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Death toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missing

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The death toll from a Russian attack in southern Ukraine where people had gathered to receive humanitarian aid rose to 29 on Tuesday, with 48 still missing, as a wave of overnight strikes targeted power plants across the country, damaged hospitals and wounded scores of...

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Woman injured during shooting in Kendall, deputies say

A woman was injured after a shooting on Monday night in Kendall, according to the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting was shortly after 8 p.m. in the area of the 9700 block of Southwest 88th Street in Kendall, according to Deputy Samantha A. Choon, a MDSO spokeswoman. “Deputies located...

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5 starters, 1 sub: Pacers down to 6 players because of injuries and rest but nearly beat Hawks

Indiana had a starting five on Monday night. And a reserve.It was nearly enough.The Pacers had 11 players, representing about 93% of their payroll, sidelined because of injuries and other reasons for their game against the Atlanta Hawks — and almost won anyway. With only six players, Indiana cut a...

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Dodge announces its return to the NASCAR Cup Series beginning at the Daytona 500

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than initially expected.The Stellantis-owned Dodge brand announced its return at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Monday.Dodge will once again give the Cup Series four manufacturers, joining Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota...

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Longtime journalist and ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence

The longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of the network's popular "Pardon the Interruption" show announced Monday he is taking a leave of absence because of what he described as "multiple health issues."

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Dodge announces its return to the NASCAR Cup Series beginning at the Daytona 500

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Broward man, girlfriend accused of leaving his stepchildren in Jeep while gambling at Seminole Classic Casino

A Broward man and his girlfriend are accused of leaving his three stepchildren inside their Jeep while police say they were captured on surveillance video gambling inside the Seminole Classic Casino.Terrence Wright and Lillian Munn were charged with child neglect without great bodily harm and...

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Courtroom chaos hits college basketball as dozens play after judges block NCAA eligibility rules

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The college basketball season tipped off in earnest Monday with something never before seen in the century-plus history of the game: Dozens of players across the country suited up to play after winning court orders against the NCAA's new eligibility rules.The bizarre situation...

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Washington state resident dies from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle

NEW YORK (AP) — A person in Washington state has died from complications of the bird flu, the first such U.S. death in a year.The Yakima County resident, who had previous health conditions, was exposed to avian influenza at a dairy with infected cattle and had been hospitalized. The person died...

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Longtime journalist and ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence

Michael Wilbon is taking a break.The longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of the network's popular “Pardon the Interruption” talk show alongside good friend Tony Kornheiser announced Monday he is taking a leave of absence because of what he described as “multiple health issues.”Wilbon, who turns...

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Approval of a cheap version of HIV-prevention shot lenacapavir raises hopes in low-income countries

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV — a big step toward making the drug available inexpensively and more quickly in 120 low- and middle-income countries.The announcement was made on Monday morning by the...

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A quote on a mirror in Caitlin Clark’s childhood home inspires her new children's book

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark has been an avid reader since she was a kid, thanks in huge part to her mother.Now the Indiana Fever star can add writer to her ever-growing resume with a new children's book, “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams," that comes out Tuesday.“I grew up loving...

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