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July 25, 2025.

Athletics' Nick Kurtz celebrates after hitting a three-run home against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nick Kurtz of Athletics becomes 1st MLB rookie to hit 4 homers in a game, matches total base record

July 25, 2025

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics has become the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game. He also matched the MLB record with 19 total bases against the Houston Astros on Friday night. Kurtz went deep in the second, sixth, eighth and ninth innings. He also doubled and singled on his 6-for-6 night to equal Shawn Green, who had four homers, six hits and 19 total bases for the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 23, 2002 at Milwaukee. It was the 20th four-homer game in major league history and second this season. Arizona’s Eugenio Suárez did it on April 26 against Atlanta.

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Students carry their belongings as they board buses during what University of New Mexico officials called a "staged, tactical evacuation" following an early morning shooting on the campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

Suspect arrested after University of New Mexico dorm shooting leaves 1 dead

July 25, 2025

A 14-year-old boy has been killed and a 19-year-old has been wounded after in overnight shooting at a University of New Mexico dormitory. Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old suspect. University officials lifted a shelter in place order late Friday afternoon, saying the main campus in Albuquerque would still remain closed. Campus police said four people, including the suspect, were playing video games inside a dorm room belonging to one of them when the shooting began. State police said they are investigating why the suspect fired. The fall semester is scheduled to begin in about three weeks.

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Rocky Nichols, left, executive director of the Disability Rights Center of Kansas, and Matthew Hull, right, a Kansas resident who has cerebral palsy, speak at the center in Topeka, Kans., June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed

July 25, 2025

Congress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry that they could lose more than 60% their federal dollars. The protection and advocacy groups investigate abusive homes, push states to improve services and help people navigate the bureaucracies for government-funded services. Colorado advocate Nancy Jensen fears there would be fewer investigations of abusive group homes like one in Kansas that she escaped more than 20 years ago. The Trump administration argues its proposals would give states needed flexibility in spending federal dollars. But the groups say they could be forced to help fewer people.

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In this image taken from video shows Lori Vallow Daybell, left, speaks to advisory counsel during her sentencing hearing on two murder conspiracy convictions in Phoenix, AZ., on Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo, Pool)

Lori Vallow Daybell stoked tensions with judge in her Arizona murder conspiracy trials

July 25, 2025

Lori Vallow Daybell’s two Arizona murder conspiracy trials were marked by tensions between her and the judge. She accused Justin Beresky of yelling at her, not giving her enough time to prepare and bias. Things were no different during her sentencing hearing Friday, when she received two life sentences on top of the three she is already serving in Idaho. After she complained about the legal system, Beresky pulled no punches. He said Vallow Daybell was not telling the truth when she claimed she was prevented from telling her side and unable to get a fair trial. A retired judge who watched the trials said Beresky did an exceptional job of maintaining decorum and demonstrated extraordinary patience.

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Alec Baldwin talks his love for ‘Peanuts’ and the ‘immeasurable’ effects of his trial

July 25, 2025

Alec Baldwin says the year since his trial ended has been a lot better than the years before it. The actor spoke to The Associated Press at San Diego’s Comic-Con International, where he was part of a panel on 75 years of Charlie Brown and “Peanuts.” Baldwin says he still can’t believe what happened on the day when his trial for involuntary manslaughter in the shooting of a cinematographer fell apart and his case was dismissed. He says he’s become especially philosophical about the things he wants, and that many of them are embodied by Charlie Brown and “Peanuts.” The characters remain a big part of the actor’s life since he still has young children.

