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August 19, 2025.

Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier, left, waves past Texas state Sen. Carol Alvarado, right, to supporters outside of the House Chamber where she refuses to leave due to a required law enforcement escort, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Even at the grocery store, Texas troopers don’t let Democrats out of sight after walkout

August 19, 2025

Texas Democrats are joining a colleague who can’t leave the state Capitol because she won’t agree to having law enforcement officers shadow her. Republicans imposed that requirement to prevent Democrats from repeating a walkout that kept the GOP-controlled Legislature from passing a plan for redrawing the state’s congressional districts to President Donald Trump’s liking. Democrats who had gone to other states returned Monday and learned that Republicans insisted on the law enforcement escorts. Rep. Nicole Collier refused to agree and stayed overnight on the House floor. Democrats began joining her Tuesday to expand the protest. The House is expected to vote on the Republican maps Wednesday.

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FILE - A view of the Sununu Youth Services Center on Jan. 28, 2020, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

9/11 victims’ fund architect slams changes to New Hampshire abuse settlement program

August 19, 2025

An attorney who helped design the 9/11 victims’ compensation fund says New Hampshire lawmakers have undermined the fairness of a settlement program for abuse victims at the state’s youth detention center. Deborah Greenspan recently submitted an affidavit in a class-action lawsuit to block changes to the settlement fund, which was created in 2022. It was recently changed to give the governor the authority to fire the fund’s administrator and to allow the attorney general to veto awards. The lawsuit’s plaintiffs argue that turns the process into a political one. The defendants say moving control to the executive branch ensures that tax dollars are spent appropriately. A hearing is set for Wednesday.

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New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton picks up a ball hit by Houston Astros' Jesús Sánchez (4) during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Yankees get Stanton back as Judge tests throwing arm that could hinder him all season, Boone says

August 19, 2025

Giancarlo Stanton will return to the New York Yankees’ lineup in right field after missing three games with what the team described as general soreness. Manager Aaron Boone told radio station WFAN that Stanton will return Tuesday night. He also provided an update on Aaron Judge. Boone said there is no timetable on a return to the outfield for Judge, who has been limited to designated hitter since being activated from the injured list on Aug. 5.

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Bat made famous in New Jersey Little Leaguer’s celebratory flip is put up for auction as benefit

August 19, 2025

Marco Rocco, a 12-year-old Little League player from New Jersey, is auctioning the bat he used during a controversial bat flip. His family went to court to lift his suspension after last month’s incident. Ken Goldin, whose son played on Rocco’s team, announced on Instagram that the auction proceeds will benefit Haddonfield Little League. The bat, signed by Rocco, became famous after he was ejected for the flip during a tournament final. Last month, Rocco’s father won a court order allowing him to play in the state tournament despite the suspension.

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks with a reporter on her plane while in the air en route from Quito, Ecuador to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Thursday, July 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it

August 19, 2025

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration. She credits President Trump with the idea, noting that black paint makes the wall hotter, making it harder to climb. Noem discussed this during a visit to New Mexico on Tuesday, where she helped paint a section of the wall. U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks adds that the paint will also deter rust. Building the wall was a key focus of Trump’s first term, and Homeland Security is receiving $46 billion to complete it.

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Singer Tamar Braxton says she ‘almost died’ in weekend accident

August 19, 2025

Singer and actor Tamar Braxton says she “almost died” in a weekend accident she doesn’t remember. On Tuesday, Braxton shared on Instagram that a friend found her in a pool of blood with a face injury. She says she fractured her nose, lost some teeth and mobility. Earlier that day, she posted: “Thank you God for waking me up today.” She says she received calls after the post and struggled to talk, so she shared what happened publicly. Braxton says her outlook on life is now different and asks for prayers as her journey to healing begins.

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Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable

August 19, 2025

Summer can be a time of big transition for kids. It might be the season for moving homes or preparing for a new school. That brings stress. Parents and families can help make things feel more manageable. With the right support, children can even look forward to some of the changes and gain confidence. Experts’ advice includes listening to kids’ feelings and giving them details about the place they’re moving to. Keep some routines — like bedtime and mealtime — the same as they were. And give kids a sense of control by involving them in packing their own stuff and decorating their new room. If their worries persist, consider getting counseling.

