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• Astros hit 3 homers, beat Cards 6-2; Goldschmidt streak ends

  28-07-2019 23:58
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — George Springer led off the game with a home run, Jose Altuve and rookie Yordan Alvarez also connected and the Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 Sunday.
  The Astros have won nine of 11, including two of three in this interleague matchup of division leaders.
  Paul Goldschmidt’s team record-tying streak of six straight games with a home run ended for St. Louis. He singled in five at-bats.
  Dexter Fowler had a pinch-hit homer in the ninth for St. Louis, which
  
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• Msholo the African elephant leaves San Diego for Atlanta

  28-07-2019 23:54
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — An African elephant that spent a decade at San Diego Zoo Safari Park has moved across the country to a new home at Zoo Atlanta.
  The Union-Tribune reported Saturday that 30-year-old Msholo (mi-SHOW-low) arrived last week at the Zambezi Elephant Center.
  Msholo and two female African elephants, Kelly and Tara, will be the main attractions at Zoo Atlanta’s new African Savanna habitat, which opens Aug. 8.
  Msholo was brought to the U.S. from Swaziland in 2003. He arrived i
  
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• Schwarber hits grand slam, 3-run HR as Cubs top Brewers 11-4

  28-07-2019 23:53
  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit a grand slam and a three-run homer to power the Chicago Cubs past the Milwaukee Brewers 11-4 on Sunday, averting a three-game sweep in a matchup of NL Central contenders.
  Schwarber crushed a first-pitch slam deep into the second deck in right field off starter Zach Davies (8-4) with one out in the second inning for his 23rd home run of the season. The slugger took Davies deep again in the fourth with an opposite-field shot to make it 7-0.
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• Pickup truck hits home, Kentucky woman in living room killed

  28-07-2019 23:48
  MARION, Ky. (AP) — Police say a woman sitting in her living room was killed when a pickup truck struck her home in western Kentucky.
  State Police in Madisonville said in a news release that 72-year-old Mary C. Bass of Marion was pronounced dead after the crash Saturday night.
  The statement says a preliminary investigation shows a pickup truck driven by 43-year-old Christopher Hill of Marion failed to stop at an intersection, drove across a lawn and into the home.
  The crash remains under in
  
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• 2 people critically wounded in shooting at Phoenix business

  28-07-2019 23:40
  PHOENIX (AP) — Police in Phoenix say two people have been transported to a hospital in extremely critical condition after a shooting at a business.
  They say the two people wounded are known to each other and the shooting is related to domestic violence.
  Police say officers responded to the scene about 1 p.m. Sunday and found two victims with gunshot wounds.
  The names and age of the two people involved haven’t been released yet.
  Police say there is no outstanding suspect in the shooti
  
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• Sanó homers as Twins pound White Sox 11-1

  28-07-2019 23:39
  CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Sanó hit a three-run homer in Minnesota’s five-run first inning, and the Twins pounded Dylan Covey and the Chicago White Sox 11-1 on Sunday to strengthen their hold on the AL Central.
  Jorge Polanco, Jonathan Schoop and Max Kepler also connected as Minnesota ran its major league-leading total to 205 home runs. The Twins went deep 11 times while taking three of four in the series and moved two games ahead of second-place Cleveland, which lost 9-6 at Kansas
  
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• Long toss: Bauer heaves ball over CF wall, KC beats Indians

  28-07-2019 23:39
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In a startling scene, Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer suddenly heaved the ball from just past the mound over the center field wall while being taken out of the game Sunday in a 9-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals.
  It was not clear whether Bauer was upset with his performance or that manager Terry Francona was pulling him. An All-Star last year, Bauer (9-8) had just allowed a two-run single to Nicky Lopez that gave the Royals a 7-5 lead with one out in the fift
  
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• Redskins deny report Williams won’t play for them again