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In latest bat flip flap, big league players side with Little Leaguer

July 25, 2025

Jazz Chisholm Jr. criticized the attempted suspension of a Little Leaguer for a bat flip, calling it “ridiculous.” The incident involved 12-year-old Marco Rocco from New Jersey, who ejected for unsportsmanlike behavior after a home run on July 16. His father, a lawyer, challenged the suspension in court and won. Marco played Thursday for Haddonfield, New Jersey, on Thursday and ent 0 for 2. Toronto pitcher Max Scherzer and others have weighed in, with Scherzer supporting emotional displays in the game. Baseball has increasingly embraced emotion, with notable moments like José Bautista’s 2015 bat flip gaining attention.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Friday, July 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Schwarber, Realmuto power Phillies to 12-5 win, dropping Yankees 5 1/2 games back of Blue Jays

July 25, 2025

Kyle Schwarber hit a pair of two-run homers and J.T. Realmuto followed the Yankees’ ninth error in four games with a tiebreaking, three-run drive in a four-run seventh inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over New York 12-5. Schwarber’s tying homer in the fifth off Will Warren was his 1,000th hit and 319th homer, the most for a player reaching 1,000 — eight more than Mark McGwire. Trea Turner had four hits as the Phillies scored 10 runs in the last three innings. Cody Bellinger, Austin Wells, Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Volpe hit solo homers for the Yankees, who dropped a season-high 5 1/2 games behind AL East-leading Toronto.

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Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto, right, runs past New York Yankees Paul Goldschmidt as he runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, July 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Paul Goldschmidt regrets bad throw in 12-5 loss to Phillies, Yankees’ 9th error in 4 games

July 25, 2025

Paul Goldschmidt wishes he had played it differently during the Yankees’ game against the Phillies. Instead of attempting an off-balance throw to home plate, he believes he should have gone for the out at first base. His throw not only failed to get the second out but was the Yankees’ ninth error in four games. The Yankees committed two errors in their 12-5 loss to Philadelphia, which dropped them 5 1/2 games behind AL East-leading Toronto. Manager Aaron Boone said Goldschmidt was trying to make a play, but it was a mistake.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber celebrates as he runs for a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Friday, July 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Schwarber’s 1,000th hit is 319th homer, topping McGwire for most to the mark

July 25, 2025

Kyle Schwarber reached 1,000 hits with his 319th home run, surpassing Mark McGwire for the most home runs among players with 1,000 hits in major league history.  Schwarber hit two two-run homers in a 12-5 win over the New York Yankees. His first homer started a comeback from a 2-0 deficit. Schwarber, who is 32 and eligible for free agency this fall, has been a key player for the Phillies. He has 36 homers this season, just three shy of the major league leader. Phillies fans and management have expressed their desire to keep him.

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Fans have vacated the lower bowl during a thunderstorm in the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Colorado Rockies in Baltimore, Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Why did the Orioles and Rockies keep playing after fans evacuated seats?

July 25, 2025

The Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies played through rain even after fans were told to move due to potential lightning. The game at Camden Yards continued because the decision to clear fans and the decision to pause the game are made by different authorities. Crew chief Bill Miller said the umpires didn’t see lightning close enough to stop play. Fans were moved around the sixth inning but could return by the end of the seventh. Baltimore’s interim manager praised the decision to prioritize fan safety. The game was never delayed despite the weather concerns.

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FILE - Students, faculty and members of the Harvard University community rally, April 17, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo, File)

With Columbia as a model, White House seeks fines in potential deals with Harvard and others

July 25, 2025

The White House is pursuing heavy fines from Harvard and other universities as part of potential settlements to end investigations into campus antisemitism, according to an administration official familiar with the matter. The government’s new settlement with Columbia University is being used as a template in talks with Harvard and other universities, with monetary fines becoming a staple of proposed deals, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The strategy was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. Columbia agreed to pay a $200 million fine to regain access to federal funding.

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Thorbjorn Olesen takes the 2nd-round lead in the 3M Open

July 25, 2025

Thorbjorn Olesen worked out of trouble more than once Friday at the TPC Twin Cities to take a one-stroke lead over Jake Knapp into the weekend in the 3M Open. Olesen followed an opening 9-under 62 on Thursday with a 66, hitting out of the rough to set up a 5-foot birdie putt on his final hole — the par-4 ninth. The 35-year-old Danish player also recovered from a double bogey on the par-4 15th with consecutive birdies as he searches for his first PGA Tour victory. He had a 14-under 128 total. Knapp shot 65. Pierceson Coody (65) was another stroke back with Sam Stevens (68).

