Refsnyder, Twins hand Orioles 14th straight loss, 3-2 in 10

BALTIMORE — Rob Refsnyder bounced back from a run-in with the center-field fence to score the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a wild pitch and the Minnesota Twins handed the Baltimore Orioles their 14th straight loss, 3-2 on Monday.

The Orioles' skid ties for second-longest in team history ...
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Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, says she will ‘take some time away from the court’

Osaka, who had said she would not participate in news conferences during the two-week French Open, said she did not want to be a distraction.
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Naomi Osaka says she will withdraw from French Open and ‘take some time away from the court’

Osaka, who had said she would not participate in news conferences during the two-week French Open, said she did not want to be a distraction.
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Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open after fine

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday after she was fined $15,000 for skipping her news conference and issued a stern warning from all four Grand Slam tournaments. 

Posting a statement on Twitter, Osaka apologized for her conduct and said it was best for her to step away ...
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Rival calls transgender weightlifter competing in Olympics 'unfair'

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is set to become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics, but a rival athlete has called Hubbard’s inclusion in the women’s field “unfair” and “like a bad joke.”

Belgian weightlifter Anna Vanbellinghen is the first rival to speak out against Hubbard’s potential ...
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Celtics fan arrested after thrown water bottle at Kyrie Irving

A Boston Celtics fan was arrested Sunday for allegedly throwing a water bottle at Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving as he walked off the court after Game 4. 

Cameras caught the bottle narrowly missing Irving, the former Celtic who scored 39 points in Brooklyn's pivotal 141-126 win.

The Boston Police ...
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Alzheimer’s drug spurs emotional battle as FDA nears deadline for approval

The drug aducanumab would be the first new Alzheimer's treatment since 2003, but it is also the latest example of a medication that is passionately supported by patients and advocacy groups but rejected by the FDA's outside advisers.
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For the Nats to have hope, they need more from Soto, Strasburg and Corbin

Those three members of the Nationals' core have combined for less than zero value. That's got to change.
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Parade magazine offers best war movies for Memorial Day

For Memorial Day, Parade magazine has compiled a list of the top 50 films that “depict war through many different perspectives,” presented in no particular order.

This list, however, is one of the few that delves into multiple decades, rather than dwells on the most recent film offerings. Here’s a ...
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'Quiet Place' opens with $58.5M, fueling box-office rebound

NEW YORK (AP) — Moviegoing increasingly looks like it didn't die during the coronavirus pandemic. It just went into hibernation.

John Krasinski's thriller sequel “A Quiet Place Part II” opened over the Memorial Day weekend to a pandemic-best $48.4 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. Including the Monday holiday, the ...
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Tex. Democrats block restrictive voting bill by walking off floor

The GOP-backed measure would have made it harder to vote by mail, empowered partisan poll watchers and made it easier to overturn election results. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) vowed after the walkout to add the bill to a special session he plans to call this year to address legislative redistricting.
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The Nationals’ bats remain absent, and one Max Scherzer miscue yields a fourth straight loss

The Brewers' Brandon Woodruff outdueled the Nationals' ace, who made one mistake in the first inning and paid for it.
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Giolito fans 12, White Sox send Orioles to 13th loss in row

CHICAGO — Lucas Giolito struck out 12 and the Chicago White Sox sent Baltimore to its 13th straight loss, beating the Orioles 3-1 Sunday.

The Orioles matched their worst skid since 2009. Baltimore's all-time longest losing streak was 21 in a row in 1988.

Baltimore has been swept in four ...
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Shutout, shutdown and swept: Nationals fall to Brewers

Max Scherzer had long settled down after a shaky first inning, blowing through 16 of the next 17 batters he faced through six innings. But in a display of how anemic the Washington Nationals’ batting order was Sunday — and for much of the homestand — Scherzer’s start was cut ...
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Nationals' Will Harris to undergo surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome

Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris finally has clarity as to what has bothered his right hand since spring training. The right-hander will undergo surgery Friday to correct thoracic outlet syndrome, manager Dave Martinez said, likely ending Harris’ season.

Harris’ year has been interrupted through injury, with numbness and swelling in ...
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Wizards' flaws, needs on display in one-sided series against 76ers

Moments after the Wizards’ Game 3 loss, guard Bradley Beal said he sat in the locker room and contemplated the reality of Washington’s situation. It dawned on him that he had never been in a 3-0 deficit before.

Until now. 

“It’s tough obviously,” Beal said. “You don’t want to give ...
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Naomi Osaka fined $15,000 for skipping French Open media session

PARIS — Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 at the French Open for skipping a post-match news conference after her first-round victory Sunday — and threatened by all four Grand Slam tournaments with stiffer penalties, including being defaulted, if she continues to avoid meeting with the media.

The fine will come ...
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Israeli opposition parties reach agreement to oust Netanyahu

After more than 12 years as prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has been struggling to hold onto power after four inconclusive elections in the past two years while facing a corruption trial. Now a diverse coalition is kick-starting a process to end the political stalemate.
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Braves' Marcell Ozuna arrested for domestic assault, battery

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated assault by strangulation and battery, according to Sandy Springs, Georgia, police.

At 12:26 p.m., police received a 911 call directing officers to Ozuna’s home. When officers arrived, they heard screaming from inside and the front ...
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Hack exposed government’s light-touch oversight of pipeline security

The Transportation Security Administration is reversing its hands-off approach to overseeing pipeline cybersecurity in the wake of the devastating ransomware attack on critical U.S. infrastructure.
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The 76ers are way too dominant, too determined and too good for the Wizards to handle

The 76ers, after a Game 3 rout, look "championship ready," while the Wizards look overmatched.
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Tulsa massacre documentaries offer deep dive into tragedy

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Several documentary filmmakers - some backed by NBA superstars - are shedding light on the historically ignored Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, one of the most horrific tragedies in American history.

LeBron James and Russell Westbrook are among those releasing documentaries based on the racially motivated ...
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Nationals swept by Brewers in day-night doubleheader

Luis Urías went 3 for 3 with two RBIs, including the tiebreaking double in a four-run sixth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Saturday night to sweep a split doubleheader.

Leadoff batter Kolten Wong also had three hits and drove in two runs for the ...
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The Wizards find no answers in Game 3 and get pushed to the brink by the 76ers

Game 4 is Monday night at Capital One Arena, and Washington has a lot of work to do.
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Joel Embiid's playoff career high puts Wizards on brink of elimination

First, the Washington Wizards tried Alex Len, who looked overmatched. Then, there was Daniel Gafford, the energetic big who bit on just one too many shot fakes. And finally, there was Robin Lopez, a crafty veteran who still didn’t make much of a difference.

No matter which one of their ...
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B.J. Thomas, 'Hooked on a Feeling' singer, dies at 78

B.J. Thomas, the Grammy-winning singer who enjoyed success on the pop, country and gospel charts with such hits as “I Just Can’t Help Believing,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” and “Hooked on a Feeling,” has died. He was 78.

