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Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela, who inspired “Fernandomania,” has died at 63

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Fernando ValenzuelaThe Mexican-born Los Angeles Dodgers phenom who inspired “Fernandomania” while winning the 1981 NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year has died. He was 63. The team said he died Tuesday evening at a Los Angeles hospital, but did not provide the cause or further details. His death […]

By Andrew Jack

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

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The Yankees and Dodgers will meet in the World Series for the twelfth time in a Broadway-Hollywood duel

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway vs. Hollywood. Subway vs. highway. Judge vs. Ohtani. New York's neighbors-turned-cross-country rivals, the Yankees and Dodgers, are renewing their illustrious battle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years. “When you play for the Dodgers and for the Yankees, it better feel different,” L.A. manager Dave Roberts […]

By Andrew Jack

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

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AP Top 25: Oregon, Penn State fall behind No. 1 Texas

Oregon and Penn State each moved up one spot The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday after exciting wins in high-profile games and top 25 newcomers Navy and Army are in the ranking together for the first time since 1960. Texas solidified its position at No. 1 with its 31 point win over Oklahoma. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

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South Korean intelligence says North Korea has sent troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's spy service said Friday North Korea has sent troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine. If confirmed, this move would involve a third country in the war and intensify the confrontation between North Korea and the West. The South Korean announcement came a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]

By Andrew Jack

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

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Sinwar's killing opens up opportunities and great uncertainty for the war in Gaza

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's killing of Yahya SinwarHamas' top leader and mastermind of the group's Oct. 7 attack, represents a dramatic turning point in the brutal, years-long war it sparked. Sinwar's killing on Thursday decapitates the already reeling Palestinian militant group Months full of attacks up and down his ranks. And it is […]

By Andrew Jack

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

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“South Pacific” star Mitzi Gaynor has died at the age of 93

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mitzi Gaynor, the sultry dancer and actress who played Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film “South Pacific” and appeared in other musicals with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly, has died. She was 93. Gaynor was one of the last survivors of the so-called golden age Hollywood musical, died of […]

By Andrew Jack

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

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Austin Stowell is touched by the role of the stoic Jethro Gibbs in 'NCIS: Origins'

LONDON (AP) — Once again, Austin Stowell is having the best day ever — all thanks to winning the role of legendary TV character Leroy Jethro Gibbs on “NCIS: Origins.” “Every day since I got this job it has been the best day of my life,” Stowell says with a smile. The actor has his […]

By Andrew Jack

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

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Yamamoto defeated Darvish in a historic matchup as the Dodgers beat the Padres 2-0 and reached the NLCS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers spent $1 billion on Japanese talent in the offseason, and it's paying off in the playoffs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto defeated Yu Darvish in a historic postseason matchup of Japanese-born starters, and the Dodgers got home runs from Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández defeated the San Diego Padres 2-0 […]

By Andrew Jack

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024

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1 dead, 12 trapped in former Colorado gold mine; Rescue in progress

DENVER (AP) — One person was killed and officials were working to rescue 12 others trapped deep beneath the surface of a former gold mine in Colorado after an elevator at the tourist attraction malfunctioned, authorities said Thursday. The elevator going into the Mollie Kathleen gold mine near the town of Cripple Creek experienced a […]

By Andrew Jack

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

TD Bank pays billion in historic money laundering settlement

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TD Bank pays $3 billion in historic money laundering settlement

WASHINGTON (AP) — TD Bank will pay about $3 billion in a year historical settlement with U.S. authorities saying Thursday that the financial institution's lax practices enabled significant money laundering over several years. Canada-based TD Bank pleaded guilty to conspiracy to launder money, becoming the largest bank in U.S. history to do so, Attorney General […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024