  28-07-2019 23:35
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins are denying a report that left tackle Trent Williams has told them he won’t play for them again.
  Williams has not reported to training camp. CBS Sports re-stated a previous report Sunday the relationship between Williams and the Redskins was “fractured” because he doesn’t trust President Bruce Allen or the medical team and informed the team he didn’t intend to play for them again.
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• Rays rally from 7-run deficit to beat Blue Jays 10-9

  28-07-2019 23:35
  TORONTO (AP) — Joey Wendle drove in the tiebreaking run with a bases-loaded groundout in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-9 on Sunday.
  Ji-Man Choi and Guillermo Heredia each hit two-run home runs and Willy Adames added a game-tying solo shot in the eighth as the Rays bounced back after blowing a seven-run advantage in Saturday’s 10-9, 12-inning defeat.
  Chaz Roe (1-3) pitched one inning for the win, Oliver Drake
  
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• Strasburg fires gem for MLB-best 14th win, Nats rout Dodgers

  28-07-2019 23:33
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg tossed seven masterful innings to win his seventh consecutive start, leading the Washington Nationals to an 11-4 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
  Brian Dozier and Juan Soto homered, while Anthony Rendon continued to swing a hot bat with three hits and four RBIs that helped the Nationals (56-49) prevent a three-game sweep by the top team in the majors.
  Corey Seager hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth off Nationals reliever Michael B
  
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• Suspect arrested for multiple armed robberies in Tucson’s midtown

  28-07-2019 23:26
  TUCSON — A man suspected of multiple robberies in Tucson’s midtown is now behind bars.
  According to police, David Molina was identified as the suspect in six armed robberies.ARREST: David Molina has been identified as the suspect in 6 armed robbery's in Tucson's midtown. This morning, David robbed CVS at Grant/Rosemont. @OpsMidtown responded and located David nearby. David was booked in Pima County Jail. Great job! pic.twitter.com/9JBOYTgG9S
  — TPD Robbery (@TPD_Robbery) July 28
  
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• Brazil says 1 suspect nabbed in $30 million gold heist

  28-07-2019 23:23
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian police say they have captured one of the participants in last week’s heist of gold bullion worth more than $30 million at Sao Paulo’s main airport.
  Authorities did not release the suspect’s name Sunday or give any details on his alleged role in the theft of 720 kilograms of gold Thursday by a band of at least 10 people.
  Sao Paulo state police have said the group first kidnapped the airport’s cargo director and his family, holding them
  
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• Long toss: Indians pitcher Bauer heaves ball over CF wall

  28-07-2019 23:19
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In a startling scene, Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer suddenly heaved the ball from just past the mound over the center field wall Sunday while being taken out of the game against Kansas City.
  Bauer was obviously upset, although it wasn’t clear whether he was mad at his performance or that manager Terry Francona was pulling him.
  An All-Star last year, Bauer had just allowed a two-run single to Nicky Lopez that gave the Royals a 7-5 lead with one out in
  
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• Antonio Brown closer to practicing full time with Raiders

  28-07-2019 23:01
  NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown was taken off the non-football injury list and took part in a walkthrough Sunday morning.
  Brown had been out with an apparent foot injury, although the Raiders never said officially what his injury was. Brown walked gingerly off the field Saturday, but looked much better a day later while running routes and catching passes before practice as a throng of fans cheered.
  “He was out running around and doing some things,&rdqu
  
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• Trump announces he will nominate Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe to be next director of national intelligence

  28-07-2019 22:58
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump announces he will nominate Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe to be next director of national intelligence.
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• More than 60 killed in extremist attack on Nigeria villagers

  28-07-2019 22:56
  MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — A local official in northeastern Nigeria says suspected Boko Haram extremists have killed more than 60 people during an attack on villagers who were leaving a funeral.
  It is the deadliest extremist attack on civilians in the region so far this year.
  Muhammad Bulama, council chairman of the Nganzai local government area, told reporters that 11 other people were wounded during the midday attack on Saturday.
  Bulama called it a reprisal after villagers fought off a Bo
  
