Franco’s massive on-base streak hasn’t happened in 65 years

Tampa Bay Rays rookie Wander Franco has oft been considered the top prospect in baseball for the last two seasons, and now we know why.

Tampa Bay looking to free up cap space, working to restructure WR Mike Evans’ deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may be coming off the ultimate prize in the NFL in a Lombardi Trophy for their second Super Bowl championship, but when it comes to money in the NFL they are dirt poor.

Bishop Sycamore football coach out amid controversy around school

Bishop Sycamore head coach Roy Johnson was out after it was revealed there was an active warrant for his arrest and he was facing a civil lawsuit for alleged fraud as well as being throttled, 58-0, in a game on Sunday.

Biden officials 'working around the clock' to 'vet all Afghans' before entry into US

The White House said Tuesday that intelligence and counterterrorism officials are “working around the clock” to “vet all Afghans” before allowing them to enter the United States, after safely evacuating them from Kabul in recent weeks.

US draws Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico for World Cup qualifying

USA Basketball will face Puerto Rico, Mexico and Cuba in the first round of qualifying for the 2023 Basketball World Cup.

Tom Brady's longtime trainer Alex Guerrero talks TB12 method, performance and recovery

Tom Brady is embarking on his 22nd season in the NFL and shows no signs of slowing down. Part of what has allowed him to play at the level he’s been playing at well into his 40s (and perhaps longer) has a lot to do with his training regiment.

Titans latest hoping trading for receiver gives title boost

Wide receiver A.J. Brown campaigned on social media for the Titans to make Julio Jones his teammate. NFL rushing champ Derrick Henry and left tackle Taylor Lewan also made clear they wanted the seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver in Tennessee.

Gold Star father says Biden 'bristled' when told to learn stories of fallen service members: Washington Post

A Gold Star father said President Joe Biden bristled and bluntly responded to his request that he learn the stories of his Marine son and the 12 other service members killed last week in Afghanistan, according to a report.

South Carolina names former grad assistant its starting QB

One-time South Carolina graduate assistant Zeb Noland will be the Gamecocks' starting quarterback when they open the season against Eastern Illinois this week.

Rep. Mike Turner: Amid Afghanistan horror show, Biden seems completely oblivious to his own failures

The Afghanistan crisis sits squarely on Joe Biden’s shoulders. Our military personnel, our partners in Afghanistan and our allies across the world deserve better.

Doctor: Covid cases in kids are becoming more complicated. It's time for politicians to get out of our way

Dr. Susannah Hills, highlighting Texas and Florida, writes that children could be at higher risk for infection with both Covid and RSV as they return to school this year. While we wait for Covid-19 vaccines to be approved for kids younger than 12, political leaders must allow our school systems access to the essential protection of mask mandates. They must also facilitate strategies to help vaccinate every eligible person -- instead of obstructing these efforts.

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Pearl Milling Company's new ads remind customers it used to be Aunt Jemima — without mentioning the racist brand

Pearl Milling Company unveiled a new ad campaign this week to remind pancake and syrup lovers that although the brand changed its name from Aunt Jemima earlier this year, it still tastes the same.

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Houses of Parliament (Great Britain) Fast Facts

Read Fast Facts from CNN about Great Britain's Houses of Parliament, located on the Thames River in London.

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Pro-Antifa teacher brags about turning students into 'revolutionaries,' undercover video shows

A pro-Antifa teacher in California bragged about turning his students into far-left “revolutionaries,” according to a new video released by James O'Keefe's Project Veritas.

Taliban take control, promise religious rule amid reports of executions, forced marriages

Afghanistan’s first day under Taliban rule in nearly two decades has already been marked with fear and violence as officials with the new government are killing individuals as they vow to impose a strict Islamic way of life now that American forces have left the country.

Autsin hotel group offers 100 free rooms to Hurricane Ida evacuees

An Austin, Texas-based hotel group offered 100 free rooms to Hurricane Ida evacuees until Wednesday.

Biden repeatedly misled American public about Afghanistan withdrawal

The president has made multiple misleading statements about the U.S.’ deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan that saw 13 service members killed in a suicide bombing last week.

Nick Jonas eats off of wife Priyanka Chopra's backside in cheeky photo: 'Yummy'

The actress shared a hilarious photo to Instagram Sunday of her husband taking a fork and knife to her butt while she was wearing a bikini.

3-year-old child among Americans left behind in Afghanistan: report

ABC 7 San Francisco reported that there is a three-year-old child among the Americans left behind in Afghanistan.

California firefighters use snow machines to fight Caldor Fire at Tahoe resort

Firefighters working to fend off California's Caldor Fire have been using snow-making machines to douse the ground.

Indianapolis Public Schools promotes racially segregated affinity groups

The Indianapolis Public School District is set to launch a program that will separate staff members by race, sexual orientation, religion and gender into groups.

Joey Jones says he was 'disgusted' by Biden checking watch: 'It shows how disconnected he is'

Fox News contributor Joey Jones slammed President Biden during the "Faulkner Focus" on Tuesday, arguing Gold Star families deserve more from the commander-in-chief after he apparently checked his watch during a ceremony honoring the 13 fallen service members who died in the Kabul attack.

Instagram 'incorrectly' deleted account of mother of fallen service member Kareem Nikoui

Instagram “incorrectly” and temporarily deleted an account belonging to the mother of Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, one of the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan last week.

Condoleezza Rice, Mia Love among guest hosts to temporarily replace Meghan McCain on ‘The View’

ABC News’ "The View" will feature a series of rotating guest hosts to fill the void left by token conservative Meghan McCain, who ditched the daytime gabfest at the end of last season. 

