America 250: Jackie Robinson In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier, becoming the first African American player in the modern era. He went on to win Rookie …
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The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship continues on Saturday with Round 3 at TPC Southwind in Memphis. You can find full FedEx St. Jude Championship tee times for Saturday’s third …
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USA
Man, 18, Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Kicking Sea Lion in California
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe 18-year-old man bobbed from side to side on his toes near a roaring beach in San Diego and kicked a sea lion’s chin, causing the animal to recoil. It …
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Entertainment
Mark Rydell, the director of ‘On Golden Pond,’ dies at 97
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of the sentimental blockbuster “On Golden Pond” who worked with such Hollywood heavyweights as Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, Steve McQueen and John Wayne, has died. …
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Climate
Tropical Storm Lala is rare hurricane threat for Hawaii’s Big Island
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHONOLULU — Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend, forecasters said Friday, bringing heavy rains that can cause destructive flooding and strong …
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Health
Doctors say Medicaid change to gender-affirming care will harm vulnerable youth : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFederal Medicaid dollars can no longer pay for gender-affirming care for youth. Doctors who treat trans kids say it will harm vulnerable people. Transcript LEILA FADEL, HOST: President Trump celebrated …
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Older workers are delaying retirement more and more. But it’s causing younger workers to wonder if they’re missing out on job advancement because senior roles aren’t opening up. Is this …
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This story is part of Image’s August Adornment issue, which dives into loud, expressive and distinctive accessories. When I was 20 years old studying abroad in Paris, I had a …
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latimes
Appeals court sides with Trump in fight over subpoena of gender-affirming care provider
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump’s goal of ending gender-affirming care is not improper and cannot be the basis for quashing a subpoena issued by the Justice Department against a provider of medical treatment …
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npr
Democrats grapple with Trump’s push to limit transparency within the executive branch
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump is pushing the boundaries of executive power to limit transparency within the executive branch. Congressional Democrats are grappling with how to respond.