Author: Associated Press

Defending champion Vandeweghe advances at TopShelf Open

UConn coach says he doesn’t need UCF’s consent for rivalry

IOC approves new events for 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang

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Aretha Franklin sings at service for dad, brother in Detroit

Cavs even series with Warriors…Game 3 in Stanley Cup Final tonight…US starts World Cup play

Bouhanni sprints to victory in Dauphine 2nd stage

Oscar-winner Morricone composes Mass for pope, Jesuits

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Officials recommend Pistorius release from prison on Aug. 21

Teen daughter of ‘Queen of Versailles’ stars dies in Florida

Grand reopening for Ryman Auditorium after $14M expansion

Gatlin-Powell-Gay to race in 100 at Diamond League meet

‘Amateur’ outburst exposes Alonso’s frustration at McLaren

Nadal 10th in rankings; French Open champ Wawrinka to No. 4

Liverpool continues rebuilding job by signing Ings

Update on the latest religion news

Kate Moss escorted off plane after being disruptive

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Police shoot tear gas to disperse New Jersey concert crowd

Cards rally with 3 runs in 8th to beat Dodgers 4-2

Cavs outlast Warriors…Wawrinka takes French title…Bucs’ Cole gets ninth win…Truex ends drought

Poignant ‘Fun Home’ wins 2015 best musical Tony Award

‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ wins the 2015 Tony Award for best play

‘The Curious Incident of the Dog’ wins best play Tony Award

‘Fun Home’ songwriters become 1st winning female team

Stormy weather postpones Vanderbilt-Illinois super regional

Apologies issued for abuse lawsuit filed vs. Hollywood execs

Santorum: Climate change shouldn’t be papal priority

Lingmerth goes the distance and more to win Memorial

Dickerson plan as ‘Face the Nation’ host: Stick to the news

Reward for Help in Capturing Inmates Who Escaped in ‘Shawshank’ Style Breakout

Red Sox rally for 7 runs in 8th, sweep Athletics 7-4

John Derr, longtime golf journalist, dies at 97

Sweden’s Alexander Noren wins Nordea Masters by 4 shots

Update on the latest in sports:

Actor Richard Johnson, a near miss to play 007, dies at 87

Tiger Woods humbled, but not in panic, over his 85

The Latest: Djokovic and Wawrinka keeping energy levels up

Peter Kennaugh wins 1st stage of Criterium du Dauphine race

Ronnie Gilbert, member of folk quartet the Weavers, dies

The Latest: Marc Rosset’s bold bet at French Open

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FIFA email connects Sepp Blatter to $10M, newspaper claims

Latest North Carolina sports

Jackson’s homer snaps Mariners’ 7-game skid, 2-1 over Rays

Castillo hits 2-run HR, Diamondbacks beat Colon and Mets 2-1

UK royals release first official Princess Charlotte photos

Orlando City benefit from the Fire’s 2 own goals for 3-2 win

Cuomo: 2 Convicted Murderers Use Power Tools to Escape

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