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Hamas leader

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital Wednesday, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 8:19 am

National Sports

Redemption: Biles, Team USA stick landing in winning women’s gymnastics team title

By The Associated Press PARIS — Simone Biles reached the top of the podium yet again, cementing her legacy as the greatest American gymnast and ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 8:00 am

Tickfaw River

Two dead after boats collide on Tickfaw River

Two boats collided on a Louisiana river, leaving two people dead and several others hurt, authorities said Monday. The collision happened early Sunday on the ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 11:32 am

National Sports

Unstoppable US women dunk Japan to extend 56-game win streak

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Brittney Griner dominated the paint and helped the U.S. win its Olympic opener as the Americans chase ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 8:04 am

biden

Biden unveils plan for Supreme Court changes, says US stands at ‘breach’ as public confidence sinks

President Joe Biden has unveiled a long-awaited proposal for changes at the U.S. Supreme Court, calling on Congress to establish term limits and an enforceable ethics code ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, July 29, 2024 10:14 am

Trump assassination attempt

Trump agrees to be interviewed as part of an investigation into his assassination attempt, FBI says

Former President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into the attempted assassination in Pennsylvania earlier this month, an ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, July 29, 2024 10:10 am

israel

12 children killed as Hezbollah rocket hits soccer field, sparking wider war fears

Israeli strikes killed two people and injured three others in southern Lebanon early Monday, Lebanon’s state–run news agency said, as Israel weighs its response to ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, July 29, 2024 8:11 am

Presidential campaign

Trump, Harris enter 99-day sprint to determine election

Barely a week ago, a sense of inevitability hung over the U.S. presidential election. Donald Trump’s allies gleefully predicted a landslide victory during a Republican ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, July 29, 2024 8:02 am

National Sports

Osaka in a better place as she returns to Paris

By The Associated Press PARIS — Naomi Osaka is back at Roland Garros, a place that marked such a significant moment in her life — ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, July 27, 2024 9:28 am

National Sports

US men’s soccer team knows its Olympic future on the line

By The Associated Press MARSEILLE, France — The United States men’s soccer team earned respect despite losing to France 3-0 in its opening game at ... Read more

by Associated Press, Saturday, July 27, 2024 9:24 am

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