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FILE - View of the U.S.S. Gravely (DDG 107) destroyer, Feb. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)

US destroyers head toward waters off Venezuela as Trump aims to pressure drug cartels

August 19, 2025

The United States is deploying three guided-missile destroyers to the waters off Venezuela as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels. That’s according to a U.S. official briefed on the planning. The official was not authorized to comment and said Tuesday on the condition of anonymity that the USS Gravely, USS Jason Dunham and USS Sampson are expected to arrive soon. The movement of U.S. destroyers and personnel comes as Trump pushes for using the military to thwart cartels he blames for the flow of illicit drugs into American communities. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says the U.S. has increased its threats against his country.

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Casper Ruud, of Norway, left, plays a shot as partner Iga Swiatek, left, of Poland, covers during their mixed doubles match at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New US Open mixed doubles tournament begins and 4 teams are already halfway to the $1 million prize

August 19, 2025

The new U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament drew plenty of criticism for everything from its format to its field. With mostly singles players, some who rarely play doubles at all, it felt less like a Grand Slam championship than an exhibition — which is what one player referred to it as Tuesday. It’s a fast-pace event, with shorter matches and a smaller field, and the final four is already set. Whoever wins the trophy and a $1 million prize Wednesday night won’t apologize for how they got it.

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FILE - Auburn footballs sit in a bag prior to an NCAA football game against Georgia, Sept. 30, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Auburn claims 4 additional ‘national championships’ on its football resume

August 19, 2025

Auburn is claiming four additional football national titles and will call itself a nine-time champion moving forward. The Tigers boasted titles in 1957 and 2010 for decades. They also claimed the 1913, 1983 and 1993 seasons as meeting national championship qualifications. Now, though, athletic director John Cohen is adding titles from 1910, 1914, 1958 and 2004 to the program’s resume. It’s laudable by some and laughable by others. Cohen says “our visible national championship recognitions now align with the well-established standard used by the NCAA’s official record book and our peers across the nation.”

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Baltimore shipping channel reopened after explosion on cargo ship near site of 2024 bridge collapse

August 19, 2025

Authorities are investigating the cause of an explosion aboard a cargo ship that was leaving the Port of Baltimore when it issued a mayday call. Officials say no injuries were reported. The ship W-Sapphire was transporting coal en route to East Africa when the explosion occurred near the site of last year’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The Port of Baltimore’s main shipping channel was closed for several hours Tuesday after the Coast Guard established a safety zone around the incident site. Officials announced late Tuesday afternoon that the channel had reopened.

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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom exits the game during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

All-Star pitcher Jacob deGrom to miss scheduled start for Texas Rangers due to shoulder fatigue

August 19, 2025

The Texas Rangers are skipping Jacob deGrom’s scheduled start this week due to shoulder fatigue. The team says it’s just managing his workload, and he isn’t expected to go on the injured list. The five-time All-Star was set to pitch Wednesday night in Kansas City but was examined in Texas by Dr. Keith Meister. The checks came back clean, so deGrom could start as soon as next week. The right-hander has pitched 140 1/3 innings this season, by far his most since 2019. He missed most of 2022 with a shoulder issue and had Tommy John surgery the following year.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks at a campaign event on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at Holt Bros. BBQ in Florence, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump ready to ‘crush’ Russian economy if Putin avoids talks with Zelenskyy

August 19, 2025

President Donald Trump is willing to “crush” Russia’s economy with sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. That’s according to Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who spoke with Trump on Tuesday morning. Graham’s call with Trump came less than 24 hours after high-stakes meetings at the White House with Zelenskyy and several European leaders. Trump and the leaders emerged sounding optimistic about ending the war in Ukraine, with the expectation being that a Putin and Zelenskyy sit-down will happen soon. Still, Graham said the push for sanctions legislation could restart in September if progress stalls.

