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Texas rises to No. 1 in AP poll, Ohio State and Oregon tumble and Michigan returns to the Top 25
The unprecedented comeback by Texas to knock off Ohio State moved the Longhorns to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Sunday and pushed the Buckeyes out of the top five for the first time in two seasons.
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'Practical Magic 2' conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.
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Shelton aims to end an American drought and win his first major title in the US Open final vs Zverev
NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Shelton was not even a year old the last time an American man won a Grand Slam tennis title.
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GOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake
A Republican congressman says he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany says he was returning from the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner when the light aircraft lost power as it approached Wausau Downtown ...
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The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That's being tested in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Security researchers say rapid advances in artificial intelligence are making it more critical to address a flaw in Georgia's voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they have been cast.
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Pope commemorates 9/11 attacks with prayers for peace and for those who died
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has called for a renewed commitment to peace as he marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks in the U.S. Speaking from St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, he offered prayers for victims and those still affected by the tragedy. He urged everyone to pray f...
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No. 4 Texas stuns No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 after erasing 20-point 4th-quarter deficit
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Arch Manning and No. 4 Texas stole a 24-23 victory from No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday night, rallying from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to win it on Hollywood Smothers’ 1-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds left.
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Deputies respond to trespasser reported at ex-Vice President Kamala Harris’ Malibu home
A trespasser was reported Friday night at former Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Malibu, California, law enforcement officials and a Harris spokesperson said.
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Federal judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a plan by the Trump administration to slash staffing at the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters by 50% was unlawful.
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Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open title and punctuate her rise to No. 1
NEW YORK (AP) — Elena Rybakina came to New York and took everything that had belonged to Aryna Sabalenka.
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Oklahoma State knocks off No. 6 Oregon 39-31 for first major upset of the season
Oklahoma State was given no shot at beating No. 6 Oregon, not after losing at Tulsa last week nor a 66-point thumping by the Ducks last season.
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Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who checked 'US citizen' box
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against a group of residents born in American Samoa after a state appeals court threw out felony charges against a woman who checked a box saying she was a U.S. citizen.
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Former CIA official found with gold bars reaches tentative plea deal after charge of salary theft
A former CIA official has reached a tentative plea agreement after being charged with theft for inflating his salary. Court records show David J. Rush was found with $40 million in U.S. gold bars at his home. A federal judge extended the indictment deadline to Oct. 8 to allow time to finalize the...
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President Donald Trump’s childhood home sells for $2 million
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's childhood home has sold for nearly $2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mold-ridden cat den to a modern abode.
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Police say more arrests coming in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police said Saturday they were still investigating the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month, a day after a man was arrested in connection with the killing.
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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino might bring record slow storm season
The Atlantic is quiet — record quiet — this hurricane season thanks to an enormous El Nino that crushes storms before they get going.
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DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis finds
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department failed to secure felony convictions against most of the 102 protesters arrested in four major cities last year on charges of assaulting federal authorities — a record far below the norm in federal assault prosecutions.
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Minnesota churches roiled by legal battle over ICE surveillance and right to protest
Court cases involving Twin Cities churches and immigration enforcement highlight how the acrimonious debate continues to roil faith communities more than six months since the federal surge in Minnesota. The state turned into a symbol of defiance of the Trump administration’s policies. In one case...
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Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn't involve a blood test
WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don’t need a test before trying to lower your risk.
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Wall Street week ahead: Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, retail sales update
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve and its interest rate policy will be the main focus for Wall Street this week.
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Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues and exhibit
In late Friday night social media posts, President Donald Trump called on the Smithsonian to install a colossal statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History and a special exhibit honoring the nation's first president.
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For the US news industry, a tough summer draws to a close with McClatchy chain's cuts
The McClatchy newspaper chain has made significant layoffs at The Miami Herald and other papers, cutting over 90 unionized journalists across 17 publications. This accounts for about 30 percent of McClatchy's unionized workforce. The Miami Herald lost 32 jobs, including the entire writing staff o...
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Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal jury on Friday found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of the attempted killing for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo at a Los Angeles gas station, a shooting that resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin.
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Mississippi police arrest a man in the death of Tasia Fortune
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month.
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Union leader behind California billionaires' tax proposal accused of threatening, harassing women
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California labor leader behind a proposal to tax billionaires has been accused of harassing and intimidating several women who work for an affiliated union.
