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FILE - Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo speaks at the old Assembly Chambers in Carson City, Nev., May 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes, File)

Cyberattack shuts down Nevada state offices and websites, governor’s office says

August 26, 2025

A cyberattack has caused Nevada’s state offices to close for two days this week and rendered some government websites and phone lines unavailable. The governor’s office said Tuesday that agencies will announce when their counters will reopen for in-person services. Gov. Joe Lombardo’s technology office said in a memo that officials identified the attack Sunday. State and federal authorities are investigating. The governor’s website was among those disabled. Lombardo’s office said there is no evidence that personal information has been compromised. Emergency services remained available.

FILE - NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson speaks before President Joe Biden addresses the crowd, at the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Texas election map for 2026 is racially biased, voting-rights advocates say in lawsuit

August 26, 2025

Voting-rights advocates are suing to overturn all of the redistricting plans drawn by Texas Republicans meant to favor Republicans in 2026 midterm elections, saying the map weakens the electoral influence of Black voters. The NAACP and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed the lawsuit in Texas Tuesday. They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice. Black residents for decades have overwhelmingly favored Democratic candidates. The NAACP says since the Voting Rights Act was adopted the state of Texas has been found to have discriminated against Black and/or Brown citizens after every cycle of redistricting.

This image provided by the US Forest Service shows an aerial view of a wildfire in upper Mill Gulch, Aug. 22, 2025, north of Virginia City, Mont. The red areas in the photo indicate fire retardant. (US Forest Service via AP)

Firefighter dies after cardiac emergency while battling Montana wildfire

August 26, 2025

A firefighter has died after suffering a cardiac emergency while battling a blaze in southwestern Montana. Authorities say Ruben Gonzales Romero was given medical aid, but attempts to resuscitate him failed. The 60-year-old contract firefighter from Keizer, Oregon, died Sunday afternoon. Gov. Greg Gianforte referred to him as a “fallen hero” in offering condolences. Gonzales Romero was one of more than 700 firefighters working on a fire triggered by lightning about 15 miles north of Virginia City, Montana. The fire has burned through about 15 square miles.

Parents of missing 7-month-old California boy are charged with murder

August 26, 2025

The parents of a missing 7-month-old Southern California boy have been charged with murder. The Riverside County District Attorney’s office charged 32-year-old Jake Haro and his wife, 41-year-old Rebecca Haro, on Tuesday in the killing of their son Emmanuel, who hasn’t been found and is believed to be dead. Prosecutors also charged them with filing a false police report. The Haros are scheduled to be arraigned later on Tuesday. It isn’t known if they have lawyers yet. Authorities say Rebecca Haro told police she was knocked out while changing her son’s diaper outside a store in Yucaipa, and that he was missing when she awoke. Authorities say they found inconsistencies in her story, and they arrested the couple last week.

FILE - The Anthropic website and mobile phone app are shown in this photo, in New York, July 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Book authors settle copyright lawsuit with AI company Anthropic

August 26, 2025

A group of book authors has reached a settlement with AI company Anthropic after suing for copyright infringement. A federal appeals court filing Tuesday said both sides have negotiated a proposed class settlement, with terms to be finalized next week. Anthropic declined to comment. A lawyer for the authors called it a “historic settlement.” In June, a federal judge ruled that Anthropic didn’t break the law by training its chatbot on copyrighted books. However, the company was still facing trial over acquiring those books from online “shadow libraries” of pirated copies.

President Donald Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

What Trump’s crime crackdown in DC looks like in photos

August 26, 2025

WASHINGTON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pedestrians walk their dogs past parked military vehicles. Commuters move past National Guards at

FILE - Lisa Cook, right, takes the oath of office to become a member of the Federal Reserve Board, May 23, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, file)

What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed Governor who Trump says he’s firing

August 26, 2025

Lisa Cook made headlines three years ago when she became the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world. On Monday, President Donald Trump said he was firing Cook, who has worked in the Clinton, G.W. Bush and Obama administrations. Critics say accusations of mortgage fraud against Cook are being used as a tool by Trump to gain control of the Federal Reserve, one of the few remaining independent agencies in Washington. The allegations were raised by Bill Pulte, a Trump appointee who heads the Federal Housing Finance Agency. He has raised similar allegations against Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Devon Walker exits ‘SNL’ as Lorne Michaels hints at more changes

August 26, 2025

Devon Walker is leaving “Saturday Night Live” as the show gears up for its 51st season. Walker announced his departure on Instagram, reflecting on his three years with the show. His post hinted at mixed experiences, describing some moments as “really cool” and others as “toxic.” “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels recently mentioned he anticipates more changes. He answered affirmatively during an interview with Puck when asked if he would “shake things up.” Meanwhile, “SNL” writer Celeste Yim also announced their departure after five seasons. They described the experience as both a dream come true and grueling. The new season premieres Oct. 4.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh lifts the trident to celebrate a win over the Athletics in a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Cal Raleigh hits 50th homer, joining Mickey Mantle as switch-hitters to reach mark

August 25, 2025

Cal Raleigh has hit his 50th homer, extending his major league record for home runs by a catcher and entering some elite company. Raleigh joined Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to hit 50 homers in a season, and he became the eighth player in major league history to reach the half-century mark in August. Batting from the right side, the Big Dumper sent a 3-2 fastball from San Diego’s JP Sears 419 feet into the second deck in left field. He’s the second Mariners player to hit 50 homers in a season, joining Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., who hit 56 in 1997 and again in ’98.

Cleveland Guardians' Tanner Bibee pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Cleveland, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Guardians’ frustrations boil over as they are shut out for 3rd straight game

August 25, 2025

The Guardians have been shut out for the third straight game. And frustrations boiled over in Cleveland’s dugout during Monday night’s 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s the first time the Guardians have been blanked three straight times since 1991. That team lost 105 games. Manager Steven Vogt says “everyone’s frustrated” on his team, and pitcher Tanner Bibee entered the dugout yelling in the fourth inning. The Guardians managed just two singles against the Rays. Cleveland was making a run at an AL wild-card spot before what is now a six-game losing streak.

A new Iowa State University study says nearly 30% of South Dakota's 66 counties meet the definition of 'legal deserts,' where there's a scarcity of private attorneys on hand for residents when they need representation for a legal matter.

New research sounds alarm on ‘legal deserts’ in rural America

August 25, 2025

A new study showed more than half the nation’s rural counties do not have enough lawyers, with more than 20 of the

Kilmar Abrego Garcia , second right, leaves the Putnam County Jail, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Cookeville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)

Back home in Maryland, Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces deportation again as he reports to ICE office

August 24, 2025

Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces deportation to Uganda after checking in with immigration officials on Monday in Baltimore. The Trump administration requires this as part of an effort to deport the El Salvador national, who was released from jail in Tennessee last week. Immigration officials plan to deport him to Uganda, which has agreed to accept certain deportees from the United States. Abrego Garcia declined a plea deal to be removed to Costa Rica. His case has become a flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda after he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March. He has pleaded not guilty to human smuggling charges.

