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Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for 1st time in a century once dams are removed
For the first time in more than a century, salmon will soon have free passage along the Klamath River and its tributaries — a major watershed near the California-Oregon border — as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion. Crews will use excavators this week to breach...
U.S. Open: Naomi Osaka gets her 1st top-10 win in more than 4 years by defeating Jelena OstapenkoVideo
NEW YORK — A year ago, still on maternity leave and still unsure when she would play elite tennis again, Naomi Osaka visited the U.S. Open to appear with Michael Phelps for a discussion about mental health. While at the site, she sat in the stands to watch one of...
Opponents stage protests against Florida state parks development plans pushed by DeSantis
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Opponents of a plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to build golf courses, hotels, pickleball courts and other development at Florida state parks staged protests Tuesday at several sites as pressure builds against the proposal. The Republican governor’s Department of Environmental Protection revealed the plans last week...
Mexico puts relations with U.S., Canadian embassies ‘on pause’ for slamming judicial overhaul plan
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s president told reporters Tuesday he has put relations with the United States and Canadian embassies “on pause” after the two countries voiced concerns over a proposed judicial overhaul that critics say could undermine the independence of the judiciary. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador didn’t elaborate on...
Football player dies of head injury received in practice at West Virginia middle school
MADISON, W.Va. — A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia died over the weekend after receiving a head injury in practice, his father said. Madison Middle School defensive lineman Cohen Craddock was hurt while making a tackle on Friday. The eighth grader suffered from brain bleeding and swelling and was...
What is Telegram and why was its CEO arrested in Paris?
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested in Paris over the weekend over allegations that his platform is being used for illicit activity including drug trafficking and the distribution of child sexual abuse images. Durov, who was born in Russia, spent much of his...
NFL owners newly endorse private equity stakes of up to 10% in teams by league-approved firmsVideo
EAGAN, Minn. — NFL owners voted their carefully crafted approval Tuesday to private equity investors in their teams, putting in place a new rule that lets certain league-sanctioned firms buy a stake of up to 10% in the 32 franchises that are steadily soaring in value. At a special meeting...
New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
A New Hampshire resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne infection eastern equine encephalitis virus has died, health authorities in the state said. The Hampstead resident’s infection was the first in the state in a decade, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday. The resident, whom...
Feds file new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case, keeping charges intact but narrowing allegations
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith filed a new indictment Tuesday against Donald Trump over his efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election that keeps the same criminal charges but narrows the allegations against him following a Supreme Court opinion that conferred broad immunity on former presidents. The new indictment...
Browns rookie Mike Hall goes on list as NFL investigates domestic violence incident
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List on Tuesday while the NFL continues its investigation into a domestic violence charge filed against him. Hall was arrested Aug. 13 after his fiancee told police he threatened her with a gun during...
Ukraine says F-16s shot down some missiles in latest Russian barrage that killed 5
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones across Ukraine for a second day on Tuesday, including some that Ukraine’s president said were shot down by Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets before they reached their targets. The onslaught killed at least five people, destroying a hotel, homes and residential...
QB starters Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix lead list of NFL rookies to watch in 2024
Three rookie quarterbacks drafted in the first round are set to start on opening day with Chicago’s Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels of Washington and Bo Nix for Denver. If that sounds familiar, it is. Happened last year with three of the first four picks — Carolina’s Bryce Young, Houston’s C.J....
Xander Schauffele has the points for PGA player of the year. But the award no longer exists
ATLANTA — Winning two majors in a year used to be a shoo-in for earning the points-based award for player of the year presented annually by the PGA of America since 1948. Xander Schauffele was in line to get at least one award this year. A major is worth 30...
Lexi Thompson is among 3 players added to the U.S. Solheim Cup team
GAINESVILLE, Va. — Lexi Thompson is playing in the Solheim Cup for the seventh straight year, one of three captain’s picks announced Tuesday as the Americans try to win back the cup from Europe. Thompson first played the Solheim Cup in 2013 at age 18, making her the youngest American...
Here’s what to expect as 4,400 athletes compete in Paris at the Paralympic Games
PARIS — Let the games begin again. The Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday as some 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments prepare to compete for 549 medals across 22 sports over 11 days in Paris. The French capital, which just hosted the Olympics, again provides the...
Fake online reviews and testimonials are a headache for small businesses. They hope the FTC can help
NEW YORK — Online reviews and testimonials are a key way that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of products. But fake reviews and testimonials have been a persistent problem for small businesses, many of whom rely on recommendations for business. Fake reviews can make it harder...
U.S. consumer confidence rises in August as Americans’ optimism about future improves
American consumers felt more confident in August as their outlook for the future improved. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 103.3 in August from 101.9 in July. The index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook...
Does American tennis have a pickleball problem? Upstart’s boom looms out of view at the U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Does American tennis have a pickleball problem? Even as the U.S. Open opened this week with more than a million fans expected for the sport’s biggest showcase, the game’s leaders are being forced to confront a devastating fact — the nation’s fastest-growing racket sport (or sport of...
Harris campaign releases a new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris has a new advertising push to draw attention to her plan to build 3 million new homes over four years, a move designed to contain inflationary pressures that also draws a sharp contrast to Republican Donald Trump’s approach. Harris, the Democratic nominee for president,...
Tulsi Gabbard, who ran for 2020 Democratic nomination, endorses Trump against former foe Harris
Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential bid, furthering her shift away from the party she sought to represent four years ago and linking herself to the GOP nominee’s critiques of Vice President Kamala Harris and the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal. Appearing Monday with Trump in Detroit,...
Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook over some covid-19 content during the pandemic
WASHINGTON — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to “censor” some covid-19 content during the pandemic and vowed that the social media giant would push back if it faced such demands again. In a letter to Rep. Jim Jordan, the Republican chair of the House...
EEE, West Nile, malaria: Know the difference between these mosquito-borne diseases
The world’s deadliest animal can be squashed flat with a quick slap: It’s the mosquito. The buzzing insects are more than annoying — they spread disease. When they bite and drink blood from a person or animal they can pick up viruses or germs too. If they can go on...
Oasis reunites for tour and ends a 15-year hiatus during Gallagher brothers’ feud
LONDON — Oasis, the Britpop band known for timeless hits like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” is reuniting for a tour of the British Isles next summer, ending a 15-year hiatus and, presumably, the long-held feud between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher. The guitar band will play 14...
Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results
ATLANTA — Georgia’s Democratic Party sued Monday to block two recent rules adopted by the State Election Board that could be used by county officials who want to refuse to certify an election, potentially causing delays in finalizing the state’s results. The lawsuit, filed before a state judge in Atlanta,...
Ravens coach John Harbaugh remembers Aliquippa native Joe D’Alessandris: ‘An inspiration’Video
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — When John Harbaugh reflects on the life of Aliquippa native Joe D’Alessandris, the stories that stand out are about a period of time long before he became an NFL offensive line coach. “He was working in the steel mill when he was 17 and 18 years...
