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August 7, 2025.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, left, hugs Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll after an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

Raiders tie Seahawks 23-23 in Pete Carroll’s Seattle return

August 7, 2025

Pete Carroll’s Seattle return ended without a winner when Jalan Gaines blocked Daniel Carlson’s 55-yard field-goal try for Las Vegas as time expired, leaving the Raiders and Seahawks tied at 23 on Thursday night. The 73-year-old Carroll, coaching his first preseason game with the Raiders, was narrowly denied the victory in his return to Seattle, where he led the Seahawks to some of their highest moments. The Raiders did lead a late comeback to secure the tie, with Carlson kicking a 51-yard field goal with about a minute left.  Carroll coached the Seahawks for 14 years, going 137-89-1 and putting together double-digit victories eight times over a nine-year stretch. He led Seattle to its only Super Bowl victory in 2013.

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Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marquise Robinson (28) reacts after making a hit on Indianapolis Colts running back Ulysses Bentley IV, not visible, during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Anthony Richardson injured as Colts fall to Ravens 24-16 in their preseason opener

August 7, 2025

Anthony Richardson’s preseason opener was cut short early, and the Indianapolis Colts went on to lose 24-16 to the Baltimore Ravens. Rookie LaJohntay Wester scored on an 87-yard punt return for the Ravens, and Keaton Mitchell ran for 68 yards and a touchdown. Baltimore won despite just 16 yards passing in the first half. Lamar Jackson did not play. The Indianapolis quarterback situation was always the more compelling aspect of this game. But after leading the Colts to a field goal on their opening offensive drive, Richardson left with an injured finger in the middle of their second possession after being sacked by David Ojabo.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for a new way for California to redraw it's voting districts during a news conference In Sacramento, Calif., Friday July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

California rushes to plan a still unscheduled election in US House seats standoff with Texas

August 7, 2025

California Democrats are rushing to schedule an election to remake U.S. House districts to counter plans to boost Republican seats in Texas. It has created a tricky dilemma as county officials are being urged to plan for an election that hasn’t been scheduled and might not happen at all. It’s also not known if the state will cover the cost of the potential November election. Texas and California are the leading actors in a back-and-forth push to remake the balance of power in the U.S. House, kicked off when President Donald Trump called for Texas to redraw lines to boost GOP seats.

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FILE - Immigrants seeking asylum walk through the ICE South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, on Aug. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Judge to consider the fate of an agreement on protecting immigrant children in US custody

August 7, 2025

A federal judge is set to hear a Trump administration request to end a long-standing policy on protections for immigrant children in federal custody. The Flores settlement limits how long Customs and Border Protection can hold immigrant children and requires safe conditions. Advocates argue the protections are necessary and have submitted accounts of poor conditions in detention centers. The Trump administration says conditions have improved since the settlement was formalized in 1997. But advocates for the children say the government is holding children beyond the time limits set out in the agreement. A hearing is set Friday in Los Angeles. The Trump administration request comes after the Biden administration successfully pushed to partially end the agreement last year.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) is sacked by Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo (90) during the firs half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Colts QB Richardson leaves preseason game with a pinky injury; CB Walley has a torn ACL

August 7, 2025

Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson left the Colts’ preseason game against Baltimore after taking a sack from David Ojabo. Richardson is competing with Daniel Jones for the starting quarterback position. After the sack, Richardson jogged to the sideline and was replaced by Jones. He’d dislocated the pinky on his throwing hand. Coach Shane Steichen also said rookie cornerback Justin Walley had a torn ACL. He didn’t play in the game. The Ravens ended up beating the Colts 24-16.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson (89) and Eagles offensive tackle Matt Pryor (79) celebrate a touchdown by teammate quarterback Tanner McKee (16) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Push on! Eagles use tush push on opening drive after short-yardage play nearly banned in NFL

August 7, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles continue to use the controversial tush push play, which remains legal despite attempts to ban it. Even with key players like Jalen Hurts sitting out the preseason opener against Cincinnati, the Eagles used the play successfully. Backup quarterback Tanner McKee scored on a fourth-and-1 in the first quarter. In May, NFL owners narrowly failed to pass a proposal to ban the play, keeping it in the rulebook. The proposal, supported by health and safety committees, fell short by just two votes. Commissioner Roger Goodell focused on encouraging discussion rather than taking a stance.

