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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 8m

Eight of rugby's most powerful nations have announced international bans for any players who join the breakaway R360 organization which intends to launch a multi-city series from next year.

Rugby nations unite, announcing plans to ban players who join R360 rebel series

Eight of rugby’s most powerful nations have announced international bans for any players who join the breakaway R360 organization which intends to launch a multi-city series from next year.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1h

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted “no one has died” as a result of U.S. foreign aid cuts. In Myanmar, the grieving father of a 2-year-old boy who died after their food rations were cut calls such claims a lie.

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 3h

The NFL has fined Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for an obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium. He says it was inadvertent.

NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent

The NFL has fined Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for an obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium. He says it was inadvertent.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4h

At least 15 people have died after debris from a massive landslide hit a bus in India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh.

Landslide in northern India hits a bus, killing at least 15 people

At least 15 people have died after debris from a massive landslide hit a bus in India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4h

Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the New York Yankees staved off elimination by rallying from five runs down to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 in Game 3 of their AL Division Series.

Judge rallies Yankees past Blue Jays 9-6 to save season and avert ALDS sweep

Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the New York Yankees staved off elimination by rallying from five runs down to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 in Game 3 of their AL Division Series.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4h

Justin Brazeau scored twice, Arturs Silovs stopped all 25 shots he faced for his first regular-season NHL shutout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Rangers 3-0 in each team's opener.

Penguins beat Mike Sullivan's Rangers 3-0 in coach Dan Muse's debut

Justin Brazeau scored twice, Arturs Silovs stopped all 25 shots he faced for his first regular-season NHL shutout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Rangers 3-0 in each team’s opener.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 6h

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford had solo shots and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series.

Raleigh, Suarez, Crawford homer and Mariners top Tigers 8-4 for a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford had solo shots and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 7h

Francine the cat is back home at a Lowe's store in Virginia after going missing for a few weeks.

Purrfect ending: Missing Virginia store cat found after hitching a ride to another state

Francine the cat is back home at a Lowe’s store in Virginia after going missing for a few weeks. The calico cat hitched a ride to a sister facility in another state.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 8h

Matt Van Epps, a former commissioner in Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s administration, won a crowded Republican primary Tuesday in a special election, clinching the victory with an endorsement from President Donald Trump that came after in-person early voting ended.

Trump-backed Matt Van Epps wins GOP primary in Tennessee special election for US House

Matt Van Epps, a former commissioner in Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s administration, has won a crowded Republican primary in the special election to replace a GOP congressman who left office this summer.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 9h

The only good news out of the American camp since losing the Ryder Cup to Europe is that no one has suggested another task force.

US Ryder Cup a mess that not even another task force could fix

The only good news out of the American camp since losing the Ryder Cup to Europe is that no one has suggested another task force.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 10h

Arsenal has started its Women's Champions League defense with a 2-1 loss to Lyon on Tuesday.

Defending champion Arsenal loses Women’s Champions League opener to Lyon; Barcelona thrashes Bayern

Arsenal has started its Women’s Champions League defense with a 2-1 loss to Lyon on Tuesday. Alessia Russo gave Arsenal an early lead, but Melchie Dumornay scored twice for Lyon.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 11h

Michigan freshman Bryce Underwood has started since Week 1 and is not expected to sit anytime soon.

Michigan's Bryce Underwood one of many Big Ten quarterbacks starting in 1st or 2nd year of college

Michigan freshman Bryce Underwood has started since Week 1 and is not expected to sit anytime soon. The 15th-ranked Wolverines are one of several Big Ten teams who are starting quarterbacks in their first or second year of college and are living with good moments and growing pains.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 12h

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. While evidence is building around the positive mental health effects of taking a plunge in chilly water, scientific confirmation is still lacking.

Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits -- and also presents risks

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 13h

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor is in the lineup for Game 3 of the AL Division Series on Tuesday after dealing with a personal matter.

Mariners' Josh Naylor in lineup in Game 3 of ALDS against Tigers after dealing with personal matter

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor is in the lineup for Game 3 of the AL Division Series on Tuesday after dealing with a personal matter.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 14h

Tesla announced the launch of a new, cheaper version of its best-selling electric vehicle Tuesday in hopes of reviving flagging sales.

Tesla offers cheaper version of its best-selling EV in bid to win back market share in a tough year

Tesla announced the launch of a new, cheaper version of its best-selling electric vehicle Tuesday in hopes of reviving flagging sales.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 14h

National Guard members from Texas are at an Army training center in Illinois. It's the most visible sign yet of the Trump administration’s plan to deploy troops to the Chicago area despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.

National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump's latest move to send troops to cities

National Guard members from Texas are at an Army training center in Illinois. It's the most visible sign yet of the Trump administration’s plan to deploy troops to the Chicago area despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 15h

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll brushed off the hamstring injury that had rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart listed as a limited participant on the team's practice report.

Giants coach Brian Daboll shrugs off rookie QB Jaxson Dart's hamstring injury

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll brushed off the hamstring injury that had rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart listed as a limited participant on the team's practice report.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 15h

Democratic governors from California and Illinois are threatening to leave the National Governors Association unless it denounces President Donald Trump's troop deployments to states.

Bipartisan US governors' group faces division over Trump's deployment of troops to states

Democratic governors from California and Illinois are threatening to leave the National Governors Association unless it denounces President Donald Trump's troop deployments to states.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 16h

A Catholic bishop in Peru's Amazon is warning that mercury from illegal gold mining is contaminating rivers, fish and people across the region.

Gold demand puts Peru's Amazon at greater risk from mercury poisoning, bishop warns

A Catholic bishop in Peru’s Amazon is warning that mercury from illegal gold mining is contaminating rivers, fish and people across the region.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 16h

Paris Fashion Week has wrapped up. These are the bold trends that are set to influence global fashion.

Three fashion trends rule spring: big shoulders, real skin and dress-up with a day job

Paris Fashion Week has wrapped up, showcasing bold trends that are set to influence global fashion. Designers focused on broad shoulders, empowering silhouettes, and skin-baring styles that emphasize personal expression.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 17h

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon is marking the 200th anniversary of organized emigration from Norway to the U.S.

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon marks 200 years of organized emigration to the US

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon is marking the 200th anniversary of organized emigration from Norway to the U.S.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 17h

Hurricane Priscilla neared Category 3 status on Tuesday in the Pacific as a new tropical storm formed in the Atlantic, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Priscilla nears major hurricane status as new tropical storm forms in the Atlantic

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the Atlantic Ocean on a path toward the Caribbean.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 18h

Israelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war.

A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish

Israelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 18h

Buildings in the U.S. are turning to ice batteries for air conditioning — a technology that freezes water into ice at night when electricity is cheap and lets it thaw during the day to cool indoor spaces.

Buildings are turning to 'ice batteries' for sustainable air conditioning

Buildings in the U.S. are turning to ice batteries for air conditioning — a technology that freezes water into ice at night when electricity is cheap and lets it thaw during the day to cool indoor spaces.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 19h

When J.D. Stevens flips on the lights in the shed by his South Carolina home, he feels the presence of his dad, who died nearly a decade ago. He also sees hundreds of thousands of buttons.

The Button King's legacy lives on in quirky South Carolina museum

J.D. Stevens feels his late father's presence when he enters a shed near his South Carolina home. It's the home of the Button Museum, filled with creations by Dalton Stevens, known as the Button King.

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