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• Barnhart RBI single leads Reds to 3-2 win over Rockies

  28-07-2019 22:55
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Tucker Barnhart hit a tiebreaking single in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday.
  Barnhart improved to 4 for 5 in two games since returning on Friday after missing 22 games with a right oblique strain. He drove in Josh VanMeter from second base with a grounder up the middle off Jake McGee (0-2) and celebrated by clapping his hands twice as he rounded first base.
  Lucas Sims (2-1) pitched 1 1-3 innings for the win. Amir Garrett an
  
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• More than 60 killed in Nigeria’s worst extremist attack against civilians this year

  28-07-2019 22:50
  MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — More than 60 killed in Nigeria’s worst extremist attack against civilians this year.
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• Realmuto’s grand slam helps Phillies top Braves, avoid sweep

  28-07-2019 22:48
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit a grand slam, three other Phillies went deep and Philadelphia avoided a three-game sweep with a 9-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
  Aaron Nola (9-2) cruised through six scoreless innings before faltering in the seventh when the Braves tagged Philadelphia’s ace right-hander for four runs. He left after surrendering seven hits with eight strikeouts and three walks in 6 2/3 innings.
  Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins and Adam Haseley also homered
  
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• Rookie OF Ramirez homers to help Marlins beat Arizona 5-1

  28-07-2019 22:43
  MIAMI (AP) — Rookie outfielder Harold Ramirez homered, hit a line drive that scored the tiebreaking run and made consecutive catches against the fence to help the Miami Marlins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 Sunday.
  Miguel Rojas led off the first inning with a home run for the second game in a row, and Miami teammate Brian Anderson added his 14th homer. Five pitchers combined on a four-hitter for the Marlins.
  Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray (9-7), the subject of trade speculation, a
  
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• Conforto, Vargas lead Mets over Pirates for 4th straight win

  28-07-2019 22:43
  NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Conforto sparked New York’s offense with a two-run homer in a six-run first inning against Chris Archer, and the Mets held on to beat the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 Sunday to match their longest winning streak this season at four games.
  Jason Vargas (6-5) won a third straight start for the first time since last August, and the Mets completed a three-game sweep. New York improved to 10-5 since the All-Star break, passing Cincinnati, Colorado and Pittsburgh
  
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• Trump says director of national intelligence is resigning

  28-07-2019 22:42
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats is leaving his job next month, ending a two-year tenure marked by President Donald Trump’s clashes with intelligence officials.
  Trump tweeted Sunday that the nation’s top intelligence official would step aside on Aug. 15, and that he would nominate a Texas congressman, Republican John Ratcliffe, to the post.
  Coats frequently appeared out of step with Trump and disclosed to prosecutors how he was urged by the presiden
  
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• Officials say Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats to resign in days; tenure marked by Trump clashes over intel

  28-07-2019 22:38
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials say Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats to resign in days; tenure marked by Trump clashes over intel.
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• Teichmann beats top-seeded Bertens to win Palermo Open

  28-07-2019 22:14
  PALERMO, Sicily (AP) — Jil Teichmann of Switzerland beat top-seeded Kiki Bertens in straight sets to win the Palermo Ladies Open on Sunday.
  The eighth-seeded Swiss triumphed 7-6 (3), 6-2 to clinch her second WTA Tour title after winning the Prague Open in May.
  Bertens was let down by her serve as the Dutch player double-faulted five times and won 55% of her first-serve points compared to Teichmann’s 65%.
  The clay-court event is marking its return to the WTA tour after a five-year abs
  
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• Rare sight in F1 as both Mercedes struggle at German GP

