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FIFA aims for the perfect pitch at 2026 World Cup following fields called a disaster at Copa America

The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America with an ambitious plan, expanding the field by 50%…

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Flash flood rampaged through idyllic canyon of azure waterfalls; search for hiker ends in heartbreak

A flash flood near the Grand Canyon sent hikers scrambling for shelter in rocky nooks and crannies and…

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After diversity pushback, some faculty feel left in dark at North Carolina’s flagship university

Several programs of diversity, equity and inclusion are at risk of elimination at North Carolina's flagship university after…

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No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round at the US Open; Alcaraz, Osaka eliminated

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner have flashed their No. 1 form with powerful performances that moved them into…

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Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions in first interview of presidential campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday defended shifting away from her some of her more liberal positions in…

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Trump asks federal court to intervene in hush money case in bid to toss conviction, delay sentencing

Donald Trump has asked a federal court to intervene in his hush money criminal case, seeking a pathway…

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Hiker from North Carolina found dead near remote Colorado River trail in Grand Canyon

Authorities are investigating the death of a solo backpacker whose body was found near a rugged and remote…

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Stephen Curry signs $63 million extension with Warriors for 2026-27 season

Stephen Curry has signed a one-year extension with the Golden State Warriors for the 2026-27 season, one in…

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Grand Canyon visitors move to hotels outside the park after unprecedented breaks in water pipeline

Tourists with plans to stay at Grand Canyon National Park over Labor Day weekend were forced to move…

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Donald Trump asks federal court to intervene in his hush money case in bid to overturn his conviction, delay sentencing

Donald Trump asks federal court to intervene in his hush money case in bid to overturn his conviction,…