Thomas, who announced in March that he had been diagnosed ...
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As a negotiator, Biden leaves GOP senators unsure how far he will go

Exactly what President Biden agreed to in an Oval Office meeting this month has become a key factor in the talks between Republican senators and the White House over a massive infrastructure package. The Oval Office session also provides insight into the negotiating style of the president.
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Mark Eaton, shot-blocking king and Jazz legend, dies at 64

Mark Eaton, the 7-foot-4 shot-blocking king who twice was the NBA's defensive player of the year during his career with the Utah Jazz, has died, the team said Saturday. He was 64.

The cause of death was not immediately announced.

The center spent his entire career with the Jazz, led ...
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Gavin MacLeod, 'Love Boat' captain, dies at 90

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gavin MacLeod, the veteran supporting actor who achieved fame as sardonic TV news writer Murray Slaughter on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and stardom playing cheerful Capt. Stubing on "The Love Boat," has died. He was 90.

MacLeod died early Saturday at his home in Palm ...
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Christian Pulisic and Chelsea top Manchester City to win the Champions League title

The Chelsea substitute became the first U.S. men's national team player to appear in club soccer's biggest game.
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Iran-backed militias turn to drone attacks, alarming U.S. forces in Iraq

In place of rockets, militiamen have turned at times to small, fixed-wing drones that fly too low to be picked up by defensive systems, military officials and diplomats said. An official with the U.S.-led coalition described the evolving drone threat as the military mission's biggest concern in Iraq.
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Djokovic warms up for French Open with title in Belgrade

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic warmed up for the French Open by beating Alex Molcan 6-4, 6-3 to take his 83rd career title Saturday on home soil at the Belgrade Open.

Top-ranked Djokovic struggled on serve in the first set as he was broken three times by his Slovakian ...
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Democrats’ quandary: Whether to kill the filibuster that could kill their agenda

A rank of united Democratic senators could end the filibuster. After Republicans used it to block a Jan. 6 commission, some Democrats are arguing that repealing it is the only way to achieve their policy goals.
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The Wizards’ big issue heading into Game 3? Their size.

Washington has relied on guard-heavy lineups to play fast and score in the paint all year. Against the big, aggressive 76ers, it needs a backup plan.
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Biden’s first budget signals that deficits don’t matter

The president's first budget predicts a $1.8 trillion deficit for 2022 and deficits of $1.3 trillion for years to come to fund big investments in education, infrastructure and the social safety net.
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NCAA ripped for holding events in states with bans on transgender athletes in female sports

The NCAA snubbed North Carolina over its 2016 "bathroom bill," but boycotting red states over their transgender laws may be tougher when multiple states are involved.

The NCAA has come under fire for its decision to hold Division I softball regional tournaments in three states — Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee ...
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No sex offender treatment, no parole for Bill Cosby, 83

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Actor Bill Cosby won't be paroled this year after refusing to participate in sex offender programs during his nearly three years in state prison in Pennsylvania.

The 83-year-old Cosby has long said he would resist the programs and refuse to acknowledge wrongdoing even if it means serving ...
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Gwen Stefani slams cultural appropriation claims: 'All these rules are just dividing us'

Gwen Stefani slammed cultural appropriation complaints against the Harajuku Girls era of her solo career, saying the sharing of cultures brings people together and that "all these rules are just dividing us."

Ms. Stefani has long been accused of appropriating Japanese culture by appearing onstage and in music videos with a dance ...
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Utah Jazz fan's lawsuit over taunting incident dismissed

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A lawsuit against the Utah Jazz by a fan who was banned for life from the team's arena over what were called racial taunts directed at point guard Russell Westbrook was dismissed by a judge, according to court documents filed Thursday.

Shane Keisel has said ...
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Sports betting initiative qualifies for California ballot

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — An initiative to allow sports betting at tribal casinos and horse-racing tracks in California has qualified for the November 2022 ballot.

The proposed constitutional amendment, written by Native American tribes, qualified on Thursday, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Backers submitted 1.4 million signatures and the secretary ...
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GOP senators block legislation seeking probe of Capitol riot

The Senate failed to muster the 10 Republican votes needed to clear a procedural hurdle for the legislation, dashing hopes that a comprehensive investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection can happen outside of Congress's political fray.
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Voice of Disney's 'Sebastian the Crab' dies at age 74

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Samuel E. Wright, the South Carolina native who famously voiced “Sebastian the Crab” in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid" and had an acting career spanning five decades, died this week. He was 74.

Wright died Monday in New York after a three-year bout with prostate cancer, according ...
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Fans and athletes are together again, but the honeymoon’s already over

Amid repeated instances of fan misbehavior, it feels as though players are being taxed for all the ways they've tinkered with the conventions of sports.
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Prices up 3.6% in April, reflecting upward trend

Fed leaders have argued that a rise in inflation will be temporary and that prices will simmer down as the economy reemerges from the pandemic. Rather than rush to raise interest rates and slow the recovery, the Fed is urging patience to give the labor market time to recover.
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Whenever Mystics' Erica McCall plays her sister, DeWanna Bonner, it's 'a dream come true'

When DeWanna Bonner gets frustrated on the court, Erica McCall knows what she’ll do. Bonner will put her head down and attack the lane, using her combination of height and speed to wreak havoc on opposing defenders — including her sister.

When the Washington Mystics and McCall take the floor ...
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Clay Travis, Buck Sexton to fill Rush Limbaugh's old time slot

Conservative commentators Clay Travis and Buck Sexton will take over the late Rush Limbaugh's old time slot, Premiere Networks announced Thursday.

"The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show," will air from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., replacing Limbaugh's nationally syndicated program. The first episode will air Monday, June 21, CNN Source

Trans youth, athletes ask judges to overturn new state laws

Transgender youth and athletes are going to battle in a number of states across the country challenging laws that ban their ability to participate in female sports, readying the issue for Supreme Court review in the near future.

The battle over trans athletes has even made its way into the ...
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U.S. scientists expand efforts to determine when booster shots will be needed

The relief of being vaccinated against the coronavirus is being replaced by a new worry: Is immunity a ticking clock? Should they plan a family wedding this fall? Will everyone need booster shots? When?
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Tiger Woods calls crash recovery 'more painful than anything I have ever experienced'

Tiger Woods knows all about recovering from major injuries. He’s undergone five back surgeries and five knee operations throughout his career.

But what he’s facing now is more difficult than anything else he’s been through, Woods said in his first public comments since his severe single-car accident in California on ...
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Russell Westbrook popcorn incident fans downside

PHILADELPHIA — Russell Westbrook’s outburst wasn’t just about the popcorn. Of course, the Washington Wizards guard was angry that a fan dumped the food over his head as he limped to the locker room with an ankle injury — who wouldn’t be?  