  28-07-2019 22:07
  HOCKENHEIM, Germany (AP) — On what was supposed to be a day of celebration, the rarest of sights in Formula One saw both Mercedes drivers struggling badly at Sunday’s dramatic German Grand Prix.
  World champion Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in 11th — despite starting from pole position — and Valtteri Bottas crashed chasing a podium finish.
  “What a crazy race. This has been one of the most difficult races we’ve had as a team for a long time,” Hamilton sa
  
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• Attorney: Hunger-striking immigrants forced to hydrate

  28-07-2019 22:06
  EL PASO, Texas (AP) — An attorney for three Indian nationals seeking asylum in the U.S. says they have been forced to receive IV drips at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas as they approach their third week of a hunger strike.
  A court official says the U.S. Department of Justice filed orders with federal judges last week that relate to non-consensual hydration or feeding for four men.
  Linda Corchado, who represents three of the four men named in the court orders,
  
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• Anne Hathaway says infertile women have ‘sister’ in her

  28-07-2019 22:06
  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Anne Hathaway says she came forward about her struggles with getting pregnant because infertility can be painful and isolating.
  Hathaway told The Associated Press on Saturday that she wants struggling women to know that they have a sister in her.
  The 36-year-old actress revealed on Instagram this week that she and husband Adam Shulman are expecting their second child, then went on to say that she was sending “extra love” to anyone with fertility iss
  
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• Lawyer: Romania suspect admits killing 2 teenagers

  28-07-2019 21:55
  BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The lawyer for a man detained by police in Romania says his client has admitted killing two female teenagers.
  Lawyer Bogdan Alexandru told Romanian media on Sunday that Gheorghe Dinca said burned the bodies of 15-year-old Alexandra Macesanu, and 18-year-old Luiza Melencu.
  Macesanu was abducted Thursday while Melencu went missing in April.
  Romania’s police chief resigned Friday after allegations that officers were too slow in responding to Macesanu’s ca
  
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• The Latest: Teens’ schools react to officer’s Rome killing

  28-07-2019 21:42
  ROME (AP) — The Latest on two California teenagers detained in the fatal stabbing of a police officer in Rome (all times local):
  9:15 p.m.
  A high school and a community college in California have issued statements about the two American teenagers who are being held in the slaying of a police officer in Italy.
  J.C. Farr, principal of Tamalpais High School north of San Francisco, confirmed 18-year-old Gabriel Christian Natale-Hjorth and 19-year-old Finnegan Lee Elder graduated in 2018.
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• Langer wins his 4th Senior British Open title

  28-07-2019 21:41
  LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) — Bernhard Langer beat Paul Broadhurst by two shots to win the Senior British Open on Sunday for his record-extending 11th senior major title.
  Starting three shots off the overnight lead held by Broadhurst, the 61-year-old German fired a 4-under 66 to finish at 6-under 274 for his fourth Senior Open title, a tournament record.
  After heavy rain delayed the round by almost six hours, the two-time Masters champion opened with four birdies on the front nine and a
  
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• Woman set to replace Puerto Rican governor refuses the job

  28-07-2019 21:27
  The woman who was next in line to become Puerto Rico’s governor after the current governor resigned amid massive protests said Sunday that she does not want the position.
  Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez said she does not want to assume the role of governor and has asked departing Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to appoint someone else to replace him instead.
  By law, the island’s secretary of state would succeed Rosselló, but no one has been confirmed for that po
  
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• Egan Bernal wins Tour de France

  28-07-2019 21:19
  PARIS (AP) — Egan Bernal wins Tour de France.
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• Browns owners confident, optimistic about season

  28-07-2019 21:17
  BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jimmy and Dee Haslam purchased the Cleveland Browns in 2012. After five coaching changes and zero winning seasons, both are confident this is finally their year.
  “I think the expectation is to win,” Dee Haslam said. “I think that is everybody’s expectation. We feel like we’re off to a great start. We can’t help but be excited for the fans. It’s a big deal for Cleveland. It’s tremendous.”
  The Tennessee businessman and
  
