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Trump administration's $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (1063+ words) Now, after a massive infusion of cash from Congress, President Donald Trump's administration is swiftly building what it has dubbed a "smart wall," a combination of 30-foot-tall (9-meter-tall) steel fencing and an array of sophisticated technology like sensors, cameras and…...
Wisconsin selects its new athletic director as Shawn Eichorst returns to the Big Ten
12+ hour, 4+ min ago (776+ words) Shawn Eichorst is returning to his home state and getting another chance to run a Big Ten athletic department. Wisconsin's new athletic director says he's learned quite a bit since the last time he was in a similar position. Wisconsin…...
World Cup what to know: Spain looks to knock out Austria as round of 32 winds down
8+ hour, 44+ min ago (870+ words) Only six spots remain in the World Cup round of 16, with half of those to be determined on Thursday. The slate is highlighted by a matchup between highly touted Spain and Austria in Inglewood, California, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal battles…...
AP Was There: Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (484+ words) Greenwich Time...
Balogun gets US's go-ahead goal against Bosnia and then red card
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (280+ words) Greenwich Time It began with his third goal of the tournament to put the United States in the lead against Bosnia-Herzegovina and ended prematurely when he was given a red card early in the second half that will force him…...
Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge as he continues his fight against ALS
7+ hour, 9+ min ago (234+ words) Former NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the fatal nervous system disease. According to the ALS Therapy Development Institute, the drive helped raise an estimated $135 million in…...
U. S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (517+ words) Greenwich Time...
Ozzie Albies powers the Braves past the Cardinals 5-1 as L'pez and the bullpen allow 2 hits
7+ hour, 26+ min ago (276+ words) The win was just the fifth in 18 games for the Braves, who nevertheless have managed to hold onto first place in the NL East. Reynaldo L'pez (4-1) pitched five strong innings in his second start since returning to the rotation after…...
Junior Caminero homers in 6th straight game to lead Rays to 7th win in a row
10+ hour, 53+ min ago (298+ words) Caminero hit his 24th homer on the first pitch he saw from Seth Lugo (3-6) following Jonathan Aranda's one-out single. Caminero tied Carlos Pe'a's team record set in 2010. Caminero is two away from tying the major league record of eight set by…...
Phillies beat Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6 as Turner hits a 3-run homer
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (277+ words) Greenwich Time Skenes (6-8) lasted four innings, allowing six hits and a season-high seven earned runs He has not won in his last nine starts, losing six decisions in that stretch The defending NL Cy Young Award winner's first loss in…...