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, celebrates after defeating Learner Tien, of the United States, during the first-round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Djokovic jokes that he’s challenging Serena Williams to come back to tennis

August 24, 2025

Novak Djokovic thinks he came up with a way to get Serena Williams back on the tennis tour: Dare her to do it. A night after Williams stunned the tennis world by showing up to help induct rival Maria Sharapova into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Djokovic said Sunday after his first-round match at the U.S. Open that he thought that was “a beautiful moment.” Then Djokovic noted that Williams never officially retired from tennis and challenged her to return. He says that “when somebody challenges her, she never refuses. So I challenge Serena: Come back on the tour next year.”

Stevens High School Boys Soccer Team Defeats Huron Tigers

August 23, 2025

The Stevens High School boys’ soccer team, the Raiders, secured a shutout victory against the Huron Tigers, winning 3-0 at

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyler Huntley (7) runs against Los Angeles Rams safety Malik Dixon-Williams (39) in the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Shedeur Sanders struggles, Tyler Huntley leads Browns to last-second 19-17 preseason win over Rams

August 23, 2025

Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski went with Tyler Huntley instead of Shedeur Sanders when the Browns had a chance for a winning preseason drive. With Huntley behind center, Cleveland drove to Andre Szmyt’s 37-yard field goal as time expired in a 19-17 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Jordan Waters scored a 2-yard run, putting the Rams ahead 17-16 with just over two minutes left. Huntley then led a 46-yard drive, setting up Szmyt’s winning kick. Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass, and Dillon Gabriel directed two scoring drives as the Browns went 3-0 in the preseason. Dresser Winn completed 15 of 23 passes for the Rams.

Truck driver accused by the Trump administration of being in the US illegally is denied bond

August 23, 2025

A truck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people in Florida has been denied bond. The incident has sparked a clash between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and California Governor Gavin Newsom. The driver, Harjinder Singh, is charged with vehicular homicide and immigration violations. Authorities say Singh entered the U.S. illegally from Mexico in 2018. Homeland Security criticized California for issuing licenses regardless of immigration status. Newsom’s office stated Singh obtained a work permit during Trump’s presidency, which Homeland Security disputes. Singh is being held in St. Lucie County Jail.

FILE - Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (76) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, file)

Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss significant time with leg injury, coach says

August 22, 2025

Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris says right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss significant time and is headed to injured reserve after getting carted off at practice this week with a lower left leg injury. Morris said he didn’t have any other details on McGary’s injury. Teams can put two players on injured reserve with a designation to return when rosters are cut to 53 players on Tuesday. McGary’s absence means the Falcons will have to find a new blocker to protect the blind side of left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Tennessee Titans linebacker James Williams Sr. (52) celebrates after an interception against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Police notified after neon green sex toy thrown onto field during Titans preseason game

August 22, 2025

The NFL joined the WNBA in having a sex toy thrown onto the field when someone tossed one during the Tennessee Titans’ preseason finale. The neon green sex toy landed near the 6-yard line with about five minutes left in the Titans’ win over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night. The teams were on the field with the Titans on offense near midfield when the object hit the field close to the Tennessee sideline. The Titans say they reported the incident to police. Similar toys have been tossed at several WNBA games, resulting in at least three arrests.

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp gets 30 days of home monitoring for Washington parking lot shooting

August 22, 2025

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was sentenced to 30 days of electronic home monitoring for shooting at two men inside a vehicle in a Washington state mall parking lot. The Seattle Times reported Kemp must begin home monitoring within two weeks. He must also serve one year of state Department of Corrections supervision and complete 240 hours of community service. Prosecutors had recommended the six-time NBA All-Star be sentenced to nine months in jail, a year of supervision and pay restitution. But Judge Michael Schwartz of Pierce County Superior Court on Friday found the circumstances surrounding the crime warranted a lesser sentence. Kemp said he acted in self-defense.

Umpire Jen Pawol watches during the first inning of a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Jen Pawol, MLB’s first female umpire, is back in the big leagues working the Pirates-Rockies series

August 22, 2025

Jen Pawol is back in the big leagues umpiring another game. She made history this month as Major League Baseball’s first female umpire. This weekend, she’s part of the crew in Pittsburgh for the three-game series between the Pirates and Colorado Rockies. On Friday night, Pawol was at second base. She is scheduled to work first base on Saturday and then be behind the plate Sunday when Pirates ace and NL Cy Young Award contender Paul Skenes takes the mound. Pawol’s presence marks a significant moment in MLB history.

FBI agents carry boxes from former National Security Advisor John Bolton's office in Washington, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Photos of FBI searching the home and office of John Bolton, a former Trump ally turned critic

August 22, 2025

WASHINGTON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI searched the home and office of former Trump ally and national security

Weekend Rundown: Music, Comedy, and Summer Vibes in Downtown Rapid City

August 22, 2025

It’s time for your Weekend Rundown in downtown Rapid City — and this one is packed with music, laughs, and plenty of

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for man accused of killing 2 police officers in Utah

August 21, 2025

Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for a man accused of fatally shooting two police officers in northern Utah last weekend. Ryan Michael Bate has been charged with capital murder and other crimes in the shooting deaths of Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada. The Box Elder County Attorney’s Office filed a notice to the court late Wednesday that it plans to seek the death penalty for Bate. Police say Bate killed the officers while they were responding to a domestic disturbance call at his home. A sheriff’s deputy and a police K-9 also were injured in the shooting. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he thinks it is appropriate for prosecutors to seek the death penalty.

FILE - This 1978 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Legionella pneumophila bacteria which are responsible for causing the pneumonic disease Legionnaires' disease. (Francis Chandler/CDC via AP, File)

Death toll from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City rises to 6 and infections hit 111

August 21, 2025

New York City officials have discovered a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have been diagnosed with the ailment. Health Department officials said Thursday that the person died earlier this month outside of the city and their death was recently discovered. Officials say 111 people have been diagnosed with the disease and seven people are hospitalized. The bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease had been discovered in 12 cooling towers on 10 buildings, including a city-run hospital and sexual health clinic. Remediation efforts have since been completed on all of the cooling towers.

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

SEC approves 9-game conference schedule beginning in 2026, joining Big Ten and Big 12

August 21, 2025

The Southeastern Conference is moving to a nine-game conference schedule beginning in 2026. The decision ends years of debate and potentially eases a path toward another expansion of the College Football Playoff. The change was approved by conference presidents and chancellors. It previously had been recommended by league athletic directors. The SEC has played eight conference games each season since 1992 when the conference expanded to 12 teams with the addition of Arkansas and South Carolina. The Atlantic Coast Conference still plays eight league games. The Big 12 and the Big Ten already play nine.

Cracker Barrel unveils a new logo as part of wider rebrand efforts, sparking ire among some online

August 21, 2025

Cracker Barrel is marching forward with an ongoing makeover. And to some fans’ dismay, the chain’s new logo now ditches the barrel itself. Or rather, the drawing many have associated with Cracker Barrel over the years. The man leaning on that barrel is also gone, as are the words “Old Country Store.” Instead, the new emblem features a simpler design with just “Cracker Barrel” written on a gold background, which also has a semi-updated shape. Beyond a new logo, the continuing rebranding effort has also included remodeling its country-style restaurants and stores.

