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Foreign influence efforts reached a fever pitch during the 2024 elections

NPR

Foreign influence efforts reached a fever pitch during the 2024 elections toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images The final stretch of the 2024 election was marked by a series of increasingly brazen attempts to influence voters and disrupt polling places. "One of the major trends that we saw is the highest volume of online foreign influence efforts directed at the U.S. …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

A meteorologist in Atlanta rescued a woman from Helene floodwaters on camera

NPR

A meteorologist in Atlanta rescued a woman from Helene floodwaters on camera toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images Follow NPR's live updates for the latest on Helene and the fallout of the storm. FOX Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen was broadcasting from Atlanta early this morning when he heard a woman crying for help in the dark. As the city woke …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris tries to flip the script on Trump on the border during raucous Georgia speech

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Harris tries to flip the script on Trump on the border during raucous Georgia speech toggle caption John Bazemore/AP ATLANTA — Vice President Harris used the biggest event of her campaign thus far to take on one of her biggest political liabilities: the reoccurring surges in migration at the southern U.S. border during the Biden administration. Harris pledged to bring …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside a Penn State wrestling Olympic Trials torch passing as Aaron Brooks beat David Taylor

New York Times

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Aaron Brooks and David Taylor were on their knees at the center of the wrestling mat. Aaron Brooks after winning the US Olympic Team Trials!#PSUwr pic.twitter.com/I4Sm3G1qZY — Penn State WRESTLING April 21, 2024 In their match in the Olympic Trials, Brooks’ corner featured former Nittany Lion national champion Bo Nickal and current Penn State associate head …

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9 months ago

Donald Trump Loses Third Attempt To Delay New York Criminal Trial. This Week.

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump lost a third attempt this week to delay his hush money trial in New York after an appeals court judge soundly rejected his claim, setting the stage for jury selection to begin on Monday. But the judge rejected a previous demand last year that he recuse himself, saying at the time the former …

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9 months ago

Trump backed a federal abortion ban as president. Now, he says he wouldn't sign one

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Trump backed a federal abortion ban as president. Now, he says he wouldn't sign one Enlarge this image toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images Megan Varner/Getty Images This week, Donald Trump disappointed abortion rights opponents by not mentioning a federal ban in his long-awaited abortion policy announcement. As president, Trump supported a 20-week federal abortion ban, and in recent weeks has …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Georgia Passes Bill Punishing Union-Friendly Employers

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LOADING ERROR LOADING GOP lawmakers in Georgia passed a bill Wednesday to punish employers that make it easier for workers to form unions, sending the legislation to Republican Gov. Long-standing interpretation of the National Labor Relations Act, the 1935 law governing private sector collective bargaining, allows for employers to recognize a union and immediately start bargaining when employees have made …

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1 year, 4 months ago

2024 GOP Race Comes To The City Of Latest Trump Indictment, Sans Trump

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Republican presidential candidate Senator Tim Scott speaks at an event hosted by Conservative radio host Erick Erickson on Aug. 18, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott did not mention Trump during his 45-minute question and answer session on stage with radio talk show host Erick Erickson. Nikki Haley, meanwhile, said Republicans need to put Trump’s “negativity” in …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Northeast floods devastate farmers as months of labor and crops are swept away

Associated Press

Well before it was warm enough to plant seedlings in the ground, farmer Micah Barritt began nursing crops like watermelon, eggplant and tomatoes — eventually transplanting them from his greenhouse into rich Vermont soil, hoping for a bountiful fall harvest. “The loss of the crops is a very tangible way to measure the flood, but the loss of the work …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Loving Lefty; Support for Phil Mickelson remains strong at PGA Championship after LIV split

Associated Press

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — New York’s love affair with Phil Mickelson still appears to run deep. A year after the six-time major champion left the PGA Tour to become the de facto face of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league — a move that kickstarted multiple lawsuits and a sometimes bitter war of words among the sport’s biggest stars — Mickelson strolled …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Mickelson happy to be back for ‘favourite week’ at Masters

The Hindu

Three-time champion Phil Mickelson, who missed the Masters in 2022 for the first time in 28 years as part of a self-imposed hiatus from the sport, said on Tuesday he is thrilled to be back at Augusta National and that his reception has been wonderful. “You dream of winning it, being in contention, and then when you actually are a …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Mickelson back at Masters after year away from Augusta

Associated Press

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Phil Mickelson was back at Augusta National on Tuesday and there were times when it felt as if nothing had changed. You dream about winning it, being in contention, and then when you actually are a pro and you’re playing here, you’re like, ‘Wow, I want to be a part of this every year.’ “That’s the coolest …

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1 year, 9 months ago

A baby and her father are among dozens killed in the storm-ravaged South. Now a new round of dangerous weather targets the Southeast

CNN

CNN — Another round of violent weather is battering the Southeast on Monday after a spate of tornado-spawning storms over the weekend killed at least 22 people in the South – including a 1-year-old girl and her father. And you could literally hear the house ripping apart.” Despite the loss of her own home, Sias said she’s focused on helping …

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2 years ago

Darian Varner picks Wisconsin: Why did Temple transfer flip from Virginia Tech?

