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Courts hand NCAA major loss on five-year eligibility rule

Courts hand NCAA major loss on five-year eligibility rule

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Giants suspend pay to injured outfielder Harrison Bader following scooter accident

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The Met’s next fashion exhibit spotlights John Galliano, and will confront his troubled past

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WEEKEND WALLET: How CPS is using virtual reality to help students choose career paths

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CPS board approves budget counting on $150M more from state

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Illinoisans who lost SNAP benefits may get financial help from the state

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It's on me! Good Samaritan pays for customers during power outage

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Historic New 400 Theater reopens in Rogers Park with new owner

Historic New 400 Theater reopens in Rogers Park with new owner

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2 people, 1 dog fatally shot inside Harvey home, authorities say

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Lollapalooza festival goers share excitement for day one of festival: "It's like nothing else"

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Jungle of Niles must find new home

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Zelenskyy asks Trump to help him get Elon Musk's OK to use Starlink to help with strikes on Russia

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FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate 'in the public interest'

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Man whose slain brother led Mexican cartel pleads guilty to drug charges in US

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Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it

Trump says anti-weaponization fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it

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Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires

Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires

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US to make visa bond requirements permanent, affecting mostly African countries

US to make visa bond requirements permanent, affecting mostly African countries

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Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually

Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually

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Republican Indiana Senate leader who defied Trump on redistricting leaving post

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The Latest: Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but hurdles and uncertainty remain

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As progressives seek to take on inequality, some cite religion as a motivating factor

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FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate 'in the public interest'

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Trump administration pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into the US

Trump administration pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into the US

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Regulators propose overhaul to law governing how banks lend to low-and-middle income communities

Regulators propose overhaul to law governing how banks lend to low-and-middle income communities

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Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually

Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually

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Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mount

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New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging 'illegal gambling operation'

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As progressives seek to take on inequality, some cite religion as a motivating factor

As progressives seek to take on inequality, some cite religion as a motivating factor

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Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them

Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them

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EU to crack down on AI deepfakes, illicit imagery and hacking with new team in Brussels

EU to crack down on AI deepfakes, illicit imagery and hacking with new team in Brussels

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Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing

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Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

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US stocks rise to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen

US stocks rise to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen

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Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska

Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska

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Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex

Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex

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Amazon to boost spending on AI and other technology by $20 billion after strong Q2 results

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Courts hand NCAA major loss on five-year eligibility rule

Courts hand NCAA major loss on five-year eligibility rule

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Giants suspend pay to injured outfielder Harrison Bader following scooter accident

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Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

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WPBL looking for longevity as players take the field amid rising popularity for women's sports

WPBL looking for longevity as players take the field amid rising popularity for women's sports

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Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season and orders portal open Monday

Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season and orders portal open Monday

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Cameron Young shares 2nd-round lead at Rocket Classic after cooling off to shoot 9-under 61

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Lessons from Korey Stringer's death led to cold water immersion tubs by every NFL practice field

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Over 100 women's college basketball players team up in unionization effort

Over 100 women's college basketball players team up in unionization effort

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Giants running back Cam Skattebo is ready to play football and take a break from backflips

Giants running back Cam Skattebo is ready to play football and take a break from backflips

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Big Ten believes its reputation as a top-heavy league is unfair as it claims conference supremacy

Big Ten believes its reputation as a top-heavy league is unfair as it claims conference supremacy

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Jags 2-way player Travis Hunter returns stronger and fast after knee injury cuts short rookie year

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MLB trade deadline: Tarik Skubal is the big prize, but buyers have other options, too

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Darnell Wright hopes for long-term future with Bears

Darnell Wright hopes for long-term future with Bears

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Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence

Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence

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Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair of infield prospects

Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair of infield prospects

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Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA's World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

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Tatis makes spectacular catch to rob Devers of a 3-run home run

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Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

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Dodgers rest Shohei Ohtani amid lingering left knee soreness

Dodgers rest Shohei Ohtani amid lingering left knee soreness

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Peter Malnati shoots 9-under 61, takes early lead in 8th and final Rocket Classic in Detroit

Peter Malnati shoots 9-under 61, takes early lead in 8th and final Rocket Classic in Detroit

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Sam Darnold uninterested in narratives about him, but ready to help Seahawks defend Super Bowl crown

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In NIL stalemate, Cruz insists new $48M cap would be a hard cap. SEC, Big Ten not convinced

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The Met’s next fashion exhibit spotlights John Galliano, and will confront his troubled past

The Met’s next fashion exhibit spotlights John Galliano, and will confront his troubled past

Jul 31, 2026

FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate 'in the public interest'

FCC chairman defends actions against ABC, says broadcasters must operate 'in the public interest'

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Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence

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A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV, and says "Hi"

A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV, and says "Hi"

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An Australian jury convicts British entertainer Yung Filly of assault as he weeps in court

An Australian jury convicts British entertainer Yung Filly of assault as he weeps in court

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Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

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The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

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Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France

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At 60, Too $hort has no plans to stop his hip-hop voyage with new album produced fully by Lil Jon

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Film financier Jason Cloth indicted in alleged $100M Ponzi scheme tied to movie funding

Film financier Jason Cloth indicted in alleged $100M Ponzi scheme tied to movie funding

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Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in BBC documentary

Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in BBC documentary

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Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends 'The Late Show'

Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends 'The Late Show'

Jul 29, 2026

K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

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Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash

Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash

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'Super Troopers' at 25: A quarter-century of mustaches and maple syrup — and a new film

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Former Golden Globes owners sue Penske Media alleging fraud in acquisition of awards show

Former Golden Globes owners sue Penske Media alleging fraud in acquisition of awards show

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A ring before a playoff win for Justin Herbert, who gets engaged to singer Madison Beer

A ring before a playoff win for Justin Herbert, who gets engaged to singer Madison Beer

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Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial

Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial

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Marlon James, Douglas Stuart and Elizabeth Strout are among Booker Prize semifinalists

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Rape and assault case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia

Rape and assault case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia

Jul 27, 2026

Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, dies at 99

Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, dies at 99

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Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother's kidnappers

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother's kidnappers

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Prague’s rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans for Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'

Prague’s rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans for Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'

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Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

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