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FILE - The marquee at a gun shop in Los Ranchos, N.M, flashes in protest of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's order to suspend the carrying of firearms in the state's largest metro area, Sept. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, File)

US appeals court blocks New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period on gun purchases

August 19, 2025

A panel of federal appellate judges has ruled that New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period on gun purchases likely infringes on citizens’ Second Amendment rights. The move puts the law on hold pending a legal challenge. The ruling by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sends the case back to a lower court. New Mexico’s waiting period went into effect in May 2024. It does hold exceptions for concealed permit holders, domestic violence victims, police and sales between close relatives. Two New Mexico residents had sued, citing concerns about delayed access to weapons for victims of domestic violence and others.

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FILE- Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle calls out from the bench against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Indiana Pacers reward coach Rick Carlisle for NBA Finals run with mulityear contract extension

August 19, 2025

The Indiana Pacers rewarded coach Rick Carlisle with a multiyear contract extension Tuesday following the team’s surprising run to the NBA Finals. Team officials made the announcement about one month before the Pacers open training camp. The Pacers provided no additional details about contract terms. Carlisle enters this season needing seven wins to become the 11th coach in league history with 1,000 career wins. His 555 career wins with Dallas are a franchise record and his 338 wins with the Pacers are the most in the franchise’s NBA history. He also served as an assistant on Larry Bird’s coaching staff in 1999-2000 — the only other time Indiana reached the Finals.

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Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in

August 19, 2025

A dozen newspapers in Wyoming and South Dakota are set to publish again after buyers stepped in to keep the communities from becoming news deserts where little or no local media remains. This quick action is notable in an industry where, according to a 2024 report from the Medill School of Journalism, more than two newspapers close each week. Illinois-based News Media Corporation had announced the closure of 31 outlets in five states. Within two weeks, new buyers in Wyoming and North Carolina purchased 12 of these papers, offering staff a chance to return.

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Alaska man gifted $22,000 motorcycle by Russian government after viral interview

August 19, 2025

An Alaska man might have walked away as the biggest winner of last week’s high stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage. He came away with a new motorcycle, courtesy of the Russian government. Mark Warren already owns a 2007 Ural motorcycle with a sidecar and was driving it in Anchorage earlier this month when a Russian television crew saw him. They interviewed him about the difficulty in obtaining parts for it. When the Russian delegation sent 18 planes from Moscow to Anchorage for the summit last Friday, a new Ural motorcycle was on board one of the planes for Warren.

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Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur, left, talks with Keisean Nixon (25) during an NFL football practice Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon eager to keep proving skeptics wrong as he adapts to expanded role

August 19, 2025

Green Bay’s Keisean Nixon has heard the criticism about how the Packers’ pass defense could struggle without departed two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander. Nixon takes those words in stride. He notes that he’s been doubted ever since arriving in the NFL in 2019 as an undrafted free agent from South Carolina. Alexander’s offseason exit means Nixon enters the season as the Packers’ likely No. 1 cornerback. Nixon is eager for the opportunity to face an opponent’s top receiver each week.

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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons takes a drink of water after practice at the team's NFL football training camp Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Titans’ Simmons says his shove of Ward was simply flared tempers and blown out of proportion

August 19, 2025

Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons defended shoving the Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward at the end of practice Monday. He said Tuesday that outsiders blew up a simple case of tempers flaring at a hot training camp practice. The No. 1 overall draft pick wearing a red jersey was celebrating a touchdown pass when he put a hand on Simmons. The lineman reacted by shoving Ward. Simmons was escorted off the practice field and didn’t talk to reporters until the end of Tuesday’s practice. Simmons said defenders can’t touch a quarterback.

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Scottie Scheffler celebrates on the 18th green after winning the BMW Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Trump Doral back on a PGA Tour schedule crowded with big tournaments

August 19, 2025

Trump Doral in Florida is back on the PGA Tour schedule for the first time in 10 years. The Miami Championship in early May will be a $20 million signature event. And it’s part of an extremely crowded schedule in the spring. Players will have a six-week stretch that starts with the Masters and ends with the PGA Championship with three $20 million events in between. That also means players who aren’t eligible for the biggest events might have only two tournaments for which they are eligible. The PGA Tour lost the Barracuda Championship in Lake Tahoe opposite the British Open.