Saints working 500 miles from home after displaced by Ida

Displaced by Hurricane Ida, the New Orleans Saints went back to work Monday about 500 miles away in the home of another NFL team.

What is the Pineapple Express?

Hurricane Ida left a trail of devastation after it made landfall in Louisiana overnight Sunday, leaving Americans understandably nervous about other possible weather phenomena — including the Pineapple Express. 

Mollie Tibbetts murder: Illegal immigrant who killed university student sentenced to life in prison

The man was living in the U.S. illegally when he murdered Mollie Tibbetts in 2018.

Brady's Bucs poised to end Saints' 4-year run atop NFC South

Mike Evans endured four last-place finishes in the NFC South in his first six seasons with Tampa Bay before last season's breakthrough Super Bowl championship earned the Buccaneers long-awaited respect.

Texas abortion providers ask Supreme Court to block state law that bans procedure after six weeks

Abortion providers are turning to the Supreme Court to block a Texas law that, if unchanged, will ban abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.

Tagliabue memoir a strong look into the NFL's inner workings

Paul Tagliabue left his job as commissioner of the NFL in 2006 and didn't get selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame until last year.

Biden calls Black adviser 'boy' during FEMA briefing

The president used the term while introducing his senior adviser Cedric Richmond, a Black former member of Congress for Louisiana for a decade.

WaPo editorial: Democrats' 'just-fund-everything approach' could add trillions to national debt

The Washington Post editorial board implored Congressional Democrats to take advantage of the opportunity to ambitiously push through a “historic reshaping of the federal government” while they hold power, but to pay for their reforms and not throw the federal budget "further out of whack."

Another Tesla reportedly using Autopilot hits a parked police car

Another Tesla has hit an emergency vehicle, apparently while using the Autopilot driver-assist feature, adding to a problem that is already the subject of a federal safety probe.

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Too much or too little sleep can harm your brain, study suggests

Getting too little or too much sleep? Both were associated with worse health outcomes for older adults, a new study found.

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Otherworldly weather forecasts could help future Mars explorers reach this vital resource

Before we send humans to Mars, creating accurate weather forecasts and mapping resources like water ice will be critical, according to new research.

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The blame game: Whose fault is Afghanistan *really*?

With less than 48 hours remaining before the United States fully pulls out of Afghanistan, the Washington blame machine is running at top speed as all of the major players seek to avoid becoming the scapegoat for the disastrous last two (or so) weeks in the country.

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Kevin McCarthy on 'Faulkner Focus': Biden 'creating another Syria' with Afghanistan withdrawal

The House minority leader slammed the Biden administration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for their policy on the nation, warning it will lead to another Syria.

Alabama linebacker charged with DUI in three-car wreck near campus

Alabama linebacker Quandarrius Robinson has been charged with DUI following a three-car wreck near the university’s campus, police said.

Task Force Pineapple: New York teacher, an ex-Green Beret, among US vets assisting Afghanistan evacuations

A former U.S. Army Green Beret-turned social studies teacher who is helping facilitate evacuations from Afghanistan tells Fox News on Monday that he and other special forces personnel are “playing the long game” and “are not leaving [anyone] behind” as the Aug. 31 deadline for American troops to leave the country is now only hours away.

Media bashes Newsom recall election in California, dismissing process while attacking GOP frontrunner

The upcoming recall election of California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to have the liberal media members on tilt, as pundits, experts and news organizations alike have done everything from dismiss the process as "unconstitutional" to claiming people will die if a Republican is put in power. 

Alabama names starting quarterback ahead of 2021 opener

Alabama will go with Bryce Young as the starting quarterback when the team opens its 2021 season against Miami at a neutral site in Atlanta.

Delta variant may double risk of hospitalization for the unvaccinated, study finds

A new British study found that the COVID-19 delta variant doubles the risk of hospitalization for unvaccinated individuals. 

Ari Fleischer rips Biden for refusing Afghanistan questions: 'Everything about it was wrong'

Ari Fleischer noted the "odd" relationship the president has with his staff, who Biden has repeatedly suggested instruct him on interacting with press.

Michigan names starting quarterback ahead of 2021 opener

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh named the starting quarterback for the Wolverines’ first game of the 2021 season against Western Michigan on Saturday.

Hurricane Ida: What to know about flood-damaged cars

Hurricane Ida is causing floods likely to damage thousands of cars. Here's what you need to know about the insurance coverage and safety of the vehicles.

Miranda Devine: 13 soldiers in Afghanistan are dead due to terrible leadership. They deserve this now

As President Biden attended Dover Air Force Base Sunday for the "dignified transfer" of the remains of these first U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan in 18 months, thankfully, there were no words.

Jets acquire edge rusher Shaq Lawson from Texans

The New York Jets are replacing one sack-happy Lawson with another.

Wisconsin McDonald's customers shocked by cow in drive-thru

Hopefully, this order didn’t include any burgers.

Banana pudding pops for National Banana Pudding Day: Try the recipe

Sunday is National Banana Pudding Day.

Former Afghanistan ambassador to US Roya Rahmani: Afghan women ‘in a state of panic’

Roya Rahmani, who served as the first female Afghanistan ambassador to the United States until last month, said Afghan women are “in a state of panic” after the Taliban retook the country two weeks ago.

Hurricane Ida hit the oil industry hard as it headed to New Orleans

Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans Sunday after cutting through the Gulf of Mexico, causing massive disruptions to US oil production before making landfall.

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Ed Asner, acclaimed 'Mary Tyler Moore Show' actor, dies at 91

Ed Asner, who rose to fame as the crusty but lovable newsman Lou Grant on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," died Sunday morning, his publicist confirmed to CNN. He was 91.

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