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MLS: Reus catapults LA Galaxy into contention
Marco Reus' impressive debut has LA Galaxy battling it out at the top of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
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Man Charged With Arson in California’s Thompson Fire
The Thompson fire also burned over 3,700 acres and forced the evacuation of 26,000 residents.
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Sid Eudy, Wrestler Known as ‘Sid Vicious’ and ‘Sycho Sid,’ Dies at 63
The 6-foot-9 wrestling champion faced off against some of the industry’s biggest names, including Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan.
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Eggs and Bananas: Life after a Russian prison
It's been more than three weeks since the U.S. and Russia completed the largest prisoner swap since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Speaking from the White House shortly after news broke that three American prisoners were headed home, President Biden described the release as an "incredible relief."
Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva was one of those prisoners, and she's sharing what life was like in a Russian prison and how she's adjusting to life at home.
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Democrats Look to End the Electability Question
The party is battling a squishy, often self-reinforcing concept about the perceived ability to win.
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Mother of '26 QB recruit suing N.C. over NIL rules
The mother of quarterback Faizon Brandon, who is the No. 32 overall recruit in the ESPN Junior 300, is suing the state of North Carolina over its NIL restrictions.
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
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ABNT20 KNHC 262333
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Mon Aug 26 2024
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Central Tropical Atlantic:
An area of low pressure could form in the central portion of the
Tropical Atlantic in a few days. Thereafter, environmental
conditions appear generally favorable for some slow development of
this system by this weekend into early next week as it moves
westward to west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.
$$
Forecaster Papin
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Democrats Sue Georgia Election Board, Warning of ‘Chaos’
The board recently passed new rules aimed at altering the process for certifying elections. The lawsuit says such changes are illegal.
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Inflation Is Fading, Statistically and Politically
The cost of living may not be the G.O.P.’s, um, trump card.
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MMA real or not: Will O'Malley, Grasso both retain at Noche UFC?
Will Conor McGregor fight in 2024? Which fights are must-see in September? We separate what's real and what's not.
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Mayo: Maye outplaying Brissett, not lone factor
Patriots rookie Drake Maye has closed the gap on veteran Jacoby Brissett, coach Jerod Mayo says, but the decision on a starting quarterback goes beyond that.
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Trump Assassination Task Force Visits Butler as Right Wing Promises ‘Parallel’ Inquiry
As members of the newly formed bipartisan task force investigating the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump began their work, some hard-right Republicans were already warning of a cover-up.
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Donald Trump’s Campaign-Finance Disclosures Are ‘a Governance Nightmare’
We know the rules on political giving are broken, but so are the rules on spending.
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Alabama High School Football Player Dies After Sustaining Head Injury
Caden Tellier, a quarterback, was critically injured after being tackled in the third quarter of a game on Friday night, school officials in Selma said. He died on Saturday.
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Trump Hits Harris Over ‘Humiliation’ in Military’s Afghan Exit
Courting military votes, Donald Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery to observe the anniversary of a deadly Kabul bombing and then spoke at a National Guard group’s conference.
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French officials question Telegram CEO about child sexual abuse images and drugs
Authorities in Paris said on Monday that Durov is being held on questions stemming from an investigation into criminal activity on the app, including the spread of child pornography and facilitating the selling of illegal drugs.
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Three Los Angeles Museums Team Up to Acquire Art
The Hammer, LACMA and MOCA are establishing a joint collection, starting off with a gift of 260 works from the collectors Jarl and Pamela Mohn.
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Kroger and Albertsons Confront a Skeptical F.T.C. in federal court
The Federal Trade Commission, which is trying to block Kroger’s plan to acquire Albertsons, said in court that the merger of grocery giants would also hurt workers’ pay and benefits.
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Tua: I haven't heard from Flores since critical jab
Tua Tagovailoa said he hasn't heard from Brian Flores after the two publicly exchanged comments about the nature of their relationship last week.
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Nwosu sprains MCL; Seahawks trade for Gipson
The Seahawks, who will be without edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu for two to six weeks, have acquired outside linebacker Trevis Gipson in a trade with the Jaguars.
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