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15 hours ago in Sports

Roger Federer heads to the Tennis Hall of Fame and says he ‘had the best time’ during his career

Roger Federer will have a chance to reflect back on his career Saturday when he is enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old from Switzerland, who will be honored along with broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo, said it would be his first trip to Newport.

2 days ago in Sports

Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night.

2 days ago in Sports

Giants receiver Calvin Austin is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says

27-year-old Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not revealed the extent of the injury.

2 days ago in Sports

NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family

NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having "great timing" in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.

3 days ago in Sports

Olympic champion Alysa Liu takes season off after Milan gold, promises her return to the ice

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is taking the season off following her triumph in Milan. This time, she is certain she will be back.

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14 hours ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

14 hours ago in National

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

3 days ago in National

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold

Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.

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8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal

Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.

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8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal

Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors rest in Tupac Shakur murder trial, putting Duane Davis’ defense up next

Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis after calling 24 witnesses for the nearly 30-year-old killing of Tupac Shakur.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80

Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the smug concierge in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," has died. He was 80.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Judge grants Blake Lively $400,000 of $8M in legal fees she sought in film fight with Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively will get just over $400,000 of the $8 million she sought in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after they settled their fight over the production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us," a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs

There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die, and everyone loved Dolly Parton. Larger-than-life at 5-foot-nothing, the country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur and theme park enthusiast who died Tuesday, transcended celebrity in rhinestones and fringe.

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