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Book Review: The Knights of Camelot search for a new king in Lev Grossman’s ‘The Bright Sword’Jul 16, 2024 7:16 am - A rudderless nation, lost in uncertainty, searches for its next commander in chief. Such is the uneasy world of Arthurian England in “The Bright Sword,” the new novel by Lev Grossman.
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Severe storms with tornado reports whip through Midwest, killing 1, cutting power to 460KJul 16, 2024 6:55 am - CHICAGO — Storms spawning multiple tornado reports blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana on Monday, downing trees and power poles and cutting powe...
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What to watch as the Republican National Convention enters its second day in MilwaukeeJul 16, 2024 6:52 am - MILWAUKEE — The Republican National Convention heads into its second day Tuesday in Milwaukee — now with Donald Trump officially as its presidential nominee. Trump energi...
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Dodgers' Hernández beats Royals' Witt for HR Derby title, Alonso's bid for 3rd win ends in 1st roundJul 15, 2024 10:18 pm - ARLINGTON, Texas — Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals 14-13 in the final round...
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Brian Harman starts his British Open title defense by returning the claret jugJul 15, 2024 9:14 pm - TROON, Scotland — Of all the recent traditions in the Royal & Ancient game, what Brian Harman took part in on Monday afternoon might be the least enjoyable. Returning the...
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Colombia's soccer federation president and son among 27 arrested in chaos at Copa America finalJul 15, 2024 8:32 pm - MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Colombia’s soccer federation president and his son were among 27 people arrested during the crowd control issues that broke out Sunday at the Copa A...
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Paul Skenes in spotlight, starting All-Star Game after just 11 major league gamesJul 15, 2024 8:28 pm - ARLINGTON, Texas — Paul Skenes looked like a summer intern reporting for duty in a light gray suit, white shirt and cream-colored tie, teenage acne on his face and wonder...
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U.S. men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneupJul 15, 2024 8:22 pm - There was a lot for the U.S. Olympic team to like on Monday. And a lot not to like. Anthony Davis scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton came up with...
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Griff has opened for some of pop’s biggest stars. Now she has a debut album of her own to bring to ChicagoJul 15, 2024 11:27 am - British singer-songwriter Griff’s career has been an undeniable whirlwind. Less than two years after releasing her first single — and finishing her A-level exams — she wo...
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Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor's appointmentJul 15, 2024 9:11 am - The federal judge overseeing the classified documents charges against former president Donald Trump has dismissed the indictment on the grounds that special counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed, according to a new court filing Monday.