By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Let the talking begin. The trading, too, and eventually the signing. Free agency officially opens Thursday in the NBA, with teams able to begin negotiating at 6 p.m. Eastern. James Harden declined his $47 million option for next season with Philadelphia on Wednesday and became a free agent —
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By Rob Frehse, CNN The University of Southern California coach who created fake athletic profiles for the children of wealthy parents, including Lori Loughlin’s daughter Olivia Jade Giannulli, was sentenced Wednesday to time served, according to court records. Laura Janke, the 36-year-old former assistant women’s soccer coach at the university in Los Angeles, previously agreed
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By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business It has a square shape, no stick, and will make your fingertips cold and sticky as you gingerly bite into its thin chocolate covering to reach the delicious vanilla ice cream encased inside. This is the iconic Klondike ice cream bar, which is hitting a major milestone birthday this year:
Continue Reading By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The recurring cries of “Come on, Andy!” at Centre Court meandered somewhere along the continuum from pushing to pleading as two-time champion Andy Murray’s shortest stay at Wimbledon came to a close. Unable to overcome big John Isner’s big serves, the way he always has
Continue Reading By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer As the Utah Jazz spent time talking to candidates to become their next coach, Will Hardy quickly rose to the top of their list. And that’s where he stayed. Hardy was announced as the new coach of the Jazz a day after the sides came to an agreement in
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes (CNN) — De las 30 ciudades brasileñas con las mayores tasas de muertes violentas, 13 se encuentran en la región amazónica, según los datos recopilados por el Anuario de Seguridad Pública de Brasil en un informe publicado este martes. Las 30 ciudades tuvieron tasas superiores a 100 muertes por cada 100.000 habitantes entre
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By Rebekah Riess and Christina Maxouris, CNN Members in the Missouri community where an Amtrak train struck a dump truck and killed four people this week had previously raised concerns about the crossing where the crash took place, a top federal official said Wednesday. “The community has really been focused on this crossing for years,”
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By Sonia Moghe, CNN Former President Donald Trump is no longer in contempt of a New York court, a judge said in an order Wednesday. Trump was held in civil contempt in April for failing to comply with a subpoena from the New York Attorney General’s Office for documents as part of its investigation into
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By Ella Nilsen, CNN As President Joe Biden’s administration prepares to hold its first onshore oil and gas drilling lease sales, environmental groups have filed a new lawsuit to attempt to stop the largest of these sales, in Wyoming. It’s the second lawsuit in a week to challenge the administration on its drilling plans. The
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By Matt McFarland, CNN Business Tesla is increasingly turning to machines rather than humans as it attempts to develop autonomous vehicles. As part of Tesla’s plans to cut 10% of salaried staff, the company has laid off a significant number of its data annotation specialists. These specialists do grunt work that is critical to empowering
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By Leah Asmelash, CNN After an eight-year hiatus, Cameron Diaz is making movies again. Diaz, who officially confirmed her retirement from Hollywood in 2018, is set to star in the new Netflix film “Back in Action,” alongside Jamie Foxx. The two previously starred together in 2014’s “Annie,” Diaz’s last feature film appearance. “(Jamie Foxx) only
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By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter The Supreme Court said on Wednesday that states have the authority to prosecute non-tribal members who commit crimes against Native Americans on Indian territory. The ruling limits a major tribal ruling issued by the Supreme Court in 2020 and cuts back on tribal sovereignty. Oklahoma Republican Gov.
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By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zach Greinke allowed just one run on four hits, helping the Kansas City Royals avoid a three-game sweep by beating the Texas Rangers 2-1. Kansas City’s Kyle Isbel provided the winning cushion with his second home run in as many games. Greinke (2-4) made his
Continue Reading By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zach Greinke allowed just one run on four hits, helping the Kansas City Royals avoid a three-game sweep by beating the Texas Rangers 2-1. Kansas City’s Kyle Isbel provided the winning cushion with his second home run in as many games. Greinke (2-4) made his
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo Adela Ramírez decidió emigrar de Cuyamel, en el norte de Honduras, luego de que su madre y sus hermanas lograran llegar a Estados Unidos. Ella no lo logró: fue una de los 53 migrantes que fallecieron en un camión en San Antonio Texas este lunes en una tragedia. “Nos llevábamos como hermanas”, dijo
Continue Reading By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed a law enacting a photo identification requirement for voters in advance of the November election. The photo ID requirement will take effect Aug. 28, meaning it won’t be in place for the Aug. 2 primaries. It’s part of
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Estamos a punto de tener una perspectiva totalmente nueva del universo. El telescopio espacial James Webb publicará sus primeras imágenes a color de alta resolución el 12 de julio. Una de esas imágenes “es la imagen más profunda de nuestro universo que jamás se haya tomado”, dijo el administrador de la
Continue Reading By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Hockey is not on summer vacation even after the Colorado Avalanche dethroned the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the Stanley Cup. The new 3ICE 3-on-3 league debuted in mid-June with Hall of Famers Bryan Trottier, Grant Fuhr, Joe Mullen and Larry Murphy among the coaches. The International Ice Hockey
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Amazon’s “Paper Girls” is teeing up what looks to be a timey-wimey good time, with shades of beloved favorites like “Stranger Things” and “Doctor Who.” The trailer for the graphic novel-turned-TV series dropped on Wednesday. The series tells the story of four teen girls who deliver newspapers who end up transported
Continue Reading By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Luke Richardson says he likes a challenge. Good thing, because he’s got a big one ahead of him. The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks have hired Richardson as the 40th coach in franchise history. The former NHL defenseman takes over a team in transition under general manager Kyle
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