FILE- United and Delta Airlines jetliners taxi down a runway for take off at Denver International Airport, Dec. 24, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Passengers sue United and Delta for selling ‘window’ seats next to blank walls

August 21, 2025

A pair of federal lawsuits filed in San Francisco and New York accuse Delta Air Lines and United Airlines of misleading passengers by charging premium fees for window seats next to blank walls. A New York law firm brought the cases as proposed class actions on behalf of any passengers who say they wouldn’t have selected or paid more if they had known their seats did not include a window. Both Delta and United declined to comment, citing pending litigation. The lawsuits claim that Alaska Airlines and American Airlines also sell windowless window seats but disclose the information during the selection process.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) dribbles during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

WNBA breaks single-season attendance record that had stood since 2002

August 21, 2025

With 2 1/2 weeks left in the WNBA’s regular season, the league has already broken its single-season attendance record. League officials announced Thursday that the league’s 13 teams have drawn more than 2.5 million fans in 226 games this season. The previous mark of 2.43 million was set in 2002 when the league had 16 teams. It took the WNBA 256 games to reach the milestone in 2002. The popularity explosion in women’s basketball has fueled this record-setting season. It started with the college rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, carried over into their rookie seasons and has continued with the arrival of Paige Bueckers this year.

FILE - Connor Zilisch smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 25, 2025, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, file)

NASCAR’s Connor Zilisch cleared to race and will return at Daytona after breaking collarbone

August 21, 2025

JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch will attempt to race at Daytona International Speedway less than two weeks after he broke his collarbone during a nasty, slip-and-fall accident in victory lane. The Xfinity Series points leader says he will be in the car for qualifying and will attempt to race all 100 laps at Daytona on Friday. He will have Parker Kligerman on standby at Daytona, just in case. Zilisch had surgery last week to insert a plate to stabilize the broken bone. His foot caught on his window net at Watkins Glen on Aug. 9, causing him to fall head-first onto the concrete.

Man arrested for WNBA sex-toy throwing at Liberty game, the 3rd arrest in string of disturbances

August 21, 2025

An Ohio man has been arrested for the throwing of a sex toy at a WNBA game in New York. It’s the latest development in a string of disturbances where similar toys were tossed at WNBA games across the country, resulting in at least three arrests. New York police told The Associated Press that Charles Burgess from Dayton, Ohio, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly throwing an object at the Dallas Wings vs. New York Liberty game on Aug. 5. The object hit a 12-year-old girl and Burgess was charged with two counts of assault. Burgess’ lawyer said his client surrendered himself and pleaded not guilty.

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) is congratulated by Gavin Sheets after scoring on a single by Ryan O'Hearn during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

Tatis makes spectacular leaping catch to rob Devers of a home run

August 20, 2025

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. made a sensational leaping catch to rob San Francisco’s Rafael Devers of a home run. The left-handed Devers lifted a high fly ball off left-hander JP Sears with one out in the first inning. Tatis tracked it to his left, perfectly timed his leap and got his glove above the wall to make the catch. When he came back down, he landed on his backside and sat against the wall for a moment. He popped up and tossed the ball from his glove to his right hand and threw it in. Sears pointed and smiled at Tatis.

‘South Park’ targets federal takeover of DC police in latest episode

August 20, 2025

The team at “South Park” is continuing its comic assault on the Trump administration. The new episode on Comedy Central Wednesday addressed the federal takeover of the Washington, D.C., police department, showing armed forces patrolling in front of the White House and U.S. Supreme Court, with a tank rolling by the presidential residence. The full half-hour episode, which primarily satirized artificial intelligence, also roasted world leaders and tech CEOs for kowtowing to President Donald Trump. In the first three episodes of its 27th season, the cartoon has depicted Trump lying in bed with Satan, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shooting puppies. The White House has attacked “South Park” as a fourth-rate, irrelevant show.

Fire on US warship off Japan injures 2 sailors before being extinguished

August 20, 2025

A fire has broke out on the USS New Orleans vessel off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, leaving two sailors with minor injuries. The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet says the fire on the amphibious transport dock ship has been extinguished and its cause is under investigation. The fire on the 684-foot-long vessel lasted almost 12 hours, igniting as the USS New Orleans was in water near White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa. Sailors on ship got help fighting the fire from the crew of the USS San Diego, another warships that transports troops and aircraft, as well as the Japanese coast guard and military.

FILE - This image provided by Alaska Volcano Observatory shows the summit of Mount Spurr, on Oct. 24, 2024, in Alaska. (Wyatt Mayo/Alaska Volcano Observatory, U.S. Geological Survey via AP, File)

Near-term chances of an eruption at Alaska’s Mount Spurr volcano now considered ‘extremely low’

August 20, 2025

Officials have lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska’s largest city to normal. The Alaska Volcano Observatory says this indicates that Mount Spurr is “quiet” months after showing signs of activity that had raised the possibility of an eruption. The observatory says that over the past few months, activity at Mount Spurr have gradually decreased. It also said there had been no detected ground deformation since March. The observatory characterized the near-term chances of an eruption as being “extremely low.”

FILE - Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley talks during a news conference at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center in the West Carson area of Los Angeles, Feb. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Legal claim by ex-Los Angeles fire chief alleges mayor orchestrated smear campaign after her ouster

August 20, 2025

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city, alleging that her dismissal by Mayor Karen Bass was followed by a smear campaign. Crowley claims the mayor led a misinformation effort to protect her political reputation after the most destructive wildfire in LA history. Crowley was fired in February, six weeks after the Palisades Fire began. She accuses Bass of defamation to distract from criticism for being abroad when the fire started. The mayor’s office declined to comment on the ongoing personnel claim. Crowley’s legal team hasn’t confirmed if a lawsuit is imminent.

FILE - Jake Paul, right, throws a punch at Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. during their cruiserweight boxing match on June 28, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File)

Cruiserweight Jake Paul and lightweight Gervonta Davis announce they will fight on Nov. 14

August 20, 2025

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and undefeated WBA world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis have agreed to fight on Nov. 14 in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix, which announced the planned fight on Wednesday, are billing it as a bout to determine the future face of boxing. Davis would be the first star boxer in his prime to face Paul, the online celebrity who has become one of the highest-paid combat sports athletes despite never fighting an elite opponent. It’s unclear how this fight can be held competitively, because Paul typically weighs more than 200 pounds in the ring, while Davis is a 135-pound champion.

FILE - Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez leave a courtroom in Santa Monica, Calif., Aug. 6, 1990, after a judge ruled that conversations between the brothers and their psychologist after their parents were slain were not privileged and could be used as evidence. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

A timeline of the Menendez brothers’ double-murder case

August 20, 2025

The Menendez brothers are set to make their cases for parole this week. The California state parole board will determine whether they should be released after serving almost 30 years in prison for murdering their parents. The brothers were sentenced to life in prison in 1996 for fatally shooting their father and mother in their Beverly Hills mansion in August 1989. For years after their convictions, the brothers filed petitions for appeals of their cases that were denied. They became eligible for parole after a Los Angeles judge in May reduced their sentences. If parole is granted, the governor would have the final say.

