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Trinity Rodman scores two second-half goals, US beats Wales 2-0 heading into Women's World Cup

Megan Rapinoe and Trinity Rodman stood side by side at the top of a stairwell waiting to return to the field for some final cheers and fanfare before the Americans departed for the Women’s World Cup Down Under. The Old Guard and Young Guard of U.S. Soccer are mixing, meshing. These women are still learning from each other and about each other. And U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski is confident the kinks will be worked out over the coming couple of weeks in training for the Americans to shine. Rising star Rodman scored for U.S. in

July 09, 2023
Trinity Rodman scores two second-half goals, US beats Wales 2-0 heading into Women's World Cup
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South Korea's Yoon pushes for strong resolve against North's nuclear ambitions at NATO summit

South Korea’s president says it’s time to clearly demonstrate strong international resolve to deter North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, and he plans to discuss how to cope with the North’s expanding weapons arsenal with NATO leaders this week. Yoon Suk Yeol will attend the annual NATO summit being held this year in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of a two-nation trip that includes a stop in Poland. “Now is the time to clearly demonstrate that the international community’s determination to deter North Korea’s nuclear weapons program is stronger than North Korea’s desire to

July 09, 2023
South Korea's Yoon pushes for strong resolve against North's nuclear ambitions at NATO summit
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Accused Philadelphia shooter may have begun his spree nearly two days earlier than police thought

Philadelphia authorities investigating a Fourth of July holiday shooting spree that left five people dead now say the gunman killed one of the victims almost two full days before the mass shooting. Kimbrady Carriker, 40, was arraigned Wednesday morning on five counts of murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons counts of possession without a license and carrying firearms in public, prosecutors said. While authorities initially believed Carriker killed Joseph Wamah Jr., 31, in a home as part of a quickly orchestrated series of shootings, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Sunday that an error prevented police

July 09, 2023
Accused Philadelphia shooter may have begun his spree nearly two days earlier than police thought
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Pittsburgh selects hard-throwing LSU pitcher Paul Skenes with top pick of amateur draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected hard-throwing LSU right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes with the top pick in baseball’s amateur draft on Sunday night. Skenes went 12-3 as a pitcher with 209 strikeouts in 122 innings in helping lead the Tigers to the College World Series championship. The pick was announced by Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., the top pick of the 1987 draft by the Seattle Mariners. Skenes was the first college pitcher selection No. 1 overall since Casey Mize by Detroit in 2018. For the second time in three years, the Pirates held the top overall selection

July 09, 2023
Pittsburgh selects hard-throwing LSU pitcher Paul Skenes with top pick of amateur draft
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Sepp Straka wins John Deere Classic with final-round 62 despite closing double bogey

Sepp Straka won the John Deere Classic on Sunday with a final-round 9-under 62 that could have been much better, making double bogey on the final hole but taking the title by two shots when Brendon Todd and Alex Smalley were unable to catch him. The 30-year-old Austrian who played in college at Georgia won for the second time on the PGA Tour, moved to No. 27 in the world and increased his chances of representing Europe in the Ryder Cup this fall in Rome. He shot 73 on Thursday but followed with rounds of 63,

July 09, 2023
Sepp Straka wins John Deere Classic with final-round 62 despite closing double bogey
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Gunman on scooter charged with murder, attempted murder, for series of New York City shootings

A Brooklyn man accused of killing an 86-year-old and injuring three other men in a series of shootings while riding a scooter in New York City is charged with murder and attempted murder, police said Sunday. In all, six apparently random shootings occurred in Brooklyn and Queens on Saturday, according to police. The motive of the alleged gunman, identified Sunday as 25-year-old Thomas Abreu, was unknown, police said. Police arrested Abreu without incident Saturday. The New York Police Department pulled an image of the gunman from video and sent it to officers, who spotted him a

July 09, 2023
Gunman on scooter charged with murder, attempted murder, for series of New York City shootings
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Stephenson resigns from PGA Tour board over 'serious concerns' about Saudi deal, according to report