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Colorado Rockies' Orlando Arcia, left, congratulates Ryan McMahon as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Yankees acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies for pair of prospects

July 25, 2025

The New York Yankees have acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, giving them a veteran at a position of need as they try to stop their slide down the AL East standings. The Yankees sent pitching prospects Josh Grosz and Griffin Herring to Colorado. The 30-year-old McMahon, an All-Star a year ago, was hitting .217 with 16 home runs and 35 RBIs for last-place Colorado. His 127 strikeouts this season led the National League entering Friday. He’s owed about $36.2 million from the remainder of a $70 million, six-year contract through 2027.

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FILE - Demonstrators holds up a banner during a citizenship rally outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision

July 25, 2025

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin’s decision Friday is the third court ruling blocking the birthright order since a Supreme Court decision in June that restricted the power of lower-court judges to issue nationwide injunctions. Sorokin said a nationwide injunction he granted months ago remains in place, under an exception to the Supreme Court’s decision. The judge is overseeing a lawsuit by more than a dozen states that argue the citizenship order is blatantly unconstitutional. The Supreme Court will likely be considering the issue again soon.

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FILE - This image provided by the Fairfax County Police Department and taken on Oct. 13, 2023, was submitted as evidence in the murder case against Brendan Banfield shows a framed photo of Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães on his bedside table in Herndon, Va. (Fairfax County Police Department via AP, FILE)

Child’s interview can’t be used in her father’s trial in killings of wife and other man, judge rules

July 25, 2025

A Virginia judge has denied prosecutors’ motion to have an interview of a man’s child be used as evidence in his trial in a double-killing case. Brendan Banfield is accused of plotting with an au pair to kill his wife and another man in February 2023. On Friday, the judge said that the interview could not be used because a child’s interview would be admissible only if the child was being directly victimized by the parent. In this case, the interview was conducted more than a year before her father was arrested and nearly two years before the child’s father was charged with child abuse. The judge also has denied Banfield’s motions to remove the lead prosecutor of the case and to quash the indictment.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) throws during a practice at the team's NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Shedeur Sanders unfazed by lack of first-team reps at Browns camp

July 25, 2025

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders said on Friday that it is out of his control and not his place to answer why he has worked mainly with the third and fourth teams during the first three days of practice. Sanders — selected by the Browns in the fifth round after a precipitous fall in April’s draft — did get some work with the second team for the first time on Friday. He had one of the best throws of the 80-minute practice on a completion down the middle to tight end Blake Whiteheart during 11-on-11 drills.

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FILE - Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Pete Carroll says the Raiders didn’t rush into decision to release Christian Wilkins

July 25, 2025

Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll said the team didn’t rush its decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. The decision came after a dispute over Wilkins’ recovery from a broken foot. Carroll said Friday there was no clear path for Wilkins’ return. The Raiders released a strong statement Thursday, saying Wilkins failed to provide a plan for his return. Wilkins was injured in Week 5 last season and landed on the physically unable to perform list. He has filed a grievance with the NFL Players Association.

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Kyle Larson (5) drives while followed by Chase Elliott (9) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Sonoma Raceway, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Sonoma, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Defending champ Kyle Larson returns to Brickyard seeking turnaround

July 25, 2025

Kyle Larson raced to his third NASCAR Cup victory of the season at Kansas in mid-May then turned his attention to his second and perhaps final attempt at racing’s double — completing all 1,100 miles of the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Instead, he was hit with a double whammy. A crash on Lap 92 knocked him out of the 500, relegating him to 24th, and two crashes — the second on Lap 245 — knocked him out in Charlotte, where he finished 37th. Not much has gone right for Lason since then. Now, the defending Brickyard 400 champion is back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway trying to recharge his season.

