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July 29, 2023 1:26 PM

Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships

The 26-year-old American won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the world championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at worlds.

by The Associated Press

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July 29, 2023 12:56 PM

Colleges are ending legacy admissions to diversify campuses post-affirmative action

The end of affirmative action and the increasing concerns about the cost of college have led the Biden administration and colleges to consider new measures to achieve diversity.

by Mansee Khurana

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July 29, 2023 11:31 AM

Rep. Van Orden gets bipartisan scolding after he cursed at teen Senate pages

GOP and Democratic lawmakers alike condemned the Wisconsin Republican after he spewed profanities at a group of Senate pages taking photos at the Capitol.

by Juliana Kim

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July 29, 2023 8:46 AM

Witt's grand slam in the 10th inning gives the Royals an 8-5 victory over the Twins

Minnesota went ahead on Kyle Farmer's RBI single in the 10th off Taylor Clarke (2-4) before Bobby Witt Jr. won it with his 17th homer of the season off Jhoan Duran (2-5).

by The Associated Press

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July 29, 2023 8:00 AM

Red Lake cannabis sales will open a new chapter between tribe and Minnesotans

Red Lake Nation is preparing to sell recreational marijuana where it currently sells medicinal cannabis products on Aug. 1, the same day the state legalizes cannabis use.

by Melissa Olson

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July 29, 2023 7:48 AM

After rebranding, X took @x from its original Twitter owner and offered him merch

Gene X Hwang owned @x on Twitter. Until Elon Musk rebranded the platform and took the handle.

by Kai McNamee

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July 29, 2023 6:32 AM

Mega Millions jackpot passes $1 billion after no one draws all 6 winning numbers

The next drawing for the grand prize, which is equal to the fourth-largest Mega Millions jackpot to date, is Tuesday. Just last week, a winning ticket for a $1.08 billion Powerball drawing was sold.

by Don Clyde

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July 29, 2023 6:00 AM

These scientists explain the power of music to spark awe

Many of us know that feeling of being transported by a song. Research reveals that listening to music can have profound effects on our mind and body.

by Rob Stein

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July 29, 2023 5:00 AM

What recession? It's a summer of splurging, profits and girl power

Economic data show higher prices and constant warnings of a downturn haven't slowed down American shoppers. The Fed is anxious. Companies are thrilled.

by Alina Selyukh and Stacey Vanek Smith

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July 29, 2023 12:50 AM

Soldiers declare Niger general as head of state following coup

Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, the new head of state on Friday. A spokesman also said that the constitution was suspended.

by The Associated Press

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