Former AT&T Chairman Randall Stephenson resigned from the PGA Tour’s policy board over concerns about the tour’s proposed partnership with Saudi Arabia’s national wealth fund, The Washington Post reported Sunday. The PGA Tour confirmed the resignation in a memo to its members, referring to Stephenson’s “exemplary service” for more than 12 years. Stephenson retired as chairman and CEO of AT&T in June 2020. The Post said it obtained a copy of his letter that was dated Saturday and said the tour’s framework agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund “is not one that I can objectively evaluate or in good

July 10, 2023
Stephenson resigns from PGA Tour board over 'serious concerns' about Saudi deal, according to report
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Allisen Corpuz wins the US Women's Open at Pebble Beach for her first LPGA title

Allisen Corpuz became the first American in 20 years to make the U.S. Women’s Open her first LPGA title, closing with a 3-under 69 on Sunday and handling her historic moment at Pebble Beach as if she had been there before. Corpuz, a 25-year-old from Hawaii, pulled away with a big par putt and back-to-back birdies on the back nine to enjoy the most scenic walk in golf up the 18th fairway, the Pacific Ocean on her left and her place secured as the first U.S. Women’s Open champion at Pebble Beach. She won by

July 10, 2023
Allisen Corpuz wins the US Women's Open at Pebble Beach for her first LPGA title
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Argentina archbishop says he made mistakes in handling abuse allegations against priest

Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernández, chosen by Pope Francis to head the Vatican office that ensures doctrinal orthodoxy, conceded Sunday he made mistakes in handling a 2019 case of a priest accused of sexual abuse of minors. The case has drawn allegations by critics that Fernández tried to protect the priest, a charge that he has denied. “Today I would certainly act very differently and certainly my performance was insufficient,” he told The Associated Press during an interview after celebrating Mass in La Plata, about 70 kilometers (40 miles) south of Buenos Aires. Pope Francis appointed

July 10, 2023
Argentina archbishop says he made mistakes in handling abuse allegations against priest
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'Life threatening' flooding overwhelms New York roadways, killing 1 person

Heavy rain spawned extreme flooding in New York’s Hudson Valley that killed at least one person, swamped roadways and forced road closures on Sunday night, as much of the rest of the Northeast U.S. began bracing for potentially punishing rains. As the storm moved east, the National Weather Service extended flash flood warnings into Connecticut, including the cities of Stamford and Greenwich, before creeping into Massachusetts. Forecasters say some areas could get as much as 5 inches of rain. In New York’s Hudson Valley, rescue teams were attempting to retrieve the body of a woman in

July 10, 2023
'Life threatening' flooding overwhelms New York roadways, killing 1 person
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Byron wins rain-shortened Atlanta NASCAR race for 4th win of season

William Byron won the rain-shortened NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday night for his second win in Atlanta in the last two years and his fourth victory of the season. The threat of rain affected strategy as drivers fought to move toward the front of the field before weather delayed or ended the race. On lap 185, with 75 laps to go, NASCAR ordered cars to pit road due to rain and the possibility of lightning. Cars were covered while officials waited to see if the rain ended. Only six minutes later, fans were

July 10, 2023
Byron wins rain-shortened Atlanta NASCAR race for 4th win of season
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Wembanyama more aggressive in stronger second Summer League game with Spurs in Las Vegas

Victor Wembanyama was yelling in celebration, punching the air, even got a Band-Aid on his right cheek because of some physicality. For his second act in Las Vegas, Wembanyama showed some fire. The No. 1 pick in this year’s draft looked much more like himself in his second game of Summer League on Sunday. He finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds, but the Spurs lost 85-80 to the Portland Trail Blazers. “I was just getting going,” Wembanyama said. He was 9 of 14 from the floor, 7 of 12 from the line, blocked three shots

July 10, 2023
Wembanyama more aggressive in stronger second Summer League game with Spurs in Las Vegas
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Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan, where at least 6 people are missing