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FILE- Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, right, talks with Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, after defeating Djokovic in the men's singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Sept. 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Daniil Medvedev won a US Open and made 5 other hard-court Slam finals, so this is his time to shine

July 25, 2025

Daniil Medvedev figures this is his time to shine. He loves playing tennis on hard courts like those used at the D.C. Open. And he particularly loves the U.S. Open, which is just a month away. It doesn’t matter what else he’s done this season or how things ended for him at the Australian Open, French Open or Wimbledon. Medvedev calls this the most important part of his season. He’s scheduled to play Corentin Moutet in the quarterfinals at Washington on Friday. The Russian won the 2021 U.S. Open and has been the runner-up five times at Grand Slam tournaments — all on hard courts.

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FILE - Tents are set up along a freeway in a homeless encampment, May 12, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Democrats and advocates criticize Trump’s executive order on homelessness

July 25, 2025

Homeless advocates are criticizing an executive order President Donald Trump signed this week to restore order. The executive order aims to “remove vagrant individuals” from city streets and get them into treatment for mental health or drug addiction disorders, even if that means involuntary commitment. Advocates say the executive order is vague, punitive and will do nothing to end homelessness. They say the country abandoned forced institutionalizations decades ago because it was expensive and raised legal and moral issues. The office of Gov. Gavin Newsom called Trump’s order a flattering yet “poorly executed” attempt to imitate the governor’s repeated calls to clear encampments.

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FILE - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks during an event, March 20, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

House ethics panel tells Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to pay more for Met Gala attendance

July 25, 2025

The House Ethics Committee is telling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to make additional payments for her attendance at the 2021 Met Fashion Gala, where she drew attention for wearing a dress adorned with the message “tax the rich.” The ethics panel found the New York Democrat had underpaid for some of the items worn to the event. Ocasio-Cortez’s chief of staff says she “accepts the ruling and will remedy the remaining amounts.” The ethic panel also issued reports Friday on unrelated ethics allegations against representatives from Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas.

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FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Dec. 8, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen says his 7-year-old son Wesley is recovering from leukemia

July 25, 2025

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen says his 7-year-old son is recovering from cancer. Hines-Allen and his wife provided the news in a three-minute video released on social media. They said the diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia came after Wesley spiked a fever and started bleeding from a tooth days before last year’s season finale, which Hines-Allen missed for personal reasons. Wesley underwent chemotherapy for six months. Hines-Allen and his wife also announced that their nonprofit foundation, Four One For All, will launch a season-long campaign to give back to four cancer-focused non-profits.

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez, left, watches the flight of his three-run home run as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yohel Pozo, right, looks on during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

MLB trade deadline: Eugenio Suárez, Mitch Keller, Seth Lugo among prized players who could move

July 25, 2025

The market is heating up in the last week before the July 31 trade deadline. Arizona sent Josh Naylor to Seattle on Thursday. The Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies on Friday while the Mets added left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Orioles. More Diamondbacks could be traded, including slugger Eugenio Suárez and starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. Mitch Keller, Seth Lugo and Sandy Alcantara could also be dealt.

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FILE - Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba, left, and forward Lionel Messi chat as they arrive before the start of an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

MLS suspension of Messi and Alba is ‘draconian,’ Inter Miami owner says

July 25, 2025

The owner of Inter Miami called Major League Soccer’s suspension of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping the All-Star Game a “draconian” punishment. Owner Jorge Mas said Friday that Messi and Alba don’t understand the one-game suspensions. Messi and Alba did not suit up for the match between the MLS and Liga MX of Mexico despite being voted to the game. Messi did not play to rest amid a packed schedule and Alba was dealing with a previous injury. Mas said the club made the decision for Messi and Alba to sit out of the All-Star Game.