Staff members pose for photographs several of the 16 critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoise hatchlings during their debut at the Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo

August 20, 2025

The Philadelphia Zoo is showing off 16 critically endangered western Santa Cruz tortoise hatchlings. The zoo gave the offspring the red carpet treatment on Wednesday with an event to show them off. The 16 were born in a series of hatches this year to Mommy and Abrazzo. The parents are both estimated to be about 100 years old. Mommy has been at the zoo since 1932, but this year’s hatchlings are her first offspring. The youngsters are considered a win in the effort to preserve western Santa Cruz tortoises.

FILE - Vegas Golden Knights right wing Victor Olofsson shoots against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood in a shootout in an NHL hockey game in Denver, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan, File)

Avalanche add depth at forward by signing Victor Olofsson to a 1-year deal

August 20, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche have added depth at forward by signing Victor Olofsson to a one-year deal. Olofsson spent last season with the Vegas Golden Knights, scoring 15 goals and 14 assists in 56 games. He set a franchise record with a 10-game road point streak from December to January. Olofsson also scored two playoff goals as Vegas reached the second round. Originally a seventh-round draft pick by Buffalo in 2014, the 30-year-old has 105 goals and 106 assists in 370 games. Olofsson was on the 2019-20 all-rookie team and has played for Team Sweden in international competitions.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt, left, talks to home plate umpire James Hoye, right, after being ejected during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday, Aug 18, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

Padres’ Bogaerts loses homer on fan interference call, manager Mike Shildt ejected in 4-3 loss

August 18, 2025

Xander Bogaerts of the San Diego Padres had a home run overturned due to fan interference, and manager Mike Shildt was ejected for coming out of the dugout to talk to the umpires in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants. Bogaerts hit a flyball that appeared to bounce out of Heliot Ramos’ glove and over the fence as two fans, including one in a Giants shirt, reached for it. Neither fan appeared to touch the ball but after a lengthy review, the home run call was overturned and Bogaerts was called out. Shildt was ejected immediately when he came out of the dugout.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Joe Burrow directs two touchdown drives, Bengals outlast Jayden Daniels’ Commanders for 31-17 win

August 18, 2025

Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks from LSU, headlined the “Monday Night Football” matchup in the second preseason game for each team. Daniels scored a 14-yard rushing touchdown, but Burrow led two touchdown drives in the Bengals’ 31-17 win over the Commanders. Both teams have high-profile players out amid contract disputes, Cincinnati DE Trey Hendrickson and Washington WR Terry McLaurin.

Jules Witcover, reporter best known for ‘Politics Today’ column, dies at 98

August 18, 2025

Jules Witcover, who cowrote one of the nation’s leading political columns for nearly three decades, died Saturday at the age of 98. Witcover’s widely syndicated daily column “Politics Today” was written jointly for 24 years with the late Jack Germond, and he continued writing it solo for another five years after his partner retired in 2001. Witcover had a remarkable front seat to history, some of it tragic. He watched Robert F. Kennedy steady first lady Jackie at President John F. Kennedy’s grave in 1963. In 1968, he pushed his way through a crowded hotel kitchen in Los Angeles after hearing shots and saw Robert F. Kennedy bleeding on the floor.

FILE - Elon Musk attends a news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Judge issues injunction preventing Trump’s FTC from investigating watchdog Media Matters

August 18, 2025

A judge for the U.S. District Court in Washington has issued an injunction preventing the Trump administration’s Federal Trade Commission from investigating Media Matters for America, the liberal media watchdog organization. Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan said Media Matters was likely to succeed in its claim that the probe violated its free speech rights. The investigation came in response to Media Matters’ 2023 story about hate speech on the X social media platform since it was bought and renamed from Twitter by Elon Musk. Sooknanan said it should “alarm all Americans when the Government retaliates against” those involved in public debate.

Protestors hold up signs during the Fight The Trump Takeover Rally held at the State Capitol, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Austin, Texas, to protest congressional redistricting efforts by Texas Republicans and President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)

Texas Republicans set to resume push for redrawn US House maps

August 17, 2025

Texas Republicans will resume pushing through U.S. House maps that would carve out a bigger GOP advantage in the 2026 elections after state Democrats indicated they were ready to end a two-week walkout. California Democrats are also moving ahead with their own reshaping of congressional districts to counteract Texas. Absent lawmakers signaled they were ready to return to Austin after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ended a first special session on redistricting and California moved forward with its own plan. Abbott called the session at the urging of President Donald Trump, who wants to shore up Republicans’ narrow U.S. House majority. The Texas House was scheduled to try convening a quorum Monday.

San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee catches a flyout hit by Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Díaz during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee makes catch off glove, thigh and calf before pinning baseball between knees

August 17, 2025

San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee may have made the catch of the year. Tampa Bay’s Yandy Díaz drove a pitch to deep right-center and Lee made a play that created a buzz Sunday on social media as San Francisco beat the Rays 7-1. Lee ran to his left and while sliding on his left leg, the baseball bounced out of his glove. The ball traveled to his his left thigh and rolled down to his left calf before it popped up and he pinned it between his knees and snagged the ball with is glove.

Akie Iwai, of Japan, waves towards the crowd after winning the LPGA Portland Classic golf tournament at Columbia Edgewater in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Gradischer)

Akie Iwai wins Portland Classic to join twin sister Chisato as rookie LPGA Tour champion

August 17, 2025

Akie Iwai joined twin sister Chisato as a rookie LPGA Tour winner Sunday at Columbia Edgewater, closing with a 6-under 66 for a four-stroke victory in The Standard Portland Classic. Akie Iwai capped the bogey-free round with birdies on the final two holes, running in an 18-footer on the last before Chisato rushed on the green and sprayed her with champagne. The 23-year-old Japanese player broke through in her first season on the LPGA Tour after winning six times on the JLPGA Tour. She had second-place finishes in Thailand in February and Los Angeles in April, then watched her sister win at Mayakoba in May in Mexico. On Sunday, Chisato Iwai shot a 64 to tie for third, five strokes back.

Rahm wins LIV Golf season points title, then falls in playoff to Munoz in Indianapolis

August 17, 2025

Jon Rahm successfully defended his LIV Golf season points title Sunday without winning an event all year, closing with an 11-under 60 before losing a playoff to Sebastian Munoz on the first extra hole in the Indianapolis event. Munoz won two days after becoming the first player to shoot 59 with a double bogey. The Colombian player birdied the final two holes in regulation for a 65 to match Rahm at 22 under at The Club at Chatham Hills. Rahm also lost on the first extra hole last week outside Chicago, Munoz beat the Spanish star won with a birdie on the par-4 18th in the playoff. Rahm took the season points title from Joaquin Niemann, a five-time winner this season.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives for a joint press conference with President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Trump administration halts visas for people from Gaza after Laura Loomer questions arrivals

August 17, 2025

Conservative activist Laura Loomer complained on social media about children from Gaza arriving in the U.S. for medical treatment and questioned how they got visas. The next day, the State Department said it was halting all visitor visas for people from Gaza pending a review. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday told “Face the Nation” on CBS that the action came after ”outreach from multiple congressional offices asking questions about it.” Loomer had posted videos of children from Gaza arriving earlier this month for medical treatment with the aid of an organization called HEAL Palestine. The organization says it brings “severely injured children” to the U.S. on temporary visas for treatment they can’t get at home.