Torrential rain has been pounding southwestern Japan, triggering floods and mudslides and leaving at least six people missing Monday. Rains falling on the regions of Kyushu and Chugoku since the weekend caused flooding along a number of rivers as well as mudslides, closing roads, disrupting trains and cutting the water supply in some areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency heavy rain warning for Fukuoka and Oita prefectures on the southern main island of Kyushu, urging residents in riverside and hillside areas to take maximum caution. More than 1.7 million residents in vulnerable areas were urged

July 10, 2023
Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan, where at least 6 people are missing
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Gabby Thomas holds off Sha'Carri Richardson to win the 200 at the US track and field championships

Gabby Thomas held off Sha’Carri Richardson with the best time in the world this year to win the women’s 200 meters at the U.S. track and field championships on Sunday night. Thomas caught up to Richardson rounding the curve and powered to the finish in 21.60 seconds. Kayla White took third. The 26-year-old Thomas skipped the 100 to conserve her energy for the 200. She finished eighth at nationals last season as she dealt with a hamstring injury. “It felt really good,” Thomas said of her race. Richardson accomplished precisely what she wanted to at nationals

July 10, 2023
Gabby Thomas holds off Sha'Carri Richardson to win the 200 at the US track and field championships
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US beats Canada 3-2 in shootout after 2-2 tie to reach CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal

Matt Turner stopped two penalty kicks, and the United States beat Canada 3-2 in a shootout after a 2-2 draw Sunday night for a berth in a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal against Panama. In a game that was scoreless until the 88th minute, the U.S. tied the score when Canada’s Scott Kennedy had an own goal in the 115th minute, six minutes after Jacob Shaffelburg put Canada ahead. Brandon Vázquez gave the U.S. a 1-0 lead but Steven Vitória made it 1-1 in the third minute of stoppage time with a penalty kick after a hand ball

July 10, 2023
US beats Canada 3-2 in shootout after 2-2 tie to reach CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele nominated for reelection despite constitutional questions

President Nayib Bukele was officially nominated by his New Ideas party Sunday to run for reelection next year, brushing aside objections from legal experts and opposition figures who say El Salvador’s constitution prohibits his candidacy. New Ideas also announced that current Vice President Felix Ulloa would run for reelection in the ballot scheduled for Feb. 4, 2024. Bukele is highly popular among Salvadorans because of his harsh crackdown on street gangs, but he is considered controversial internationally. He announced in September that he planned to seek a second five-year term. That came after the

July 10, 2023
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele nominated for reelection despite constitutional questions
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Aid to Syria's rebel-held northwest from Turkey certain to continue — but for 6 or 12 months?

The delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria’s rebel-held northwest from neighboring Turkey is virtually certain to get a green light to continue from the U.N. Security Council on Monday — but the big question is for how long. The council’s current authorization for aid deliveries through the Bab al-Hawa crossing is set to expire Monday, but the council has two rival extension resolutions before it to vote on. A Russian resolution would continue aid deliveries for six months and a Brazil-Switzerland resolution backed by most council members and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres would authorize a 12-month extension.

July 10, 2023
Aid to Syria's rebel-held northwest from Turkey certain to continue — but for 6 or 12 months?
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed on signs of slowing growth in the US and China

Asian shares got the week off to a slow start, with mixed trading Monday as China reported wholesale prices fell in June, amid other signs the economy is slowing. Benchmarks rose in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Mumbai but fell in Tokyo and Sydney. U.S. futures and oil prices declined. The decline in producer prices by 5.4% in June from a 4.6% drop in May suggests a further weakening of demand in many industries as activity in the world’s second largest economy slows and growth in the U.S. and Europe also tapers off under a barrage of interest

July 10, 2023
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed on signs of slowing growth in the US and China
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What is a strike in baseball? Robots, rule book and umpires view it differently

The education of robot umpires has been complicated by an open secret in baseball for the past 150 years: The strike zone called on the field doesn’t match the one mapped out in the rule book. Before the Automated Ball-Strike System is ready for the major leagues, there has to be agreement on what a strike is. “You go in a rabbit hole where it might not be fair for some hitters,” Minnesota Twins star Carlos Correa said. “A pitcher has big curveballs that cross the zone and end up a ball, but the zone has it

