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Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis
A federal judicial panel has allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that splits…
A Super Bowl in Charlotte? David Tepper’s $1.3B stadium renovation project could help pave the way
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is investing an additional $500 million…
Brianna Turner: Fever fired a male employee for sexual harassment, players encouraged to keep quiet
CHICAGO (AP) — Brianna Turner said on social media that her former team, the Indiana…
King Charles emerges from Doctor Who’s TARDIS to open Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — King Charles III took his time before officially opening the 23rd…
Ravens cut Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia on eve of rookie camp
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Diego Pavia on Thursday, just…
Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, 2-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million,…
Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life as family describes trauma, loss
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Friends and family of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman said the man…
Salman Rushdie testifies at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of stabbing him
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Four years after being stabbed on an amphitheater stage, Salman Rushdie…
Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A nun who was taken into immigration custody last month in…
US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The outbreak…
Liberal Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court is not a rubber stamp for Trump
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court may be deeply conservative, but it is…
Shane Bieber pitches season-high 7 innings as Blue Jays beat Rays 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep
TORONTO (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched a season-high seven innings to win his second straight…
They’re on our flag, but do long-gone grizzly bears belong in modern California?
The grizzly bear on California’s flag went extinct a century ago in the Golden State.…
Texas crime rate continues to drop, with McAllen seeing its lowest levels in decades
In 2019, a historic theater’s marquee in McAllen’s downtown district once lauded, “Welcome to McAllen,…
Royals manager Matt Quatraro not with team for game against Tigers due to personal matter
DETROIT (AP) — Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro was not with the Royals due to…
NASCAR driver Alex Bowman to retire from full-time racing after 2027 season
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Alex Bowman will retire from full-time racing following the…
Tennessee State places athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave following investigation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State University president Dwayne Tucker on Thursday placed athletic director…
Colombia backs coach Néstor Lorenzo with contract extension after World Cup
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Néstor Lorenzo will continue as Colombia soccer coach after the national…
Haitians, Hondurans, Salvadorans cope with protected status decision
Pastor Lander Saintelus doesn’t have to imagine what the end of Temporary Protected Status for…
Community Control Of Kauaʻi Fishery In Hawaii Is Showing ‘Remarkable’ Results
Waves gently roll over a reef in Hā‘ena as Kanoe Alapa‘i-Hashimoto and his father, Keli‘i…
The Pennsylvania budget quietly relaxed a standard for lead reporting in schools
In the flurry of last-minute dealmaking to approve this year’s state budget, legislators tucked in…
2 dead in flash floods caused by heavy rain in West Virginia, governor’s office says
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (AP) — Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains…
Titans place starters Latham and Hooker on physically unable to perform list at start of camp
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans placed two starters, right tackle JC Latham and…
Trade deadline talk: Skubal says his preference is to finish season with Tigers and win World Series
DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal said his preference is to finish the season with the…