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• Museum Fire burning in northern Arizona now 46% contained

  28-07-2019 21:00
  Museum Fire near Flagstaff, Ariz. Courtesy: Coconino County Twitter
  FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say the Museum Fire burning in a northern Arizona mountain pass is close to being halfway contained.
  The fire is up to 46% contained Sunday from 35% Saturday.
  Fire officials say the blaze has scorched more than 3 square miles (8 square kilometers) in the Coconino National Forest in Flagstaff since it started on July 21.
  The cause of the fire is under investigation.
  Authorities say smolde
  
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• Scott Dixon races to 6th victory at Mid-Ohio

  28-07-2019 20:46
  LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Scott Dixon held off rookie teammate Felix Rosenqvist on Sunday to win the Honda Indy 200 for the sixth time, putting himself back in contention to defend his IndyCar season championship.
  Dixon won by 0.0934 seconds in the closest finish at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and the third-closest on a road course in Indy history. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver from New Zealand is third on the career victory list with 46.
  Rosennqvist missed a chance for his first victory.
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• Woman set to replace Puerto Rico governor rejects job

  28-07-2019 20:31
  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The woman who is supposed to replace Puerto Rico’s embattled governor amid a political crisis says she doesn’t want the job.
  Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez said Sunday in a Twitter post that she hopes Gov. Ricardo Rosselló will appoint a secretary of state before resigning Aug. 2 as planned.
  Former secretary of state Luis Rivera Marín would have been next in line according to the U.S. territory’s Constitution. But he is o
  
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• AP FACT CHECK: Trump exaggerates his role in black job gains

  28-07-2019 20:28
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• Saudi King Salman’s elder brother, Prince Bandar, dies at 96

  28-07-2019 20:24
  RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi King Salman’s elder half-brother, who was the tenth son of the country’s founding monarch, has died at the age of 96.
  Prince Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was not an actively political royal within the ruling Al Saud family and had been passed over in the line of succession to the throne. He was the eldest living son of the late King Abdulaziz Al Saud.
  Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Faisal confirmed the death on Twitter on Sunday.
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• King Salman’s elder brother, Prince Bandar, dies at 96

  28-07-2019 20:24
  RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — King Salman’s elder half-brother, who was the tenth son of the country’s founding monarch, has died at age 96.
  Prince Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was not an actively political royal within the ruling Al Saud family and had been passed over in the line of succession to the throne. He was the eldest living son of the late King Abdulaziz Al Saud.
  Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Faisal confirmed the death on Twitter on Sunday.
  Prince Bandar’s sons, ho
  
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• Woman set to be Puerto Rico’s next governor says she doesn’t want the job as US territory reels from political crisis

  28-07-2019 20:23
  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Woman set to be Puerto Rico’s next governor says she doesn’t want the job as US territory reels from political crisis.
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• Switching sides: Jays trade Sogard across diamond to Rays

  28-07-2019 20:19
  TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays traded veteran utilityman Eric Sogard across the diamond Sunday, sending him to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.
  Toronto is expected to receive a minor leaguer for the 33-year-old Sogard, who is having a career season.
  Sogard was due to start in right field against Rays right-hander Yonny Chirinos, but was scratched shortly before first pitch and replaced by Billy McKinney.
  The trade was confirmed while the Blue Jays batted in the second inning, although So
  
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• Police: 1998 Arkansas school shooter killed in crash

  28-07-2019 20:16
  JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say a Missouri man who was 11 years old when he and a teenager fatally shot four students and a teacher at an Arkansas middle school more than 20 years ago has died in a two-vehicle crash in northeastern Arkansas.
  Television Station KAIT reports that 33-year-old Drew Grant, of Jackson, Missouri, died at around 9 p.m. Saturday. Arkansas State Police say a vehicle driven by Grant, who legally changed his name from Andrew Golden, collided head-on with anothe
  
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• Average US price of gas down 2 cents per gallon to $2.81