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For some employees, education benefits such as tuition assistance prove life-changing

July 25, 2025

As higher education costs have grown to heights many U.S. residents find unattainable or illogical, some adults are looking to their employers for help. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, nearly half of public and private employers have a tuition reimbursement program as part of their benefits packages. Some companies cover tuition costs up front instead of requiring to pay out-of-pocket for college or professional credentials. And some workplaces even offer to help repay their workers’ past student loans. Experts say if you work somewhere without education benefits, it’s worth trying to make an individual case for help paying for a course or training that would help you do your job more effectively.

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An airplane towing a banner that reads "Trump and Bondi are protecting predators" is seen over the Florida Capitol, Friday, July 25, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla., as Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche meets with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the nearby federal courthouse. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

Epstein ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell finishes interviews with Justice Department officials

July 25, 2025

Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell has finished 1 1/2 days of interviews with Justice Department officials. Maxwell’s lawyer said Friday she answered questions “about 100 different people.” Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison term in Tallahassee, Florida, for helping Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. Maxwell’s interview is related to the controversy about the Epstein investigation. The Justice Department says it won’t release any more files after pledging otherwise. Maxwell’s attorney says she answered questions “truthfully.” Officials say Epstein killed himself in his New York jail cell while awaiting trial in 2019, but his case has generated endless conspiracy theories because of his and Maxwell’s links to famous people including Donald Trump.

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FILE - Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez speaks at a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Little Chute, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez enters 2026 governor’s race, calls Trump a ‘maniac’

July 25, 2025

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is the first Democrat to officially enter the race for governor. She launched her candidacy Friday, the day after Gov. Tony Evers decided not to seek a third term. A second Democrat, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, says he is “taking steps” toward running. In her campaign launch video, Rodriguez called President Donald Trump “a maniac.” Several other Democrats are expected to run. On the Republican side, Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and manufacturer Bill Berrien have announced their candidacies. This marks the first open governor’s race in Wisconsin since 2010.

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FILE - In this image from Camden County Detention Center surveillance video provided by attorney Harry Daniels, jailers beat detainee Jarrett Hobbs at the facility in Georgia, Sept. 3, 2022. (Camden County Detention Center/Courtesy of Attorney Harry Daniels via AP, File)

A former Georgia deputy gets federal prison for beating a Black man in a jail cell

July 25, 2025

A former Georgia sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to federal prison in the beating three years ago of a Black jail detainee who was punched repeatedly by guards who rushed into his cell. Court records show that a U.S. District Court judge sentenced Ryan Biegel to a year and four months in prison Thursday. Biegel pleaded guilty earlier this year to violating the due process rights of detainee Jarrett Hobbs by using unreasonable force. Security camera video from the Camden County jail recorded deputies beating Hobbs after was booked for traffic violations and drug possession charges in September 2022. Biegel still faces state charges in the beating along with and two other ex-deputies.

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FILE - In this image released by the Martin County, Fla., Sheriff's Office, law enforcement officers arrest Ryan Wesley Routh, a man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump, Sept. 15, 2024. (Martin County Sheriff's Office via AP, File)

What to know about the man charged with trying to assassinate Trump in Florida

July 25, 2025

A man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump as he played golf in Florida was back in court Friday. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon agreed to let Ryan Routh represent himself. Separately, prosecutors asked to rule out some of Routh’s writings. They want to quote just several lines from a multipage later where Routh allegedly acknowledged attempting to assassinate the president. Prosecutors described the rest as an irrelevant screed about Trump’s moral failings. But Routh said you can’t edit out the context — he said that’s just like what Trump claimed “60 Minutes” did with its interview of Vice President Kamala Harris.

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President Donald Trump, left, meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, in the Blue Room of the White House, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump wants to play global peacemaker. Derailed Gaza ceasefire shows how daunting that ambition is

July 25, 2025

The United States cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks this week plunges one of President Donald Trump’s pushes to solve global conflicts into new uncertainty. The derailing of talks to solve the 21-month Israel-Gaza war are the latest blow to Trump as several of his efforts to broker agreements for fraught conflicts and complex global threats have stalled. Though the Republican president has only been back in office for six months, he has sought to be known as a peacemaker. In some cases, he has set ambitious goals that have fallen short, like a promise to end the still-ongoing war in Ukraine before he took office.

