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Firm Run by Brother of Top N.Y.C. Officials Is Focus of Bribery Inquiry
Terence Banks opened a consulting firm and soon found work with companies that do business with the city agencies overseen by his older brothers.
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WNBA Power Rankings: Despite losing Angel Reese, Chicago is on the rise
The Aces move up despite losing to No. 1 New York but all eyes are on the teams battling for the final playoff spot: Chicago, Washington and Atlanta.
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More style, new faces, Kane's golden boots: How England's new era began
After fans and critics alike demanded change, how did the Three Lions fare when the post-Southgate era began?
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James, Colombia edge Argentina in Copa rematch
James Rodríguez scored from the penalty spot to seal Colombia's 2-1 win over defending World Cup and Copa América champions Argentina on Tuesday in a South American World Cup qualifier.
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Gas Prices Are Falling, a Win in Fight Against Inflation
A gallon of regular gasoline in August was down nearly 12 percent from a year earlier, reflecting a fall in oil prices as well as a decline in demand.
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‘The End of Our Country’: Trump Paints Dark Picture at Debate
Former President Donald J. Trump offered a dire portrait of America, often relying on false and debunked claims as he described “a failing nation.”
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NWSL GMs say player reforms have 'gone too far'
Two years after abuse scandals rocked the NWSL, some league general managers are now voicing concerns that reforms for players have "gone too far," a survey by ESPN found, which has prompted pushback from the players association.
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Key Debate Moments, and the Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Francine
Plus, the truth about recycling coffee pods.
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Scherzer, deGrom set to rejoin Rangers rotation
Veteran starters Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom will rejoin the Texas pitching rotation later this week, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy confirmed on Tuesday, after both had an extended absence from the World Series champions due to various injuries.
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Silver acknowledges 'interest' in NBA expansion
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that there wasn't discussion of expansion at this week's meeting of the league's board of governors but that the topic will be addressed at some point "this season," adding that "we're not quite ready."
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Transfer Talk: Newcastle want Guéhi, eye January move
Newcastle United will try again to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, this time in January. Transfer Talk is with the latest.
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The Defense Secretary Revoked a Plea Deal in the 9/11 Case. Or Did He?
How the latest controversy in the long-running death-penalty case at Guantánamo Bay could play out.
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Europeans Used Cocaine Much Earlier Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
In human remains buried in an Italian crypt, researchers found evidence of cocaine use from the 17th century.
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USMNT's draw shows why Pochettino needs to hit the reset button
The equalizer the U.S. conceded was a fitting bookend to what has been summer caught in limbo.
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Trump and Harris Embrace Their Signature Styles on Debate Stage
When Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off on the debate stage, governing style was on display.
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In Debate With Trump, Harris’s Expressions Were a Weapon
Tuesday’s debate was expected to center on defining Kamala Harris. Instead, with words and with body language, she turned it into a referendum on Donald Trump.
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Tyre Nichols Death: What We Know So Far, One Year After His Killing
Three officers face federal civil rights charges in the death of Mr. Nichols in a trial underway in Memphis.
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Pogba's brother to stand trial in extortion case
A brother of World Cup winner Paul Pogba will stand trial with five other men as part of an extortion case that targeted the soccer player two years ago, the Paris prosecutor's office said Tuesday.
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Ochoa targets record 6th WC after Portugal move
Goalkeeper Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa, 39, said he hopes his move to Portuguese Primeira Liga team AVS will increase his chances of being called up by Mexico for a record sixth World Cup in 2026.
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Fact-checking the Trump-Harris debate. And, food delivery could help the environment
Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off last night on several hot topic issues. NPR fact-checked the claims made. And, how food delivery could be environmentally friendly.
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