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The Legacy Grant, supported by the U Foundation, will fund development of an outdoor space where students can engage in hands-on learning, movement and sensory activities, according to the education foundation....
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City council's decision to leave it to voters comes as U.S. cities face intense divisions over Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras. While dozens of municipalities have canceled contracts or deactivated systems because of privacy and surveillance backlash, others…...
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The honorees will be recognized Sept. 11 at the Galveston Women’s Conference at the Moody Gardens Convention Center.
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Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti: "Russell Westbrook is the ultimate competitor.
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The Wichita Falls Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday voted to allow use of a building in the north part of the city as a data center.
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By Nora Eckert DETROIT, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Automaker Ford Motor plans to move production of some Lincoln models from China to the U.S. in 2030, Ford's CEO told Reuters on Wednesday, adding the move...
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By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Donald Trump was sued on Wednesday by two media entities seeking to shut down a new service that sells paid access to the U.S. president's posts,...
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Drew Rasmussen won his fifth straight start, Liam Hicks had three hits and slugged a three-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays put a ribbon on their franchise-record, unblemished road trip with an 8-4...
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There is no question who the No. 1 and No. 2 running backs for the Houston Texans are.
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Lindsie Chrisley's ex-boyfriend David Landsman has been indicted on four counts relating to an April altercation that allegedly turned violent.
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The Las Vegas Aces made improvements in certain areas when they defeated the Washington Mystics on Tuesday. That wasn't enough to fully please Aces coach Becky Hammon....
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A 12-member grand jury reviewed evidence presented by the District Attorney’s Office against Kristian Jon McMurrin, 21, Isaiah Demar Johnson, 38, and Lee Andrew Sims, 73, and determined there was enough evidence for the cases to proceed....
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Michael Scotto: The Phoenix Suns have waived Haywood Highsmith, league sources told @hoopshype. He was partially guaranteed $1 million of his $3 million salary for the 2026-27 season....
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The New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks have played twice this season, and both games were decided by less than five points.
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Aug 12 (Reuters) - Venezuela's inflation reached 19.9% in July from the previous month's 13.8%, the central bank said on Wednesday.
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Brionna Jones is giving the Atlanta Dream another reason to feel good as they travel to face the Connecticut Sun Thursday in Uncasville, Conn.
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Two people were killed on Aug. 12 when a U.S. Army helicopter crashed in a field in central Texas, sparking a large grass fire and prompting evacuations, authorities said....
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Detroit Tigers All-Star outfielder Riley Greene was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right hamstring strain.
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The Oklahoma Sooners have made two changes to their 2027 football schedule. The Sooners will now open the season against the Utah State Aggies on Aug. 28 at home....
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In March 2025, the top executives at Detroit's automakers scrambled to get ahead of what they feared would cripple their companies: President Donald Trump's much talked-about tariffs....
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Aug 12 (Reuters) - An independent appeal board confirmed that five former players on Canada's 2018 world junior ice hockey team who were acquitted last year of sexual assault charges breached the...
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Aug 12 (Reuters) - Whole Foods Market said on Wednesday it was recalling select products from its produce and prepared foods departments that contain jalapenos sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors...
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Health officials are warning the public to stay vigilant after a flesh-eating bacteria infection killed at least seven people across two states in recent weeks....
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier had no qualms defying a federal judge’s order. The state's chief state legal officer said he even would be willing to go to jail....
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They always find their way back. Ariana Grande further fueled speculation of a rekindled romance with ex-boyfriend Ricky Álvarez by posting photos of the two of them in an Aug. 12 Instagram carousel....
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By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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St. Louis Cardinals rookie César Prieto delivered a key hit to break a season- long drought and spark a tie-breaking rally Wednesday afternoon in a 7-1 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies....
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Mumford & Sons lassoed a special guest for the first of three performances at Madison Square Garden. On Tuesday, Aug.
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PHILADELPHIA – Mackenzie Dern says everything is cool with Gillian Robertson, at least on her end.