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Construction continues in the Rose Garden of the White House, Friday, July 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP PHOTOS: A look back at the White House Rose Garden as Trump’s paved makeover nears completion

July 25, 2025

President Donald Trump’s paved makeover of the White House’s Rose Garden is nearly finished. The garden’s previously grassy lawn was fully covered by stone pavers as construction crews put the final touches on Trump’s project Friday. The last rows of pavers appeared to have been put in place as workers taped off their edges. It’s part of Trump’s bigger plan to add his own flourishes to the Executive Mansion and its grounds. The Republican president’s updates have already added flagpoles to the North and South Lawns, and he wants to build a new ballroom on the grounds. The Rose Garden was created during Democrat John F. Kennedy’s administration.

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Venus Williams waves to the crowd after she lost to Magdalena Frech, of Poland, during a match at the Citi Open tennis tournament Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the US Open

July 25, 2025

The DC Open will not be a one-stop hello-and-farewell appearance for 45-year-old Venus Williams. She had been away from the tour for 16 months before showing up in Washington this week and winning once each in singles and doubles. She hadn’t won a match since 2023, and the owner of seven Grand Slam singles titles was celebrated by the spectators and other players. There will be more for her — and her fans. Williams next heads to the Cincinnati Open in August. And she also might be at the U.S. Open later next month, if the U.S. Tennis Association awards her a wild-card entry.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) throws a pass as he takes part in drills at the NFL football team's training camp Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jets quarterback Justin Fields returns a day after dislocating toe, but doesn’t practice

July 25, 2025

Justin Fields has returned to the practice field but didn’t participate in drills. He dislocated a toe on his right foot on Thursday. Fields was carted off early in practice and is being evaluated by the Jets daily. On Friday, he spent most of practice on the sideline with the rest of the offense, wearing his helmet and walking without a noticeable limp. Veteran backup Tyrod Taylor led the offense during practice, with Adrian Martinez and rookie Brady Cook also receiving snaps. Fields was injured when a teammate stepped on his foot during a play.

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FILE - New York Liberty forward Isabelle Harrison (21) goes to the basket against Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga, left, during a WNBA basketball game, June 22, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

New York Liberty’s Isabelle Harrison is raising awareness about her brother’s struggle with lupus

July 25, 2025

Isabelle Harrison of the New York Liberty spent much of All-Star weekend visiting her brother Daniel in the hospital. Daniel has been battling lupus since he was 13. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack healthy tissue. Harrison says it’s prevalent in the African American community and three of her 12 siblings have been diagnosed with it. Her sister Danielle died of lupus in 2017. Daniel is on the waiting list for a kidney transplant, but he needs to be healthy to receive a new kidney.

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American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti speaks at Media Days on Friday, July 25, 2025 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)

American Conference deserves fair shot at College Football Playoff, commissioner says

July 25, 2025

Commissioner Tim Pernetti wants the newly rebranded American Conference included in the College Football Playoff conversation. Pernetti says his conference has teams capable of competing in the 12-team playoff for the national championship. H emphasized on Friday a merit-based system where the five highest-ranked conference champions receive automatic bids, regardless of conference. Last season, the American Conference had competitive teams but none made the playoffs. Pernetti argues against predetermined playoff spots for larger conferences, advocating for opportunities to be earned on the field. He warns against repeating past mistakes of favoritism and confusion that he said came with the Bowl Championship Series.

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FILE — Alina Habba, President Donald Trump's pick to be the interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, arrives to speak with reporters outside the White House, March 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Trump administration clears way to keep Alina Habba as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor

July 25, 2025

President Donald Trump has taken steps to keep Alina Habba as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey. The Republican president withdrew Habba’s nomination for the permanent position Thursday, allowing her to transition from interim U.S. attorney to acting U.S. attorney for 210 days. Habba announced her new role on social media, emphasizing her commitment to justice. Earlier in the week, judges had declined to extend Habba’s tenure, appointing Desiree Leigh Grace instead. However, Grace was later removed by Attorney General Pam Bondi. Habba’s office has been involved in several high-profile cases, including against Democratic Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver.

