By DEREK GATOPOULOS and ANDREW KRAVCHENKO Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Kneeling in a patch of yellow wildflowers, a Chechen soldier carefully attaches an explosive device to the bottom of a small drone. Seconds later, it is released. It explodes next to two old storefront mannequins set up 200 meters (yards) away, one with
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By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Saudi-backed LIV Golf has joined the antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour. Four players who have signed with the rival league have withdrawn their names. The amended complaint was filed Friday afternoon in federal court. The players no longer part of the lawsuit are Carlos Ortiz, Abraham Ancer, Pat
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Personal Birth date: September 11, 1965 Birth place: Damascus, Syria Father: Hafez Assad, late Syrian President Mother: Anisa Makhlouf al-Assad Marriage: Asma (Akhras) al-Assad (2000-present) Children: Karim, 2004; Zein, 2003; Hafez, 2001 Education: University of Damascus, Medicine, 1988; Ophthalmology residency, London,
Continue Reading By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Serena and Venus Williams have been given a wild-card entry for women’s doubles at the U.S. Open. This marks their first tournament as a team in more than four years. Serena announced this month that she is preparing to end her playing career and, while
Continue ReadingBy Jason Hanna and Rebekah Riess, CNN A southwestern Oregon wildfire burning since mid-August spread rapidly from Friday to Saturday thanks to strong winds, more then tripling its total burned acreage in one day and prompting evacuation orders, fire officials said. The Rum Creek Fire, about a 50-mile drive northwest of Medford, has burned 4,319
Continue Reading CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Thriston Lawrence’s day started early at the European Masters by completing the four holes from his weather-affected second round. It ended with him leading by three shots after three rounds in the Swiss Alps ski resort Crans-Montana. Lawrence was back on course at 7:40 a.m. and birdied the 18th to card
Continue Reading By MATTIAS KARÉN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Liverpool has equaled the single game scoring record in the English Premier League by beating Bournemouth 9-0 at home. Roberto Firmino scored two goals and set up three more. After opening the campaign with two draws and a loss it was the kind of performance that will
Continue Reading By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press BARRETOS, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro traveled to Latin America’s biggest rodeo — a bubble of staunch support — to connect with voters from the countryside ahead of October’s vote. On Friday evening, the far-right leader rode a horse while holding a cowboy hat in his outstretched arm
Continue Reading By BILL BARROW and JEFF AMY Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — Four years ago, Georgia Democrats had a contested primary for governor because the party’s old guard didn’t believe in Stacey Abrams. She routed their alternative and, in a close general election loss, established herself as de facto party boss in a newfound battleground
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By Steve Contorno, CNN Charlie Crist, the Democratic nominee for Florida governor, has picked as his running mate Karla Hernández-Mats, the head of the teachers union in Miami-Dade County, in a clear sign that he intends to put education at the center of his campaign against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Crist announced Hernández-Mats as his
Continue Reading INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities say three Dutch soldiers were shot and wounded early Saturday in downtown Indianapolis following what police believe was a disturbance outside the hotel where they were staying. The shooting occurred around 3:30 a.m. EDT in Indianapolis’ entertainment district. Police found three men with gunshot wounds and they were taken to area
Continue Reading LAVIANA, Spain (AP) — Jay Vine is having fun in the Spanish Vuelta. The Australian has won his second Vuelta stage two days after overcoming a flat tire to take his first win at a Grand Tour race. Vine impressed on the grueling final climb to beat Marc Soler, Rein Taaramae and Thibaut Pinot by
Continue Reading MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland has scored his first Premier League hat trick as Manchester City came from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 4-2. City trailed 2-0 after just 21 minutes against a clinical Palace side after an own-goal by John Stones and a header by Joachim Andersen. It was the fourth
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Raheem Sterling’s first goals for Chelsea gave the 10-man Blues a 2-1 victory over winless Leicester in the English Premier League. Sterling’s second half double proved decisive at Stamford Bridge as the hosts overcame the early sending off of England midfielder Conor Gallagher. Manager Thomas Tuchel was also absent as he was
Continue Reading BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Brighton has extended its unbeaten English Premier League streak to a club record nine games after Pascal Gross’ second-half strike earned a 1-0 win over Leeds. Brighton wasted a host of chances at Amex Stadium before Gross coolly claimed his third goal of the season in the 66th minute. Brighton has
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By Brendan Kirby Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Tragedies like the fatal fire that claimed the lives of two young boys in Irvington Thursday night are not just horrific for the victims and their families; they also weigh on the firefighters who respond to them. The men and women
Continue Reading LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool equaled the biggest win in English Premier League history in a 9-0 hammering of promoted Bournemouth. Jurgen Klopp’s side had started the campaign slowly, with surprise draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace compounded by Monday’s loss at rival Manchester United. But Liverpool’s fearsome attack looked back to its best at
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By Ariel Mallory Click here for updates on this story IRVINGTON, Alabama (WALA) — Investigators still working to find out how a deadly Irvington fire started. It happened Thursday night, a mobile home engulfed in flames. Two young children were killed. Officials released their names, 4-year-old Liam Barnes and 2-year-old Noah Gordon lost their lives
Continue ReadingBy Lacey Beasley Click here for updates on this story FOLEY, Alabama (WALA) — Family, friends, and many others are preparing for a somber Saturday, as fallen Mount Vernon police officer Ivan Lopez will be honored. The veteran law enforcement officer was killed in a car crash Monday night in Summerdale. Investigators said a truck
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — Brentford has denied Everton a first English Premier League win after Vitaly Janelt equalized six minutes from time for 1-1. Brentford thumped Manchester United 4-0 in its previous home match and dominated Everton from the off. The Bees hit the woodwork three times. Against the run of play, the Bees were undone
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