But for Westbrook, the incident dug at ...
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White House to propose $6 trillion budget plan in bid to reshape safety net, economy

The budget is expected to contain policies that have largely already announced by the White House. But it underscores the scale of the Biden administration's spending ambitions relative to Republicans, amid tense negotiations over an infrastructure bill.
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Eric Carle, author of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' dies at 91

NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Carle, the beloved children's author and illustrator whose classic "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished literary memories, has died at age 91.

Carle's family says he died Sunday at his summer studio in ...
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Senate GOP makes new infrastructure offer as House Democrats urge Biden to dig in

Republicans' proposal of more than $900 billion is far short of what the White House has proposed. Nor does it address the thornier disputes between the two sides over President Biden's plan to finance it through tax increases on corporations.
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Russell Westbrook pushed the Wizards into the playoffs. They won’t last long without his best.

Though Washington's point guard has racked up the assists, his disjointed playoff performance has been far from his regular season standard.
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House Democrats make new demand on infrastructure as Biden strains to lure Republicans

Lawmakers' insistence on adding strong labor protections is likely to complicate President Biden's effort to cobble together bipartisan support on potentially trillions of dollars in new public works spending.
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Brooks Koepka vs. Bryson DeChambeau feud continues in pairings announcement for 'The Match'

The latest twist of a petty — albeit intriguing — feud between Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka came Wednesday when the pairings for “The Match” were released.

Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady will return as a dynamic duo in the modified alternate shot match play event on July ...
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Alan Dershowitz sues Netflix for $80 million over Jeffrey Epstein show

MIAMI — Attorney and Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz is suing Netflix for $80 million over his portrayal in the streaming service's “Filthy Rich” series about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Miami federal court, contends that Netflix intentionally misled Dershowitz, one of the lawyers once representing ...
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Biden could face tough choices if infrastructure deal emerges

If centrists strike an agreement, the president would probably have to pick between forgoing key proposals for climate and elder care and rejecting a bipartisan deal that aides have sought as a political triumph.
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First sportsbook at major pro sports arena opens in Washington

The first full-service sportsbook at a major sports arena or stadium in the United States opened its doors Wednesday at the home of the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Capitals.

Capital One Arena is directly accessible from the William Hill sportsbook during Wizards playoff games without fans needing to leave ...
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Biden pushes to redouble efforts to determine definitive origin of coronavirus

In a statement, President Biden said that in March, he had asked the intelligence community to report on their "most up-to-date analysis" of the origins. He said he received the report this month with no definitive conclusion.
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Ryan Kerrigan on his final year in Washington and why he picked the Eagles

Washington's all-time sack leader says he found what he hopes is a good fit in Philadelphia.
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Nationwide network helps build resistance to vaccine mandates

The Informed Consent Action Network, a Texas-based nonprofit founded by a former daytime TV producer, campaigns against requiring vaccines based on debunked or unsubstantiated claims.
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Kyrie Irving hoping to avoid 'subtle racism' in return to Boston

Nets star Kyrie Irving said Tuesday he hopes he doesn't experience racism when he returns to TD Garden this week for Brooklyn's first-round series against the Boston Celtics. Irving played two seasons in Boston before joining the Nets.

Brooklyn leads the best-of-seven series 2-0. Game 3 is Friday in Boston.

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Major Japanese newspaper calls for Tokyo Olympics cancellation in editorial

Major Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun published an editorial Wednesday calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled, adding another voice to the push for further postponement or altogether cancellation less than two months before the Games will begin.

Several regional newspapers have already published a similar stance, but ...
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Push to audit election brings warnings of security risks

Michigan's top election official and Dominion Voting Systems are cautioning local governments in the state not to give outside groups access to voting machines, as has happened in Maricopa County, Ariz. Former president Donald Trump and his supporters have launched a campaign to pressure county governments to audit ballots cast in the last presidential election.
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Amazon to buy MGM, studio behind James Bond and 'Shark Tank,' for $8.45 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is going Hollywood.

The online shopping giant is buying MGM, the movie and TV studio behind James Bond, “Legally Blonde" and “Shark Tank," with the hopes of filling its video streaming service with more stuff to watch.

Amazon is paying $8.45 billion for MGM, making ...
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‘Confession’ video of Belarus dissident suggests torture, experts say

In the video, the detained journalist's face appears to be marked with abrasions and bruises, suggesting that authorities subjected him to "torture or other ill-treatment" before recording the supposed confession, an Amnesty International spokesman said.
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Chase Young, Montez Sweat skip voluntary portion of OTAs

ASHBURN — The Washington Football Team had near-perfect attendance for Tuesday’s OTA voluntary practice, but there were some big-time faces missing from the defense. Chase Young and Montez Sweat — the team’s top edge rushers — both skipped the session at the team’s facility.

Coach Ron Rivera said Young and ...
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Focus, fatherhood and fewer tweets: The re-making of Joel Embiid

The NBA is no longer built for big men. But after years mired in Philadelphia's rebuilding process, the Sixers center is finding new ways for him, and his team, to dominate.
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Russell Brand: Democrats, media 'conspired' to censor Hunter Biden news, 'influence the election'

British actor and podcaster Russell Brand said Monday that the Democratic Party, mainstream media and Big Tech "conspired" to censor negative news about President Biden and his son Hunter in order to ensure the president's electoral victory in November.

On his YouTube channel, Mr. Brand interviewed journalist Glenn Greenwald, who famously quit ...
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Alex Ovechkin: 'I want to finish my career' with Capitals

When the Capitals left the ice Sunday night at the end of another first-round playoff exit, there was a chance — however minute — that the loss to Boston would end up being Alex Ovechkin’s last time wearing Washington’s red sweater.

Ovechkin all-but quashed that possibility Tuesday during his end-of-season ...
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Focus, fatherhood and fewer Tweets: The re-making of Joel Embiid

The NBA is no longer built for big men. But after years mired in Philadelphia's rebuilding process, the Sixers center is finding new ways for him, and his team, to dominate.
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John Cena, 'F9' star, makes groveling apology video to China after calling Taiwan a 'country'

Actor John Cena issued a video Tuesday apologizing to China and saying he "loves" the communist state after he made a "mistake" in recognizing Taiwan as a country while promoting his new film.

Mr. Cena, who stars in the ninth installment of the "Fast & Furious" franchise, "F9," sparked outrage ...
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Mistrial declared in murder trial of Simone Biles' brother

CLEVELAND (AP) — A judge in Ohio declared a mistrial in the murder trial of the brother of Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles after jurors said they had read legal paperwork that inadvertently was included in evidence given to them to review.