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American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti speaks at Media Days on Friday, July 25, 2025 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)

Pernetti on Memphis’ attempted move to Big 12: Your job is to do what’s best for the school

July 25, 2025

American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti acknowledged Memphis’ ambition to join the Big 12, despite their bid being rejected. Yahoo Sports reports that the Big 12 board turned down Memphis’ application, meaning the school remains in the American Conference for now. Pernetti, speaking at the conference’s media days on Friday, said he has been aware of Memphis’ intentions since last August. He admires their ambition and credits them for their transparency. Memphis released a statement expressing disappointment but emphasized their strength and commitment to national prominence. Pernetti says the conference is open to evolving and adding new schools if it is a good fit.

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President Donald Trump visits the Federal Reserve, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

‘South Park’ co-creator jokes he’s ‘terribly sorry’ over premiere that drew White House anger

July 25, 2025

“South Park” co-creator Trey Parker has briefly responded to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated series. The episode showed a naked President Donald Trump in bed with Satan. Parker said, “We’re terribly sorry,” followed by a long, deadpan-comic stare. Parker was asked for his reaction to the fracas as he sat on the stage at San Diego’s Comic-Con International on Thursday. Earlier in the day, a White House said in a statement that the show “hasn’t been relevant for 20 years” and is “desperate for attention.”

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This image provided by NASA shows comet 96P Machholz which orbits the Sun about every 6 years, and is suspected to cause the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor showers. (NASA/ESA/SOHO via AP)

How to watch two meteor showers peak together in late July

July 25, 2025

It’s almost time to catch summer’s double meteor showers. The Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteor showers peak in the early morning of July 30. With minimal interference from moonlight, the meteors should appear bright and clear if viewed away from city lights. Each shower is expected to produce up to a dozen visible meteors per hour. The Alpha Capricornids may have tails that linger longer in the night sky. Viewing of each shower lasts through August 12. The next major meteor shower, the Perseids, will peak in mid-August.

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New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip

July 25, 2025

A 12-year-old Little Leaguer who faced suspension from his team’s first state tournament game for flipping his bat after hitting a home run was allowed to play Thursday night. Marco Rocco of Haddonfield, New Jersey, tossed his bat in the air on July 16 after his sixth-inning, two-run homer in the final of the sectional tournament. Marco was ejected and suspended for a game over what his family was told were actions deemed “unsportsmanlike” and “horseplay.” The family sought and received an emergency temporary restraining order that allowed him to play in the New Jersey state tournament.

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FILE - Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, on Nov. 30, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Now at UCLA, Iamaleava tries to move beyond the drama and focus on football

July 25, 2025

College football’s future wore a baby blue suit, a gold pin that said “UCLA” and a pair of diamond-encrusted hoop earrings. He glided toward the mic, sat down, then prepared for the grilling about how much money he makes, why he left Tennessee, who betrayed who when he departed and what it all means for the college football world that his story now defines. Bottom line: If quarterback Nico Iamaleava handles the rest of the season as well as he did with his half hour of Q&A at Big Ten media days chances are, UCLA will be good — maybe even very good — in 2025.

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FILE - Penn State offensive lineman Nick Dawkins (53) in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Nov. 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Trump signs order to clarify college athletes’ employment status amid NIL chaos

July 25, 2025

President Trump has signed an executive order directing federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools. The move aims to establish clearer national standards in the NCAA’s name, image, and likeness era. The order seeks to address the chaotic landscape of college sports, where athletes can now earn income from endorsements and schools can pay them directly. Trump’s order also calls for preserving scholarships and roster spots for non-revenue sports and asks the Justice Department to protect athletes’ rights.

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