Milwaukee Brewers Andruw Monasterio, center, and Caleb Durbin (21) celebrate after Monasterio's home run in extra innings of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)

MLB-best Brewers rally again, set franchise single-season record for consecutive victories with 14

August 16, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers set a single-season franchise record with their 14th straight victory Saturday. And, in keeping with recent form, it wasn’t easy. The MLB-leading Brewers rallied for the second straight game and beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in 11 innings. This Milwaukee club set a new benchmark — so far — for consecutive victories, surpassing the 1987 team that opened that season by winning its first 13 games. The Brewers will look to add to their streak in the series finale on Sunday. Milwaukee’s overall record for consecutive wins is 16 games, from 1986-87, when they won their last three games in 1986 and their first 13 in 1987.

Akie Iwai, of Japan, hits off the 15th tee during the first round of the LPGA Portland Classic golf tournament at Columbia Edgewater in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Gradischer)

Akie Iwai of Japan shoots 64 in Portland to take lead in bid for first LPGA Tour title

August 16, 2025

Akie Iwai of Japan eagled the fifth hole and birdied the other three par 5s at Columbia Edgewater, shooting an 8-under 64 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead in The Standard Portland Classic. Iwai is trying to join twin sister Chisato as an LPGA Tour winner this year after second-place finishes in Thailand in February and Los Angeles in April. She put on a ball-striking exhibition Saturday in mostly calm conditions on the tree-lined course, hitting to 3 feet to set up the eagle and twice to a foot for birdie — the last on the par-4 18th to get to 18-under 198. Grace Kim of Australia was second after a 67. She holed a 156-yard shot for eagle on the par-4 17th.

FILE - Clouds hover over the entrance of the Florida State Prison in Starke, Fla., Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Curt Anderson, File)

Execution date set for Florida man who killed estranged wife’s sister and parents, set fire to house

August 16, 2025

A Florida man who fatally stabbed his estranged wife’s sister and parents and then set fire to their house is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. David Pittman is set to die Sept. 17 in the record-extending 12th execution scheduled for this year. DeSantis signed the warrant Friday, as two other men, Kayle Bates and Curtis Windom, await execution later this month. Pittman was convicted and sentenced to death in 1991 on three counts of first-degree murder, according to court records. Jurors also found him guilty of arson and grand theft.

Akshay Bhatia hits from the seventh tee during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Akshay Bhatia’s ace on 17th hole at BMW wins a car, boosts hopes of reaching the Tour Championship

August 16, 2025

Akshay Bhatia made an ace on the 17th hole of the BMW Championship, winning a car and boosting his chances for the Tour Championship. The top 30 in the FedEx Cup advance, and Bhatia is on the bubble, entering this event in 29th place. His hole-in-one came on a challenging 227-yard, par 3. Bhatia shot a 5-over 75 in the first round Thursday, but a third-round 66 on Saturday moved him to even par. The ace earned him a BMW iX M70 and $125,000 for the Evans Scholars Foundation.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin walks across the field after a practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Commanders activate Terry McLaurin off the PUP list as contract extension talks linger

August 16, 2025

The Washington Commanders have activated Terry McLaurin off the physically unable to perform list. Lingering contract extension talks have kept the 2024 second-team All-Pro off the practice field for the entirety of training camp. McLaurin is entering the final year of a three-year, $68.2 million contract signed in 2022. Coach Dan Quinn said the PUP activation was about beginning the “return-to-play” process where McLaurin acclimates physically with enough time for a hopeful return to action for the regular season. Quinn said he doubted McLaurin would play in either of Washington’s remaining preseason games.

FILE - New York Times best-selling author Greg Iles of Natchez, Miss., states the need for a change of the Mississippi state flag during the seventh annual Statehood Day celebration Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Greg Iles, Mississippi author of ‘Natchez Burning’ trilogy, dies of cancer at 65

August 16, 2025

Mississippi author Greg Iles has died at 65. His literary agent Dan Conaway said Iles died Friday after a decades-long battle with the blood cancer multiple myeloma. Initially diagnosed with the incurable condition in 1996, he kept his illness private until completing his final novel, “Southern Man,” which was published in 2024. Iles was born in Germany but moved to Natchez, Mississippi, with his family when he was just 3 years old and developed a deep connection with the region. Many of his stories are set in Mississippi, including the “Natchez Burning” trilogy, historical fiction suspense novels exploring race and class in the 1960s Jim Crow South.

Things to know about the indictment against the New Orleans mayor

August 15, 2025

Months before New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was set to leave office, she has been indicted in what prosecutors allege was a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard. She and Jeffrey Vappie are accused of exchanging encrypted messages through WhatsApp to avoid detection and erasing them. The pair has said their relationship was professional. The indictment describes it as “personal and intimate.” She has been charged with conspiracy, fraud and obstruction. Vappie was already facing charges of wire fraud and making false statements. He has pleaded not guilty. A grand jury returned an 18-count indictment Friday. The City of New Orleans says the mayor’s attorney is reviewing the indictment.

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits a solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

Yelich hits 2 HRs as MLB-best Brewers rally past Reds 10-8, tie club record with 13th straight win

August 15, 2025

Christian Yelich had two homers among his four hits and drove in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a seven-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8 for their club record-tying 13th straight victory. The Reds chased Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski — making his first start since July 28 — with a seven-run second inning to take an 8-1 lead. Yelich homered leading off the second for Milwaukee’s first run. He had an RBI double in the third before Andrew Vaughn hit his 14th homer — a three-run shot — and Brice Turang’s RBI double to cut it to 8-6. Yelich had a two-run single in the fourth to tie it at 8-all and then hit his 26th homer in the sixth to give the Brewers the lead.

Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski exits the game in the second inning of a baseball game Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

Rookie Jacob Misiorowski struggles in his return as Brewers rallied for 13th straight win

August 15, 2025

Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski lasted only 1 1/3 innings in the All-Star’s return to the Milwaukee Brewers after a stint on the injured list. Misiorowski started for the NL Central-leading Brewers in their series opener at Cincinnati on Friday night after missing about 2 1/2 weeks. The Brewers rallied for their 13th straight victory to match the longest winning streak in franchise history. The Brewers won their first 13 games in 1987. The rookie threw 54 pitches giving up five earned runs. He hit a batter and then walked three straight before being pulled in a seven-run inning for the Reds.

