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Bell passes defending NASCAR champion Larson to win the Southern 500 to start the Chase
Christopher Bell is finally second-to-none this season. Bell's crazy, frustrating season of seven second-place finishes without a victory at last came to an end with a win at the Southern 500 on Sunday night. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver passed defending NASCAR champion Kyle Larso...
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Surprise! Alcaraz learns during ESPN interview he was wrong about his next US Open opponent
Next up for Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open is ... not who he thought it was. Alcaraz was surprised to learn during an interview on ESPN after his victory Sunday that his quarterfinal match would be against either Ben Shelton or Stefanos Tsitsipas in a match that Shelton later wo...
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North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan begin a military drill
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commissioned his second naval destroyer and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent, state media reported Monday, as the U.S., South Korea and Japan began a trilateral military exercise he views as a security threat. The development c...
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As generative AI grows, so do concerns about criminal misuse
Recent cases are raising concerns about how generative AI could be used by bad actors, as experts warn law enforcement may be struggling to keep pace.
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No. 17 Washington struggles on offense but pulls out 24-10 Apple Cup win over Washington State
Demond Williams Jr. threw for 268 yards and a touchdown, and No. 17 Washington survived offensive struggles for a 24-10 victory over Washington State in a season-opening Apple Cup on Sunday. Williams also scored on a 5-yard keeper in the 118th meeting of the two teams, who were o...
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Shelton, Tiafoe and Michelsen win at the US Open as American men aim to end a Grand Slam drought
Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen will meet in the U.S. Open quarterfinals. Ben Shelton is there as well, set to face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz . The American men are making a real run at ending their lengthy Grand Slam drought. The U.S. hasn’t had a men’s major champion ...
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Pete's Tako House owner dies, restaurant says
Dora Rivera, described by Pete’s Tako House as the restaurant family’s matriarch and a beloved member of the community, died Thursday, according to a Facebook post from the restaurant. Pete’s Tako House said Rivera’s legacy will continue through her family, including her son, Pet...
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Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, campaign says
An armed assailant lunged at the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton , on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people, campaign officials said. The suspect knocked volunteers to the ground and was arrested with “multiple weapons,” Mah...
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East Side blood drive raises awareness about sickle cell disease, need for diverse donors
A blood drive on the East Side aimed to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and the need for more diverse blood donors, especially for patients who rely on regular transfusions. South Texas Blood & Tissue partnered with Chatman’s Chicken to host the blood drive in the resta...
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Jackie Young leads a gritty US escape in a tight 55-52 women's World Cup win over Italy
Jackie Young scored 10 points and the U.S. survived its toughest test in the women's basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday. The U.S. has won 32 straight World Cup games dating back to a loss to Russia in the 2006 semifinals. Only one team h...
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Storm creates huge waves and dangerous currents at southern California beaches
Hurricane Marie , well out in the Pacific, created flooding and dangerous conditions at some southern California beaches over Labor Day weekend, with strong currents and huge waves presenting a threat to swimmers and surfers. Rose Schoenfeld, a National Weather Service meteorolog...
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BCSO: Man crashes into K-9 unit, arrested on DWI charges
A man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after crashing into a deputy’s vehicle in northwest Bexar County, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Xavier Stout, 24, crashed into a BCSO K-9 unit around 1 a.m. Sunday near the Highway 90 frontage road and...
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Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Lowell passes to the west
Officials in Hawaii urged residents and visitors to prepare for heavy rains, flooding and possibly mudslides as Hurricane Lowell , a major Category 3 storm, prompted the National Hurricane Center to issue a tropical storm warning for two islands on Sunday. The Miami-based center ...
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Yamal scores twice as Barcelona wins 4th straight game in La Liga, Arsenal beats Chelsea
Barcelona stayed perfect in the Spanish league by cruising to a 5-0 win at Valencia on Sunday, with Lamine Yamal scoring another brace for the Catalan club. Arsenal rallied to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League, while Manchester United was stunned in added time to draw 2-2 at...
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Arizona’s Perdomo leaves game with head contusion after being hit in the helmet by a line drive
Arizona’s Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros with a head contusion after being struck in the helmet by a line drive from Ketel Marte in the third inning. Perdomo singled to start the third before Marte’s 93 mph single hit him on the side of the helmet a...
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At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport
An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people as it struck vehicles and burst into flames, authorities said. The aircraft overran the runway around 2 p.m. after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Five people w...
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Our leaders should take a broader look at Texas’ slowing economic growth
Commentary: Many major projects were planned in an economic boom that doesn’t look likely to continue for San Antonio. Our leaders should take a broader look at Texas’ slowing economic growth was first posted on September 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use...
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell agrees on a 4-year contract extension
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has agreed on a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 league season, ending on March 31, 2031. The NFL's Compensation Committee notified the full ownership of the agreement on Sunday. In a memo sent to owners that was obtained by T...
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' makes it 6 weeks in a row at No. 1 as Hollywood wraps a banner summer
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” remained the No. 1 movie in theaters over the weekend, becoming just the second film this decade to top the box office for six straight weeks. Since the end of July, the Sony superhero movie has ruled over cinemas with rare dominance. The last release ...
