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Panthers’ Cam Newton to get another opinion on injured foot

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is seeking another opinion on his injured left foot.
17:39 1 November 2021
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Armed man at Missouri Walmart pleads guilty to lesser charge

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A man who caused panic at a Missouri Walmart when he walked inside wearing body armor and carrying loaded weapons in what he descri...
17:01 1 November 2021
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Pliskova advances, Svitolina wins again at WTA Finals

SHENZHEN, China — Karolina Pliskova advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Finals for the third straight year, beating Simona Halep 6-0, 2-6, 6-4 Frida...
16:26 1 November 2021
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Prince Harry, young Archie send good-luck message to England

TOKYO — Britain's Royal Family is getting excited about England's appearance in the Rugby World Cup final — even its most recent arrival.
16:22 1 November 2021
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Conor McGregor fined in Ireland for assault

DUBLIN — Conor McGregor has been fined 1,000 euros ($1,120) for assaulting a man in a pub.
15:53 1 November 2021
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The Latest: Vilsack says Warren health care plan unrealistic

WASHINGTON — The Latest on Democrat Elizabeth Warren's "Medicare for All" plan (all times local):
15:41 1 November 2021
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Flooding in East Africa affects more than 1 million people

NAIROBI, Kenya — More than 1 million people in East Africa are affected by flooding after higher than normal rainfall, an aid group said Friday. Parts...
15:29 1 November 2021
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Messages of peace mark 30 years since fall of Berlin Wall

BERLIN — Workers have hoisted a rainbow-colored net of 100,000 streamers — many with messages of love and peace — in front of Berlin's iconic Brandenb...
15:28 1 November 2021
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Trade body: China can hit US with sanctions worth $3.6 bln

GENEVA — The World Trade Organization says China can impose sanctions on up to $3.6 billion worth of U.S. goods over the U.S. government's failure to ...
15:04 1 November 2021
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Some autistic youths detained in UK in “horrific” conditions

LONDON — A British Parliamentary committee says some young people with autism or learning disabilities are being detained under "horrific" conditions ...
14:24 1 November 2021
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Retailers seek to stretch shortened holiday shopping season

NEW YORK — All they want for Christmas is more time.
13:30 1 November 2021
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Impeachment inquiry focuses on 2 White House lawyers

WASHINGTON — The House impeachment inquiry is zeroing in on two White House lawyers privy to a discussion about moving a memo recounting President Don...
13:08 1 November 2021
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France cuts jobless benefits as part of Macron reforms plan

PARIS — Changes to France's jobs market are entering into force on Friday as part of President Emmanuel Macron's plan to make the labor market more fl...
10:39 1 November 2021
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After beating cancer, Eddie Olczyk continues the fight

Eddie Olczyk was ready to give up.
7:18 1 November 2021
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Tip Ins: Howard, Stackhouse among the new coaches to watch

About a quarter-century ago, Juwan Howard and Jerry Stackhouse were two of the biggest names in college basketball. Now, they're trying to succeed as ...
7:16 1 November 2021
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Pentagon awaits possible Amazon challenge over cloud deal

Amazon must decide soon if it will protest the Pentagon's awarding of a $10 billion cloud computing contract to rival Microsoft, with one possible gri...
5:15 1 November 2021
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AP-NORC poll: Most Americans dislike twice-a-year time flops

INDIANAPOLIS — Most people across the country will see their clocks roll back an hour this weekend as nearly eight months of daylight saving time come...
4:34 1 November 2021
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No. 12 Baylor still undefeated after 17-14 win over WVU

WACO, Texas — Charlie Brewer threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns and John Mayers kicked a go-ahead 36-yard field goal to help No. 12 Baylor win its...
3:45 1 November 2021
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China’s economy struggles as consumers tighten belts

BEIJING — With home sales crashing, real estate agent Zhang Yonggang is tightening his belt, part of a plunge in Chinese consumer demand that is a big...
3:15 1 November 2021
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The Latest: Teachers pleased, relieved strike is over

CHICAGO — The Latest on Chicago Public Schools teachers' strike (all times local):
2:51 1 November 2021
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Failed mission raises doubts about Mexican security strategy

MEXICO CITY — A sloppy operation that failed to nab Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's son followed by days of changing explanations has revealed not so much...
2:09 1 November 2021
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Dying winds bring relief after weeks of California wildfires

WINDSOR, Calif. — Lynn Darst and her husband were camped out in their motor home on the edge of their seats for four days wondering if their house wou...
1:32 1 November 2021
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Qantas grounds 3 Boeing 737s due to hairline cracks

CANBERRA, Australia — Australian airline Qantas Airways said on Friday it grounded three of its Boeing 737s over hairline cracks found in wing structu...
0:56 1 November 2021
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Seniors at California complex ‘abandoned’ during blackout

NOVATO, Calif. — One woman in her 80s tripped over another resident who had fallen on the landing in a steep stairwell. Others got disoriented, even i...
23:49 31 October 2021
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Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns each suspended 2 games

NEW YORK — Philadelphia center Joel Embiid and Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns have each been suspended two games without pay for an on-court alte...
23:30 31 October 2021
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US extends civil nuclear cooperation waivers for Iran

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is keeping alive one of the last remaining components of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal by extending sanctions waive...
22:56 31 October 2021
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$2 million Juvenile tops opening day of Breeders’ Cup

ARCADIA, Calif. — Breeders' Cup weekend kicks off with five stakes Friday, topped by the $2 million Juvenile, as Santa Anita hosts the world champions...
22:52 31 October 2021
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Fires, smoke disrupt Halloween fun for many California kids

BERKELEY, Calif. — For tens of thousands of children in California, the biggest monsters this Halloween are wildfires that have thrown trick-or-treati...
22:28 31 October 2021
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Cynthia Erivo on becoming Harriet Tubman

TORONTO — British actress Cynthia Erivo is relatively small in stature. In person, she is earnest and genial. In performance, the 32-year-old can appe...
22:18 31 October 2021
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AP FACT CHECK: Impeachment probe isn’t driving stock decline

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump is falsely suggesting that Thursday's stock market decline was driven primarily by the impeachment inquiry.
22:13 31 October 2021