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Simone Biles wins 6th all-around title at worlds to become most decorated gymnast in history

Simone Biles wins 6th all-around title at worlds to become most decorated gymnast in history

ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — After a two-year absence and less than three months into her return to competition, Simone Biles is back at the top of world gymnastics once again.
Trump's New York civil fraud trial rolls on after an appeals judge declines to halt it

Trump's New York civil fraud trial rolls on after an appeals judge declines to halt it

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial will roll ahead next week after he lost a bid Friday to postpone it.
Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women's oppression

Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women's oppression

OSLO — Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in recognition of her tireless campaigning for women’s rights and democracy, and against the death penalty.
New Mexico congressional map that was approved by Democrats can stand, a judge says

New Mexico congressional map that was approved by Democrats can stand, a judge says

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New congressional boundaries approved by Democrats that divided up a politically conservative oil-producing region in New Mexico don’t violate the state constitution, a judge ruled in an order published Friday.
What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

From Alcatraz Island to a park in New York City, Native American people will celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience on Monday with ceremonies, dances and speeches. The events across the U.S.
Prosecutor won't seek charges against troopers in killing of 'Cop City' activist near Atlanta

Prosecutor won't seek charges against troopers in killing of 'Cop City' activist near Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — The use of deadly force by Georgia state troopers who shot and killed an activist at the site of a planned police and firefighter training center near Atlanta was “objectively reasonable” and no charges will be sought against them, a p
Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80

Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80

CHICAGO (AP) — A photo of Dick Butkus sneering behind his facemask filled the cover of Sports Illustrated’s 1970 NFL preview, topped by the headline, “The Most Feared Man in the Game.
‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in New York City subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison

‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in New York City subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who sprayed a New York City subway car with bullets during rush hour, wounding 10 people and sparking a citywide manhunt, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison after several of his victims tearfully and angrily recounted thei
US Customs officials seize giraffe feces from woman at Minnesota airport

US Customs officials seize giraffe feces from woman at Minnesota airport

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal customs agents pooh-poohed the plans of an Iowa woman who wanted to make jewelry from giraffe feces she picked up on a trip to Kenya and brought back to the U.S. in her luggage.
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