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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro addresses supporters during an event marking the anniversary of his disputed re-election and the birthday of late President Hugo Chavez, in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Trump doubles reward to $50 million for arrest of Venezuela’s president to face US drug charges

August 7, 2025

The Trump administration is doubling to $50 million a reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and accusing him of working with cartels to flood the U.S. with fentanyl-laced cocaine. The announcement was made Thursday by Attorney General Pam Bondi. Maduro was indicted in Manhattan federal court in 2020 on federal charges of narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine. Maduro remains entrenched after defying the U.S. and several Latin American governments who condemned his 2024 reelection as a sham and recognized his opponent as Venezuela’s duly elected president.

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Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater speaks during a press conference after an NFL training camp Monday, July 28, 2025, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Chargers’ Rashawn Slater suffers season-ending leg injury weeks after contract extension

August 7, 2025

Los Angeles Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater suffered a torn patellar tendon in practice Thursday and will miss the upcoming season. The team says he’ll undergo surgery and be placed on injured reserve. Slater got hurt less than two weeks after signing a multi-year contract extension last month. He has started all 52 career games at left tackle since being drafted 13th overall by the Chargers in 2021. Slater has been a key protector for quarterback Justin Herbert, allowing him to set several league-wide passing records.

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President Donald Trump departs an event to mark National Purple Heart Day in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to ‘make DC safe again’

August 7, 2025

The White House has announced an increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D.C., for at least the next week to combat crime. This move follows President Donald Trump’s suggestions that his administration could take over running the city. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that federal personnel from various police forces would be visible on the streets starting at midnight. This initiative will last for at least a week, but there will be the option to extend. The decision comes after a recent assault on a government worker, and amid Trump’s criticism of rising crime in the city. Local officials, however, can point to declines in carjackings and homicides since 2023.

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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 order nationwide in fourth such ruling since Supreme Court decision

August 7, 2025

A federal judge in Maryland has ruled the Trump administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily, issuing the fourth court decision blocking the president’ birthright citizenship order nationwide since a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June. U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman’s preliminary injunction was expected after the judge said last month she would issue such an order if the case were returned to her by an appeals court. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sent the case back to her later in July. An email to the White House for comment was not immediately returned.

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The Little Miami River flows in Oregonia, Ohio, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos)

JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raised

August 7, 2025

Vice President JD Vance’s security detail had an Ohio river’s water level raised last weekend to accommodate a kayaking trip he and his family took for his 41st birthday. The U.S. Secret Service said it requested the increased waterflow for the Little Miami River to ensure motorized watercraft and emergency personnel “could operate safely” while protecting the Republican vice president, whose home is in Cincinnati. The Army Corps of Engineers action was first reported by The Guardian. Critics blasted Vance as entitled, pointing to the Trump administration’s government-cutting efforts. His office said Vance was unaware the river had been raised.

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FILE - The WNBA logo is seen near a hoop before an WNBA basketball game at Mohegan Sun Arena, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Man arrested for throwing sex toy into crowd at WNBA game in Phoenix, police say

August 7, 2025

An Arizona man was arrested after police say he threw a sex toy into the crowd at a WNBA game in Phoenix. It’s the latest in a series of similar disturbances at arenas across the league over the last several days. Police say the 18-year-old pulled the sex toy from his sweater pocket at Tuesday’s game between the Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun and threw it toward seats in front of him. It struck a spectator in the back. The man later told police it was a prank that had been trending on social media and that he bought the toy a day earlier to take to the game.

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at Lehigh Valley International Airport, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Allentown, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Trump opens the door for private equity and crypto as 401(k) retirement plan options

August 7, 2025

Millions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments. That’s according to an executive order signed Thursday by President Donald Trump. His order could give those financial players long-sought access to a pool of funds worth trillions. There’s no immediate change in how people invest part of their work earnings. Federal agencies would need to rewrite rules and regulations to allow the expanded choices, and that would take months or more to complete. New plans from employers could invest in alternative assets, particularly private equity, cryptocurrencies and real estate.

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FILE - Stephen Miran, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, walks at the White House, June 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board

August 7, 2025

President Donald Trump has nominated a top economic adviser to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors for four months, temporarily filling a vacancy while continuing his search for a longer-term appointment. Trump on Thursday named Stephen Miran, the chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, to fill a seat vacated by governor Adriana Kugler, a Biden appointee who is stepping down Friday. Miran, if approved by the Senate, will serve until January 31, 2026.