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Wrong-way driver killed, 1 suffers major injuries after crash on South Side, SAPD says
A wrong-way driver was killed, and another driver was injured in a crash early Sunday morning on the South Side, according to San Antonio police. Officers were dispatched just before 3 a.m. in the 13000 block of Interstate 37 South, near Southton Road. Police said the driver, ide...
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As young people drink less, bars add more nonalcoholic options to menus
Recent studies show young adults are drinking less alcohol. San Antonio bars are responding by expanding nonalcoholic options. As young people drink less, bars add more nonalcoholic options to menus was first posted on September 6, 2026 at 11:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Repor...
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Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz look to reach the US Open quarterfinals
Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz look to take another step toward defending their U.S. Open championships when they play Sunday for spots in the quarterfinals. The top-ranked Sabalenka leads off against Taylor Townsend at Arthur Ashe Stadium in their first career meeting. Alcar...
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Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election despite growing calls for him to step down from his position as the head of world soccer's governing body. Infantino has faced increasing pressure after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup was met with ...
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Man United stunned in added time to draw 2-2 at Everton in the Premier League
Ainsley Maitland-Niles struck in added time to rescue a 2-2 draw for Everton against Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The deadline day signing came off the bench to make his debut and curled a brilliant long-range shot into the top corner to salvage a point for ...
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19-year-old ejected, killed in crash on North Side, San Antonio police say
A 19-year-old man was killed after being ejected from his motorcycle in a crash north of downtown, according to the San Antonio Police Department. The crash happened around midnight Sunday near U.S. Highway 281 and Interstate 35. An SAPD preliminary report states the man was driv...
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Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms. The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing P...
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The Iranian school struck in the war's earliest attacks is now a memorial for children
This will never be a school again. Its bright blue gate is still painted with the symbols that once welcomed children: Iran’s map, oversized pencils and portraits of legends in science and literature. But now, the walkway beyond it guides visitors past rows of photographs. They s...
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Building collapse in New Delhi kills 1 and traps dozens of others
A building collapsed in New Delhi on Sunday, killing at least one person and trapping dozens of others, officials said. The five-story building, which housed a boys’ hostel, collapsed in Satya Niketan, a densely populated neighborhood known for its private student accommodations ...
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Australia beats Turkey for 2nd win at Women’s Basketball World Cup, US plays Italy later
Ezi Magbegor scored 21 points as Australia reached the final phase of the Women’s Basketball World Cup with a physical 87-71 win over Turkey on Sunday. Turkey, led by Sevgi Uzun with 24 points, was down 8-0 at the start but fought back after a timeout to lead 15-14. That was brie...
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US tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping
Appeals from American tourism organizations seemed to be everywhere Josh Loewen looked over the last year. Billboards and banners proclaimed a state or city's love for Canada . Online and social media ads offered special deals for travelers from north of the border. As a Vancouve...
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A Kentucky man with a meat allergy was craving a burger. So he got into ostrich farming
When a friend approached Brent Williams four years ago with a business proposition to start an ostrich farm, he was more than intrigued — he had a personal motivation as someone who developed a life-threatening allergy to red meat, triggered by tick bites. The problem, known as a...
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A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards
In the earliest days of this election cycle, the U.S. wasn't at war with Iran . The East Wing of the White House was still standing and the Kennedy Center wasn't threatened with demolition. Artificial intelligence data centers weren't bipartisan shorthand for the tech sector's ex...
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Summer heat holds on, with storm chances returning
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS SUNDAY: Hot and humid; 30% chance of showers & storms LABOR DAY: Labor Day remains hot and humid, with highs near 100°. NEXT WEEK: Hot and humid with heat indices approaching 108° MORE RAIN CHANCES: Daily showers and thunderstorms FORECAST SUNDAY A hot and hum...
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San Antonio’s fine dining evolution, from $1 steaks to $600 dinners and Michelin stars
San Antonio is content to be itself, a city of bold flavors and ambitious chefs, a unique destination in an evolving culinary landscape. San Antonio’s fine dining evolution, from $1 steaks to $600 dinners and Michelin stars was first posted on September 6, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©...
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Iran says it hit a US ship in a week of renewed hostilities, and other Mideast news
Iran said Sunday that it struck an unmanned U.S. military boat in the Strait of Hormuz , marking the latest exchange of fire between the countries after a month of relative calm. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed four people and injured at least 20, including ...
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Russell aims to trim Antonelli's F1 lead at Italian GP, Ferrari's Leclerc crashes out
George Russell will be looking to make up some ground on Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 title race, with his Mercedes teammate starting from the back of the grid at the Italian Grand Prix . The race had to be temporarily halted after about six minutes when Ferrari driver Charles...
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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in their first official visit to Ukraine as part of a renewed push for peace after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine . Their trip follows a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Satur...
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Iran claims strike on US ship in Strait of Hormuz as fighting escalates
Iran said Sunday it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a new flare-up of fighting between the two countries. The U.S. did not immediately confirm the purported attack, which came a day after the U.S. military said forces struc...