Articles filed under Associated Press
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Derrick Rose, a No. 1 overall pick in 2008 and the 2011 NBA MVP, announces retirementSep 26, 2024 9:06 am - Derrick Rose's last act as an NBA player came in the form of a letter to the game of basketball, addressing the highs and lows that he experienced over a 16-year pro care...
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Hoda Kotb says she is leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ show early next yearSep 26, 2024 8:25 am - Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades, says she will leave her morning perch on the “Today" early next year, telling staffers “it’s time.”
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US economy grew at a solid 3% rate last quarter, government says in final estimateSep 26, 2024 8:12 am - WASHINGTON — The American economy expanded at a healthy 3% annual pace from April through June, boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment, the governmen...
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Russian missiles and drones target Kyiv for 5 hours and hit Ukraine’s power gridSep 26, 2024 8:02 am - KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s air defenses battled an overnight Russian aerial attack on the capital Kyiv for five hours, officials said Thursday, as missiles and drones agai...
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Netanyahu vows to use ‘full force’ against Hezbollah and dims hopes for a cease-fireSep 26, 2024 7:54 am - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday vowed to carry out “full force” strikes against Hezbollah until it ceases firing rockets across the border, dimming ...
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds from foreign sourcesSep 26, 2024 7:30 am - New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on federal charges alleging that he took bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources.
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Visually stunning, emotionally powerful, ‘The Wild Robot’ is everythingSep 26, 2024 5:30 am - In the opening scenes of “The Wild Robot,” a chirpy metal android with a state-of-the-art processing unit wanders around a forest asking confused animals if it can help them. “Did anyone order me?” it asks. We did, it turned out.
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Napheesa Collier scores 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points, and the Lynx swept the MercurySep 25, 2024 11:43 pm - MINNEAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier scored 42 to tie a WNBA playoff record for points in a game, and the Minnesota Lynx swept the Phoenix Mercury 101-88 on Wednesday night. Co...
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White Sox remain at 120 losses as Benintendi singles in 10th for 4-3 win over AngelsSep 25, 2024 10:05 pm - The Chicago White Sox avoided a record-breaking 121st loss for the second straight game, beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Wednesday night on Andrew Benintendi’s 10th...
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Alyssa Thomas helps the Connecticut Sun eliminate Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever from playoffsSep 25, 2024 8:54 pm - UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Alyssa Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Connecticut Sun sweep Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever out of the playoffs with an 87-81 win...