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Three young spectators cover their faces from rubber debris and smoke at the spinning field, at Wheelz N Smoke arena, on July 7, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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  • Africa

From convict to cabinet: South Africa’s new sports minister promotes gangland motorsport

South Africa's new sports minister once drove getaway cars in bank heists. Now he's in government, with plans to bring the dangerous pastime of car spinning into the mainstream.

July 11, 2024
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By:
  • Kate Bartlett
President Joe Biden pauses while speaking during a NATO 75th anniversary celebratory event at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium on July 9 in Washington, D.C. NATO leaders convene in Washington this week for its annual summit to discuss their future strategies and commitments, and marking the 75th anniversary of the alliance's founding.

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  • Politics

Biden confronts his own LBJ’s choice

Biden's Democratic critics have compared his achievements to that of President Lyndon B. Johnson, while noting LBJ had bowed out in the best interests of the party and the country and provided a model for others.

July 11, 2024
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By:
  • Ron Elving
The U.S. Constitution requires a president to be 35 or older, but only a lower age limit exists. There has never been an upper one.

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  • Politics

Our presidential candidates have never been older. You can thank the Founding Fathers

The U.S. Constitution requires a president to be 35 or older, but only a lower age limit exists. There has never been an upper one.

July 11, 2024
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By:
  • Natalie Escobar
An ammunition vending machine pictured inside a Super C-Mart grocery store in Noble, Okla.

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  • National

Bread and bullets: Some southern supermarkets now sell ammo out of vending machines

American Rounds has installed machines at eight stores so far, with hundreds more on the way. It says this is the safest way to sell ammo, but cyber and gun violence prevention experts have concerns.

July 11, 2024
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman

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  • Health

How to prepare for power outages if your health depends on home medical devices

For most people, power outages are an inconvenience. For those who count on electricity for home medical equipment, they can be a crisis. Here's how to plan ahead for health care needs in a blackout.

July 11, 2024
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By:
  • Ginny Graves

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  • Your Money

What has helped you afford housing in this market? We want to hear from you

Record numbers of Americans face unaffordable rent and home prices. If you’re among them, please tell us about the sacrifices or creative solutions this has meant for you.

July 11, 2024
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By:
  • Jennifer Ludden and
  • Marisa Peñaloza
BMW of North America is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. because an airbag inflator could possibly explode, leading to a potentially serious injury or death.

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  • Business

BMW recalling more than 390,000 vehicles due to airbag inflator issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall includes certain 3 Series Sedans and 3 Series Sportswagons. BMW dealers will inspect and replace air bag modules as needed for free.

July 11, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
Police and emergency services at the scene in Ashlyn Close, Bushey, north of London, on Wednesday.

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  • Europe

British police find suspect after killing of BBC commentator's wife and 2 daughters

The BBC confirmed that the women killed were members of the family of its commentator John Hunt. The suspect, Kyle Clifford, was detained in north London after the brutal crossbow attack.

July 11, 2024
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  • The Associated Press
The star cluster Omega Centauri contains millions of stars. The movement of some stars suggests that an intermediate-sized black hole lies at its center.

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  • Space

Astronomers spot a mysterious black hole nestled in a cluster of stars

A report from Nature shows that astronomers may have found a medium-sized black hole, a kind they've long looked for.

July 10, 2024
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  • Nell Greenfieldboyce
Calls to fire U.S. men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter had grown louder after the team's loss to Panama in this summer's Copa America tournament.

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  • Sports

U.S. Soccer fires men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter

Berhalter's removal follows a disappointing finish for the USMNT at this summer's Copa America tournament. Now, a race is on to hire a new coach with less than two years until the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

July 10, 2024
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By:
  • Becky Sullivan and
  • Russell Lewis
This February 2022 photo provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows snakes in bags found hidden in a man's clothes at the San Ysidro, Calif., port of entry. On Tuesday, officials in China said a man was caught trying to smuggle more than 100 snakes into that country.

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  • World

A man is caught attempting to smuggle 100 live snakes into China in his pants

The man's bizarre smuggling attempt included many non-native species of snakes stuffed into his pants, according to China's customs authority.

July 10, 2024
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  • Alana Wise
The Woodland Plantation House sits near the banks of the Mississippi River in LaPlace, La. The raised creole-style building with a rusty tin roof and wide front porch has Black owners for the first time. The site is historically significant because it's where one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history began.

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  • Race

Louisiana plantation where historic slave revolt started now under Black ownership

The Louisiana plantation home where one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history began has Black owners for the first time. They say the 1811 uprising can inspire a new generation to fight racism.

July 10, 2024
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By:
  • Debbie Elliott
Bonnie Boop is now a people lead at Walmart in Huntsville, Ala. She received college credit for a company training program, graduating with a bachelor's degree last year.

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  • Business

College credit for working your job? Walmart and McDonald’s are trying it

Imagine a world in which your resume relies less on titles or diplomas and acts more like a passport of skills you’ve proven you have.

July 10, 2024
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh
Senator Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon and Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, are part of a group of lawmakers unveiling a bipartisan bill banning lawmakers from trading stocks.<br>

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  • Politics

Bipartisan Senate group pushes ban on lawmaker stock trading

Senators from both parties unveiled bipartisan compromise bill that would require all members of Congress, spouses and dependent children to stop buying or selling individual stocks, saying it will help restore confidence in Congress.

July 10, 2024
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By:
  • Deirdre Walsh
 The Paramount logo is displayed at Columbia Square along Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, Calif. on March 9, 2023.

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  • Media

Paramount and Skydance are merging — here are 3 questions we have about the deal

There are a lot of hopes and dreams riding on the $8.4 billion agreement. A successful rescue of Paramount could point the way toward a shiny future for an increasingly uncertain media industry.

July 10, 2024
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  • Eric Deggans
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