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In this photo provided by the Azerbaijan's Presidential Press Office on Thursday, July 10, 2025, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, right, and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan pose for a photo prior to their talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Azerbaijani Presidential Press Office via AP)

Trump will meet Friday with leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign US-brokered peace deal

August 7, 2025

Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leaders are set to meet with Donald Trump on Friday to sign a peace deal. Trump announced this on his social media platform, Truth Social. The agreement, brokered by Trump’s administration, aims to end decades of conflict and reopen key transportation corridors in the South Caucasus. U.S. officials say the deal includes a major transit corridor, which will be named the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity. This corridor will link Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan region. The agreement follows earlier talks and a visit by Trump’s special envoy to Baku.

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Lucasfilm and Disney settle with actor Gina Carano following her firing from ‘The Mandalorian’

August 7, 2025

Gina Carano has settled her lawsuit against Lucasfilm and Disney over her firing from “The Mandalorian.” The actor had filed suit in federal court last year alleging  she had been dismissed from the “Star Wars” series in 2021 for expressing right-wing views on social media. Carano thanked Elon Musk for helping fund the lawsuit “and asking for nothing in return.” Lucasfilm said in a statement that the company “look forward to identifying opportunities to work together with Ms. Carano in the near future.” The specific terms of the agreement were not made available.

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Venus Williams celebrates her win over Peyton Stearns during a match at the Citi Open tennis tournament Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Venus Williams loses in straight sets to Bouzas Maneiro in 1st round at Cincinnati Open

August 7, 2025

Venus Williams, who returned to tennis last month after being away from the sport for more than a year, lost to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. Next up for the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion is the U.S. Open, where she received a wild-card entry with Reilly Opelka to play mixed doubles beginning Aug. 19. Williams has won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles with her sister Serena and another two in mixed doubles. The 51st-ranked Bouzas Maneiro wasn’t born when Williams won her first four Grand Slam titles.

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President Donald Trump makes an announcement about Apple with Apple CEO Tim Cook in the Oval Office, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions

August 7, 2025

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in admissions. This follows a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 against affirmative action. The court allowed colleges to consider how race has shaped students’ lives if applicants shared that information in essays. Trump’s Republican administration accuses colleges of using personal statements as proxies to consider race. The policy issued Thursday has similarities to parts of agreements with Brown and Columbia universities, which agreed to provide data on race as part of settlements to restore their federal funding. Conservatives argue colleges still consider race through proxy measures, but no clear pattern emerged in the racial makeup of last year’s freshman class.

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Closure of Midwest-based newspaper chain leaves dozens of communities without a news source

August 7, 2025

News Media Corp., an Illinois-based publisher, has announced the abrupt closure of dozens of newspapers across five states due to financial problems. The company said Thursday that it will shut down 14 operations in Wyoming, seven in Illinois, five in Arizona, four in South Dakota and one in Nebraska. This move affects small-town newspapers that were often the primary news source, worsening the issue of news deserts in rural areas. The closure comes amid a decades-long decline in local newspapers, with the U.S. losing over a third of its print newspapers since 2004. Employees expressed shock and disappointment at the sudden announcement.

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A demonstrator waves a flag during a protest in reaction to recent immigration raids on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Trump administration asks high court to lift restrictions on Southern California immigration stops

August 7, 2025

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to lift a court order restricting immigration stops that swept up at least two U.S. citizens in Southern California. The emergency petition comes after an appeals court refused to lift the temporary restraining order restricting what factors authorities can use to make stops and arrests. The judge found there was a “mountain of evidence” that federal immigration enforcement tactics were violating the Constitution. The Trump administration has argued that her order hinders their enforcement of immigration law and asked the justices to immediately halt it.

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President Donald Trump greets attendees as he departs an event to mark National Purple Heart Day in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump honors Purple Heart recipients, including 3 who sent him medals after attempt on his life

August 7, 2025

President Donald Trump has recognized nearly 100 Purple Heart recipients at the White House. On Thursday, he honored three service members who gave him their medals after an attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania rally. Trump expressed gratitude for their gesture and shared stories of valor. National Purple Heart Day is marked annually on August 7. During the ceremony, Trump also mentioned authorizing a 2020 drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, calling him the “father of the roadside bomb.” The Purple Heart is awarded to service members who are killed or wounded while engaging in enemy action or resulting from acts of terrorism.

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President Donald Trump holds charts as he speaks about the economy in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs

August 7, 2025

President Donald Trump has summoned reporters to the Oval Office to present charts that he says shows the economy is solid. This follows a recent jobs report that raised concerns and led to the firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Stephen Moore, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, joined Trump to discuss the economy. Moore argued that Trump was right to dismiss the BLS head, citing overestimated job numbers during Joe Biden’s term. Trump aims to reset the economic narrative amid sluggish job growth and rising inflation. Inflation concerns have increased due to Trump’s tariffs.

