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Justin Verlander makes rehab start, with manager Espada saying ‘everything...

BOSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander took his first step to returning to the Houston Astros, tossing three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday night. Working back from neck stiffness […]

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A wildfire near Greece’s capital darkens the skies over Athens and advances fast

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The smell of smoke and soot pervaded Athens, with the sky darkening as a wildfire burned northeast of the Greek capital on Sunday More than 250 […]

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Lions looking into options for depth at quarterback with Hendon Hooker still...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker was still in concussion protocol, three days after he was injured in a preseason game against the New York Giants. […]

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Vance hails Trump’s Fed idea and pushes back against criticism over past...

ATLANTA (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance used a round of Sunday news show appearances to disparage the Democratic ticket and promote Donald Trump’s record and second-term plans […]

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Rangers RHP Max Scherzer returning to Texas to get fatigued right shoulder...

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer, who has been limited to eight starts this season, is returning to Texas to get his fatigued right shoulder checked out, general manager Chris […]

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Red Sox lefty James Paxton leaves in 1st inning with calf strain after...

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton limped off the field after injuring his right lower leg while making a quick move to cover first on a grounder […]

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Man with long Winnipeg record of targeting elderly women sentenced to life...

A man has been handed a lifetime sentence for the slaying of a Nova Scotia woman after having a history of preying upon elderly women in Winnipeg. Richard George Willis, […]

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Giants’ Evan Neal off PUP and No. 6 pick Malik Nabers tweaks ankle during...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants returned to practice Sunday for the first time since their preseason opener against the Detroit Lions and welcomed back offensive lineman […]

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Rookie Jack Kochanowicz earns his first career win as the Angels beat the...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jack Kochanowicz pitched 7 2/3 innings to earn his first major league win, Kevin Pillar hit a three-run double and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Washington […]

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Large desert tortoise rescued from Arizona highway after escaping from...

PICACHO, Ariz. (AP) — How long does it take a large desert tortoise to get to the other side of a southern Arizona highway? It’s still a mystery, after a […]

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Pacific Northwest tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get...

SEATTLE (AP) — Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change — from rising seas to severe heat — but face an […]

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British energy giant reports violating toxic pollutant limits at Louisiana...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — British energy giant Drax Global, already under scrutiny for running afoul of environmental laws in multiple states, has disclosed to the state of Louisiana that its […]

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Family calls for transparency after heatstroke death of Baltimore trash...

BALTIMORE (AP) — The family of a Baltimore man who died of heatstroke while collecting trash for the city’s public works agency is demanding increased transparency from local officials following […]

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B.C. Securities Commission finds $13M in fraud by crypto trading platform

VANCOUVER – A panel of the British Columbia Securities Commission has found a cryptocurrency trading platform and its owner lied to customers and diverted about $13 million in assets to […]

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Zambia and Congo will discuss a border dispute that affects the flow of...

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambia’s commerce minister flew to neighboring Congo on Monday for talks aimed at resolving a trade dispute between the countries that led to Zambia closing their […]

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Walz makes a 5-state dash for campaign cash this week, traveling solo for 1st...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is branching out this week and holding his first solo events as Vice President Kamala Harris ’ running mate, making a five-state dash […]

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CF Montreal sends defender Ruan to FC Dallas for up to $150K

MONTREAL – CF Montreal is sending Brazilian right back Ruan to FC Dallas for up to US$150,000 in general allocation money. The trade, announced Monday, guarantees Montreal $50,000 in 2024. […]

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Nova Scotia RCMP say three dead after fiery crash in Pictou County

MOUNT WILLIAM, N.S. – Nova Scotia RCMP say a two-vehicle crash in Pictou County has claimed the lives of three people. Police say the collision occurred late Sunday on Highway […]

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Former Cornell student gets 21 months in prison for posting violent threats...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A former Cornell University student arrested for posting statements threatening violence against Jewish people on campus last fall after the start of the war in Gaza […]

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Receiver Wilson enjoying solid rookie season with Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Ontaria Wilson has been quite a find for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The six-foot, 175-pound rookie is the CFL club’s top receiver with 37 catches for 575 yards and two […]

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