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Islamic State attacks on track to double in Iraq and Syria compared to last year, US military says
BAGHDAD (AP) - The U.S. Central Command said Wednesday that the Islamic State group is trying "to reconstitute" as the number of attacks in Syria and Iraq is on track to double those of the previous y...
Jul 17, 2024
Government urges Bangladesh’s universities to close after 6 die in protests
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - Authorities in Bangladesh urged all universities to close on Wednesday, after at least six people died in violent protests over the allocation of government jobs. Some univers...
Jul 17, 2024
Thai police say traces of cyanide discovered alongside 6 victims found dead in a Bangkok hotel room
BANGKOK (AP) - The chief of the Thai police forensic division said Wednesday that police have found traces of cyanide in the coffees of six people found dead in a central Bangkok luxury hotel. The bod...
Jul 16, 2024
Duran's two-run homer lifts AL to 5-3 win over NL in All-Star Game
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Boston's Jarren Duran, the All-Star MVP, hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning and the American League beat the National League 5-3 on Tuesday night for its 10th ...
Jul 16, 2024
Toronto FC makes defender Henry Wingo its first signing of secondary transfer window
TORONTO - Toronto FC has made American defender Henry Wingo its first signing of the secondary transfer window. A club spokesman confirmed the signing of the 28-year-old from Seattle, who played most ...
Jul 16, 2024
Jarren Duran's 2-run HR gives AL a 5-3 win over NL in All-Star Game started by rookie pitcher Skenes
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Boston's Jarren Duran, the All-Star MVP, hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning and the American League beat the National League 5-3 on Tuesday night for its 10th ...
Jul 16, 2024
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver wins special primary for New Jersey US House seat
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress. McIver emerged victorious Tuesday amid...
Jul 16, 2024
Out-of-state officers fatally shot a man blocks away from the RNC, angering Milwaukee residents
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Five Ohio police officers in Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention shot at a man who was in a knife fight near the convention, killing him, Milwaukee's police chief said Tu...
Jul 16, 2024
Messi likely to miss next two games for Inter Miami due to ankle injury
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Lionel Messi is likely to miss at least the next two matches for Inter Miami, his Major League Soccer team, after injuring his right ankle during the Copa America final, M...
Jul 16, 2024
Raptors sign Ohio State forward Jamison Battle
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed Ohio State forward Jamison Battle, who is coming off a superb season in the Big Ten. The 6-foot-7 Battle, a native of Robbinsdale, Minn., averaged 15.3 points...
Jul 16, 2024