Lakers’ Davis to wear own name on jersey in Orlando

AP 07/13/2020

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis will wear his own name on the back of his jersey when the Los Angeles Lakers return to action. Davis confirmed his decision Sunday in a conference call from Orlando, where the…

Dead cat gets voter registration application in mail

AP 07/13/2020

ATLANTA — In a presidential election year, there’s always a push to get people registered to vote. For one Atlanta family, that push got a little interesting. Ron Tims said he checked his mail on Wednesday and…

Harden, Westbrook didn’t travel with Rockets to Orlando

AP 07/12/2020

Houston Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook did not travel with the team to Orlando and did not participate in the team’s first practice. Coach Mike D’Antoni didn’t provide a reason for their absence but said…

US Navy welcomes 1st Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot

AP 07/12/2020

KINGSVILLE, Texas — The U.S. Navy has welcomed its first Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot. “MAKING HISTORY!” the U.S. Navy tweeted Thursday in response to a post that Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle had completed naval flight school…

Sonar, divers search for ‘Glee’ star thought to have drowned

AP 07/11/2020

Teams are using sonar and robotic devices in what could be a long search for “Glee” star Naya Rivera, who authorities believe drowned in a Southern California lake. “We don’t know if she’s going to be found…

Facebook’s software kit to blame for popular apps crashing

AP 07/11/2020

OAKLAND, California — Friday’s widespread crashes of popular apps running on the iPhone’s iOS operating system — including Tinder, Spotify and Pinterest — serve as a reminder that Facebook is still tracking you through your phone using…

Sudan ratifies law criminalizing female genital mutilation

AP 07/11/2020

CAIRO — Sudan’s ruling body ratified a law banning the widespread practice of female genital mutilation, the justice ministry announced Friday, handing the movement for women’s rights in the African country a long-sought victory. The Sovereign Council…

Death toll from flooding in Japan rises to 50, dozen missing

AP 07/07/2020

TOKYO  — Japan’s disaster management agency said the death toll from recent flooding has risen to 50 and at least a dozen others are still missing. Pounding rain since late Friday in Japan’s southern region of Kyushu…

Scientists urge WHO to acknowledge virus can spread in air

AP 07/07/2020

LONDON  — More than 200 scientists have called for the World Health Organization and others to acknowledge that the coronavirus can spread in the air — a change that could alter some of the current measures being…

World’s longest-surviving conjoined twin brothers die at 68

AP 07/07/2020

DAYTON, Ohio — The world’s longest-surviving conjoined twins died July 4 at the age of 68. Ronnie and Donnie Galyon, of Beavercreek, Ohio, were born joined at the abdomen Oct. 28, 1951. In 2014, the brothers earned…

Wizards rule out John Wall returning this season

AP 06/30/2020

John Wall will not join the Washington Wizards for the resumption of the NBA season this summer, ending the chances of the five-time All-Star guard playing his first game since 2018. General manager Tommy Sheppard effectively ruled…

Powerful earthquake shakes southern, central Mexico

AP 06/24/2020

MEXICO CITY — A powerful earthquake centered near the resort of Huatulco in southern Mexico swayed buildings Tuesday in Mexico City and sent thousands into the streets. Seismic alarms sounded midmorning with enough warning for residents to…

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