All 12 jurors told the judge during their ...
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DHS to issue first-ever cybersecurity regulations for pipelines

A unit of the Department of Homeland Security will issue a directive this week requiring pipeline companies to report cyber incidents to federal authorities, officials said, and will follow up with a more robust set of mandatory rules for safeguarding pipeline systems and the steps to take if they are hacked.
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IOC member: Cancellation of Tokyo Summer Games 'essentially off the table'

A member of the International Olympic Committee said canceling the Tokyo Summer Games is “essentially off the table” even as Japan battles a wave of COVID-19 cases in major cities and the State Department warns Americans not to travel to the host nation.

IOC Member Dick Pound, speaking to CNN, ...
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Japan says U.S. travel warning for virus won't hurt Olympians

TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese government Tuesday was quick to deny a U.S. warning for Americans to avoid traveling to Japan would have an impact on Olympians wanting to compete in the postponed Tokyo Games.

U.S. officials cited a surge in coronavirus cases in Japan caused by virus variants that ...
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Blu-ray TV review: 'Supernatural: The Complete Series'

The longest-running, live-action fantasy television show in the history of the medium bowed out gracefully on the CW Network last year after 15 seasons and now arrives in a mega boxed set for super fans in Supernatural: The Complete Series (Warner Bros Home Entertainment, not rated, 1.78:1 aspect ratio, 13,700 ...
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Wizards searching for toughness ahead of Game 2 against 76ers

Scott Brooks said he wants the Wizards to be tough. 

But as Washington prepares for Wednesday’s Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers, toughness doesn’t just mean imposing a physical presence.  The Wizards were hands on in Sunday’s 125-118 loss — but overly so. They fouled Philadelphia 24 times, resulting in ...
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Europe agrees to impose sanctions on Belarus

The European Union is banning member airlines from Belarusian airspace after the country's leaders brazenly forced down a commercial jet and arrested a dissident journalist.
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Europe moves to isolate Belarus after plane is forced to land

Britain joined other nations in urgin airlines to steer clear of Belarusian airspace after the country's leaders brazenly forced down a commercial jet and arrested a dissident journalist.
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Kevin Spacey to appear in first film since sexual assault scandal

Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey will appear in an Italian film directed by Franco Nero in his first acting role since multiple sexual assault allegations essentially ended his career four years ago.

"L'uomo Che Disegno Dio," or "The Man Who Drew God," will be filmed in Italy and will star Mr. Nero and his wife, ...
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Alex Ovechkin to miss World Championship through injury

The Washington Capitals’ season ended Sunday night with a loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the first-round playoffs matchup, but defenseman Dmitry Orlov and goaltender Ilya Samsonov aren’t done playing yet.

The duo will join Team Russia at the 2021 World Championship, which began May ...
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After another first-round exit, where do the Capitals go from here?

Washington is set to have a busy offseason after its third straight first-round playoff exit.
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As hurricane season looms, Biden doubles funds to prep for extreme weather

President Biden will pledge $1 billion in funding for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program during a visit to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's headquarters Monday afternoon, where he will receive a briefing on this year's outlook for the Atlantic hurricane season.
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Stephen Colbert says he's going back before live audiences

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS said Monday that Stephen Colbert's late-night show will return to doing live episodes on June 14, with a vaccinated audience in New York's Ed Sullivan Theater.

The show produced 205 episodes without a live audience in more than a year because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Commerce Dept. security unit became counter-intelligence-like operation

The obscure Investigations and Threat Management Service used tactics, including broad keyword searches on employee emails and scouring Americans' social media for criticism of the census, to gather information on hundreds of people inside and outside the department, documents and interviews show.
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Drake, Pink, The Weeknd win big at Billboard Music Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — It was a family affair at the Billboard Music Awards: Pink twirled in the air in a powerful performance with her daughter, and Drake was named artist of the decade, accepting the honor alongside his 3-year-old son.

Drake, who extended his record as the most decorated ...
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Lawmakers worry the toxic mood on Capitol Hill will follow them home

Tensions among lawmakers have been running high since the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. As House members head out of Washington for three weeks, some Democrats have concerns for their security back home.
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Phil Mickelson, 50, wins PGA Championship to become oldest men’s major champion

Mickelson, who turns 51 next month, held off challengers to make history at Kiawah Island, S.C.
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Nationals sweep Orioles, trusting Daniel Hudson, Brad Hand again in relief

When the Washington Nationals have a lead — as they have for each game this weekend against the Baltimore Orioles — the bullpen construction is often the same. For the eighth inning, Daniel Hudson enters. And for the ninth, then comes Brad Hand.

Hudson was virtually spotless in ...
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76ers withstand Wizards' best to take Game 1

PHILADELPHIA — Russell Westbrook waved his arm and motioned his teammates to hurry up the floor, but the disappointment on the rest of their faces said it all. Philadelphia’s Danny Green had just hit what felt like the dagger with less than five minutes remaining, and the Wizards, heads down, ...
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John Coates, IOC vice president, faces backlash saying Olympics are on, no matter virus

TOKYO — If John Coates was trying to stir controversy, he succeeded.

An International Olympic Committee vice president, Coates was asked a few days ago by a Japanese reporter at an online news conference if the Tokyo Olympics would go ahead, even if a state of emergency were in force ...
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Live updates: The latest from the PGA Championship’s final round

Follow along for live updates from Sunday's final round at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, S.C.
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Nationals place Victor Robles, Will Harris on 10-day injured list

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a sprained right ankle.

The move is retroactive to Wednesday.

Robles is hitting .246 with five RBIs in 39 games. The team did not announce a corresponding move.

Washington also placed right-handed pitcher Will Harris ...
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In Trump’s grip, GOP struggles to define a new governing coalition

The latest grass-roots uprising features key differences from the last — 2010's tea party revolution.
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Biden’s agenda imperiled as his priorities stall in Congress and a debt fight looms

Democrats are eager for legislative wins ahead of 2022 midterms, but progress has been elusive on immigration, infrastructure and policing.
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21 die in extreme weather in in China cross-country race

BEIJING — Twenty-one people running a mountain ultramarathon have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale-force winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Sunday.

After an all-night rescue operation in freezing temperatures involving more than 700 personnel, rescuers were able to confirm that 151 people were ...
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Rome band brings Eurovision back where song contests began

ROME — Italy woke up Sunday to news that a glam rock band who got their start busking on Rome’s main shopping drag had won the Eurovision Song Contest and was bringing next year’s competition back to the place where Europe's song contests began.

From the premier’s office on down, ...
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Rock band Maneskin wins Eurovision Song Contest for Italy

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — A four-piece band of Italian rockers won the Eurovision Song Contest in the early hours of Sunday, giving one of the countries hit hardest in Europe by the coronavirus pandemic reason to cheer.