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FILE - Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen carries a United States flag as he is introduced before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Nov. 12, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Keenan Allen returns to Chargers, feeling at home in new facility

August 7, 2025

Keenan Allen has returned to the Los Angeles Chargers, feeling right at home despite changes in the team. The six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver rejoined the Chargers on Thursday after a season with the Chicago Bears. Allen expressed excitement about being back and praised the team’s new facility. He acknowledged his time in Chicago but said he always kept an eye on the Chargers. Allen is motivated by his experience in the free agent market and is eager to contribute. He joins a revamped wide receiver group and looks forward to working with quarterback Justin Herbert again.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during Back Together Weekend at an NFL football training camp practice Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Joint practices give coaches a better way to evaluate starters in more competitive environment

August 7, 2025

Baker Mayfield got in the middle of a scuffle and injured All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs went onto the field on a crutch to join his teammates. Welcome to joint practices. Players get an opportunity to hit opposing teams, which sometimes can lead to fighting. But the main purpose of joint sessions is to give coaches a better way to evaluate starters in a more competitive environment than preseason games. Teams don’t want future opponents to see much of their playbook in exhibitions and most coaches prefer to keep key starters out of harm’s way so facing opponents within a controlled setting has become a priority for most teams.

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President Donald Trump speaks while making an announcement about Apple with Apple CEO Tim Cook in the Oval Office, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump orders federal regulators to probe alleged bank discrimination against conservatives

August 7, 2025

President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into whether banks have discriminated against conservatives and industries like gun manufacturers and cryptocurrency companies. This executive order addresses “debanking,” where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries. Trump accuses banks like JPMorgan and Bank of America of targeting him and his allies, something both bansk have denied. The order directs federal regulators to ensure banks don’t discriminate based on political or religious beliefs and to refer cases to the Department of Justice. This could lead to civil or criminal investigations. The banking industry argues it has the right to choose business partners, citing risk concerns.

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April Lynn Yantis

August 7, 2025

April Lynn Yantis: beloved wife, mom, mommy, grammy, daughter, sister, nurse and friend passed away unexpectedly on August 2nd, 2025, at the age of 46. Her absence leaves an unimaginable […]

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FILE - Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin speaks, Feb 3, 2025, in East Palestine, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy

August 7, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency has terminated $7 billion in funding for solar programs approved under the Biden administration, including projects for nearly 1 million households in low-income communities. Environmental groups, state departments of energy and other recipients say the EPA’s move is illegal and that the funding has already been disbursed. Solar is a renewable energy that’s widely regarded as a way to introduce cleaner power onto the electrical grid and lower energy bills for American consumers.

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FILE - Kelly Clarkson arrives with Brandon Blackstock for the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington on Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48

August 7, 2025

Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and talent manager Brandon Blackstock has died of cancer. His death was first reported by People. He was 48. A representative for the Blackstock family shared a statement to The Associated Press explaining that Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years. Blackstock was the father to four children, two from a previous marriage and two with Clarkson. He was previously Clarkson’s manager and also formerly represented Blake Shelton. Clarkson and Blackstock were married in October 2013. In 2020, she filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

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FILE - Arkansas gymnast Joscelyn Roberson competes on the floor against LSU during an NCAA gymnastics meet on Jan. 24, 2025, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, file)

USA Gymnastics is entering a new era both on and off the floor as the US championships begin

August 7, 2025

A new wave of gymnasts are ready to step into the spotlight at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. The absence of superstars like Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee has opened the door for a large group of teenagers to take center stage as the organization begins to build toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. USA Gymnastics isn’t just changing on the floor, but off it, too. President and CEO Li Li Leung, who deftly guided the organization out of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal, is stepping down at the end of the year. Leung called the decision bittersweet with only three years to go until the opening ceremony in Los Angeles.

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FILE - A briefcase of a census taker is seen as she knocks on the door of a residence, Aug. 11, 2020, in Winter Park, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Trump seeks to change how census collects data and wants to exclude immigrants in US illegally

August 7, 2025

President Donald Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to change how the Census Bureau collects data, seeking to exclude immigrants in the United States illegally. The Republican president said Thursday the census’ data collections will be based on “modern day facts and figures” and use information gained from the 2024 presidential election. It’s an indication Trump might try to inject his politics into a head count that determines political power and federal spending. Trump says people in the U.S. illegally would be excluded from census counts. Census changes could play into Trump’s efforts to urge Texas and other Republican-led states to redraw congressional maps. A census expert says Trump “cannot unilaterally order” a new one.