  28-07-2019 20:15
  CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has dropped by 2 cents per gallon (3.8 liters) over the past two weeks to $2.81.
  Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that lower crude oil costs contributed to the decrease at the pump.
  The price is 10 cents lower than what it was a year ago.
  The highest average price in the nation is $3.67 a gallon in San Diego.
  The lowest average is $2.24 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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• Slow lobster season so far in Maine, but price is steady

  28-07-2019 20:06
  PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — It’s a slow lobster season so far in Maine, but fishermen are still hopeful it’ll be a good one.
  The harvest of crustaceans in America’s biggest lobstering state is usually in full swing by July, but fishermen say they haven’t caught much this month. The season tends to pick up after many lobsters shed their shells and reach legal size. Fishermen say that hasn’t happened yet.
  But the slow season isn’t resulting in high prices. Cons
  
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• German police probe fire at far-right politician’s cottage

  28-07-2019 19:56
  BERLIN (AP) — Police in eastern Germany say they’re investigating if someone tried to kill a far-right politician by setting fire to a cottage in Saxony-Anhalt state where the man was sleeping.
  German news agency dpa reported that the 32-year-old member of the nationalist Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, and a 27-year-old woman were inside the cottage in Arendsee municipality when a noise woke the woman early Sunday.
  Dpa says the woman said she saw someone outside a window run
  
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• ‘Mental health crisis’: Fifth NYPD officer dies by suicide in two months

  28-07-2019 19:51
  Another New York City police officer died by suicide amid what officials have declared a “mental health crisis.”
  The Sergeants Benevolent Association said on social media Saturday that the late officer was a sergeant, but neither the union nor the NYPD have identified the officer. Commissioner James O’Neill pleaded with his police force to seek help for any mental health issues that they may be facing.
  “To every member of the NYPD, please know this: it is okay
  
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• Jin Young Ko wins at Evian for 2nd major title of season

  28-07-2019 19:50
  EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Jin Young Ko clinched her second major title of the season, firing a 4-under 67 in the final-round rain on Sunday to win the Evian Championship by two shots with a 15-under total of 269.
  Winner of the season’s first major, the ANA Inspiration in April, Ko closed out the victory after playing partner and longtime leader Hyo Joo Kim lost control with a triple bogey at the par-3 14th.
  Ko took the two-shot lead she was given, and added a birdie at the par-4
  
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• Ravens QB Griffin to miss ‘few weeks’ with broken thumb

  28-07-2019 19:39
  OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Robert Griffin III will be sidelined for “at least a few weeks” after fracturing his right thumb during the team’s third practice of training camp.
  The injury occurred Saturday night when Griffin hit his hand on a defender’s helmet during a workout at M&T Bank Stadium. It was the team’s first practice of the summer in full pads.
  Ravens coach John Harbaugh didn’t announce the extent of the i
  
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• Wildfire burning in northern Arizona now 46% contained

  28-07-2019 19:35
  FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a wildfire burning in a northern Arizona mountain pass now is 46% contained.
  That figure released Sunday is up from 35% Saturday.
  Fire officials say the blaze has scorched more than 3 square miles (8 square kilometers) in the Coconino National Forest in Flagstaff since it started on July 21.
  The cause of the fire is under investigation.
  Authorities say smoldering fire on the steep slopes west of Oldham Park and Little Elden Mountain continues to chal
  
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• 73-year-old, his dogs rescued after 4 days in remote Oregon

  28-07-2019 19:19
  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 73-year-old man who was stranded in the remote Oregon high desert for four days with his two dogs was rescued when a long-distance mountain biker discovered him near death on a dirt road, authorities said Thursday
  Gregory Randolph had hiked about 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) with one of his dogs after his Jeep got stuck in a narrow, dry creek bed. He was barely conscious when biker Tomas Quinones found him on July 18.
  Quinones, of Portland, hadn’t seen anyone al
  
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