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Texas Sen. Angela Paxton says she will 'carry out my duties' in husband's impeachment trial

Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton said Monday she will “carry out my duties” ahead of the historic impeachment trial of her husband, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, but did not outright say whether or not she will recuse herself on a vote to remove him from office. Breaking weeks of public silence since her husband was impeached in May, Angela Paxton did not address the accusations in a statement released by her office. Whether Paxton will cast a vote with her husband’s job on the line has raised ethical questions ahead of the looming trial in

Texas Sen. Angela Paxton says she will 'carry out my duties' in husband's impeachment trial
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Mexico soccer coach Diego Cocca fired after 3-0 loss to US and is replaced by Jaime Lozano

Diego Cocca was fired as coach of Mexico’s national team on Monday, four days after a 3-0 loss to the United States in a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal. The federation said Jaime Lozano will take over the national team. Lozano coached under-23 team to a bronze medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Cocca was hired in February and led El Tri to three wins, a loss and three draws. El Tri had not lost to the U.S. by three goals in 23 years. “You can lose to the United States, because that’s soccer,” Mexican Football Federation

Mexico soccer coach Diego Cocca fired after 3-0 loss to US and is replaced by Jaime Lozano
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At least 6 teens shot after Milwaukee Juneteenth celebration ends

At least six teenagers were shot Monday afternoon around where Milwaukee’s Juneteenth celebration had just wrapped up, according to police and fire officials. The shooting happened about 4:20 p.m. outside Greater Philadelphia Church of God in Christ, according to witnesses and a Facebook Live video taken by a bystander in the immediate aftermath of the shooting, according to local media outlets. Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said six teens were shot, including a 17-year-old who may have been a gunman himself and is in custody. Police were still seeking additional suspects who hadn’t yet been identified. Police

At least 6 teens shot after Milwaukee Juneteenth celebration ends
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LGBTQ+ pride flags vandalized at Stonewall National Monument 3 times during Pride month

Dozens of LGBTQ+ pride flags were damaged and ripped down at the Stonewall National Monument over the weekend, the third such bout of vandalism at the LGBTQ+ landmark during this Pride month, police said. The latest occurrence happened Sunday, after others on June 9 and last Thursday. No arrests have been made in any of the incidents, and it’s unclear whether they were connected. The New York Police Department’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating. On Sunday, officers were called around 8 a.m. and found about 33 pride flags broken and tossed to the ground, police

LGBTQ+ pride flags vandalized at Stonewall National Monument 3 times during Pride month
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Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming not controlled, study finds

Glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates across the Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges and could lose up to 80% of their current volume this century if greenhouse gas emissions aren’t sharply reduced, according to a new report. The report Tuesday from Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development warned that flash floods and avalanches would grow more likely in coming years, and that the availability of fresh water would be affected for nearly 2 billion people who live downstream of 12 rivers that originate in the mountains. Ice and snow in the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges

Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming not controlled, study finds
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4 wounded after man with axe attacks diners at 3 New Zealand restaurants

Four people were hospitalized in New Zealand after a man armed with an axe began attacking diners at random at three neighboring Chinese restaurants, according to police and witnesses. Police said the man began the attack at about 9 p.m. Monday in the north Auckland suburb of Albany. They said they arrested a 24-year-old suspect at the scene and had charged him with wounding and intending to cause grievous bodily harm. Police did not immediately offer a motive for the attack. Auckland City Hospital said Tuesday one patient from the attack remained there in a

4 wounded after man with axe attacks diners at 3 New Zealand restaurants
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Montana officials downplay first-of-its-kind climate trial

Montana officials sought to downplay a first-of-its-kind trial taking place over the state’s obligations to protect residents from climate change, saying Monday that a victory by the young plaintiffs would not change approvals for fossil fuel projects. Attorneys for Montana’s Republican attorney general laid out their defense following a week of often emotional testimony in state court from young people who sued the state in 2020. The 16 plaintiffs, ranging in age from 5 to 22 years old, say they’re being harmed by wildfire smoke, excessive heat and other effects of climate change. They’re asking a

Montana officials downplay first-of-its-kind climate trial
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Column: F1's predictable races risk turning off new American fanbase

It’s OK to feel duped by Formula One and the splashy Netflix show that sucked you into the globetrotting racing series at the height of the pandemic. The behind-the-scenes “Drive to Survive” docudrama packaged F1 as sexy and sophisticated, a highbrow alternative to beer-soaked NASCAR and its crash-cheering fans. The epic 2021 championship fight between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton made for must-watch racing, with Americans setting their alarms for ungodly hours to watch one of the fiercest battles in series history. F1 had finally captured the elusive American audience and Liberty Media, the rights holder, added stops in Miami

Column: F1's predictable races risk turning off new American fanbase
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Suns continue whirlwind of change under new owner Mat Ishbia

Mat Ishbia’s five-month tenure as the new owner of the Phoenix Suns has produced a whirlwind of change. Nobody seems completely safe — not even 12-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul — as the Michigan native continues his quest to deliver Phoenix its first NBA title. The aggressive owner oversaw his latest big move Sunday, when the Suns put together the framework for a trade that would send Paul, Landry Shamet and other compensation to the Washington Wizards in exchange for three-time All-Star Bradley Beal. Paul — making an appearance on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ on Monday

