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Uganda closes its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare Ebola type are surging
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo,…
Hawks promote Onsi Saleh from GM to president of basketball operations following playoff season
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks promoted general manager Onsi Saleh to president of basketball…
Crystal Palace beats Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for Conference League title, club’s 1st European trophy
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Crystal Palace didn’t want to be in the third-tier Conference League…
Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza City
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Strikes killed at least seven people in Gaza City…
SEC formally eliminates ‘cupcake weekend’ beginning in 2027
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is eliminating “cupcake weekend.” The league’s athletic directors…
Jaguars’ Travis Hunter still working on both sides of the ball, just not on the field yet
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars turned two wall-sized, walkthrough simulators into a giant,…
New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA’s ticket practices as World Cup prices soar
NEW YORK (AP) — FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices…
Congress members say conditions dire at NJ detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Democratic members of Congress on Wednesday said they observed dire conditions…
Jack Campbell is latest example of a key player the Lions have drafted, developed and re-signed
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions aim to draft, develop and re-sign players…
Hitless through seven innings, Brewers rally in eighth to beat Cardinals 2-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Held without a hit through seven innings, the Milwaukee Brewers broke through…
Marlins starter Eury Pérez leaves after striking out 9 in 4 innings because of right hamstring spasm
TORONTO (AP) — Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez left Wednesday’s loss at Toronto after four…
Israel’s military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) — The Israeli military on Wednesday told residents across southern Lebanon to leave…
Billionaire Tom Steyer’s ad spending breaks records in California governor’s race
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Win or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark…
Brazil to invest $75 million in highway through Amazon, fueling deforestation concerns
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s government announced Wednesday that it will invest $75 million in…
Giants sign defensive tackle Josh Tupou, their latest addition at the position
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants signed defensive tackle Josh Tupou on…
Spurs, Wembanyama will be facing elimination in Game 6 of West finals vs. defending champion Thunder
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was quiet on the floor in Game 5 of…
US Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a settlement package designed to…
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alabama on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to use…
Packers’ Jacobs released from jail as prosecutors weigh filing charges
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was released from…
The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux
President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed…
Crystal Palace wins its first-ever European trophy by beating Rayo Vallecano in Conference League final
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Crystal Palace wins its first-ever European trophy by beating Rayo Vallecano…
No. 1 seed Alabama and defending champ Texas lead talented field at Women’s College World Series
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Top overall seed Alabama, defending national champ Texas, and Big Ten…
Millions of people have been placed in new voting districts. Here’s where the redistricting stands
A frenzied redistricting effort ahead of the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts for…
If voters approve, Minnesota schools will get more money from trust fund dating to state’s founding
What if Minnesota schools could get more funding without your taxes increasing by even a…