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A top Republican in the Georgia governor’s race is suing his rival over campaign financing

August 7, 2025

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is suing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over how Jones is financing his campaign as both Republicans run for governor in 2026. Carr claims Jones’ ability to use a special leadership committee gives him an unfair advantage by allowing unlimited fundraising. Carr says that because he has to follow campaign contribution limits, Jones’ use of the leadership committee violates Carr’s rights to free speech and equal protection. The Thursday lawsuit was filed in federal court in Atlanta. It seeks to stop Jones from raising or spending money from his leadership committee before the May primary. Jones’ campaign dismisses Carr’s complaints.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) stretch with teammates at NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Mahomes, Chiefs starters to play in preseason opener against Cardinals

August 7, 2025

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is excited to play with the starters in the preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Mahomes believes getting hit helps him prepare mentally for the season. Coach Andy Reid plans to have each quarterback play a full quarter, with Mahomes starting on Saturday. The Chiefs are eager to see their new offensive line, especially first-round pick Josh Simmons at left tackle. There’s also competition for wide receiver spots due to injuries. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon is taking a similar approach, planning to play starters, including quarterback Kyler Murray, in the preseason.

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Gloria Simeon, co-founder of the Mother Kuskokwim Tribal Coalition, speaks during an interview outside her smokehouse in Bethel, Alaska, on June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Trump’s push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacred

August 7, 2025

When Alaska Natives debate proposals to drill and mine the landscape of the nation’s largest state, it involves more than an environmental or economic question. It’s also a spiritual and cultural one. They have hunted and fished for subsistence food for generations. Some fear that extraction industries could threaten these activities in a similar way that other factors have contributed to a salmon crisis on Alaska’s longest rivers. Such debates have intensified with the Trump administration’s aggressive push to increase extraction here. Other Alaska Natives say such projects boost their economies. Opponents fear permanent environmental damage. Advocate Gloria Simeon says her people have been stewards of the land for millennia and take that relationship seriously.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws pass during practice at NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Steelers will sit QB Aaron Rodgers, other starters in preseason opener against Jacksonville

August 7, 2025

Aaron Rodgers won’t make his Steelers debut in Pittsburgh just yet. Coach Mike Tomlin says Rodgers and other top starters will sit out the preseason opener against Jacksonville. Tomlin believes their experience means they don’t need as much preseason action. Rodgers, who joined the Steelers in June, was open to playing but Tomlin feels it’s unnecessary for now. The first-team offense struggled early in training camp but has improved. Rookie quarterback Will Howard is out with a hand injury. The Steelers signed Logan Woodside, a backup with ties to Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, to take some of the reps while Howard recovers.

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New York Mets'Juan Soto (22) is greeted after hitting a home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Mets to celebrate 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ Shea Stadium concert with special night

August 7, 2025

The New York Mets will honor the 60th anniversary of the Fab Four’s performance at Shea Stadium when they host the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 15 for The Beatles Night at Citi Field. The 1965 concert marked the first major stadium performance by a rock band. Celebrations begin with a performance by 1964 The Tribute at 6:15 p.m. The first 15,000 fans will receive a Shea Stadium replica.

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) smiles at photographers as he warms up during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jaguars to play starters, including rookie Travis Hunter, in preseason opener against the Steelers

August 7, 2025

Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter will make his professional debut playing both sides of the ball. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen says Hunter and most of the team’s other starters will play in their preseason opener against Pittsburgh on Saturday night. Coen says quarterback Trevor Lawrence, center Robert Hainsey and others expressed a desire to get some repetitions in the preseason. Lawrence hasn’t taken a snap in a live-ball situation since sustaining a concussion against Houston in early December; he had season-ending shoulder surgery soon thereafter. All eyes will be on Lawrence and Hunter.

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This image provided by NASA/European Space Agency shows an image captured by Hubble of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on July 21, 2025, when the comet was 277 million miles from Earth. (NASA/European Space Agency via AP)

Hubble Space Telescope takes best picture yet of the comet visiting from another solar system

August 7, 2025

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the best picture yet of a high-speed comet visiting our solar system from another star. NASA and the European Space Agency released the latest photos Thursday. The interstellar comet was discovered last month by a telescope in Chile. Astronomers originally estimated the size of its icy core at several miles across, but Hubble’s observations have narrowed it down to no more than 3.5 miles. It’s only the third known object from another solar system to pass our way. It poses no threat to Earth.