Milwaukee Brewers' Caleb Durbin, left, and Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich, right, celebrate at the conclusion of a baseball game game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

A special win: How the Brewers tied their franchise record with 13 straight victories

August 15, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers have matched their franchise record with 13 consecutive wins. On Friday night, they rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8. The Brewers last achieved this streak in 1987. Christian Yelich, who hit two homers and drove in five runs, called it a special win. The Brewers lead MLB with a 77-44 record, six games ahead of Toronto. They’re also nine games ahead in the NL Central. Yelich played with a bat honoring former announcer Bob Uecker, who passed away in January. Manager Pat Murphy believes Uecker is still watching over them.

Juli Inkster, of the United States, reacts towards the crowd after finishing the first hole during the first round of the LPGA Portland Classic golf tournament at Columbia Edgewater in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Gradischer)

Juli Inkster wanted a tune-up for Senior Open. She nearly set an LPGA record

August 15, 2025

Juli Inkster played her first LPGA event in three years to face competition before the U.S. Senior Women’s Open next week. The 65-year-old Hall of Famer nearly set an LPGA record. Inkster had a pair of bogeys late in her round at The Standard Portland Classic. She shot 74 after a first-round 69 and missed cut by a stroke. JoAnne Carner holds the record as the oldest to make the cut in LPGA history at age 64 in 2004. Inkster says most players today think she is JoAnne Carner. She says she’s disappointed but glad she played.

Juli Inkster, of the United States, hits off the second tee during the first round of the LPGA Portland Classic golf tournament at Columbia Edgewater in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Gradischer)

Lee5 takes Portland Classic lead. Inkster falls shot short in bid to make cut at age 65

August 15, 2025

Jeongeun Lee5 shot a 6-under 67 on Friday to take the lead in The Standard Portland Classic, while 65-year-old Juli Inkster fell short in her bid to become the oldest player to make a cut in LPGA Tour history. Lee5, the 36-year-old South Korean player, had a 12-under 132 total at Columbia Edgewater. Winless on the LPGA Tour, she birdied the final five holes on her front nine in the morning round. Inkster, the Hall of Famer who won the 1999 event, followed her opening 69 with a 74 to miss the cut by a stroke. JoAnne Carner was 64 when she made the cut in the 2004 Chick Fil-A Charity Championship. She played to prepare for the U.S. Senior Women’s Open next week.

Sebastian Munoz of Colombia shoots a 59, with a double bogey, at LIV Golf Indianapolis

August 15, 2025

Sebastian Munoz has shot the third sub-60 score in LIV Golf history and is the first to post a 59 in a round that included a double bogey. Munoz leads LIV Golf Indianapolis at the par-71 The Club at Chatham Hills. Dustin Johnson is three strokes back. He joins Joaquin Niemann, who shot a 59 at the LIV Golf Mayakoba event in the first round of the 2024 season. Bryson DeChambeau has the LIV Golf low round of 58 at Greenbrier. Munoz, along with Jon Rahm and Carlos Ortiz, are the only players in the top 10 who have yet to win this year on the LIV Golf tour.

Former Nashville officer gets probation after alleged participation in adult video while on duty

August 15, 2025

A former Nashville police officer has been sentenced to probation on a charge of felony official misconduct after law enforcement officials say he allegedly participated in an adult video while on duty. According to court documents filed Thursday, Sean Herman entered a “best interest” plea in Nashville criminal court for one count. A second count was dismissed. The best interest plea means that a defendant pleads guilty while maintaining factual innocence of the crime. Additionally, he was granted judicial diversion, which means that certain eligible defendants who successfully finish probation under the judge’s conditions will have their case dismissed. They can also then request that charges be expunged from their record.

Library book returned after 82 years. Note says, ‘Grandma won’t be able to pay for it anymore’

August 15, 2025

A library book has been returned nearly 82 years after it was borrowed from the San Antonio Public Library. It came with a letter noting that “Grandma won’t be able to pay for it anymore.” The book is “Your Child, His Family, and Friends” by the psychologist Frances Bruce Strain. The person who returned it says the book was checked out in 1943 by their grandmother when their father was 11 years old. Overdue fines back then were three cents a day. Accounting for inflation, that would be more than $16,000 in today’s money. Luckily, the library eliminated overdue fines in 2021.

This image provided by USDA Forest Service shows a 375 acre fire east of I-5 at Smokey Bear Road near Templin, Calif. (USDA Forest Service via AP)

Firefighters make progress against fast-moving blaze along highway north of Los Angeles

August 14, 2025

Firefighters with air support are scrambling to control a fast-moving wildfire that erupted in hills along Interstate 5 in northwestern Los Angeles County. Officials say the King Fire charred nearly a square mile of tinder-dry brush in a lightly populated area about 60 miles north of downtown LA. An RV park was ordered to shelter in place, and residents of remote homes were under evacuation warnings. The Angeles National Forest said the fire was 40% contained by Thursday evening. Firefighters were also battling a blaze in northern Los Angeles County that officials say had ballooned to 400 acres and was 6% contained Thursday evening.

George, 67, walks away with what's left of his belongings, after the city put his mattress and other belongings in a garbage truck, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump’s ‘safe and beautiful’ move against DC homeless camps looks like ugliness to those targeted

August 14, 2025

The clearing of homeless encampments in the nation’s capital is unfolding under what President Donald Trump calls his Making D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. For many of those targeted, there’s an ugliness to what is going on, and nothing beautiful about it. People being forced from their makeshift living quarters in Washington spoke to The Associated Press about feeling persecuted by the move to expel them. Trump opened his presidency with a round of housecleaning in official Washington. Now he’s taking on another side of the city. He’s sent some 800 National Guard troops to help local police go after crime, homeless camps and grime.

Drug Enforcement Agency Administrator Terrance Cole speaks during a television interview outside the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Terry Cole, chosen to take over DC’s police force, has spent 22 years at DEA

August 14, 2025

Attorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be Washington’s “emergency police commissioner” as she carries out President Donald Trump’s unprecedented decision to take over the Washington police department. The move comes less than a month after the U.S. Senate conformed Terry Cole to be the DEA’s leader and he was sworn in as head of the agency. Cole was most recently Virginia’s secretary of public safety and homeland security under Gov. Glenn Youngkin. His biography on the DEA’s website says he’s spent more than 31 years as a law enforcement officer, including 22 at the DEA. He was also a police officer in New York State.

Rapper Sean Kingston to be sentenced for $1 million fraud scheme in South Florida

August 14, 2025

Rapper Sean Kingston is scheduled to be sentenced in South Florida on Friday after being convicted of a $1 million fraud scheme. Kingston and his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, were each convicted by a federal jury in March of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud. A federal judge sentenced Turner last month to five years in prison for the scheme. The two were arrested last year after a SWAT team raided Kingston’s rented mansion in suburban Fort Lauderdale. Officials say Kingston used social media to arrange purchases of high-end merchandise. He or his mother would then send fake wire receipts and sometimes never pay.