Suns continue whirlwind of change under new owner Mat Ishbia
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With punctured hole repaired, U.S. boat returns to sea in around-the-world Ocean Race

The American sailboat in the Ocean Race had the hole in its hull repaired and set off for Italy in an attempt to rejoin the around-the-world competition before it is over. The 11th Hour Racing Team left The Hague, Netherlands, on Sunday, less than 72 hours after it was T-boned by another boat just 17 minutes into the start of the final leg. Its goal is to reach Genoa before the July 1 in-port race that serves as the grand finale of the six-month, 32,000-nautical mile (37,000-mile, 59,000-km) competition. “We were determined that this would not put an end to

With punctured hole repaired, U.S. boat returns to sea in around-the-world Ocean Race
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Offshore wind foes in New Jersey gathering force legally and politically

Opponents of offshore wind energy projects in New Jersey are gathering force legally and politically as they seek to snuff out the nascent industry. Within the last week, three residents groups sued New Jersey over a key approval of its first planned wind farm; the research arm of Congress agreed to investigate the impact of offshore wind on the environment and other areas; and lawmakers in two counties most heavily impacted by wind farms stepped up their efforts to block the projects. Save Long Beach Island, Defend Brigantine Beach, and Protect Our Coast NJ filed

Offshore wind foes in New Jersey gathering force legally and politically
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Victor Wembanyama arrives in US from France ahead of Thursday's NBA draft

Victor Wembanyama has arrived in the U.S. for the NBA draft. The plane from France carrying Wembanyama — who almost certainly will be taken by the San Antonio Spurs with the No. 1 pick in Thursday’s draft — arrived at Newark International Airport outside of New York City on Monday. And even before becoming an NBA star, he got his first official taste of NBA stardom. Some fans knew what flight he was on and when the plane was landing, and many were waiting. Wembanyama cheerfully signed autographs, scrawling his name onto basketballs and Spurs jerseys — some even with

Victor Wembanyama arrives in US from France ahead of Thursday's NBA draft
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New Jersey casinos, tracks and partners won $471M in May, up 9.4%, but in-person winnings still lag

New Jersey’s casinos, horse tracks that take sports bets and the online partners of both types of gambling won nearly $471 million in May, up 9.4% from a year earlier according to figures released Monday by state gambling regulators. But the amount of money won from in-person gamblers, which the casinos consider to be their key metric, was down 2.4% from a year ago, to $227.3 million. And only three of the nine casinos — Borgata, Hard Rock and Ocean — won more money from in-person gamblers this May than they did in May 2019,

New Jersey casinos, tracks and partners won $471M in May, up 9.4%, but in-person winnings still lag
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Warriors committed to keeping Draymond Green, new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. says

The Golden State Warriors want to keep Draymond Green, yet the team is prepared for him to formally decline his $27.5 million player option for the final year of his contract next season and become an unrestricted free agent seeking a long-term deal. The Athletic reported Monday that Green would opt out. Green, who said in April he wants to retire with Golden State, would have to notify the Warriors of his decision by June 30. “I saw the report, too. Until we get the paperwork and the filing we can’t really comment or say much,”

Warriors committed to keeping Draymond Green, new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. says
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As death toll rises to 81, new accounts clash with official version of migrant disaster off Greece

The number of confirmed victims from one of the worst migrant shipwrecks in the Mediterranean rose to 81 Monday after three more bodies were found off southern Greece, as more survivors claimed that the battered trawler had been under tow by another vessel just before it sank with hundreds of people aboard. The new accounts raised further questions about the Greek coast guard’s response from the moment it located the ship until it went down. Officials in Athens have insisted that the metal fishing boat carrying migrants from Libya to Italy was at no point under

As death toll rises to 81, new accounts clash with official version of migrant disaster off Greece
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Alabama's Brandon Miller tops AP's list of talented 1-and-done forwards in the NBA draft

Brandon Miller rapidly became an elite NBA draft prospect in his lone season at Alabama. He headlines The Associated Press’ list of forwards and could go as high as second overall behind presumptive No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama. There are other one-and-done prospects such as Villanova’s Cam Whitmore, Houston’s Jarace Walker and Central Florida’s Taylor Hendricks as potential top-10 picks. Here’s a look at the top forwards in the draft: BRANDON MILLER, Alabama STRENGTHS: Miller, 20, went from McDonald’s All-American to AP first-team All-American. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 18.8 points and 8.2 rebounds while shooting 38.4% from 3-point range and

Alabama's Brandon Miller tops AP's list of talented 1-and-done forwards in the NBA draft
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Reds' streak leaves them on doorstep of first place in NL Central

Elly De La Cruz’s arrival gave fans in Cincinnati a reason to be hopeful about the future. Then the Reds started looking like they might be contenders — right now. It helps that they play in the NL Central, where everyone is one great week away from challenging for the division lead. And after eight straight victories, the Reds are only a half-game behind first-place Milwaukee. Cincinnati finished the week by sweeping a three-game series on the road against defending champion Houston. The Reds haven’t had a winning streak this long since 2012. Cincinnati is 10-2 since De La Cruz’s

