Pelosi expected to visit Taiwan, Taiwanese and US officials say
By Eric Cheung, Kylie Atwood, Alex Rogers and Kevin Liptak, CNN US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan as part of her tour of…
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Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip sends stocks tumbling
By Laura He, CNN Business Global markets fell on Tuesday as investors feared US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan could severely…
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Rosario’s hit in 11th give Guardians 6-5 win over Arizona
By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Amed Rosario homered early and hit an RBI single in the 11th inning for his third hit of the…
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What India Couture Week reveals about this year’s bridalwear trends
Sujata Assomull More than a dozen leading designers showcased their creations at India Couture Week (ICW), offering a glimpse — among much else…
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Kansas voters resoundingly protect their access to abortion
By JOHN HANNA and MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas voters on Tuesday sent a resounding message about their desire to…
Continue Reading Cardinals acquire veteran lefty Quintana from Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jose Quintana has parlayed his success in Pittsburgh into a job in St. Louis. The Pirates traded have the veteran left-handed…
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Grays use big first inning to score a victory and clinch first-round bye in NUL Playoffs
The Gate City Grays are the two-seed in the Northern Utah League Playoffs, and they clinched the first-round bye with a 2-1 win over the league-best…
Continue Reading Kansas GOP nominates Kobach for AG, advancing comeback bid
By JOHN HANNA and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republicans have nominated Kris Kobach for Kansas attorney general,…
Continue Reading Dixon wins Michigan GOP governor primary, to face Whitmer
By SARA BURNETT Associated Press Businesswoman and conservative commentator Tudor Dixon has won the Republican primary for Michigan governor. The win…
Continue Reading Only 2 of top 300 MLB draft picks fail to sign by deadline
NEW YORK (AP) — Only two of the top 300 picks in baseball’s amateur draft failed to reach agreements by the deadline. The highest selection not…
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EXPLAINER: Is Alex Jones’ trial about free speech rights?
By MICHAEL TARM AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones arrived at the start of his Texas defamation trial for…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Is Alex Jones’ trial about free speech rights?
By MICHAEL TARM AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones arrived at the start of his Texas defamation trial for…
Continue Reading Panama teachers end long strike that set off wider protests
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama’s teachers will return to the classroom Tuesday after a month-long strike supported by a number of other sectors that…
Continue Reading Perez, Merrifield homer, Royals edge White Sox 2-1
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield hit solo home runs, Daniel Lynch took a shutout into the sixth…
Continue Reading Jarren Duran’s HR, 3 RBIs power Red Sox past Astros 3-2
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jarren Duran homered and drove in a career-high three RBIs and the Boston Red Sox overcame sloppy…
Continue Reading Urshela hits 2-run HR in 10th, Twins rally past Tigers 5-3
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gio Urshela hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins came…
Continue Reading Nicaragua’s government shutters 6 church radio stations
By GABRIELA SELSER Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicaraguan authorities have ordered the closures of six radio stations belonging to the…
Continue Reading UN chief going to Hiroshima for 77th anniversary of A-bomb
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres plans to attend the 77th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing in…
Continue Reading Orioles trade Mancini, then beat Texas 7-2 to match ’21 wins
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cedric Mullins homered leading off Baltimore’s first game without Trey Mancini,…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Trade deadline, Soto sweepstakes, deGrom return
By The Associated Press The Juan Soto sweepstakes come down to the wire, with baseball’s trade deadline fast approaching at 6 p.m. EDT. Soto is the…
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5 things to know for August 2: Al Qaeda, Taiwan, Extreme weather, Ukraine, Uvalde
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts. Major retailers — including Walmart,…
Continue Reading Mets win 7th in a row; Soto homers in possible Nats swansong
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor homered, Max Scherzer defeated his former team, and the New…
Continue Reading White House warns China against escalations over Pelosi’s potential trip to Taiwan
By Donald Judd and Maegan Vazquez, CNN Biden administration officials are warning China not to take escalatory actions amid House Speaker Nancy…
Continue Reading Rockies place Kris Bryant on IL with plantar fasciitis
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed outfielder Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list Monday night with plantar fasciitis in his left…
Continue Reading What you need to know about Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
By Nectar Gan, Selina Wang, Eric Cheung and Simone McCarthy, CNN US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan Tuesday evening, marking a…
Continue Reading Judge hits 43rd HR, Yanks beat Ms 7-2 for winning home mark
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 43rd home run, Jose Trevino had his first multihomer…
