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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.
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US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockadeJul 15, 2026 7:37 am - The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killed at least seven troops and wounded hundreds of people across the country, Iranian officials said.
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Michael Mina’s steak sandwich inspired by famous Egyptian spotJul 15, 2026 6:30 am - Rib-eye sliced super-thin stands in for the traditional liver in Michael Mina’s take on a famous sandwich from Alexandria, Egypt. Here, the seared steak is served with sauteed shallots and hot peppers on a garlic-buttery toasted roll.
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Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL's 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013Jul 14, 2026 10:41 pm - PHILADELPHIA — Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American Le...
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Rays slugger Junior Caminero feels fortunate left hand not broken after he was hit in All-Star GameJul 14, 2026 10:06 pm - PHILADELPHIA — Junior Caminero feared the worst when a 98 mph sinker that didn’t sink struck him in the left hand in the All-Star Game. For the Tampa Bay Rays slugging th...
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Trump will speak on elections in primetime address after pushing debunked conspiraciesJul 14, 2026 7:55 pm - President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address this week that he says will include a focus on elections, suggesting he could revisit long-debunked conspiracy theories about his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.
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Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran warJul 14, 2026 7:52 pm - WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion annual defense bill Tuesday, refusing to advance the bipartisan package that would substantially increase Pentagon spe...