattle) 1417.4529
Eugene (San Francisco) 1318.41910
Hillsboro (Arizona)1318.41910
Tri-City (L.A. Angels)1120.35512
 

Eugenio Suárez hits 3 HRs, Diamondbacks tie team mark with 22 hits in 17-0 rout of Nationals

Eugenio Suárez hit three homers and matched his career high with five RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks tied a team record with 22 hits in a 17-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.
 

Sears pitches 7 shutout innings, Athletics hit 4 homers in 5-2 win over Giants

JP Sears pitched seven shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics hit four home runs in a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
 

High-A Midwest League Glance

All Times EDT
East Division
WLPct.GB
Dayton (Cincinnati) 1813.581—
x-Lake County (Cleveland)1613.5521
West Michigan (Detroit) 1614.5331½
Lansing (Oakland) 1516.4843
Great Lakes (L.A. Dodgers)1317.4334½
Fort
 

DeJong makes quick trip after trade to Royals, from White Sox clubhouse to visitors’ side

Paul DeJong had a quick commute after getting traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Kansas City Royals: He threw his gear into a duffel bag and walked from the clubhouse on the third base side of U.S.
 

From August, migrants seeking refuge in Italy could be taken to Albania pending asylum decisions

Migrants rescued at sea while attempting to reach Italy are likely to see themselves transported to Albania beginning next month while their asylum claims are processed, under a controversial deal in which the small Balkan country will host thousands of asylum-seekers on Italy’s behalf.
 

High-A South Atlantic League Glance

All Times EDT
North Division
WLPct.GB
x-Greensboro (Pittsburgh) 1813.581—
Aberdeen (Baltimore) 1614.5331½
Wilmington (Washington)1614.5331½
Jersey Shore (Philadelphia) 1615.5162
Hudson Valley (N.Y. Yankees) 1416.4673½
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Harris’ views on key issues over the years

Kamala Harris’ views on important issues have shifted since she first ran for president four years ago.
 

Diamondbacks 3B Eugenio Suárez hits 3 HRs, matches career-high 5 RBIs in win vs. Nationals

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez hit three home runs against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
 

Double-A Texas League Glance

All Times EDT
North Division
WLPct.GB
Springfield (St. Louis 1711.607—
Tulsa (L.A. Dodgers)1512.5561½
NW Arkansas (Kansas City) 1413.5092½
Arkansas (Seattle) 1414.5003
Wichita (Minnesota)1018.3577
 

Harris is calibrating her policy pitch for going to battle with Trump

With less than 100 days until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris faces unique challenges in pitching her policy ideas to Americans.
 

Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate, aiming to curb yen’s slide against the dollar

The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to 0.25% from 0.1%, acting to curb the yen’s slide against the U.S. dollar.
 

Triple-A International League Glance

All Times EDT
WLPct.GB
Columbus (Cleveland) 1710.630—
Lehigh Valley (Philadelphia) 1711.607½
Rochester (Washington) 1711.607½
Nashville (Milwaukee) 1611.5931
Syracuse (N.Y. Mets) 1612.5711½
Jack
 

Atlantic League Glance

All Times EDT
North Division
WLPct.GB
Lancaster156.714—
x-York147.6671
Long Island 129.5713
Hagerstown 615.2869
Staten Island 515.2509½
 

Frontier League Glance

All Times EDT
East Division
WLPct.GB
Quebec 4423.657—
Ottawa 3926.5914½
New York3828.5765½
Tri-City 3631.5378
Trois-Rivieres 3532.5229
Sussex County2442.36419½
New Jersey 2343.34820½
New England2242.33821
 

Taylor HRs in 2nd straight game, Falter is strong in return to rotation as Pirates stop Astros 6-2

Michael Taylor homered for the second straight game, Bailey Falter returned to the rotation and threw one-run ball into the sixth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 6-2.
 

Witt and Royals rally in 8th inning to hand White Sox their 16th straight defeat, 4-3

The staggering Chicago White Sox lost their 16th straight game, extending a franchise record, as Michael Massey homered and Michael Wacha pitched seven strong innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory.
 

Chisholm’s second straight 2-homer game helps Yanks top Phils 7-6 in 12 innings for 4th straight win

Jazz Chisholm had five RBIs in his second straight two-homer game, Gleyber Torres hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 for their first four-game winning streak since early June.
 

China’s manufacturing activity contracted in July, the monthly Purchasing Managers’ Index says

A closely watched measure of Chinese manufacturing activity remained negative in July as concern persists about the state of the world’s second largest economy.
 

Tommy Pham hits grand slam in his return, Cardinals beat the Rangers 8-1

Tommy Pham hit a pinch-hit grand slam in his first game back with the Cardinals and St. Louis beat the Texas Rangers 8-1 on Tuesday night.
 

Jarred Kelenic, Bryce Elder come up big for Braves in 5-1 victory over Brewers

Jarred Kelenic broke out of a month-long slump by hitting a homer and double in the Atlanta Braves’ 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
 

Polanco, Moore lead Mariners to 10-6 win over Red Sox

Jorge Polanco homered in the fourth inning and added an RBI double in the sixth, Dylan Moore drove in three with a bases-loaded double in the fifth, and the Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 10-6.
 

Wednesday’s Time Schedule

Wednesday’s Time Schedule
 

Trade acquisition Morel homers in Tampa Bay debut, Rays rally to beat Marlins 9-3

Trade acquisition Christopher Morel homered in his Tampa Bay debut, helping the new-look Rays come from behind to beat the Miami Marlins 9-3.