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Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to…
Triathlon unites to increase its popularity closer to the level of tennis and golf
MADRID (AP) — Triathlon is taking action to try to boost its popularity, with hopes…
World Rugby bans Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada for 2 matches over referee comments
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has been suspended for two matches under new World Rugby guidelines…
The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead
BANGKOK (AP) — Victims of this week’s flash fire at a Bangkok music bar that…
How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon
MILAN (AP) — The Italian sculptor who designed the FIFA World Cup trophy wanted to…
More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees
SYDNEY (AP) — More than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats…
International Cricket Council revamps formats for men’s World Cups
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The International Cricket Council has changed the competition formats of two major…
Search and rescue operation for a sunken pontoon boat near Alcatraz Island, in photos
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Emergency crews responded to a pontoon boat that sank Tuesday afternoon…
What living in one of the world’s hottest towns feels like
BANDA, India (AP) — Heat at all hours, even in the middle of the night.…
All Blacks make 5 changes, Ireland make 9 for Nations Championship test in Auckland
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Head coach Dave Rennie has backed rookie flyhalf Ruben Love…
PHOTO ESSAY: Palestinian shepherds endure life alongside Israeli settler outposts
MASAFER YATTA, West Bank (AP) — The blue-and-white Israeli flags flutter from hilltops and line…
‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored…
Top officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battle
PHOENIX (AP) — Election officials in Arizona’s most populous county reached an agreement this week…
The ESPYS honor top athletes and sports moments, in photos
NEW YORK (AP) — The ESPYS return to New York on Wednesday as the annual…
Search suspended for 3 missing after boat with family spreading ashes capsizes on San Francisco Bay
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. Coast Guard crews suspended their search late Wednesday for three…
Tropical Storm Elida forms in the Pacific Ocean and poses no threat to land as it strengthens
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Elida has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is posing…
Flyers lock up Trevor Zegras with a 4-year deal worth $9.125M per year
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have reached a four-year contract agreement with forward Trevor…
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US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade DUBAI,…
Family of Black teen found dead after boat trip agrees to inspect his cellphone with DA
Attorneys for the family of a Black teenager who went missing during a July Fourth…
Lavelle scores, Gotham beats the Spirit 1-0 at Citi Field with record crowd of 42,175
Rose Lavelle scored in the first half and Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1-0…
Azura Stevens scores 18 of her 20 points in the 1st half and the Sky beat the Storm
CHICAGO (AP) — Azura Stevens scored 18 of her 20 points in the first half,…
France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
PARIS (AP) — France’s National Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults…
Israel’s latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes have killed at least a dozen people…
New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas…