Articles filed under Associated Press
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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...
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Castellanos homers as the Phillies beat the Cubs 9-6 and clinch first-round bye in playoffsSep 25, 2024 8:52 pm - PHILADELPHIA — Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner and Kody Clemens homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 9-6 on Wednesday night and clinched a first-rou...
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Reality TV star Julie Chrisley resentenced to 7 years in bank fraud and tax evasion caseSep 25, 2024 2:57 pm - A federal judge on Wednesday resentenced Julie Chrisley to seven years in prison for her conviction on bank fraud and tax evasion charges, declining the reality TV star's request for less time in prison than was originally imposed.