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FILE - Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, speaks after putting on the Masters green jacket after winning the Masters golf tournament on April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Rory McIlroy loves signing Masters flags more than wearing the green jacket

August 19, 2025

Rory McIlroy never gets tired of signing a Masters pin flag as the champion, and there’s been a lot of that to do. McIlroy says there were 1,100 yellow flags left in the Masters Shop at the end of the Masters, and he got them all. But wearing the green jacket is a different story. McIlroy says he always imagined wearing it everywhere. But now that he has ownership of it until next April, he says he is reluctant to wear it. He says he looks forward to putting it on the next time he goes to Augusta National.

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Nexstar Media Group buying Tegna in deal worth $6.2 billion

August 19, 2025

Nexstar Media Group is buying broadcast rival Tegna for $6.2 billion, bringing together two major players in U.S. television and the country’s local news landscape.  If the transaction is approved, Nexstar will pay $22 in cash for each share of Tegna’s outstanding stock. And the regulatory greenlight could be likely under President Donald Trump’s administration, which has long-advocated for loosening industry restrictions. Nexstar oversees more than 200 owned and partner stations in 116 markets nationwide and also runs networks like The CW and NewsNation. Meanwhile, Tegna owns 64 news stations across 51 markets.

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Laufey’s new album, ‘A Matter of Time,’ explores anger, love and more

August 19, 2025

Icelandic Chinese artist Laufey has achieved her yearbook dreams of moving to the U.S., signing a record deal, and winning a Grammy. At 26, she’s collaborated with legends like Barbra Streisand and performed with artists like Hozier. Her third album, “A Matter of Time,” is out on Friday and draws from diverse influences, including country and Icelandic folk music. It builds on her unique, neoclassical jazz-meets-pop sound. Her twin sister Junia plays violin on the new album. Laufey aims to introduce young audiences to jazz and classical music. In recent years, Laufey has become an Asian role model. She says it’s an honor, but there is still a long way to go.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) carries the ball against the New York Giants during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Fields on Jets’ passing game: ‘We’re fine with 8-yard completions’ and tiring defenses with runs

August 19, 2025

The New York Jets’ passing game has been short on long passes this summer. Fans are anxious about whether Justin Fields and the offense can stretch the field this season. Fields says they’re fine with taking short completions and wearing down defenses. Last Saturday, Fields and the starters played just two series in a preseason loss to the Giants. Fields went 1-for-5 passing for 4 yards. The Jets ran the ball 13 times for 55 yards. Fields insists there’s a method to testing teams on the ground. The Jets’ running game is a strength, with Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, and Isaiah Davis leading the way.

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ATP partners with TikTok to capitalize on the rise of behind-the-scenes content

August 19, 2025

The newest popular influencer on TikTok’s “For You” page might be the scroller’s favorite tennis player. The ATP sure hopes so. The governing body of men’s professional tennis announced Tuesday it will be partnering with TikTok to further develop tennis content and bolster engagement on the platform. One of its stated goals is player engagement, aimed at helping more ATP players build up followings on the platform and give tennis fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the sport. Its other goal is the creation of the “Tennis Creator Network,” an initiative that will help existing non-athlete creators create TikTok content at ATP tour events.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Services wait on a tow truck to take away a food truck on the National Mall, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Washington. The owner says his employees were asked for immigration status by ICE and then he was told that the truck's tires were bad and it would have to be towed, though he insists it recently passed DC inspection. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

DC unemployment rate is the highest in the US for the third straight month

August 19, 2025

Washington, D.C.’s, unemployment rate was the highest in the nation for the third consecutive month. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Tuesday shows the jobless rate reached 6% in July, highlighting how the mass layoffs of federal workers initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency have hit the District. An overall decline in international tourism may also be affecting the unemployment rate. Neighboring states Maryland and Virginia have also seen slight increases in unemployment rates in July.