Brooke Henderson back in contention in Portland Classic in bid to end long victory drought

August 14, 2025

Two-time champion Brooke Henderson birdied all four par-5 holes for a 7-under 65 on Thursday in The Standard Portland Classic, leaving the slumping Canadian a stroke behind first-round leader Adela Cernousek. Henderson won the first of her 13 LPGA Tour titles in 2015 by eight strokes at Columbia Edgewater at age 17, and successfully defended the following year. Now 27, she’s winless since January 2023 and has dipped to 52nd in the world. Cernousek shot a 65 in the final group of the day off the 10th tee. The 22-year-old Frenchwoman played her final nine holes in 7-under 29 — highlighted by an eagle on No. 7. Sung Hyun Park was a stroke back with Henderson, Jeongeun Lee5, Gurleen Kaur and Miranda Wang.

Weekend Rundown: Your Ultimate Guide to an Unforgettable Weekend in Downtown Rapid City

August 14, 2025

It’s shaping up to be another picture-perfect weekend in downtown Rapid City — and we’ve mapped out exactly how to

4th person dies after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City

August 14, 2025

A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City. Health officials disclosed the latest death Thursday as they revealed that some cooling towers tested positive for the bacteria in some city-run buildings. The outbreak in Central Harlem has sickened dozens since it began in late July. Seventeen people were hospitalized as of Thursday. The bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease had been discovered in 12 cooling towers on 10 buildings, including a city-run hospital. Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia that is caused by Legionella bacteria, which grow in warm water and can spread through building water systems.

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2015, file photo, Nike co-founder Phil Knight watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Oregon and Utah in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File)

Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife pledge record $2B to Oregon cancer center, university says

August 14, 2025

An Oregon university says Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny Knight have pledged a record $2 billion to its cancer center. Oregon Health & Science University described the donation Thursday as the “largest single donation ever made to a U.S. university, college or academic health center.” It surpasses the $1.8 billion given by Michael Bloomberg to Johns Hopkins in 2018, described by that university at the time as the largest single donation to a U.S. university. Universities across the country are struggling with moves from President Donald Trump’s administration to cancel or freeze research grants at universities.

CFN Enterprises: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

August 14, 2025

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FILE - Los Angeles Lakers head coach Pat Riley, center right, is swamped by fans and players after the Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers to win the NBA championship in Los Angeles, June 9, 1982. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, File)

Lakers to honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley with statue unveiling against Celtics

August 14, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Pat Riley on Feb. 22. Riley joins Lakers greats like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant in bronze outside their home arena. The Lakers will honor Riley during a game against their longtime rival, the Boston Celtics. Riley coached the Lakers from 1981 to 1990, leading them to four NBA championships. He had a .733 winning percentage in the regular season and a 102-47 mark in the playoffs. Riley also coached the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat, where he now serves as team president.

In this Oct. 10, 2018 photo, Angie Thomas, 30, a Jackson, Miss., resident whose book, "The Hate U Give," has been on a national young adult best-seller list for 82 weeks, finishes autographing a copy of her book at a reception in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Judge strikes down key parts of Florida law that led to removal of books from school libraries

August 14, 2025

A federal judge has struck down key parts of a Florida law that allowed parents to remove books they found objectionable from public school libraries. U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza ruled Wednesday that the statute’s prohibition on material describing sexual conduct was overbroad. The law led to the removal of classics like “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Slaughterhouse-Five” from central Florida schools. Mendoza emphasized that librarians should curate collections based on discretion, not decrees. The lawsuit was brought by publishers, authors, and parents. Schools should now follow a U.S. Supreme Court precedent to evaluate books, the judge ruled.

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a foul called on the Lakers during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

NBA releases 2025-26 schedule, all teams getting at least two national TV games

August 14, 2025

Every NBA team will have at least two nationally televised games this season. The league confirmed that number as part of its full schedule unveiling for 2025-26. The reason: There simply are more national games than ever, now that the league’s new 11-year, $76 billion agreements with ABC-ESPN, NBC-Peacock and Amazon Prime Video are about to formally begin. There will be 247 games scheduled on those networks this season, up from 172 last season between ABC, ESPN and TNT.

FILE - The trail head to the Devil's Den trail at Devils Den State Park remains closed Monday, July 28, 2025, in West Fork, Ark. Police in Arkansas are searching for a suspect in the deaths of a couple who investigators said were attacked while on the wooded walking trail with their two young daughters. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

Teacher charged with killing of hikers at Arkansas park pleads not guilty to murder

August 14, 2025

Andrew James McGann has pleaded not guilty to murder charges after allegedly fatally stabbing two hikers at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas last month. McGann entered the plea during a brief hearing at Washington County’s jail on Thursday. Circuit Judge Joanna Taylor scheduled his next hearing for November 14. McGann is being held without bond. He has been charged with two counts of capital murder in the July 26 killing of Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink. Authorities have not publicly identified a motive for the attack, and McGann did not have a prior criminal record.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders sidelined with oblique injury, unlikely to play against Eagles

August 14, 2025

Cleveland rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders remains sidelined from practice with an oblique injury. Sanders sustained the injury during drills ahead of practice on Wednesday. The Browns were in Philadelphia for joint practices before Saturday’s preseason game against the Eagles. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says Sanders is day to day and will be out “for a little bit.” Backup Joe Flacco won’t play against the Eagles, and Tyler “Snoop” Huntley and Dillon Gabriel could get the bulk of playing time. Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards in his NFL preseason debut against Carolina.

3 Virginia sheriff’s deputies who were injured in gunfire while executing a search warrant are OK

August 14, 2025

An official says three sheriff’s deputies injured in gunfire while executing warrants in southern Virginia were shaken up but are “OK.” The suspected shooter is in custody. Sheriff Michael W. Taylor says the warrants being served Wednesday were for brandishing a firearm and trespassing. Officers were also serving a protective order. The deputies all appear to have been wounded by shrapnel and none was directly hit. Photos and video from the scene showed a large number of police and emergency response vehicles. Pittsylvania County is located along the state’s southern border with North Carolina. It is about 98 miles northwest of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Miami Marlins' Jakob Marsee runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Matt Festa during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Jakob Marsee is off to an impressive start in 1st major league action with the Miami Marlins

August 13, 2025

Jakob Marsee is making quite the impression in his first major league action with the Miami Marlins. Marsee homered twice and matched a franchise record with seven RBIs in Miami’s 13-4 victory at Cleveland. He hit a three-run drive in the first inning, a tiebreaking two-run shot in the fifth and a two-run double in the sixth. The speedy center fielder also singled and swiped second in the second, but he was stranded when Heriberto Hernández struck out swinging. He robbed Steven Kwan of a base hit with a sliding grab for the final out of the third. The 24-year-old Marsee was brought up by Miami on Aug. 1. He reached base safely in 10 of his first 12 games, collecting 13 hits and nine walks.

FILE - Options to use the Zelle payments network are seen on a mobile banking app in New York, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)

NY attorney general sues Zelle’s parent company after Trump administration drops similar case

August 13, 2025

New York’s attorney general has sued the parent company of the Zelle payment platform, months after the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau abandoned a similar case under the Trump administration. State Attorney General Letitia James sued Early Warning Services in New York state court on Wednesday. She alleges the company failed to protect Zelle users from fraud. The lawsuit came after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dropped a similar case this year after Trump administration moves to fire the agency’s leader and many of its workers while halting much of the bureau’s work. A spokesperson for Zelle called James’ lawsuit a political stunt.

