Articles filed under Associated Press
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Blinken visits Gaza mediators in pursuit of cease-fire deal; bodies of 6 hostages recoveredAug 20, 2024 7:04 am - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar as he pressed ahead Tuesday with the latest diplomatic mission to secure a cease-fire in Gaza, even as Hamas and Israel signaled that challenges remain. The meeting came as Israel's military said it recovered the bodies of six hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack that started the war.
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Matt Chapman homers in the 6th as Giants beat White Sox 5-3Aug 19, 2024 11:28 pm - SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Chapman hit his 20th home run, Kyle Harrison pitched six strong innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Monday night. ...
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Seeds are gifts from nature, one organic producer says. It’s ending sales and giving them awayAug 19, 2024 11:21 pm - In a dramatic shift, a New York organic seed company with a national reach will no longer be selling (or shipping) its seeds, which they see as “kin” and gifts that should be shared. They plan to give away hundreds of varieties. Their decision has both bewildered and inspired others.
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Oklahoma State's Gundy tells players: 'Tell your agent to quit calling us and asking for more money'Aug 19, 2024 7:41 pm - STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy has had enough of the distractions that go along with this new era of college football. There's so much to navigate no...
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Brewers overcoming all sorts of adversity to build biggest division lead of any MLB teamAug 19, 2024 6:00 pm - MILWAUKEE — This was expected to be the season the Milwaukee Brewers finally took a step back after making five playoff appearances over the last six years in Major Leagu...
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Caleb Downs leads 4 Ohio State players selected to Associated Press preseason All-America first teamAug 19, 2024 5:57 pm - Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, one of the second-ranked Buckeyes' high-profile transfers, and three of his new teammates were selected for the preseason Associated Press ...
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The NFL says moving the touchback on kickoffs to the 35 is 'not likely' this seasonAug 19, 2024 5:51 pm - The NFL's new dynamic kickoff is achieving its goals in the preseason of raising the rate of return and the threat of big plays after years of increasing touchbacks. Whet...
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Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024Aug 19, 2024 5:48 pm - BROOKLYN, Mich. — Tyler Reddick capped an emotional week with his second NASCAR Cup Series win this year. Reddick's mentor, Scott Bloomquist, died in a plane crash just t...
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Possible work stoppage at Canada’s two largest railroads could disrupt U.S. supply chain next weekAug 19, 2024 2:58 pm - DETROIT — Canada's two largest railroads are starting to shut down their shipping networks as a labor dispute with the Teamsters union threatens to cause lockouts or stri...
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Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packagesAug 19, 2024 11:45 am - NEW YORK — Check your freezer. Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire e...