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Lions coach Campbell pleased with versatility of the secondary
DETROIT (AP) — With training camp wrapping up on Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell…
Hot-air balloons soar over Ecuador’s “Middle of the World,” and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
Aug. 21 – 27, 2026 Hot-air balloons rise over Ecuador’s “Middle of the World,” while…
Putting on the brakes: New Illinois law establishes rules for e-bikes, scooters
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New rules governing who can use electric bikes and scooters, including where and how fast…
Debate rages over U-M’s plan to hide letter grades. Here’s what to know
Weeks after the University of Michigan made headlines with its plan to keep letter grades…
New team, investment and competition: The women’s Northern Super League is on the rise
The fledgling Northern Super League has been boosted in its second year by investment and…
Beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium days after coming from Canada park in rescue effort
CHICAGO (AP) — A beluga whale died days after it was transported hundreds of miles…
Mauritania intercepts a migrant boat with 161 aboard, including 17 children
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (AP) — Mauritania said Thursday it intercepted a boat off its coast carrying…
A basketball court shelters displaced families in Lebanon, in photos
TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — A basketball court at a public school in Tyre, Lebanon, has…
Familiar matchups await final four U.S., international teams in Little League Baseball World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Ohio’s Walker Osborne and Japan’s Shinnosuke Ijima tossed complete games in…
US defense review presses NATO allies to prove they are taking the lead in Europe
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Pentagon on Thursday pressed U.S. allies at NATO to prove they…
UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA’s Infantino over World Cup sell-off
MONACO (AP) — UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in…
Justice Department charges more than 80 people in Puerto Rico gang takedown
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 80…
Official leading Trump’s Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The official in charge of President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan for…
Bad light halts play as England fights to 248-9 against Pakistan at Lord’s
LONDON (AP) — England was 248-9 against Pakistan in the Lord’s test when bad light…
Exclusive: US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is experiencing a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile…
Exclusive: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that
NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeatedly told lawmakers who held…
Colts activate top receiver Alec Pierce from physically unable to perform list after ankle surgery
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts activated receiver Alec Pierce from the physically unable to…
North Carolina congressman Edwards asks House colleagues not to censure him
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards implored House colleagues to reconsider an…
Atletico Madrid insists Julián Álvarez will not be sold to Barcelona
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid’s stance on Julián Álvarez is now official: The Argentina star…
How donors in De Smet are bringing big projects to little town on the prairie
Even though it happened more than a decade ago, Rita Anderson can still recall the…
Dodgers RHP Roki Sasaki headed to 15-day injured list with middle finger blister
ATLANTA (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki is headed to the 15-day injured…
Packers add depth at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to 1-year deal
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have addressed their depth issues at…
NBC to carry second year of Shaun White’s Snow League halfpipe circuit
NEW YORK (AP) — The Snow League, a halfpipe circuit created by Shaun White, reupped…
Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas
BENGALURU, India (AP) — The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused…