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2025 All-American Tavion Wallace Pledges to Arkansas
The University of Arkansas has successfully landed one of the top players in the country. 2025 All-American Tavion Wallace from Wayne County High School in Georgia has committed to the Razorbacks. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Whoever the Democratic Candidate Is, Americans Have Already Lost
The American Republic feels fragile. -
The Hill - Politics
Will Congress thwart the great American road trip?
The EPA's clean car rules will reduce pollution, save lives, and save Americans billions of dollars in fuel costs, but Congress may vote to overturn the rules, potentially jeopardizing the future of the great American road trip. -
CNBC - Business
'They want out': This company helps Americans experiment with expat living
Americans hoping to move abroad are getting some help from travel companies and local guides. -
The Hill - Politics
Conservative Heritage leader: 'Second American Revolution' will be bloodless 'if the left allows it to be'
The leader of conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation argued the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity will reinforce a "second American Revolution," which he said would "remain bloodless if the left allows it to be." Heritage ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Italy appeals court reduces sentences of Americans in policeman's death
An Italian appeals court reduced the sentences of Lee Elder Finnegan and Gabriele Natale-Hjorth, but upheld their 2019 convictions. -
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American Century Championship 2024: Celebrity field, format, scoring and prize money
All you need to know for the American Century Championship celebrity event. -
CBS News - World
Italy appeals court reduces sentences of 2 Americans in policeman's death
An Italian appeals court reduced the sentences of Finnegan Lee Elder and Gabriele Natale-Hjorth, but upheld their 2019 convictions. -
CBS News - Top stories
CBS News documentary shows Americans' views on state of U.S.
A new CBS Reports documentary reveals Americans' unfiltered views on issues likely to shape the outcome of the 2024 election, including the state of democracy in the U.S., and the American Dream. CBS News executive director of elections and ... -
The Hill - Politics
Majority of Americans don't think Trump will concede if he loses election: poll
According to a new poll, a majority of Americans said they do not “think” former President Trump is going to “accept the results and concede once the votes have been certified” if he does not win the upcoming presidential election. The CNN poll, ...Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
The pool party’s over as Americans ease up on backyard upgrades
Americans will be splashing around this summer in the backyard pools they’ve already got, but not splashing out as much on new ones. -
CNBC - Business
Dream of moving abroad? This Central American destination is the No. 1 country for expats
Some 82% of foreigners in this Central American country say they're happy with their lives abroad. -
ABC News - Sports
Golf in the Olympics is starting to catch on. For Americans, the hard part is getting there
Golf returned to the Olympic program in 2016 with a lukewarm reception -
CBS News - Top stories
Russia sentences American man to 12.5 years in prison on drug charges
A court in Russia has sentenced U.S. national Robert Woodland to more than 12 years in prison on drug charges, his lawyer says.Russia -
ABC News - Sports
American swims in Seine River before the Olympics despite contamination concerns
A 75-year-old American swimmer has taken a dip in the Seine River in Paris to celebrate the Fourth of July -
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Why Native American heritage fuels newest Warrior Waters
Newly aqcuired Warriors guard Lindy Waters III's tremendous pride in his Native American heritage has fueled his NBA journey. -
The Hill - Politics
Extreme pride in being an American stays near record low: Gallup
Extreme pride in being an American has stayed near a record low, according to a new Gallup survey. The Gallup survey released shortly before the Fourth of July holiday found 41 percent of Americans polled said they are “extremely proud” of their ... -
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Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon for five-set victory
Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down to defeat Frances Tiafoe in five sets 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-2. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Domestic Manners of the Americans': Fanny Trollope's Old-World Wit
The English novelist’s travelogue, bursting with mordant humor and exuberant prose, is an account of her sojourn in the U.S., including—horror of horrors—a trip along the Mississippi River. -
NBC News - Top stories
American teen missing in Germany after leaving cruise ship, police say
An American teenager disappeared during a cruise in Germany, police said. -
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2025 All-American Hylton Stubbs Commits to the Miami Hurricanes
The University of Miami has successfully landed one of the top players in the country. 2025 All-American Hylton Stubbs from Mandarin High School in Florida has committed to the Hurricanes. -
ABC News - World
Taliban and US envoys have discussed the release of 2 American prisoners at third Doha meeting
The Taliban’s delegation to the third United Nations-led Doha meeting on increasing engagement with Afghanistan met with U.S. envoys on the sidelines and discussed the two Americans imprisoned in the central Asian country -
CBS Sports - Sports
Yankees' Aaron Judge mashes 32nd homer of 2024, builds hope for run at American League Triple Crown
Judge is on an all-time heater right nowMLB -
ABC News - World
Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of policeman but reduces sentences
An Italian appeals court has upheld the convictions of two American men in the killing of an Italian plainclothes police officer during a botched sting operation but reduced their sentences -
ABC News - World
Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of a Rome police officer but reduces sentences
Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of a Rome police officer but reduces sentences -
NBC News - Top stories
The brutal killing of a Detroit man in 1982 inspires decades of Asian American activism nationwide
Four decades after Vincent Chin was killed by autoworkers who blamed Asian manufacturers for industry decline, activists fight to ensure Chin is not forgotten. -
ABC News - Entertainment
It's considered the first American novel, but this 1789 book isn't quite summer beach reading
Critics have long debated which books qualify as a ‘Great American Novel -
CBS Sports - Sports
NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024: Shane van Gisbergen returns to the city where his American journey began
The reigning Chicago Street Race winner spoke to CBS Sports about how he launched his U.S. racing careerNASCAR -
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The Guardian - World
The US supreme court utterly distorted the true threat to American democracy | Lawrence Douglas
According to the court, a rogue prosecutor is somehow more dangerous to US rule of law than a rogue commander-in-chief. In its extraordinarily disturbing decision earlier this week granting presidents wide-ranging immunity from criminal ... -
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Wrestler Kyle Snyder looks to become fourth American to win two Olympic gold medals
Kyle Snyder already has one of the best resumes ever for a U.S. wrestler, and he’s just now hitting his prime -
NBC News - Top stories
Black American athlete who won gold was one of the 1924 Paris Olympics’ firsts
College track and field star William DeHart Hubbard took a dramatic leap forward at the 1924 Paris Olympics for Black people back home in the segregated U.S. -
ABC News - Entertainment
As 'Bachelor' race issues linger, Jenn Tran, its 1st Asian American lead, is ready for her moment
Jenn Tran cannot escape thinking about being the first Asian lead in the history of “The Bachelor” franchise — not that she wants to -
NBC News - Top stories
Missing American teen who left cruise ship at German port has been found safe
A 14-year-old American boy who walked away from the Caribbean Princess cruise ship after its scheduled stop at a German port more than three days ago has been found safe, his grandmother said Saturday. -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Get A Saddle In Minecraft
Out of the dozens of possible mods in Minecraft, there are a handful that can be ridden as a mount. However, there are some misconceptions when it comes to the process of acquiring a saddle in Minecraft. In the guide below, you can see all the ... -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Get Honeycomb In Minecraft
While Honeycomb doesn't have a ton of uses in Minecraft, the process of acquiring even a single drop of it can be extremely time-consuming. This can make crafting candles, beehives, and waxed copper a taxing proposition. Fortunately, we have a ...