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Jon Gruden, already out of a job, is losing relationships too
The damage to Jon Gruden’s legacy has radiated beyond the loss of his job as coach of the Raiders and the widespread denunciation of comments that were …
How UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou’s inspirational journey brought him from Cameroon to Las Vegas
“I worked in the sand mines for over 10 years, but it never felt final to me.”
Shifting winds challenge crews fighting California fire
Shifting winds posed new challenges for firefighters battling a blaze in Southern California coastal mountains that threatened ranches and rural homes and kept a major highway shut down for days.
Progressives warn against ‘false choice’ in Biden bill trims
Progressive leaders in Congress are warning colleagues against a “false choice” over what to keep or cut as Democrats scale back President Joe Biden’s now-$2 trillion package of social services and climate change strategies.
Bali welcomes back foreign travelers as COVID cases subside
The Indonesian resort island of Bali welcomed international travelers to its shops and white-sand beaches for the first time in more than a year Thursday — if they’re vaccinated, test negative, hail from certain countries, quarantine and heed restrict…
U.S. pairs skater Calalang cleared of drug violation
In elite figure skating, makeup can be as important a tool as a boot and blade.
Many Afghans pack their bags, hoping for the chance to leave
As their flight to Islamabad was finally about to take off, Somaya took her husband Ali’s hand, lay her head back and closed her eyes.
Assailant with bow and arrows kills 5 people in Norway
A man armed with a bow fired arrows at shoppers in a small Norwegian town Wednesday, killing five people before he was arrested, authorities said.
Irving: Refusal to get vaccinated about ‘what’s best for me’
Kyrie Irving said Wednesday he didn’t want to lose salary or a chance to compete for a championship with the Brooklyn Nets, but was doing “what’s best for me” by refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.