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Abby Wambach Announces Retirement
Hope Solo to object to U.S. Soccer equal pay deal as she prepares to leave, ‘I support the women’s game’ U.S. women’s national soccer team forward Abby Wambach speaks during the 2018 FIFA Women’s...
asia
Iga Swiatek beats Jule Niemeier in quarterfinals
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek comes from behind to defeat Jule Niemeier, advancing to US Open quarterfinals Iga Swiatek, No. 12 in the world, came from behind and won the quarterfinal at the U.S...
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Snowfall in Los Angeles, California, afoot in two hours
Scattered storms, lightning hit Southern California and prompt beach closures A winter storm caused a cluster of low-end snow storms for Tuesday along the West Coast, but the storms moved out before they caused...
entertainment
Carlos Alcaraz is playing better and better this week
Carlos Alcaraz to CNN: 'I'm playing unbelievable tennis' Carlos Alcaraz has been playing better and better lately. After a run of indifferent results early on, Alcaraz won four straight before making the semifinals of...
health
Bernie Sanders to lead “listening tour” of the United States
Sanders aims to boosts vulnerable Democrats in U.S. tour Sanders to hold town halls on Tuesday to talk with Democratic voters Bernie Sanders will lead a “listening tour” of the United States — his...
asia
Gov. Jerry Brown’s Choice to Be a Permanent Ambassador to India Has Drawn Criticism
His term expiring, Garcetti pushes hard for job as ambassador to India Gov. Jerry Brown’s choice to become ambassador to India has drawn criticism from both sides of the political aisle. He’s received praise...
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Camille Paglia: “No ‘traditional’ marriage. That’s not what I mean!”
Candace Cameron Bure blames media for blowback over 'traditional marriage' remark A woman whose comments sparked outrage over "traditional marriage" caused a major backlash in one of the states where it was a hot...
travel
Walmart CEO Doug McMurtry says the company is limiting workers’ schedules during the pandemic
'Every Day Is Frightening': Working For Walmart Amid Covid-19 Lockdowns Enlarge this image toggle caption David McNew/AP David McNew/AP Updated at 8:15 p.m. ET The grocery store chain's CEO says the company is making...
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Toronto’s Vaccine Hesitancy Survey Finds That Half Would Not Vaccinate Their Kids
Two-thirds of Toronto parents ‘certain or somewhat likely’ to get young kids vaccinated against COVID-19, survey says Only one in four parents of young children believe vaccinations are necessary, a new survey says. Vaccine...
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Penticton Celebrates Canadian Artist
Toronto relaxes COVID-19 rink rules as winter activities move ‘toward normal’ The city announced it would be restarting ice skating and curling, and it was encouraging people to get out and take part in...