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison briefs reporters in his office about the lawsuit he filed against social media giant TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms, at the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms

August 19, 2025

Minnesota has joined a wave of states suing TikTok, claiming the app uses addictive algorithms that harm young people’s mental health. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, alleges TikTok violates state laws against deceptive trade practices and consumer fraud. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison accuses TikTok of knowing the dangers but failing to act. The case follows similar lawsuits from about 24 states. TikTok disputes the claims, stating it has safety measures in place. Minnesota seeks a declaration that TikTok’s practices are deceptive and a permanent injunction against them, along with financial penalties. Ellison emphasizes the need for TikTok to operate safely.

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Washington Mystics forward Alysha Clark (32) looks to shoot around Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Short-handed Fever suffer another blow as Sophie Cunningham sustains season-ending injury

August 19, 2025

The injury-riddled Indiana Fever say guard Sophie Cunningham will miss the rest of this season with a knee injury. She was hurt during Sunday’s victory at Connecticut. Team officials did not provide details about the injury, the third season-ending one Indiana has experienced in August. Guard Sydney Colson tore the ACL in her left knee on Aug. 7 in a game at Phoenix. Guard Aari McDonald broke a bone in her right foot in the same game. Two-time All-Star guard Caitlin Clark still has not played since injuring her right groin in mid-July.

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) reacts during an NCAA college football practice in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas QB Manning says NFL plans not taking shape yet despite grandpa’s prediction of 2026 in Austin

August 19, 2025

There’s so much speculation about Texas quarterback Arch Manning’s future, in the media and even within his own family, that it can be hard for even him to keep up. Manning was asked Tuesday about grandfather Archie Manning’s recent prediction to Texas Monthly that he’ll still be with the Longhorns through the 2026 season. Arch Manning said he doesn’t know where his grandfather got that idea, but he also insisted he’s not making any plans about his pro future right now. Preseason No. 1 Texas opens the season Aug. 30 at No. 3 Ohio State after losing to the Buckeyes in the national playoff semifinals last season.

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Coolest Thing Made in the Black Hills Competition Launches Ahead of National Manufacturing Month

August 19, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Elevate Rapid City and the Black Hills Manufacturing Alliance are inviting area manufacturers to showcase their creativity in the inaugural Coolest Thing Made in the Black Hills competition. The contest, announced Monday, is designed to highlight local manufacturing ahead of National Manufacturing Month in October. Submissions are open through Aug. 27, […]

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FILE - In this image provided the. the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), geologist deployed to the rim look over evening views of lava fountaining from Haleumaumau Crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii., Feb. 11, 2025. ( J. Barnett/U.S. Geological Survey via AP, File)

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is on the verge of erupting again

August 19, 2025

Scientists expect Kilauea volcano to again gush lava in the coming days for the 31st time since December as the mountain lives up to its identity as one of the world’s most active volcanoes. A few lucky residents and visitors will have a front row view at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Hundreds of thousands more will be watching popular livestreams made possible by three camera angles set up by the U.S. Geological Survey. Scientists say magma has been using the same pathway to get to the surface since December, making the initial release and subsequent episodes all part of the same eruption.

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This is an image provided by NASA shows the planet Uranus, taken by the spacecraft Voyager 2 in 1986. (NASA via AP)

NASA’s Webb telescope finds a new tiny moon around Uranus

August 19, 2025

The Webb Space Telescope has spotted a new tiny moon orbiting Uranus. NASA announced the discovery on Tuesday. The moon appears to be just six miles wide. It was spotted by the telescope’s near-infrared camera during observations in February. Scientists think it hid for so long because of its faintness and small size. Uranus has 28 known moons that are named after characters from Shakespeare and Alexander Pope. About half are smaller and orbit the planet at closer range. This newest addition, still nameless, ups the planet’s total moon count to 29.