New York Times

MADISON, Wis. — When new Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel was asked Thursday morning which position group on his roster needed to be addressed the most through potential transfer portal additions, he made it clear that one spot more than any other was absolutely critical. “I think defensive line is one that we’re definitely going after, we’re targeting,” Tressel said. …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Ladies International raises purse to $5M to match men

The Hindu

Two years after it first invested in women’s golf, Golf Saudi is raising the prize money of the Aramco Saudi Ladies International from $1 million to $5 million, making it equal to the men’s prize fund and the seventh-highest in all of women’s golf. The Saudi Ladies International, with the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund as a presenting sponsor, is …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell: World rankings inaccurate if LIV events snubbed

The Hindu

Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell said on Wednesday the world rankings system will become inaccurate and irrelevant if points are not awarded for events on the LIV Golf Series. LIV Golf, which is backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, submitted an application to the Official World Golf Ranking board in July and earlier this month formed an alliance …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Herschel Walker easily wins Georgia's Republican Senate primary

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Herschel Walker easily wins Georgia's Republican Senate primary Enlarge this image toggle caption Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images; Megan Varner/Getty Images Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images; Megan Varner/Getty Images Former University of Georgia football legend Herschel Walker comfortably secured the state's Republican nomination for U.S. Senate Tuesday, according to a race call by The Associated Press. Sponsor Message Challengers like Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Anirban Lahiri shoots bogey free 69, lies tied 56th in RBC Heritage golf

The Hindu

India's Anirban Lahiri played a bogey free round and found a lot of greens in regulation but not enough inside 10 feet to give himself chances and ended with two-under 69 in the third round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament here. READ | Harold Varner III shot an eight-under 63 to take a one-shot lead, as he continued his …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Trump is struggling again in Georgia, with 2022 endorsements driven by his 2020 loss

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Trump is struggling again in Georgia, with 2022 endorsements driven by his 2020 loss Enlarge this image toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images Megan Varner/Getty Images When Donald Trump took the stage at a windy rally 70 miles northeast of Atlanta on Saturday, he promised Republicans would win big in November. "Let's get one thing straight, let me be very clear …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Atlanta spa shooting; Asian violence; tech TV : It's Been a Minute : NPR

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One year later, the Atlanta spa shootings; plus, tech on TV Enlarge this image toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images Megan Varner/Getty Images It's been one year since the Atlanta-area spa shootings that claimed eight lives, six of whom were Asian women. They discuss their own experiences and the unprecedented violence that Asian Americans—especially Asian American women—are facing. Elise and Nitasha …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Bakshi sisters lead charge at first leg of Hero WPGT 2022

The Hindu

India's young talent including the Bakshi sisters, Jahanvi and Hitaashee, will be back in action on Wednesday as the first tournament in the 2022 season of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour gets underway in Hyderabad. As many as 32 players, including six amateurs, will tee off in the Rs.10 lakh event at the Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club. …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Varner snatches Saudi International win with late heroics

The Hindu

Harold Varner III made a stunning eagle on the final hole to hold off an inspired Bubba Watson and claim a one-stroke victory at the Saudi International on Sunday. The 31-year-old American, however, snatched an outright win as he sank a 120-foot eagle putt for his second career title amid dramatic scenes at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club …

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2 years, 11 months ago

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022

CNN

CNN — There’s nothing like a Supreme Court vacancy to get people in Washington talking about the Senate. Senate Majority PAC, the preeminent Democratic super PAC, quickly attacked Johnson for being “deep in the swamp.” Johnson’s announcement also prompted the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to launch its first TV ad of the cycle, hitting him for “looking out for himself.” …

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3 years, 2 months ago

What do L.A. students want most? Mental health help, an adult to listen, reliable tech

LA Times

Students in Los Angeles public schools said they have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic and expressed a “non-negotiable” need for academic success: mental wellness. The survey of middle school and high school students in the Los Angeles Unified School District drives home their hardships and high-priority needs: access to technology and opportunities for tutoring, extra classes and extracurricular activities. …

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Foreign influence efforts reached a fever pitch during the 2024 elections

A meteorologist in Atlanta rescued a woman from Helene floodwaters on camera

Harris tries to flip the script on Trump on the border during raucous Georgia speech

Inside a Penn State wrestling Olympic Trials torch passing as Aaron Brooks beat David Taylor

Donald Trump Loses Third Attempt To Delay New York Criminal Trial. This Week.

Trump backed a federal abortion ban as president. Now, he says he wouldn't sign one

Georgia Passes Bill Punishing Union-Friendly Employers

2024 GOP Race Comes To The City Of Latest Trump Indictment, Sans Trump

Northeast floods devastate farmers as months of labor and crops are swept away

Loving Lefty; Support for Phil Mickelson remains strong at PGA Championship after LIV split

Mickelson happy to be back for ‘favourite week’ at Masters

Mickelson back at Masters after year away from Augusta

A baby and her father are among dozens killed in the storm-ravaged South. Now a new round of dangerous weather targets the Southeast

Darian Varner picks Wisconsin: Why did Temple transfer flip from Virginia Tech?

Saudi Ladies International raises purse to $5M to match men

Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell: World rankings inaccurate if LIV events snubbed

Herschel Walker easily wins Georgia's Republican Senate primary

Anirban Lahiri shoots bogey free 69, lies tied 56th in RBC Heritage golf

Trump is struggling again in Georgia, with 2022 endorsements driven by his 2020 loss

Atlanta spa shooting; Asian violence; tech TV : It's Been a Minute : NPR

Bakshi sisters lead charge at first leg of Hero WPGT 2022

Varner snatches Saudi International win with late heroics

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022

What do L.A. students want most? Mental health help, an adult to listen, reliable tech