Keeping up with America

An environmental protest brought the U.S. Open women's semifinal match between American Coco Gauff and Czech player Karolína Muchová to a halt Thursday night, one game into the second set.

Two Hollywood stars are accused of rape, but Scientology is also on trial: "It is all inextricably intertwined," said a top New York City defense lawyer.

The U.S. has announced it's sending depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine, following Britain's lead in sending the controversial munitions to help Kyiv push through Russian lines in its grueling counteroffensive.

Texas’ power grid manager on Thursday again asked residents to cut their electricity use as the state endures another stretch of sizzling summer heat.

By hook or by bike, car, boat and kayak: Elusive Vermont robbery suspect caught Eric Edson, 52, gave police the slip in multiple ways and was finally caught after he jumped into a river to evade capture

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Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports: Shares in Apple have fallen for a second day in a row after reports that Chinese government workers have been banned from using iPhones.

Al-Qaida-linked insurgents in Mali kill 49 civilians and 15 soldiers in attacks, military says: Two attacks by al-Qaida linked insurgents in the restive north of Mali on Thursday killed 49 civilians and 15 government soldiers, the country’s military junta said.

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Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Clippers Extend Partnership with KTLA Through 2024-25 NBA Season | NFL 2023 expert predictions: The Sky Sports NFL team make their MVP, Super Bowl and surprise package picks

Guillermo Del Toro Introduces ‘The Boy and the Heron’ to Open Toronto Film Festival | Jimmy Fallon Apologizes to Staffers Following Report of Toxic Workplace Behavior: ‘It’s Embarrassing And I Feel So Bad’

Grammy Museum to launch 50 years of hip-hop exhibit featuring artifacts from Tupac | Priscilla Presley feels 'nervous' about her new movie

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