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France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes
By MARK CARLSON, EMMA DA SILVA and JOHN LEICESTER LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — France sent a hulking military cargo plane to dump tons of flame retardants as it battled…
More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths
By PROSPER HERI NGORORA and CONSTANT SAME BAGALWA BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo went on strike on Saturday, demanding their pay.…
Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen
By SAMY MAGDY and GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said Saturday that they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on…
Wisconsin’s capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting
By SCOTT BAUER MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A police shooting in Wisconsin’s progressive capital city this week put the spotlight on persistent and deep racial divisions, prompting cancellations and other…
Small businesses file lawsuits against Trump’s new sweeping tariffs
By MAE ANDERSON NEW YORK (AP) — Trump’s tariffs are headed to court — again. Two lawsuits filed by small businesses are challenging Trump’s sweeping tariffs announced Thursday that impose…
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Dangerous heat continues grip on Southern California. How long will it last?
Forecasters noted the weather system will also keep temperatures elevated in many areas at night, when people normally get some relief from the heat.
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Alexander: Has sports’ embrace of gambling contributed to scandals?
An industry that once held gambling interests at arm’s length now partners with them ... so what could go wrong?
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Simone Biles back in hospital after ‘almost dying’ in June
Simone Biles revealed to fans that she's back in the hospital weeks after "almost dying" amid a health scare back in June.
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Tour de France: Pogačar nears record-tying 5th title
The Slovenian star, seeking his third consecutive triumph, finishes the penultimate stage with a 6½-minute lead ahead of a largely ceremonial finale Sunday.
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Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (July 16-23)
There were eight restaurants and food establishments ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from July 16 to July 23.