Maneskin's win was only Italy's third victory in the immensely popular contest and ...
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Phil Mickelson, looking ageless, leads Brooks Koepka, looking dangerous, at PGA Championship

Mickelson, potential oldest major winner ever, leads after three rounds. Koepka, always a threat, is just one stroke back.
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How Black Lives Matter changed the U.S. debate on the Mideast

The group has shifted the Democrats' lens on a range of issues, from the environment to the economy. Now it's doing the same on global matters — pressing the Democratic Party to adopt a dramatically different approach to the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Russell Westbrook gives Wizards edge they need — on and off the court — for NBA playoffs

Wizards players and coaches have credited Westbrook all season for helping to change the culture in Washington.
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'Resident Evil Village' review: A survival horror theme park packed with thrills

The premiere survival horror game for the past quarter of a century returns with a sequel to its 2017 blockbuster in Resident Evil Village (Capcom, rated M for Mature, reviewed on PlayStation 4, $59.99).

The horrors encountered by Ethan Winters in rescuing wife Mia in the Louisiana swamps are three ...
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Members of military charged in Jan. 6 riot are still in uniform — for now

Within days of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, some people who participated were fired from their jobs when images showing them storming the building appeared online. But the process is playing out differently for service members charged in the riot.
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U.S. falls below 30,000 daily coronavirus cases

The pandemic map is speckled with hot spots, but the bulk of the landscape has turned green, for "low or moderate" viral burden.
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U.S. falls below 30,000 daily Coronavirus cases

The pandemic map is speckled with hot spots, but the bulk of the landscape has turned green, for "low or moderate" viral burden.
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Chris Rock says cancel culture creates frightened, 'unfunny' populations: 'Everybody's scared'

Chris Rock says "cancel culture" has produced a nation where "everybody's scared" and "unfunny."

The comedian stopped by The Breakfast Club this week to discuss his new movie "Spiral," COVID-19 and a host of other issues when the subject turned to cancel culture.

Mr. Rock told DJ Envy that not ...
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Inside Biden’s rapidly evolving approach to the conflict

The episode marks a clear inflection point in U.S.-Israel relations, reflecting growing skepticism of Benjamin Netanyahu among Democrats alarmed by the Israeli leader's recent actions — as well as his solicitous relationship with former president Donald Trump.
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Eleven days: Inside Biden’s rapidly evolving approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict

The episode marks a clear inflection point in U.S.-Israel relations, reflecting growing skepticism of Benjamin Netanyahu among Democrats alarmed by the Israeli leader's recent actions — as well as his solicitous relationship with former president Donald Trump.
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Fragile cease-fire finds parts of Gaza in ruins, renewed tensions in Jerusalem

As a cease-fire held into Friday evening, attention shifted to the dire humanitarian situation, expected political fallout for Israel's prime minister and a lasting Palestinian civil unrest movement that threatened to reemerge.
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Joel Embiid has always tormented the Wizards. Now they’ll try a three-headed solution.

Washington's reward for making the playoffs is the shot-blocking, trash-talking and anxiety-inducing headache named Joel Embiid.
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Fragile cease-fire leaves Gaza in ruins, Jerusalem on verge of erupting again

As a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas held into Friday afternoon, attention shifted from the 11-day conflict to the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, expected political fallout for Israel's embattled prime minister, and a lasting Palestinian civil unrest movement that threatened to reemerge around a holy site in Jerusalem.
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Fresh clashes put Jerusalem on verge of eruption

As a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas held into Friday afternoon, attention shifted from the 11-day conflict to the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, expected political fallout for Israel's embattled prime minister, and a lasting Palestinian civil unrest movement that threatened to reemerge around a holy site in Jerusalem.
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Japan approves Moderna, AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines

Japan has approved COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and AstraZeneca for use within its borders as it tries to jump-start a sluggish campaign and prepare for the Tokyo Olympics in a few weeks.

The Pfizer-BioNTech shot is available, but the new approvals will allow Japan to expand supply and reach more ...
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'Like hell': As Olympics loom, Japan health care in turmoil

TOKYO (AP) — As she struggled to breathe, Shizue Akita had to wait more than six hours while paramedics searched for a hospital in Osaka that would treat her worsening COVID-19.

When she finally got to one that wasn’t overwhelmed with other patients, doctors diagnosed severe pneumonia and organ failure ...
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Gaza faces dire humanitarian situation

Both Israel and Hamas claimed success after the cease-fire, but hard-right Israeli politicians lambasted the agreement ending 11 days of violence, and Hamas warned "our hands are on the trigger and we will continue to grow the capabilities of this resistance."
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As fragile cease-fire holds, eyes turn to suffering in Gaza and Netanyahu’s political future

Hard-right Israeli politicians lambasted the agreement ending 11 days of violence and Hamas warned of hands "on the trigger" amid a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
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Dan Snyder touts plans to build 'state of the art' stadium for Washington

Dan Snyder said he wants to build a “state of the art” stadium for the Washington Football Team and is touring the country to get an up-close look at modern facilities. 

Snyder made the brief remarks to TMZ Sports, which interviewed the Washington owner this week outside of Sofi Stadium ...
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Israel approves cease-fire to end 11-day battle with Hamas

Israeli warplanes again pounded Gaza overnight and Hamas rocket barrages struck at least two cities in southern Israel despite increasing international pressure on both parties and reports that a cease-fire was "imminent."
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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov says he tested positive for COVID-19 a second time

Evgeny Kuznetsov, who returned to the ice Wednesday night for the first time since May 1, confirmed Thursday that he tested positive for the coronavirus a second time.

Kuznetsov was placed on the coronavirus protocol list on May 4, after already spending time on the list early in the season. ...
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Treasury targets tax cheats, cryptocurrency in plan to raise $700 billion

Beefing up IRS enforcement may prove politically easier than raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations and could be a key source of revenue for the Biden administration's spending plans.
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Joy Behar, Meghan McCain battle over vaccine hesitancy: 'Is this just to own the libs?'

"The View" co-hosts Meghan McCain and Joy Behar got into a shouting match Thursday after Ms. Behar suggested people who aren't getting vaccinated against COVID-19 were doing so just to "own the libs."

"It's not nuclear physics, all right? All you have to do is get the damn vaccine," Ms. ...
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Golf thrives on the ocean’s edge. What happens when the oceans rise?

On Kiawah Island, S.C., one of golf's seaside gems will host this week's PGA Championship. But on Kiawah, and across the world, golf communities are bracing for the impacts of climate change.
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Treasury targets tax cheats in a proposal that it hopes will bring in $700 billion

Beefing up IRS enforcement may prove politically easier than raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations and could be a key source of revenue for the Biden administration's spending plans.
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BBC reporter Martin Bashir used deceit to get 1995 Diana interview: Report

LONDON (AP) — A BBC journalist used “deceitful behavior” to secure an explosive interview with Princess Diana in 1995, in a “serious breach” of the broadcaster’s guidelines, an investigation found Thursday.

