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Missouri man executed for 2002 abduction, killing of 6-year-old girl lured to abandoned factory

Missouri man executed for 2002 abduction, killing of 6-year-old girl lured to abandoned factory

BONNE TERRE, Mo. (AP) — A man who abducted a 6-year-old Missouri girl and beat her to death at an abandoned factory two decades ago was put to death Tuesday evening, shortly after the U.S.
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Trump charged by Justice Department for efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss

Trump charged by Justice Department for efforts to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges Tuesday for working to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the U.S.
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Trump has now been indicted for a 3rd time. Here's where all the investigations stand

Trump has now been indicted for a 3rd time. Here's where all the investigations stand

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has now been indicted for the third time , with the former president being charged Tuesday in Washington over his efforts to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.
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Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision

Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision

HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, Houston owner Jim Crane told The Associated Press.
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Sheila Oliver, New Jersey's lieutenant governor and a prominent Black leader, dies at 71

Sheila Oliver, New Jersey's lieutenant governor and a prominent Black leader, dies at 71

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who rose to become one of New Jersey’s most prominent Black leaders and passionately advocated for revitalizing cities and against gun violence, died Tuesday after a sudden illness. She was 71.
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Police charge Australian man with 1,600 child abuse offenses in 'one of the most horrific cases'

Police charge Australian man with 1,600 child abuse offenses in 'one of the most horrific cases'

SYDNEY, Australia — Australian police on Tuesday charged a former childcare worker with abusing 91 girls in what officials are calling one of the worst such cases in recent history. The 45-year-old man faces life in prison.
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Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and throws support behind Commissioner Jay Monahan

Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and throws support behind Commissioner Jay Monahan

Tiger Woods has joined the PGA Tour policy board for the first time in his 27 years, giving Commissioner Jay Monahan key support and the players a greater voice as the tour tries to complete its business partnership with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf
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US slips into round of 16 of Women's World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal

US slips into round of 16 of Women's World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Two-time reigning champions United States came an inch short of Women's World Cup elimination, but Portugal's late near-miss helped the Americans avoid the biggest upset in tournament history.
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11 dead and 27 missing in flooding around Beijing after days of rain, Chinese state media report

11 dead and 27 missing in flooding around Beijing after days of rain, Chinese state media report

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese state media report 11 people have died and 27 are missing amid flooding in the mountains surrounding the capital Beijing.
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Phoenix has ended 31-day streak of highs at or above 110 degrees as rains ease a Southwest heat wave

Phoenix has ended 31-day streak of highs at or above 110 degrees as rains ease a Southwest heat wave

PHOENIX (AP) — A record string of daily highs over 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) in Phoenix ended Monday as the dangerous heat wave that suffocated the Southwest throughout July receded slightly with cooling monsoon rains.
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