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Ecuador’s Hincapié becomes the second player sent off for covering his mouth at the World Cup
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Naomi Osaka shows off another fashion creation before reaching 3rd round at Wimbledon
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Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know
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Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, an Edmunds $30,000 EV comparison
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UK police who arrested teenage stabbing victim as he lay dying face gross misconduct probe
LONDON (AP) — British police officers who handcuffed and arrested an 18-year-old stabbing victim as he…
Rights group accuses three paramilitary commanders of war crimes in Sudan
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Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all…
Fire breaks out in Belgian apartment block, killing several people
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Several people have been killed and many hurt in a fire in…
World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids — some just toddlers now
LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — Jude Cornell joined a swarm of toddlers crawling after soccer balls, tossing…
Eight Great American Novels
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Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, July 1st
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Paul Revere’s Unabridged Instructions
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Herding the Fro-Yo Sheep
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