The BBC said in November it had appointed a retired senior judge to lead an investigation after Diana’s brother, ...
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After backing Assad, Iran and Russia compete for influence and spoils of war

As the fighting winds down, the Syrian president's two main backers are pressing for oil and mining contracts, construction work and school instruction of their languages.
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Biden’s warning to Israel shakes up diplomacy — and politics

President Biden for days had been reluctant to publicly pressure Israel on the violence in Gaza. But the prolonged fighting, and a growing outcry from Democrats, has prompted a tougher stand, with uncertain results.
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Prince William receives his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

LONDON (AP) — Prince William said Thursday he has received his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as Britain’s National Health Service expands it inoculation program to younger people.

William, 38, received his shot at London’s Science Museum, one of the large-scale vaccination centers opened around the country. A photo of ...
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Capitals to face Boston with a tied series and a battered roster

Vitek Vanecek and Lars Eller remain day-to-day with lower-body injuries.
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Netanyahu rebuffs Biden’s call to wind down attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation would not stop until Israel achieves its military objectives. The president had told Netanyahu he "expected a significant de-escalation today on the path to a cease-fire," according to the White House.
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A$AP Rocky 'mad thankful' Trump pushed for his release from Swedish prison: 'He didn't have to'

American rapper A$AP Rocky revealed in a new interview that he was "mad thankful" former President Donald Trump pushed for his release from a Swedish prison two years ago.

A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, spent a month in a Swedish prison in 2019 for an alleged assault in Stockholm. ...
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Sabrina Ionescu younget WNBA triple double

After what Sabrina Ionescu accomplished at Oregon during her college career, what the New York Liberty’s young star did Tuesday shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.

The 23-year-old became the youngest player in WNBA history to record a triple-double, producing 26 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds as she ...
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'Shameless lies:' China bashes Pelosi after call for Beijing Olympics diplomatic boycott

Top Chinese officials on Wednesday blasted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s call for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, accusing the California Democrat of pushing “shameless lies and disinformation” while seeking to score political points at the expense of athletes around the world.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao ...
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Simone Biles’s new coaches delivered the challenge she wanted and support she needed

Cecile and Laurent Landi had a plan to help the Rio gold medalist get even better, but first she had to face personal pain.
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Obama says UFOs are real: 'We don't know exactly what they are'

Former President Barack Obama said during a late-night TV appearance that unidentified flying objects are real and "we don’t know exactly what they are" after videos captured by the U.S. military were made public. 

Appearing Monday on CBS' “The Late Late Show with James Corden," Mr. Obama was asked by house band leader Reggie ...
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State media: Beijing bashes U.S. call for 2022 Winter Games boycott as a smear

Beijing slammed U.S. calls for a diplomatic boycott of its 2022 Winter Games as a smear that will fall short, according to state media.

“The remarks of a few U.S. individuals are full of lies and false information. It is a typical U.S. farce and is doomed to fail,” Foreign ...
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Biden tells Netanyahu he expects ‘significant de-escalation today’

The conflict in Gaza and Israel dragged into a 10th day as France pushed a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire and Democrats increased pressure on President Biden.
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Demi Lovato is nonbinary and is changing pronouns

Singer Demi Lovato revealed on Wednesday they identify as nonbinary and are changing their pronouns, telling fans the decision came after “self-reflective work.”

“Today is a day I’m so happy to share more of my life with you all — I am proud to let you know that I identify ...
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E.U. to reopen borders to those with accepted vaccines

All of the vaccines available in the United States meet the E.U. criteria, but those manufactured in China and Russia do not. The bloc continues to try to hammer out details of a "covid passport" to smooth travel between nations.
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House passes bill to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans

The measure, backed on a strong bipartisan vote, heads to President Biden for his signature. Proponents had cited one study in 16 major cities, where hate crimes decreased overall in the past year, but those crimes against Asian Americans soared 145 percent.
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Morgan Moses given permission to seek trade, setting up Washington exit

The Washington Football Team is expected to move on from right tackle Morgan Moses — granting the veteran starter permission to seek a trade, a source with knowledge of the situation said.  

The news comes as a surprise given that Moses has been highly reliable since Washington drafted him ...
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Charles Grodin, star of 'Midnight Run' and 'Heartbreak Kid,' dies of cancer

Charles Grodin, the offbeat actor and writer who scored as a newlywed cad in “The Heartbreak Kid” and the father in the “Beethoven” comedies, has died. He was 86.

Grodin's son Nicholas said his father died Tuesday at his home in Wilton, Connecticut, from bone marrow cancer.

Grodin appeared in ...
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Japanese doctors call for Olympics cancelation

In just over two months, the opening ceremony for the already delayed Olympics Games will begin. But a group of Japanese doctors are calling for the Olympics in Tokyo to be canceled as Japan attempts to stem another spike in coronavirus infections.

The Tokyo Medical Practitioners Association, which represents about ...
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Two rising Russian chess stars to keep an eye on

The child is father to the man, as the poet once said, so it behooves us to keep a close eye on the young chess talent now bubbling up around the world.

A recent column on the game played between 11-year-old Magnus Carlsen, now the world champion, and 12-year-old Ian ...
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Bradley Beal, one of the last relics of a Boston rivalry, leads Wizards back into postseason

The Wizards play the Celtics in Boston for the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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Coronavirus vaccines may not work for some with underlying health issues

Early research shows that 15 to 80 percent of people with certain medical conditions, such as specific blood cancers or organ transplants, are generating few antibodies after being vaccinated.
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Coronavirus vaccines may not work for those with underlying health issues

Early research shows that 15 to 80 percent of people with certain medical conditions, such as specific blood cancers or organ transplants, are generating few antibodies after being vaccinated.
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Tokyo doctors: Don't hold Olympics this summer

A major Japanese medical group said Monday the Tokyo Summer Games should be canceled because medical centers that treat COVID-19 are “already full and there is almost no room to spare” for an influx of visitors.

The Tokyo Medical Practitioners Association’s open letter to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga adds to ...
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Maricopa County officials say 2020 recount is a sham, demand Arizona GOP end the process

The GOP-dominated county board said Monday that the audit commissioned by state Republicans is promoting falsehoods and defaming public servants.
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Israeli airstrikes pound Gaza despite cease-fire calls

More than 60 Israeli fighter jets bombarded targets in Gaza early Tuesday morning as Israel showed little sign of easing its campaign, despite growing international pressure.
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Bradley Beal, Russell Westbrook lead underdog Wizards against Celtics

When the Wizards were rolling in April, Charles Barkley made a declaration: Washington would win the play-in tournament. And not just that, but the Hall of Famer and “Inside the NBA” analyst said “none of those teams” in the Eastern Conference should want to see the Wizards in the playoffs.