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FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2001 file photo, Northern Alliance soldiers watch as U.S. air strikes attack Taliban positions in Kunduz province, Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev, File)

Veterans’ voices shape a report on the Afghanistan War’s lessons and impact

August 19, 2025

U.S. veterans of the war in Afghanistan are telling a commission reviewing decisions on the 20-year conflict that their experience was not only hell, but also confounding, demoralizing and at times humiliating. The bipartisan Afghanistan War Commission is aiming to reflect veterans’ experiences in a report due to Congress next year. It will analyze key strategic, diplomatic, military and operational decisions made between June 2001 and the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. The group released its second interim report on Tuesday. It draws no conclusions yet, but identifies themes emerging from documents, interviews and veteran forums.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Colts name Daniel Jones the opening-day starting quarterback over Anthony Richardson

August 19, 2025

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen says he has selected Daniel Jones as his starting quarterback over Anthony Richardson. Steichen said Tuesday the decision was based in part on consistency and accuracy and that Jones would be the starter for the season, noting that Richardson is just one play away from being needed. Jones reclaims the starting job he lost with the New York Giants last season. He asked for and was granted his release during the season, signed with the Minnesota Vikings and then joined the Colts as a free agent in the offseason.

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Reflected in a glass window, people walk across a pedestrian bridge along the Las Vegas Strip, Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown

August 19, 2025

Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad. Some officials are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigration policies for the decline. The city known for lavish shows, endless buffets and around-the-clock gambling welcomed just under 3.1 million tourists in June, an 11% drop compared to the same month in 2024. According to data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, there were 13% fewer international travelers, and hotel occupancy fell by about 15%. And the Vegas dip mirrors a national trend.

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FILE - Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a return to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the men's singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, file)

Sinner pulls out of US Open mixed doubles. Collins, Harrison replace him and Siniakova

August 19, 2025

Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament shortly before it was scheduled to begin. The U.S. Tennis Association announced the withdrawal of Sinner and his partner, Katerina Siniakova, less than an hour before the first contests were scheduled to be played Tuesday in the new mixed doubles event. Danielle Collins and Christian Harrison will be replacing them in the draw.

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Deadline Extended for Mount Rushmore Road BID Board Applications

August 19, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The City of Rapid City has extended the deadline for applications to serve on the board of directors for the newly formed Mount Rushmore Road Business Improvement District (BID). The submission window now runs through 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, after some applicants experienced difficulties with the initial process. City officials […]

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FILE - Gen. David Allvin testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee nominations hearing on his reappointment to the grade of General and to be U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Sept. 12, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Air Force’s top uniformed officer is retiring early in latest Trump military shake-up

August 19, 2025

The Air Force’s top uniformed officer is set to retire early in the most recent shake-up of military leadership during President Donald Trump’s second term. The Air Force said Monday Gen. David Allvin will continue serving as the service’s chief of staff until the Senate confirms a replacement. The Air Force says Allvin expects to retire around Nov. 1, two years into his four-year term. Allvin joins other top military officials who’ve stepped down or been fired by Trump’s Republican administration during a broader leadership upheaval. Allvin was appointed by President Joe Biden, a Democrat. Trump fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in February.

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Scottie Scheffler poses with the trophies after winning the BMW Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

How to win the FedEx Cup has never been more clear. The significance has never been more confusing

August 19, 2025

How to win the FedEx Cup is clear. The 30 players at the Tour Championship all start from scratch, and the low score over 72 holes is the FedEx Cup champion. But that’s what makes the season-long competition a little confusing. There are 12 players at East Lake who got there without winning a tournament. If they win the Tour Championship, are they the FedEx Cup champion? Patrick Cantlay is one of those players without a win and he believes they are. So does Scottie Scheffler, who already has five wins. It’s about getting the opportunity for one big week.

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Regional Powerhouses Merge in Black Hills and NorthWestern Energy Deal

August 19, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy announced an all-stock merger on Tuesday, creating a new regional utility with a combined enterprise value of $15.4 billion. The merger, which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, will form a single entity headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota. The […]

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FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) shoots during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, April 25, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, file)

Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr. will debut a digital show on the ties between the NBA and soccer

August 19, 2025

Larry Nance Jr. is going to shed some light on why so many NBA players have become big fans of international soccer. The Cleveland Cavaliers forward has teamed up with the Men in Blazers Media Network to launch a digital show called “Switch the Play,” a weekly program that will feature those NBA players who are soccer aficionados and discuss happenings in the game. The first episode, featuring Alex Caruso of the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, debuts Thursday.

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