Reds' streak leaves them on doorstep of first place in NL Central
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Power outages continue across southern US; triple-digit heat wave grips Texas

More than 100,000 customers in the southern U.S. remained without power Monday following damaging storms, leaving residents searching for relief as sweltering temperatures continued to scorch the region. Power outages for some customers in the piney woods of Texas could stretch late into this week as crews scrambled to make repairs. In some parts of Louisiana and Mississippi, the heat wave has been accompanied by heavy rain, punishing winds, thunderstorms and hail. In Louisiana, officials closed nearly two dozen state offices Monday because of the risks of severe weather. “It’s been unbearable,” Leigh Johnson, a resident

Power outages continue across southern US; triple-digit heat wave grips Texas
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UN calls on Middle East and European nations to raise money for the humanitarian crisis in Sudan

The United Nations called on countries in the Middle East and Europe on Monday to ramp up aid efforts in Sudan to address the deepening humanitarian crisis. Sudan has been rocked by fighting for more than two months as the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces battle for control of the country. Sudan’s Health Ministry said Saturday that more than 3,000 have been killed in the conflict, which has decimated the country’s fragile infrastructure and sparked ethnic violence in the western Darfur region. “The scale and speed of Sudan’s descent into death and destruction is unprecedented,”

UN calls on Middle East and European nations to raise money for the humanitarian crisis in Sudan
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Spain registers record asylum claims, approves far fewer than European average

Spain received a record number of claims for refugee status and international protection last year, but the government rejects far more applications than the European average, a nongovernmental organization said Monday. The Spanish Commission for Refugees, also known by its Spanish acronym CEAR, released its annual report analyzing Spain’s response to increased demand for sanctuary in 2022 because of the forced displacement of millions by Russia’s war in Ukraine, multiple conflicts in Africa and political crises in Latin America. Spain received 118,842 asylum requests last year, its highest ever and the third-highest number in the European Union.

Spain registers record asylum claims, approves far fewer than European average
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Drivers agree that Palou's 74-point IndyCar lead isn't insurmountable

Alex Palou isn’t taking anything for granted and his competitors aren’t conceding a thing. But someone’s going to have to make a heck of a charge in the second half of the season to prevent Palou from winning his second IndyCar Series championship in three years. Palou has won three of the last four IndyCar events and owns a 74-point lead over Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Marcus Ericsson as the season approaches its midway point. That’s the biggest advantage anyone’s had eight races into the season since 2020, when Scott Dixon led the rest of

Drivers agree that Palou's 74-point IndyCar lead isn't insurmountable
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Airbus wins mammoth order for 500 jets from India's IndiGo at Paris Air Show

India’s IndiGo airline is buying 500 passenger jets from European planemaker Airbus, the two companies said Monday, in a record-setting order that underscores surging demand for air travel fueled by the country’s economic growth. IndiGo, India’s dominant carrier, is buying the A320 aircraft in what the companies said was the single biggest purchase agreement in commercial aviation history. Executives from both companies announced the deal on the opening day of the Paris Air Show, the world’s largest event focusing on aviation and space industry. They didn’t disclose how much the order was worth, but it would likely

Airbus wins mammoth order for 500 jets from India's IndiGo at Paris Air Show
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American woman who survived being thrown into ravine near German castle is released from hospital

Police in southern Germany said Monday that an American tourist who was thrown into a ravine during an attack near Neuschwanstein castle in which her 21-year-old friend was killed has been released from the hospital. The 22-year-old woman had tried to stop a 30-year-old Michigan man from allegedly assaulting her friend after luring them onto a trail leading to a viewpoint overlooking the famous castle, which draws more than a million tourists every year. The older woman fell nearly 50 meters (165 feet) down a steep slope but was able to leave the hospital Friday, police spokesperson

American woman who survived being thrown into ravine near German castle is released from hospital
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Intel and Germany sign agreement for $32.8 billion chip plant investment

Intel and the German government on Monday signed a deal that would see the U.S. company investing more than 30 billion euros ($32.8 billion) in a chip manufacturing site in the German city of Magdeburg, with financial support from Berlin. Word of the agreement came as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger in the German capital. Intel acquired the land for two semiconductor facilities in Magdeburg in eastern Germany in November, and the company says the first of them is expected to start production in four or five years. “The investment in Germany means

Intel and Germany sign agreement for $32.8 billion chip plant investment
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Wyndham Clark's US Open win on Father's Day is also a tribute to his late mom

The U.S. Open wrapped up, as it always does, on Father’s Day. Golf’s newest champion would be the first to tell people he’s always been a mama’s boy. Wyndham Clark’s victory Sunday will be remembered for how a 29-year-old newcomer to the big time held off some of the biggest names in the game to stamp a poignant exclamation mark on a U.S. Open that had been, to that point, kind of hard to love. Clark’s mother, Lise, died of breast cancer in 2013 — a family tragedy that sent him spiraling. The win brought with

Wyndham Clark's US Open win on Father's Day is also a tribute to his late mom

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