Continue Reading Appeals court reinstates Kentucky law banning abortion
By Tierney Sneed, CNN A Kentucky state court of appeals has reinstated the state’s so-called “trigger law” banning abortion as well…
Continue Reading Watching al-Qaida chief’s ‘pattern of life’ key to his death
By ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the sun was rising in Kabul on Sunday, two Hellfire missiles fired by a U.S.…
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California and Illinois declare states of emergency over monkeypox outbreak
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN The governors of California and Illinois declared states of emergency to bolster their monkeypox vaccination efforts as the…
Continue Reading Greene wins 1st since June, Reds beat reeling Marlins 3-1
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Hunter Greene won for the first time in nearly two months, allowing one hit in six scoreless innings to lead the Cincinnati…
Continue Reading Geothermal plant wins appeal but pauses Nevada construction
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev._ (AP) — The developer of a geothermal power plant facing legal challenges in Nevada has agreed to…
Continue Reading Geothermal plant wins appeal but pauses Nevada construction
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev._ (AP) — The developer of a geothermal power plant facing legal challenges in Nevada has agreed to…
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Atlanta’s Music Midtown festival canceled, reportedly due to state’s gun laws
By Melissa Alonso, Shawn Nottingham and Theresa Waldrop, CNN The Atlanta music festival Music Midtown, which draws tens of thousands of concertgoers…
Continue Reading Prosecutors: Armed man lurked near Iranian dissident’s home
By TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities have charged a man with lurking near the New York City home of an Iranian dissident with…
Continue Reading Biden names FEMA, CDC officials to head monkeypox response
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to name top officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and…
Continue Reading Two ultra-rare floods in a single week; a wildfire generating its own weather. Here’s how it’s connected
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Extreme weather on both ends of the spectrum has thrashed parts of the US over the past week — one of the many signals…
Continue Reading Rangers starter Jon Gray exits with discomfort on left side
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray had an early exit from his start against Baltimore because of discomfort on his left…
Continue Reading Dentist found guilty in wife’s death on 2016 African safari
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A wealthy dentist accused of fatally shooting his wife at the end of an African safari has been…
Continue Reading Minnesota’s Ihnen has 2nd straight season-ending knee injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota junior forward Isaiah Ihnen will miss the upcoming season. He reinjured the surgically repaired left knee that…
Continue Reading Elecciones primarias en Arizona: ¿qué se vota, cómo, dónde?
RocÃo Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — Arizona celebra elecciones primarias el próximo martes 2 de agosto, una contienda en la que se…
Continue Reading New Orleans rapper Mystikal has been arrested on rape and domestic abuse charges
By Melissa Alonso, CNN New Orleans rapper Mystikal was arrested over the weekend on several charges including first-degree rape and simple robbery,…
Continue Reading New Orleans rapper Mystikal has been arrested on rape and domestic abuse charges
By Melissa Alonso, CNN New Orleans rapper Mystikal was arrested over the weekend on several charges including first-degree rape and simple robbery,…
Continue Reading Texas governor meets with some Uvalde families. But a Robb Elementary teacher says ‘it’s all for show’
By Amanda Musa, Raja Razek and Steve Almasy, CNN Texas Gov. Greg Abbott met privately Monday with some families in Uvalde, discussing school safety,…
Continue Reading Man charged with murder in weekend slaying of Indiana cop
ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — Investigators say a man accused of fatally shooting an Indiana police officer during a traffic stop had made a song about…
Continue Reading Trump-backed Wis. candidate won’t commit to backing him
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor endorsed by Donald Trump would not commit to…
Continue Reading Election workers reported more than 1,000 ‘hostile’ contacts in past year
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN A task force launched by the Justice Department last year to investigate threats against election workers looked at more than…
Continue Reading How Joe Biden and his team decided to kill the world’s most wanted terrorist
By Kevin Liptak, CNN Before he gave the order to kill Ayman al-Zawahiri, President Joe Biden wanted to intimately understand where the al Qaeda…
Continue Reading Vikings’ Dantzler determined to shine in late friend’s honor
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Cameron Dantzler has had at least as many downs as ups over his first two years with…
Continue Reading California governor declares monkeypox state of emergency
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s governor on Monday declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Who was al-Zawahri — and why did US kill him?
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan this weekend killed Ayman al-Zawahri, who helped Osama…
Continue Reading How Joe Biden and his team decided to kill the world’s most wanted terrorist
By Kevin Liptak, CNN Before he gave the order to kill Ayman al-Zawahiri, President Joe Biden wanted to intimately understand where the al Qaeda…
Continue Reading Who was al Qaeda leader and key 9/11 architect Ayman al-Zawahiri?
