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Accuser resumes testimony at R. Kelly’s Brooklyn trialAssociated Presson August 19, 2021 at 5:33 pm

NEW YORK -- A key accuser at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial returned to the witness stand on Thursday, saying…

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Smothering my children won’t protect them in the long runNatalie Y. Mooreon August 19, 2021 at 5:25 pm

I am now 45 years old, dubbing it my Jordan year. To be sure, it's humbling. The weight takes longer…

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Standoff as man in pickup near Capitol claims he has a bombAssociated Presson August 19, 2021 at 5:36 pm

WASHINGTON -- A man sitting in a black pickup truck parked on the sidewalk outside the Library of Congress told…

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Chicago Park District’s deputy inspector general says he was suspended illegally to ‘whitewash’ lifeguard abuse investigationFran Spielmanon August 19, 2021 at 4:46 pm

The Chicago Park District's deputy inspector general said Thursday he was placed on "indefinite, unpaid emergency" suspension last week in…

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Bill Freehan, catcher on 1968 champion Detroit Tigers, dies at 79Associated Presson August 19, 2021 at 4:20 pm

DETROIT -- Bill Freehan, an 11-time All-Star catcher with the Detroit Tigers and key player on the 1968 World Series…

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Accuser resumes testimony at R. Kelly’s Brooklyn trialAssociated Presson August 19, 2021 at 4:12 pm

NEW YORK -- A key accuser at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial returned to the witness stand on Thursday, saying…

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High school football preview: No. 6 MaristMichael O’Brienon August 19, 2021 at 2:57 pm

No. 6 Marist doesn't return many starters from the spring season, but the RedHawks have two of the top talents…

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A familiar story for Jake ArrietaAssociated Presson August 19, 2021 at 2:52 pm

DENVER -- Jake Arrieta got clobbered by Colorado and left with an injury in his Padres debut, and the Rockies…

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‘Jeopardy!’ host Mike Richards sorry for past offensive commentsHannah Yasharoff | USA TODAYon August 19, 2021 at 3:39 pm

Mike Richards, executive producer and the newly named host of "Jeopardy!," has spoken out for a second time after more…

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Afghans protest Taliban in emerging challenge to their ruleRummana Hussainon August 19, 2021 at 3:37 pm

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghan protesters defied the Taliban for a second day Thursday, waving their national flag in scattered demonstrations,…

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