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Operation Sweetness: Paraguay finds 4 tons of cocaine stashed in sugar in its biggest drug bust yet
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) -- Authorities in Paraguay announced Tuesday the largest cocaine seizure in the country's history, after officials were surprised to find more than 4 tons of the drug stashed
Supporters of scaling back Arkansas abortion ban sue state for rejecting ballot measure petitions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Supporters of a proposal to ask voters to scale back Arkansas' abortion ban sued the state on Tuesday for rejecting their petitions to get the measure on the November
WNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend, showdown between US team and league standouts
The WNBA heads into its monthlong Olympic break following this weekend's highly anticipated list of All-Star festivities. The Olympic team's matchup with a squad of league standouts featuring
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred remains open to major leaguers in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Major League Baseball players participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics remains a possibility, according to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, though there are many obstacles to Shohei Ohtani,
Donald Trump is the most prominent politician to link immigrants and crime but not the first
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Donald Trump has reached the greatest political heights while linking immigration to violent crime, but he's hardly the first American politician to promote the unfounded
Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper combine for 45 points in the Mercury's 96-87 win over the Mystics
Brittney Griner had 23 points and seven rebounds, Kahleah Copper scored 10 of her 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Washington Mystics 96-87. Copper scored six straight
Barstool owner rescued by Coast Guard after losing control of boat off Nantucket
The owner and founder of Barstool Sports lost control of a boat off Massachusetts before being rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Dave Portnoy, 47, said in a TikTok video that the harrowing Monday
Scottie Scheffler is adjusting to links golf and his role as best player in the world
Scottie Scheffler might not be the biggest draw in golf but he's the center of attention at every major. The world's No. 1 player is a heavy favorite again going into the British Open at Royal Troon.
Robot umpire challenge system could be tested next spring training, 2026 regular season use possible
Major League Baseball could test the use of robot umpires as part of a challenge system in spring training next year, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said
U.S hits Mexican accountants and firms with sanctions for timeshare scams that support drug cartel
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a group of Mexican accountants and firms allegedly linked to a timeshare fraud ring run by the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel.
Who is Ingrid Andress, the country singer who performed the National Anthem at MLB Home Run Derby?
Country singer and four-time Grammy nominee Ingrid Andress has gone viral for her widely panned performance of the national anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby at the Globe Life Field in Arlington,
Georgia football grapples with driving violations, as Kirby Smart says problem isn't quite solved
Georgia coach Kirby Smart says Bulldogs players who have been arrested or cited for driving violations have been disciplined with suspensions and fines through the collective that provides name,
Judge refuses to extend timeframe for Georgia's new Medicaid plan, only one with work requirement
ATLANTA (AP) -- A federal judge ruled that the Biden administration complied with the law when it declined to grant an extension to Georgia's year-old Medicaid plan, which is the only one in the
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