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The Colorado Rockies placed infielder Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion list Wednesday, one day after he was injured during a 3-2 victory over the host Arizona Diamondbacks....
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WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - From the beginning, something didn't add up. During the closing hours of the NATO Leaders' Summit in Ankara in July, U.S....
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By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Upbeat tech earnings pushed the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and MSCI All Country indices to within a whisker of their all-time highs on Wednesday, while...
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An appeals panel ruled that five players from Hockey Canada's 2018 world junior championships team breached the organization's code of conduct in a case that led to a sexual assault trial in which all...
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A 51-year-old motorcyclist died in an early-morning crash on Railroad Drive in Northeast El Paso, a police spokesperson said.
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John Hinckley Jr., the shooter who made an attempt on President Ronald Reagan's life to impress Jodie Foster in 1981, has a message for the actress 45 years later....
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By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors announced on Wednesday a hate crime indictment by a federal grand jury against a man who police said had stabbed a Muslim person...
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Brian Madjo made his long-awaited Aston Villa debut in the UEFA Super Cup, and the teenager quickly showed why the Villans have been working so hard to bring him in....
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Vernon Adams Jr. will look to record his second straight strong performance against his former team when the Calgary Stampeders host the BC Lions on Thursday night....
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Alan Roden ripped a go-ahead RBI double to highlight a four-run third inning, fueling the Minnesota Twins to a 7-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis....
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By Kalea Hall DETROIT, Aug 12 (Reuters) - A factory jointly owned by General Motors and LG Energy Solution in northeast Ohio is scheduled to restart production of battery cells next week after a seven...
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On Wednesday, Russell Westbrook hung up his sneakers and said goodbye to the game of basketball.
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By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - American Airlines is reorganizing senior management, broadening oversight across its commercial and operations teams and adding a former Spirit...
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Where were the best spots in the world to witness the total solar eclipse on Wednesday, Aug. 12?
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The mayor and town secretary of Refugio were arrested this week in relation to an investigation into misapplication of fiduciary property amounting to $300,000 or more....
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A developing tropical storm is expected to pass directly over the Hawaiian Islands beginning as early as Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center....
business
Two Popeyes customers in Texas are suing the fast-food chain and its parent company for $1.5 million after allegedly finding a condom-like object inside a piece of fried chicken....
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By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, Aug 12 (Reuters) - A grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner in the December stabbing deaths of his parents, Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner and producer Michele Reiner, and...
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On Wednesday, Russell Westbrook hung up his sneakers and said goodbye to the game of basketball.
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The Atlanta Falcons took a major risk when they drafted Michael Penix Jr. in the first round in 2024 shortly after signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal....
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The season hasn't started yet, but Tulane might've already wrapped up the best college football uniforms release of 2026.
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LAS VEGAS – Islam Makhachev has an opportunity to make history and strengthen his legacy at UFC 330.
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When Walter purchased the majority ownership of the Lakers from the Buss family for a valuation of a then-record $10 billion, the league announced that former majority owner Jeanie Buss would remain...
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Triple-double king and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons on Wednesday via social media. Westbrook's decision was announced during a 3 1/2-minute video....
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Fullcourtpass: The Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards had both presented offers to Westbrook, per @ShamsCharania Russ decided to retire instead x.com x.com More on Russell Westbrook: Recent...
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Ted Scott returned to the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a new growth above his lip. PGA Tour pro Michael Kim confirmed Scott, the veteran caddie of world No....
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Dejounte Murray: GREATEST POINT GUARD EVER!!!! x.com This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: GREATEST POINT GUARD EVER!!!!
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For Bob Iger, his and Josh Kushner’s purchase of the majority ownership of the Lakers from Mark Walter for a historic $12.5 billion valuation was still sinking in as of late Wednesday morning....
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“We were involved in pursuing the new franchise in Vegas,” Iger said during an exclusive phone call with the California Post.
