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Texas gunman in Walmart shooting that killed 23 gets 90 consecutive life sentences
EL PASO, Texas — A white gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in a Texas border city was sentenced Friday to 90 consecutive life sentences but could still face more punishment, including the death penalty. Patrick Crusius, 24, pleaded guilty earlier...
Photos: Russia’s war in Ukraine reaches the 500-day mark
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia’s war in Ukraine is set to reach the 500-day mark this weekend, a grim milestone for a conflict that rages with no end in sight. While the fighting had fallen largely into a stalemate, Ukraine’s government and its Western supporters hope a broad counteroffensive launched last...
‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ is here. Here’s how to reconsider Taylor Swift’s transformative album
LOS ANGELES — In 2010, newly anointed as a Grammy winner, Taylor Swift released “Speak Now,” her third studio album and her first without a single songwriting collaboration. Her 2006 self-titled debut and 2008’s “Fearless” had inspired both acclaim and criticism for her bold bridges and keen lyricism — these...
Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France Pyrenees big stage; Jonas Vingegaard claims yellow jersey
CAUTERETS-CAMBASQUE, France — Tadej Pogacar was not done yet. Just 24 hours after losing more than a minute to his biggest rival at the Tour de France — defending champion Jonas Vingegaard — Pogacar showed he was not ready to give up and revived the suspense at cycling’s biggest race....
Jonas Blixt gets hot on back 9 at John Deere Classic, takes 1st-round lead with 62Video
SILVIS, Ill. — Jonas Blixt heated up on the back nine at TPC Deere Run on Thursday, playing his last six holes in 6-under-par for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot lead over Grayson Murray in the first round of the John Deere Classic. Murray was 8-under through 13 holes...
Xiyu Janet Lin takes early lead at U.S. Women’s OpenVideo
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Xiyu Janet Lin soaked up the views of Pebble Beach while letting her putter do the work Thursday for a 4-under-par 68, giving her the early lead in the first U.S. Women’s Open held at one of America’s most famous courses. With only mild wind and...
Britney Spears says Victor Wembanyama’s security struck her; Spurs rookie says he was grabbed
LAS VEGA — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama said Thursday he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino, and that the security detail he was with pushed the pop star away. Wembanyama said he wasn’t told Spears...
Pennsylvania governor calls on divided Legislature to finalize budget past deadline
HARRISBURG — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday to return to the Pennsylvania Capitol to finalize a state spending plan, as the state government neared a week without full spending authority. He disputed Republican accusations that he went back on his word about the $45...
OceanGate suspends operations after its Titan submersible imploded on its way to the TitanicVideo
The company that owned a submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five onboard, said Thursday it has suspended operations. OceanGate announced the action in a brief statement posted atop its website. Contacted for additional information, a spokesperson declined to comment further....
Trump valet Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in classified documents caseVideo
MIAMI — Donald Trump’s valet, Walt Nauta, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he helped the former president hide classified documents from federal authorities, appearing with a new Florida-based lawyer to represent him as the case moves forward. Nauta was charged alongside Trump in June in a 38-count indictment...
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts: ‘There’s a thrill in not being satisfied’
Jalen Hurts has no time to be satisfied. After a breakout season in which he earned him a record-setting contract and nearly led the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl victory, Hurts is working like a “madman” to be even better. “Everybody aspires to be the best and works to...
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full FDA approval now and that means Medicare will pay for it
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug on Thursday, clearing the way for Medicare and other insurance plans to begin covering the treatment for people with the brain-robbing disease. The Food and Drug Administration endorsed the IV drug, Leqembi, for patients with mild dementia...
Study: Drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets contains potentially harmful chemicals
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains “forever chemicals” that may cause cancer and other health problems, according to a government study released Wednesday. The synthetic compounds known collectively as PFAS are contaminating drinking water to varying extents in large cities and small...
What is Threads? All your questions about Meta’s new Twitter rival, answeredVideo
NEW YORK — Threads, a text-based app built by Meta to rival Twitter, is live. The app, billed as the text version of Meta’s photo-sharing platform Instagram, became available Wednesday night to users in more than 100 countries — including the U.S., Britain, Australia, Canada and Japan. Despite some early...
TikTok, 5 content creators ask federal judge to block Montana from banning appVideo
TikTok Inc. and a group of five content creators who are suing the state of Montana over its first-in-the-nation law to ban the video sharing app are now asking a federal judge to block implementation of the law while the case moves through the courts and before it takes effect...
No more free coffee on your birthday? Companies rein in customer rewards programs — here’s why
WASHINGTON — Reward programs, including birthday freebies and discounts, have long been a way for brands to build loyalty and incentivize spending. But now some companies are becoming a bit more stingy — and customers are taking notice. Last fall, for example, many balked at Dunkin’s decision to stop offering...
Belarus says Wagner chief who staged mutiny is in Russia, raising questions about Kremlin’s strategy
MINSK, Belarus — The mercenary leader who led a short-lived mutiny against the Kremlin is in Russia and his troops are in their field camps, the president of Belarus said Thursday, raising new questions about the deal that ended the extraordinary challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s rule. Belarusian President Alexander...
Wembymania set to hit Las Vegas, as Spurs rookie ‘can’t wait’ for his NBA debut at Summer League
LAS VEGAS — There are just some tickets that are hard to get in Las Vegas. Like Adele, for example. Or Garth Brooks. Or U2, which starts a residency there this fall. And now, add Wemby to that list. Victor Wembanyama’s debut at NBA Summer League is Friday night —...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al-Nassr hires Portuguese coach Luís Castro
FARO, Portugal — Cristiano Ronaldo got a new club coach on Thursday when Al-Nassr announced it hired his fellow Portuguese Luís Castro. The Saudi Arabian club confirmed the appointment from a preseason training camp in Portugal. The length of the coach’s contract was not disclosed. Castro is the latest coaching...
Real Madrid signs young Turkey midfielder Arda Güler
MADRID — Real Madrid reached a deal to sign Arda Güler on Thursday, adding another young player to its midfield. The 18-year-old Turkey international arrives from Fenerbahce on a six-year contract. He will be officially introduced by Madrid on Friday. Spanish media said the talented youngster arrives on a transfer...
U.S. releases video of Russian fighter jets harassing American drones over Syria
WASHINGTON — Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said. U.S. Air Forces Central released a video of Wednesday’s encounter showing a Russian SU-35 fighter closing in on a...
U.S. job openings dip to 9.8 million but remain high, showing resilience in labor market
WASHINGTON — U.S. job openings slipped in May but remained at levels high enough to illustrate that the American labor market remains resilient in the face of sharply higher interest rates. Employers posted 9.8 million job vacancies, down from 10.3 million in April, the Labor Department said Thursday. But layoffs...
Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar, Spain striker Asensio join PSG on 5-year deal
PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain added some firepower to its squad with the arrival Thursday of Marco Asensio and bolstered its defense by signing Milan Skriniar on a five-year deal. PSG announced its first two recruits of the summer a day after unveiling new coach Luis Enrique. Asensio joined on a...
Wimbledon is finally dry as organizers try to catch up following 3 days of rain
WIMBLEDON, England — The courts are finally dry at Wimbledon and the sun is even shining through the clouds at times, giving organizers hope of fitting in a full day of tennis on Thursday for the first time at this year’s tournament. The first three days of action at the...
Is MLB’s pitch clock leading to better defense? Some players and coaches think so
MILWAUKEE — The pitch clock may be bothering players as they step to the plate, but they like it a whole lot better once they put on their gloves and take the field. While the rule changes put in place this year to speed up the pace of play have...