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri’s death at the hands of a US drone strike brings an end to his “trail of murder…
Continue Reading Al-Zawahri’s path went from Cairo clinic to top of al-Qaida
By LEE KEATH Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The doors of jihad opened for Ayman al-Zawahri as a young doctor in a Cairo clinic. That’s when a…
Continue Reading Un ex alto funcionario ruso que dejó el Gobierno de Putin está presuntamente hospitalizado en Europa
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — El exfuncionario ruso de alto nivel Anatoly Chubais está en un hospital europeo luego de presentar sÃntomas del…
Continue Reading Montas to Yankees, Mancini to Astros ahead of trade deadline
NEW YORK (AP) — The trade market got busy ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, with the New York Yankees acquiring pitcher Frankie Montas from Oakland…
Continue Reading Musgrove finalizes $100M, 5-year deal with hometown Padres
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joe Musgrove and his hometown Padres have finalized a $100 million, five-year contract. The deal…
Continue Reading Han pasado cuatro semanas desde el último sistema tropical con nombre del Atlántico, pero la temporada alta está a la vuelta de la esquina
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Estamos ya en el tercer mes de la temporada de huracanes, que supone más del 30% del camino, y parece que estamos…
Continue Reading Driver charged in deaths of 2 bicyclists on charity ride
IONIA, Mich. (AP) — A woman has been charged with causing the deaths of two bicyclists who were struck by her vehicle while riding in a weekend…
Continue Reading White Sox trade for reliever Diekman, Red Sox get OF Pham
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have acquired left-handed reliever Jake Diekman from the Boston Red Sox for catcher Reese McGuire and a player…
Continue Reading They voted to impeach Trump. Voters in Washington state will decide whether that matters
By Dan Merica, CNN Two of Tuesday’s primaries in Washington state represent a key question for the Republican Party: 18 months removed from…
Continue Reading Browns get some clarity on Deshaun Watson, await closure
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns now know how long they’ll be without Deshaun Watson. More than four months…
Continue Reading At least 14 potential heat deaths in Oregon after hot spell
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America SEATTLE (AP) — Oregon authorities are investigating four additional deaths potentially linked to…
Continue Reading Arizona P Smith out after breaking non-pitching hand
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left-hander Caleb Smith on the 15-day injured list with a fracture of his non-pitching hand. Smith…
Continue Reading ¿Quién era Ayman al-Zawahiri, el lÃder abatido de al Qaeda?
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — A continuación te presentamos un vistazo a la vida del lÃder abatido de al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri. Datos…
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Grass fire blocks Highway 33 west of Rexburg
A grass fire burning near State Highway 33 has closed the highway between old Highway 91 and 5500 West Road which is 4 to 8 miles west of Rexburg.…
Continue Reading Bipartisan compromise bill would restore abortion rights
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is pushing compromise legislation to restore abortion…
Continue Reading Rams WR Van Jefferson needs knee surgery, might miss Week 1
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams receiver Van Jefferson needs knee surgery and could miss the defending…
Continue Reading Royals send 3B Rivera to Diamondbacks for RHP Weaver
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals traded third baseman Emmanuel Rivera to the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Luke Weaver in the second…
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Slightly cooler for Tuesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms
Monsoonal moisture will be moving in from the south, Monday evening and Tuesday. There will be some morning storm clouds for Tuesday, with more…
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Bonneville County and Idaho Falls negotiating new deal to fund 911 dispatch
Bonneville County and Idaho Falls have partnered to fund the local 911 dispatch center since the 1970s. But, as Bonneville County continues to grow,…
Continue Reading All-Star Riley agrees to $212M, 10-year deal with Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — All-Star third baseman Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a $212 million, 10-year contract, the most lucrative deal in…
Continue Reading These are the election deniers on the ballot in Tuesday’s primaries
By Eric Bradner, CNN Republican voters in several key swing states could select election deniers as their nominees for governorships and other top…
Continue Reading These are Tuesday’s key House races
By Rachel Janfaza and Andrew Menezes, CNN The 2022 midterm season returns in earnest Tuesday, with primary elections in five states: Arizona, Kansas,…
Continue Reading Elmo 2 Fire grows to nearly 13,000 acres, at 0% containment as winds pick up in western Montana
By Amanda Musa, CNN The Elmo 2 Fire in western Montana has burned 12,975 acres, according to Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 7. The fire…
Continue Reading Dems allege cover-up on Secret Service texts, demand records
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top congressional Democrats have requested sit-down interviews and internal documents from the…
Continue Reading Al-Zawahri’s path went from Cairo clinic to top of al-Qaida