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Aerial assaults, casualties derail any hopes for Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks

Israel has so far declined entreaties from outside mediators that it agree to a halt, according to two officials. Hamas has vowed to continue retaliatory rocket attacks for an Israeli strike that killed 42 people.
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Craig Anderson appears to be Capitals' Game 2 starting goalie

Coach Peter Laviolette remained vague on purpose. The Washington Capitals coach doesn’t see any reason to tip his hand, unveiling how the lineup will look before he must.

But even as Laviolette shied away from providing any details of what the lineup might be come Monday night, when Washington faces ...
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As Israel-Hamas conflict roils, Blinken offers qualified support for cease-fire

For days, the United States, has blocked efforts to move the U.N. Security Council to make a statement, including a call for a cessation of hostilities. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States was ready to "lend support if the parties … seek a cease-fire."
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Ricky Schroder, former 'NYPD Blue' star, apologizes after confronting Costco employee over masks

Former "NYPD Blue" star Ricky Schroder apologized Sunday after he filmed himself confronting a Costco employee in California who wouldn't let him enter the store without a mask.

In a video posted Sunday on his Instagram account, Mr. Schroder filmed himself demanding a membership refund after a Costco employee ...
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All hoops, no joy: NBA players describe a lonely and taxing regular season

Over the final days of a chaotic NBA regular season, players described to The Washington Post an experience packed with a lot of basketball but little joy.
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Ryan Kerrigan signs with Philadelphia Eagles

Shortly after Ryan Kerrigan posted a goodbye to Washington on his Instagram account late Sunday night, the defensive end announced Monday morning that he will be joining the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Washington Football Team drafted Kerrigan No. 16 overall in the 2011 draft, and the 32-year-old left a lasting impression ...
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Justices to review law that advocates see as path to diminish Roe v. Wade

The Mississippi law would ban almost all abortions after 15 weeks, but a district judge and a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit said that clashes with Supreme Court precedents.
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Democrats confront reality on voting rights: Congress is probably no help

A push for sweeping federal election legislation appears to be dying out, and key Democrats said they have little more than blind hope that a breakthrough will materialize.
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AT&T signs $43B deal to combine media biz with Discovery

NEW YORK (AP) — AT&T will combine its massive media operations that include CNN HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, the owner of lifestyle networks including the Food Network and HGTV.

Faced with cord-cutting and incursions by streaming services, major broadcast media companies have retrenched ...
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AP Exclusive: Full-blown boycott pushed for Beijing Olympics

Groups alleging human-rights abuses against minorities in China are calling for a full-blown boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, a move likely to ratchet up pressure on the International Olympic Committee, athletes, sponsors and sports federations.

A coalition representing Uyghurs, Tibetans, residents of Hong Kong and others issued ...
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Wizards beat the Hornets in their season finale to lock up eighth place in the East

No. 8 Washington plays the No. 7 Celtics in Boston on Tuesday in the first round of the play-in tournament. The winner earns the No. 7 seed.
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Erick Fedde's arm, Yadiel Hernandez's homer push Nationals past Diamondbacks 3-0

PHOENIX — It seemed that Erick Fedde's spot in Washington's starting rotation was in jeopardy now that three-time All-Star Stephen Strasburg is close to his return from the injured list.

After Sunday's brilliant performance, that might not be the case.

Fedde threw seven scoreless innings, Yadiel Hernandez hit a go-ahead, pinch-hit ...
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In Biden, Democrats see competence. GOP sees chaos.

As the president faces a flurry of unexpected crises, Republicans depict a country in chaos, but the White House says Biden's response shows he's in control.
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K.H. Lee gets first PGA Tour win at Byron Nelson, qualifies for PGA

McKINNEY, Texas — K.H. Lee was more than happy to play through a steady downpour in the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson, and didn’t mind waiting out a weather delay of more than two hours Sunday.

The reward was the final spot next week in the PGA Championship.

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Ilya Samsonov, Evgeny Kuznetsov back on the ice, but Caps have no timetable for their return

Craig Anderson appears to be the likely starter in net for Game 2 on Monday.
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Bradley Beal returns as Wizards storm back to grab eighth seed against Hornets

Bradley Beal limped, grimaced and slogged up and down the court Sunday. The Washington Wizards star clearly looked like he was still battling through the hamstring injury that sidelined him for three games. 

But Beal determined he had to be out there. With so much on the line in Washington’s ...
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Ilya Samsonov, Evgeny Kuznetsov back on the ice, but Caps have no timetable for return

Craig Anderson appears to be the likely starter in net for Game 2 on Monday.
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NRA’s grip on gun-control debate endures despite major legal setback

The gun rights group, which lost in bankruptcy court last week, built influence over decades that has reshaped the political environment.
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Chris Bosh, Chris Webber, Jay Wright named to 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame class

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Jay Wright was in trouble three years into his tenure at Villanova, with speculation swirling that he would be fired. Ben Wallace was once undrafted and unknown. Chris Bosh’s playing career ended years before he planned. Chris Webber had been a snubbed finalist time and ...
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Craig Anderson's emergence latest part of Capitals goalie tightrope

Craig Anderson is glad he got a game under his belt, in retrospect. 

Just last week, the 39-year-old goaltender made only his fourth appearance of the Capitals’ season when Washington faced the Philadelphia Flyers on the second night of a back-to-back.

Anderson didn’t know it at the time, but that ...
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Predawn Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza as U.S. pushes for cease-fire

The airstrikes buried Palestinian families beneath mounds of rubble in Gaza as rockets bombarded Tel Aviv and southern Israel and mass Palestinian protests took place across Israel and the West Bank.
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Candace Parker, Kahleah Copper shine leading Sky past Mystics 70-56

Kahleah Copper scored 19 points and Candace Parker added 16 with eight rebounds and three blocks in her Chicago debut and the Sky beat Washington 70-56 in a WNBA opener for both teams Saturday.

After spending 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks, Parker, a Naperville, Illinois native, joined the ...
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Rombauer storms to a Preakness victory, ending Medina Spirit’s Triple Crown bid

Rombauer redeemed a mostly miserable week for the sport of horse racing, winning the Preakness Stakes and denying the Triple Crown hopes of rival Medina Spirit and his embattled trainer.
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In GOP, survival means allowing Trump’s election lie to live on

While many Republican lawmakers have acknowledged the reality of President Joe Biden's win, a number still twist themselves into political knots to avoid saying he won fairly. Party leaders say they don't want to re-litigate the election, but their allegiance to Donald Trump means they can't escape his focus on the past.
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Rombauer springs big Preakness upset; Medina Spirit third

BALTIMORE (AP) — Rombauer romped to an 11-1 upset victory in the Preakness on Saturday, denying Bob Baffert-trained Kentucky Derby winner Medina Sprint the chance at a Triple Crown that would have come with a giant asterisk.