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase reacts after the Guardians defeated the Athletics in a baseball game, Friday, July 18, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Ohio’s gambling oversight agency says it is working with MLB on investigation involving Guardians

August 13, 2025

The agency that oversees sports gambling in Ohio says it is working with Major League Baseball on the investigation of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, but had no further comment. The Ohio Casino Control Commission said it was notified on June 30 by an Ohio licensed sportsbook of suspicious wagering activity on Guardians wagering events before also being contacted by MLB. Ortiz is being investigated for two pitches thrown by the right-hander that received higher activity than usual during his starts at Seattle on June 15 and against St. Louis on June 27. The gambling activity on the pitches was flagged by a betting-integrity firm and forwarded to MLB.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders walks of the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders sustains an oblique injury and is unlikely to play against Eagles

August 13, 2025

Cleveland rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders sustained an oblique injury during practice Wednesday and is unlikely to play in the Browns’ preseason game against the Eagles. Sanders did not finish the practice session and was ruled out of Thursday’s practice. The Browns said Sanders is day to day. Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards with two first-half touchdown passes in his NFL preseason debut against Carolina on Friday night. The Browns took Sanders in the fifth round of the NFL draft. He is part of a crowded Browns quarterback room, with Deshaun Watson expected to sit out this season.

Armed robbers in latest Philadelphia-area Brinks truck heist took $700,000 or more, police say

August 13, 2025

Authorities are investigating whether the Tuesday robbery of a Brinks truck outside Philadelphia may be part of a pattern. Cheltenham Township police say two armed males stole between $700,000 and $800,000 during the heist outside an H Mart in Elkins Park, just outside city limits. They say one was armed with an AR-15-style pistol and the other with a handgun. Both fled and later abandoned their vehicle. No shots were fired, and no one was hurt. Township police Lt. Andrew Snyder says police and the FBI are investigating four other armored car robberies in the Philadelphia area since June.

FILE - Beyoncé, center, is joined by her daughter Blue Ivy, right, during a halftime performance in an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker, File)

Beyoncé wins first Emmy, for ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ halftime show

August 12, 2025

Beyoncé has added an Emmy to her collection of 35 Grammys. She won for outstanding costumes in her Netflix Christmas Day NFL halftime show, “Beyoncé Bowl.” This marks her first Emmy win after 10 other nominations. The award is one of several juried Emmys, which are decided by committees and announced in advance of next month’s ceremony. They are often very technical and rarely go to big names. Beyoncé is also nominated for best variety special and best direction for “Beyoncé Bowl.” Her husband, Jay-Z, is competing in the same category as an executive producer for Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show.

FILE - Gervonta Davis stands in the ring before fighting Francisco Fonseca, of Costa Rica, in a boxing match Satur, Aug. 26, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’ domestic violence charge dropped in South Florida

August 12, 2025

A misdemeanor battery case against boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been dropped in South Florida. The Miami-Dade County clerk of court’s online docket showed the charge was dismissed on Tuesday. Davis was arrested in July in Miami Beach after a license plate reader flagged his car. He was released on a $10,000 bond. The charge stemmed from a June report by his former partner, who alleged Davis struck her during an argument. Davis, a Baltimore native, is a prominent figure in boxing, known for his powerful knockouts and drawing large crowds.

Chris Paul is introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Clippers during a basketball news conference at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Judge tosses convictions in 2002 killing of NBA star Chris Paul’s grandfather

August 12, 2025

A North Carolina judge has thrown out the convictions of four men in the death of basketball star Chris Paul’s grandfather over two decades ago. The decision follows a January hearing in Forsyth County. The men were convicted in 2004 or 2005 for the killing of 61-year-old Nathaniel Jones. Jones died from a heart attack outside his home after being tied up, beaten and robbed. The defendants were teenagers at the time of their arrests. The judge cited recanted testimony, poor legal representation and DNA evidence. State attorneys are considering an appeal. The Attorney General’s office has asked the state Court of Appeals to halt enforcement of the judge’s order for now.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, calls a play in the huddle during practice at NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers eager for helmet switch: ‘It looks like a spaceship’

August 12, 2025

Aaron Rodgers is adjusting to life with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including finding a new helmet. The NFL banned his preferred helmet for safety reasons, and he’s not thrilled with the current one. Rodgers, the league’s oldest player, is still searching for a comfortable fit. Rodgers praised the team’s backup quarterbacks after a recent win over Jacksonville. He also aims to connect with new teammates, often chatting with them during practice. Rodgers believes in leading by serving and wants to build strong relationships with the team.

Thunder headlining NBA’s opening night, Christmas schedule for this season

August 12, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder felt slighted last season when they were left off the NBA’s Christmas schedule. That won’t be an issue this year. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the NBA champion Thunder will be working at home for Christmas this season, playing host to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs as part of the league’s annual Dec. 25 quintupleheader. The other Christmas games, released by the NBA on Tuesday: Cleveland at New York, Houston at LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and Dallas visiting Golden State, and Minnesota playing at Denver.

FILE - Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov clutches his chest with an injury which forced him to retire injured from a fourth round men's singles match against Italy's Jannik Sinner at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, file)

3-time Grand Slam semifinalist Grigor Dimitrov is out of the US Open with an injured chest muscle

August 12, 2025

Three-time Grand Slam semifinalist Grigor Dimitrov has pulled out of the U.S. Open a little more than a month after tearing a chest muscle against Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Dimitrov’s withdrawal on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Dimitrov has failed to complete a match at his past five Grand Slam tournaments. It also happened at the Australian Open in January and the French Open in May, plus last year’s Wimbledon and U.S. Open. With Dimitrov out of the field, Alejandro Tabilo gets a spot in the men’s singles bracket, which starts play on Aug. 24.

4 arrests after home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt was ransacked by burglars, police say

August 12, 2025

Police say four people have been arrested in connection with a burglary earlier this summer at a Los Angeles home reportedly owned by actor Brad Pitt. Officers responded June 25 to a break-in at the house in the Los Feliz neighborhood. Police said at the time that suspects broke in through the front window, ransacked the home and fled with miscellaneous property. Detectives have made four arrests, but police didn’t immediately release the suspects’ names. Officials could not identify who owned or lived in the home. Pitt reportedly bought the property for $5.5 million in April 2023.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett speaks during a news conference before practice at the team's NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Browns All-Pro DE Myles Garrett ticketed after police say he drove 100 mph in Cleveland suburb

August 12, 2025

Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett has been accused of driving a Ferrari 100 mph on a suburban Cleveland interstate. The Strongsville Police Department stopped Garrett just after 2 a.m. Saturday in a 60 mph zone on Interstate 71 near the Ohio Turnpike, according to a citation. Garrett is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday but he could pay a $250 fine without appearing. Garrett is expected to be with the Browns in Philadelphia for a joint workout with the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles. Garrett was stopped less than an hour after the Browns landed at Hopkins International Airport after their 30-10 victory over the Panthers.

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