By LEE KEATH Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The doors of jihad opened for Ayman al-Zawahri as a young doctor in a Cairo clinic. That’s when a…
Continue Reading FCA US put on probation, must pay $300M for emission scheme
DETROIT (AP) — FCA US, formerly known as Chrysler Group, was placed on probation for three years. It also was ordered to pay roughly $300 million…
Continue Reading FCA US put on probation, must pay $300M for emission scheme
DETROIT (AP) — FCA US, formerly known as Chrysler Group, was placed on probation for three years. It also was ordered to pay roughly $300 million…
Continue Reading Arizona official refutes review that counted 282 dead voters
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Republican attorney general of Arizona says his investigators found just one dead voter…
Continue Reading Berlin Wall Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Berlin Wall, which enclosed West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, in an attempt to…
Continue Reading At school shooter’s trial, families recall lives lost
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Family members from three of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz’s 17 victims gave…
Continue Reading How Joe Biden and his team decided to kill the world’s most wanted terrorist
By Kevin Liptak, CNN Before he gave the order to kill Ayman al-Zawahiri, President Joe Biden wanted to intimately understand where the al Qaeda…
Continue Reading Major news organizations sue Texas Department of Public Safety for public records on Uvalde shooting
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business More than a dozen major news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety to…
Continue Reading ‘Andor’ trailer explores origins of familiar ‘Star Wars’ heroes
By Scottie Andrew, CNN A “Star Wars” hero once said that rebellions are built on hope. The newest Disney+ series set in a galaxy far, far…
Continue Reading ‘Andor’ trailer explores origins of familiar ‘Star Wars’ heroes
By Scottie Andrew, CNN A “Star Wars” hero once said that rebellions are built on hope. The newest Disney+ series set in a galaxy far, far…
Continue Reading Judge temporarily blocks enforcement of Michigan’s pre-Roe abortion ban
By Tierney Sneed and Devan Cole, CNN A Michigan judge on Monday granted Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s request to temporarily block…
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War Bonnet Round Up Royalty out in the community
The War Bonnet Round Up Royalty is preparing for the big rodeo by meeting and helping the…
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Rexburg looking for volunteers to paint fire hydrants
A community that loves to give back will have a chance to do so once again during the start of August. The City of Rexburg is reaching out, asking…
Continue Reading Estudio vincula el deterioro cognitivo con el consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Si los alimentos ultraprocesados representan más del 20% de tu ingesta calórica diaria, podrÃas estar en camino a…
Continue Reading Rapper Mystikal again accused of rape; held without bond
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press A Louisiana sheriff says rapper Mystikal is again accused of rape. Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre said…
Continue Reading Estados Unidos mata al lÃder de al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, en un ataque con drones en Afganistán
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN) — Estados Unidos abatió con éxito al lÃder de al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, en un ataque con drones, según múltiples…
Continue Reading Settlement blocks new federal fracking leases in California
By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Leasing for new oil and gas drilling on federal land in central California is…
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At least 14 potential heat deaths in Oregon after hot spell
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America SEATTLE (AP) — Oregon authorities are investigating four additional deaths potentially linked to…
Continue Reading Treasury says borrowing needs increased by $262 billion
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department is seeking to borrow $444 billion in the current quarter through…
Continue Reading Treasury says borrowing needs increased by $262 billion
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department is seeking to borrow $444 billion in the current quarter through…
Continue Reading Major news organizations sue Texas Department of Public Safety for public records on Uvalde shooting
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business More than a dozen major news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety to…
Continue Reading Biden’s COVID sequel: back on the balcony, dog for company
By ZEKE MILLER and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s back to the White House balcony and the Treaty Room for President…
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Idaho State Fall Camp gets underway as Bengals prepare for the 2022 season
The Idaho State Bengals are gearing up for the 2022 season, with Fall Camp beginning Saturday and ISU practicing with shoulder pads for the first…
Continue Reading James remains on Chargers sideline without extension
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — With his contract extension unresolved, Derwin James remained on the sideline Monday as the…
Continue Reading NLRB dismisses Starbucks charge against union organizers
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer The National Labor Relations Board has dismissed a charge Starbucks filed against union organizers in Phoenix.…
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