July 10, 2023
What is a strike in baseball? Robots, rule book and umpires view it differently
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J-Rod Show gets All-Star stage at home despite challenging second season in majors

Less than a block from T-Mobile Park, the image of Julio Rodríguez plasters the side of a warehouse. The mural is an ode to the Emerald City’s young baseball star — one the Seattle Mariners plan to have in center field for the next decade. At only 22, he’s already the face of the franchise, the one whose No. 44 jersey floods the stands nightly, both home and road. He’s carrying the expectations as the next generational player watching over that sacred position of center field in Seattle. This All-Star week in Seattle was supposed to be

July 10, 2023
J-Rod Show gets All-Star stage at home despite challenging second season in majors
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Hamilton happy his old team McLaren is competitive again despite losing out for 2nd at British GP

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is happy his old team McLaren is competitive in Formula One again, even if it is at his expense. The seven-time champion lost an all-British tussle to McLaren’s Lando Norris for second place in their home Grand Prix on Sunday. Norris even overtook all-conquering Red Bull driver Max Verstappen at the start to lead the race briefly. Getting the better of Verstappen has been almost impossible this season. On the fast tracks like Silverstone, Norris said, “We’re almost on a par with what Red Bull can achieve.” The McLaren car was quick

July 10, 2023
Hamilton happy his old team McLaren is competitive again despite losing out for 2nd at British GP
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Myanmar violence and sea disputes to dominate ASEAN talks joined by US, Russian and Chinese envoys

Myanmar’s prolonged civil strife, tensions in the disputed South China Sea and concern over arms buildups in the region are expected to dominate the agenda when Southeast Asia’s top diplomats gather for talks this week in Indonesia. Russia’s year-old invasion of Ukraine and the U.S.-China rivalry will also be under the spotlight as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang participate as dialogue partners of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. North Korea has yet to say whether

July 10, 2023
Myanmar violence and sea disputes to dominate ASEAN talks joined by US, Russian and Chinese envoys
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NATO will boost defense spending to help back Ukraine but the math is tricky. Just ask Luxembourg

When it comes to criticizing the NATO members who fail to spend enough on defense, tiny Luxembourg is an easy target. One of NATO’s richest countries, and routinely ranked at the top of Europe’s economic growth tables, the Grand Duchy currently spends 0.72% of gross domestic product on its armed forces, according to the organization’s estimates for this year. That puts it at the foot of the 31-nation military alliance’s charts. Still, the numbers are deceiving, and that goes for other members too, like Germany. Under a pledge made in 2014, after Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula,

July 10, 2023
NATO will boost defense spending to help back Ukraine but the math is tricky. Just ask Luxembourg
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Ukraine tops NATO summit agenda along with defense plans, Sweden's membership and Belarus fears

Russia’s war in Ukraine will top the agenda when U.S. President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts hold a summit in Lithuania’s capital over two days starting Tuesday. They are expected to focus on ensuring that Ukraine has support as long as the conflict continues, how to bring the country even closer to NATO without actually joining, and security guarantees Kyiv might need to ensure that Russia doesn’t invade again after the war ends. The leaders meeting in Vilnius are set to endorse new defense plans in case Russian President Vladimir Putin tries to broaden Moscow’s

July 10, 2023
Ukraine tops NATO summit agenda along with defense plans, Sweden's membership and Belarus fears
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A Russian airstrike during an aid distribution at a southern Ukraine school kills 4

A Russian airstrike on a school in southern Ukraine killed four adults as people gathered to receive humanitarian aid, the governor of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region said Monday, branding the incident “a war crime.” Three women and a man, all in their 40s, died in Sunday’s attack in the town of Orikhiv, Gov. Yuriy Malashko said. A guided aerial bomb caused an explosion at the school, Malashko said, without providing evidence. Eleven other people were wounded in the attack, he said. Overall, Russia fired on 10 settlements in the province over the course of a day, he

July 10, 2023
A Russian airstrike during an aid distribution at a southern Ukraine school kills 4

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