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Native sports drama ‘Rez Ball’ follows formula but wins out with heart and poignancySep 26, 2024 1:59 pm - A scrappy young team of underdogs — in both sports and life — must find a way to unite and win that big championship in Netflix’s “Rez Ball.” While formula, that doesn’t mean your heart won’t be caught up in this deeply felt, poignantly told story from Navajo country.
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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...