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Keeping work from spoiling a vacation takes planning and the right phone settings

August 7, 2025

The summer vacation season is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, but navigating the line between work time and personal time is tricky for a lot of people. With laptop computers and smartphones making it possible to log in anytime to do work from anywhere, many find it hard to disconnect even when they take vacations. Others feel so compelled to keep working that they feign illness instead of going on family outings. Experts say planning ahead and setting up your smartphone to reduce email requests and office notifications can help keep work from intruding on your time off.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer, left,talks with assistant hitting coach Hunter Mense as they look on in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Scherzer vs. Kershaw: A rare showdown between 3,000-strikeout pitchers

August 7, 2025

Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw are set to square off in a rare matchup on Friday. Both are members of baseball’s 3,000-strikeout club and likely Hall of Famers. The 41-year-old Scherzer and 37-year-old Kershaw have each won World Series titles and are three-time Cy Young Award winners. The game at Dodger Stadium features division leaders, with the Blue Jays leading the AL East and the Dodgers holding a slim lead in the NL West. Scherzer emphasizes the importance of focusing on the game rather than the matchup, saying, “You want a shot at the champs.”

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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a news conference, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

RFK Jr.’s vow to overhaul vaccine injury program echoes grievances of anti-vaccine movement

August 7, 2025

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he wants to rework the U.S. program for compensating Americans injured by vaccines. The plan has long been a target of anti-vaccine groups and changing it could have far-reaching consequences for vaccine availibility. Government officials set up the program in the 1980s to limit the legal risks for vaccine makers. At the time many companies were leaving the business due to class action lawsuits. Kennedy and other critics have complained that the program shields vaccine makers from litigation and is too stingy in compensating injured patients.

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Independent candidate for Michigan governor is betting on partisan fatigue in the midterms

August 7, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has been a career Democrat in the battleground state of Michigan but is now planning to run for governor as an independent. Duggan recently told The Associated Press that he’s tired of all the partisan fighting. He says he’s committed to working with anyone reasonable in the Legislature, regardless of party affiliation. He’s also vowed to stay out of national political talking points. Duggan’s decision has infuriated some in Michigan’s Democratic Party who feel his independent run could split the vote and potentially help the Republican candidate. Current Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited and cannot run again.

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FILE - A hiring sign is displayed at a retail store in Mount Prospect, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

US applications for jobless benefits up modestly but remain at a healthy level

August 7, 2025

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose modestly last week, a sign that employers still retaining workers despite economic uncertainty related to U.S. trade policy. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims for the week ending Aug. 2 rose by 7,000 to 226,000, slightly more than the 219,000 new applications analysts forecast. The report is the first government labor market data release since Friday’s grim July jobs report sent financial markets spiraling downward, spurring President Donald Trump to fire the head of the agency that tallies the monthly jobs numbers. Applications for jobless benefits serve as a proxy for layoffs.

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FILE - Stephen Nedoroscik, of the United States, celebrates after winning the bronze medal during the men's artistic gymnastics individual pommel finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

A year after fame found him in Paris, Stephen Nedoroscik, aka ‘Pommel Horse Guy,’ is back for more

August 7, 2025

Stephen Nedoroscik, known as “Pommel Horse Guy,” remains dedicated to gymnastics despite his newfound fame. After winning bronze medals in Paris last summer, he embraced his celebrity status with appearances on “Dancing With the Stars” and its national tour. However, he never considered leaving gymnastics for Hollywood. Three months ago, he returned to training at EVO Gymnastics. As the U.S. Championships begin, Nedoroscik is focused on his sport, aiming for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Despite his social media following, he stays grounded, committed to being true to himself and his passion for gymnastics.

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A mural of past concerts at Toad's Place is displayed above one of the bars in New Haven, Conn., on Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

From the Stones to Cardi B, this college haunt has attracted big acts for 50 years

August 7, 2025

A Connecticut nightclub with a storied history is celebrating its 50th year in business. Toad’s Place in New Haven has drawn legendary acts ranging from The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen to Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B and Snoop Dogg. Owner Brian Phelps started as the club’s manager in 1976. He says the key to Toad’s longevity has been showcasing diverse musical styles while also hosting dance parties and “battle of the bands”. The Stones played a surprise show there in 1989, followed five months later by what is believed to be Dylan’s longest show — more than four hours.

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