Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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US nuclear missile program costs soar to around $160 billion, sources say

The cost of an Air Force program to replace aging nuclear missiles has ballooned to about $160 billion from $95.8 billion, three people familiar with the matter

US nuclear missile program costs soar to around $160 billion, sources say
Opinion|Sports

Boxer Ryan Garcia apologizes for using racial slurs, says he is going to rehab

Boxer Ryan Garcia has apologized in a series of social media posts after he used racial slurs against Black people and disparaged Muslims in livestreamed comments

Boxer Ryan Garcia apologizes for using racial slurs, says he is going to rehab
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86% of Democrats say they would vote for Biden, WSJ poll finds

Eighty-six percent of Democrats said they would vote for U.S.

86% of Democrats say they would vote for Biden, WSJ poll finds
Opinion|Political

Republicans turn their focus to Harris as talk of replacing Biden on Democratic ticket intensifies

For years, it’s been a Republican scare tactic

Republicans turn their focus to Harris as talk of replacing Biden on Democratic ticket intensifies
News|Sports|World

Gaza's biggest soccer stadium is now a shelter for thousands of displaced Palestinians

Thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza have sought refuge in what was once the territory’s biggest soccer arena

Gaza's biggest soccer stadium is now a shelter for thousands of displaced Palestinians
Sports

Kraken agree to two-year, $6.95M deal with F Eeli Tolvanen

The Seattle Kraken agreed to a two-year, $6.95 million contract with forward Eeli Tolvanen on Friday.

Kraken agree to two-year, $6.95M deal with F Eeli Tolvanen
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Aaron Rai and C.T. Pan share the John Deere Classic lead

Aaron Rai and C

Aaron Rai and C.T. Pan share the John Deere Classic lead
Economy|News|Political|World

Brazil says G20 sherpas to avoid thorny issues at prep meetings

(This June 5 story has been corrected to rectify the agreement that refers to ministerial meetings only, not the summit, and adds paragraph 2 outlining the agreement's purpose) RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters

Brazil says G20 sherpas to avoid thorny issues at prep meetings
Health|Science

Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk of some cancers, study finds

Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk of some cancers, study finds

Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk of some cancers, study finds
Sports

Soccer-Bielsa wants Uruguay in the forefront against Brazil

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has urged his side to come out determined to gain the upper hand when they take on Brazil in the quarter-finals of the Copa America at Allegiant Stadium in Las

Soccer-Bielsa wants Uruguay in the forefront against Brazil
News|Opinion|Political

Biden faced a low bar in his first post-debate interview. It's not certain he cleared it

Joe Biden sat down with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on Friday for one of the most important interviews of the Democratic president’s decades-long political career

Biden faced a low bar in his first post-debate interview. It's not certain he cleared it
Environment|Travel

Mount Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage, and cleanup is likely to take years

In the seven decades since Mount Everest was first conquered, thousands of climbers have scaled the peak, and many have left behind more than just their footprints

Mount Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage, and cleanup is likely to take years
Sports

Pirates rookie Paul Skenes needed just 10 electrifying starts to enter the All-Star conversation

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes is putting together a resume worthy of an All-Star

Pirates rookie Paul Skenes needed just 10 electrifying starts to enter the All-Star conversation
Arts|Business|Entertainment

How an Oscar-winning filmmaker helped a small-town art theater in Ohio land a big grant

When the Little Art Theatre set out to land a $100,000 grant to fund a stylish new marquee, the cozy arthouse theater had some talented help

How an Oscar-winning filmmaker helped a small-town art theater in Ohio land a big grant
Environment|Science|Technology

Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein

An ancient tree from India is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the nation with renewable energy

Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein
Sports

Chennedy Carter scores 33, Angel Reese extends double-double streak to 12 as Sky beat Storm 88-84

Chennedy Carter scored a season-high 33 points and rookie Angel Reese extended her WNBA single-season record for consecutive double-doubles to 12 to help the Chicago sky beat the Seattle Storm 88-84

Chennedy Carter scores 33, Angel Reese extends double-double streak to 12 as Sky beat Storm 88-84
Sports

Soccer-Copa America debutants Canada edge Venezuela on penalties to reach semis

Canada claimed a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Venezuela on Friday to reach the Copa America semi-finals for the first time after an absorbing contest finished 1-1 at the

Soccer-Copa America debutants Canada edge Venezuela on penalties to reach semis
Sports|Technology

A green flag for clean power: NASCAR unveils its first electric racecar

NASCAR has unveiled its first electric racecar in Chicago

A green flag for clean power: NASCAR unveils its first electric racecar
News|Political|World

Nigeria claims it has degraded Islamic extremists. New suicide bombings suggest they remain potent

Recent suicide bombings in northeastern Nigeria have raised questions about the country's claim that it has degraded the Islamic extremists whose insurgency since 2009 has killed more than 35,000 people directly and displaced more than 2 million

Nigeria claims it has degraded Islamic extremists. New suicide bombings suggest they remain potent
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China anchors 'monster ship' in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday that China's largest coastguard vessel has anchored in Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, and is meant

China anchors 'monster ship' in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says
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France's president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs

The second round of the high-stakes legislative election on Sunday will almost certainly impact how much say France's president has in the fields of defense and foreign affairs

France's president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
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Saudi crown price keen to develop Iran ties following Pezeshkian's election, state news agency says

Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as Iran's president, state news agency SPA reported on Saturday.

Saudi crown price keen to develop Iran ties following Pezeshkian's election, state news agency says
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Russian strikes leave thousands in northern Ukraine without power and water

Russian strikes have left over 100,000 households without power in northern Ukraine and cut off the water supply to the regional capital of Sumy

Russian strikes leave thousands in northern Ukraine without power and water
Business|Economy

China cognac probe is a reaction to EU car tariffs, says Hennessy owner LVMH

China's anti-dumping probe into Europe's cognac industry is a tit-for-tat reaction to European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the finance chief at

China cognac probe is a reaction to EU car tariffs, says Hennessy owner LVMH
Economy

Vietnam targeting Q3 GDP growth of 6.5%-7.0%, inflation below 4.5%, PM says

Vietnam is targeting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.5%-7.0% in the third quarter, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Saturday.

Vietnam targeting Q3 GDP growth of 6.5%-7.0%, inflation below 4.5%, PM says

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