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Marcus Plunkett finds golf again in the Army. The West Point alum is now in the British OpenJul 15, 2026 6:09 pm - SOUTHPORT, England — Royal Birkdale is not anywhere Marcus Plunkett expected to be. Not when he turned down golf scholarships to attend West Point. Not when he was rising...
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A’ja Wilson is drafted No. 1 as Cooper, Weatherspoon pick WNBA All-Star teams; host Sky shut outJul 15, 2026 5:57 pm - Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago. Acting as honorary general mana...
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The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on SundayJul 15, 2026 5:26 pm - The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goalscorer in the tournament's h...
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US stocks rise within 0.5% of their record, even as oil prices keep climbingJul 15, 2026 4:13 pm - U.S. stocks ticked higher Wednesday following strong profit reports from BlackRock and other big companies. The tentative gains came as oil prices swung to their highest levels in a month because of the war with Iran.
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A look inside Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ by the numbersJul 15, 2026 3:34 pm - Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” was an epic undertaking for all involved. The cast and crew embarked on a globe-trotting mission to bring the story of Odysseus’ homecoming to life in the most realistic way possible. Here’s a look at the film by the numbers.
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Heavy rains keep drenching South Texas, tornado reported in San AntonioJul 15, 2026 3:23 pm - Slow-moving storms drenched much of southern Texas with more heavy rain on Wednesday, prompting warnings to evacuate flooded areas after downpours washed out roads and farmland and led to dozens of high-water rescues across the region.
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Distance debate at this British Open is how far the golf ball goes on the groundJul 15, 2026 2:58 pm - SOUTHPORT, England — How far the golf ball goes has been debated for the last 20 years and distance is likely to be a big concern this week at Royal Birkdale for the Brit...
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An ancient epic is reborn in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’Jul 15, 2026 12:31 pm - Getting home, and turning back the clock, has long been at the root of Christopher Nolan’s films. As a story about a man whose cunning offends the gods, Nolan’s “The Odyssey” feels very much like a companion piece, if not a downright sequel, to “Oppenheimer,” but with Odysseus played by Matt Damon in the role of his life.
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Biden will publish ‘Promise Me, America’ memoir after the November midterm electionsJul 15, 2026 9:48 am - Former President Joe Biden will publish a memoir, “Promise Me, America,” which he says will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection.
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Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund, tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearingJul 15, 2026 8:25 am - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confronted skeptical questioning at a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday about the creation of a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump and a tax immunity deal for the president as he aimed to lock down the Republican support needed to advance his nomination.