Medina Spirit finished third in the 1 3/16-mile race and was passed for ...
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Inside the Biden administration’s abrupt reversal on masks

The huge policy turnaround caught senior White House and administration officials, medical experts, elected officials and business leaders off guard and prompted some physicians to criticize the move as premature.
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'Spaceballs' 4K Ultra HD movie review

Mel Brooks surprisingly idiotic parody of space fantasy and sci-fi films finally debuts in the ultra-high definition format and packed with extras in Spaceballs (Kino Lorber, Rated PG, 1.85:1 aspect ratio, 96 minutes, $39.95).

My first viewing of the film back in 1987 had me shaking my head and asking, ...
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Pipeline shutdown shows how Americans pay the price of efficiency

The energy sector has stripped redundancy out of its systems, at the risk of leaving customers in the lurch when things go wrong. The result: long lines at gas stations, as well as power outages in Texas in February and in California last summer.
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Pipeline shutdown shows how U.S. electric grid pays price of efficiency

The energy sector has stripped redundancy out of its systems, at the risk of leaving customers in the lurch when things go wrong. The result: long lines at gas stations, as well as power outages in Texas in February and in California last summer.
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Rockets rain down, airstrikes pummel Gaza ahead of demonstrations

Violence in the region continued as Palestinians readied for mass demonstrations commemorating the loss of homes when Israel was founded. In Gaza City, the Israeli military struck a high-rise building that houses the offices of several media organizations.
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Unrest grips Israel and West Bank ahead of large-scale demonstrations

Palestinians readied for protests to commemorate the loss of homes when Israel was founded more than 70 years ago, raising the specter of more unrest on Saturday as violence between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel continued overnight.
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Unrest grips Israel and West Bank ahead of large scale demonstrations

Palestinians readied for protests to commemorate the loss of homes when Israel was founded more than 70 years ago, raising the specter of more unrest on Saturday as violence between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel continued overnight.
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Medina Spirit cleared to run, Preakness back to semi-normal

BALTIMORE — Fans are back at Pimlico Race Course to witness another chance at a Triple Crown.

The Preakness will feel somewhat back to normal, even if everything carries a giant asterisk.

The limited capacity of 10,000 fans expected Saturday is far less than the crowd of 100,000 that usually ...
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CDC’s mask guidance spurs confusion and criticism, as well as celebration

Telling vaccinated people they can discard their masks signals the power of the shots, but critics say the move was hasty and difficult to implement with a majority of Americans still unprotected.
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House members announce bipartisan deal for commission on Capitol riot

The breakthrough comes after months of partisan standoff about the scope of what the commission should investigate and whether it should exist at all.
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Lawmakers reach deal on establishing a commission on Capitol riot

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Peter Laviolette, master motivator, is known for his pep talks. Here’s why they work.

"Nothing is ever scripted, nothing is written down and I guess the reason why I think it is important is that I believe that most people want to be motivated," Laviolette said. "Most people want a reason to jump out of their seat."
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Bill Maher tests positive for COVID-19; HBO says late-night host is fully vaccinated, feels fine

HBO host and comedian Bill Maher has tested positive for COVID-19, causing the network to call off Friday's taping of his weekly TV series.

The host of "Real Time with Bill Maher" has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the contagious disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and hasn't shown any ...
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Israel hits Hamas tunnels in Gaza as all-out war looms

Fighting appeared poised to intensify as Israel massed brigades near the border and Muslims were expected to attend Friday prayers in Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque.
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Israel hits Hamas tunnels in Gaza as all-out war looms; rockets rain down

The fighting appeared poised to intensify, with Israel massing three brigades near the border and thousands of Muslim worshipers expected to attend Friday prayers at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque.
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Bob Baffert, long horse racing’s irreverent king, sits on a precarious throne

Baffert is the the white-haired, sunglasses-prone face of horse racing. He's also the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, whose positive test left the sport reeling.
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Israeli forces hit Hamas tunnels in Gaza as all-out war looms; more rockets rain down

The fighting appeared poised to intensify, with Israel amassing three brigades near the border and thousands of Muslim worshipers expected to attend Friday prayers at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque.
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Israeli forces hit Hamas tunnel network in Gaza as ground troops stand by; more rockets rain down

The fighting appeared poised to intensify, with Israel amassing three brigades near the border and thousands of Muslim worshipers expected to attend Friday prayers at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque.
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Israeli ground forces enter Gaza Strip

Just after midnight, Israel's military announced that air and ground forces had joined in an attack on Gaza, but did not immediately detail the number or type of troops that had crossed the border.
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Bradley Beal to miss third straight game with hamstring injury

Wizards guard Bradley Beal will miss his third straight game with a hamstring injury when Washington takes on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, the team announced. 

The Wizards ruled Beal out even as the team has yet to officially secure a spot in the NBA's play-in tournament. The Wizards' magic ...
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Josh Bell, Kyle Schwarber homer early to avoid sweep against Phillies

Dave Martinez hadn’t lost faith in this lineup — publicly, at least — despite the way the Nationals had performed recently.

When hits were sparse and runs sparser, the Washington manager insisted his team was close. The breakthrough was just around the corner. The loud outs would soon turn to ...
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Fully vaccinated Americans no longer need masks in most cases, CDC says

The guidelines do not apply to airplanes or health-care settings, CDC officials said, and those who are immune compromised should speak with their doctors.
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Washington scraps tryout players after one tests positive for COVID-19

The Washington Football Team won’t have any tryout players at its rookie minicamp this weekend after one of them tested positive for COVID-19, a source with knowledge of the situation said. 

The team planned on trying out only five players — the maximum allowed under league rules. Before the pandemic, ...
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Caleb Kennedy, 'American Idol' contest, off ABC show after controversial video emerges

"American Idol" finalist Caleb Kennedy said he is no longer a contestant on the hit ABC show after a video showing him next to someone cloaked in a Ku Klux Klan-style hood started circulating online.

"Hey y'all, this is gonna be a bit of a surprise but I am no ...
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Gas stations await relief from panic buying as Colonial restores pipeline service

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NBA introduces social justice champion award named after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The NBA introduced a new award Thursday that will recognize a player who pursues social justice and upholds "the league’s decades-long values of equality, respect and inclusion." 

The award — the "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar social justice champion award" — will be named after the Hall of Fame center who was active ...
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Zdeno Chara was Boston’s leader. As the Caps’ Cup pursuit begins, he must face his former team.

Game 1 of of the Capitals-Bruins series is scheduled for Saturday night at Capital One Arena.
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Wisconsin bill requiring national anthem before games passes state Assembly

A Wisconsin bill that would require the national anthem to be played before all sporting events held at publicly funded venues was passed by the state Assembly on Tuesday.

The bill passed 74-22 on a bipartisan vote. The measure will now head to the state’s Senate, which is Republican-controlled. The ...
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White House struggles to limit gas shortage’s political damage

Republicans have seized on the crisis to attack President Biden's energy policies and portray him as an agent of chaos amid other challenges.
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