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'B' sample confirms teen weightlifter's doping
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The Commonwealth Games Federation says a 16-year-old Nigerian weightlifter's backup doping sample has also come back positive for banned substances.
Contract talks in Met Opera labor dispute extended
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's Metropolitan Opera says labor talks with its unions have been extended for an additional 72 hours, averting a threatened midnight lockout.
Gas Explosion Kills Dozens In Taiwan
Officials expect the death toll to rise after an underground gas explosion ripped through the city.
Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Luke Kuechly says even though the Carolina Panthers were No. 2 in the NFL in defense last season he sees plenty of room for improvement. Kuechly, the team's middle linebacker and last year's AP Defensive Player of the Year, points to early season losses to Seattle and Buffalo in which Carolina surrendered late touchdowns.
Russia takes in Crimean clubs, Ukraine upset
MOSCOW (AP) — Football clubs from the Crimea region annexed by Russia will play in the Russian leagues this season.
Gaza Cease-Fire Leaves More Dead
A 72-hour cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is underway.
NC Senate Approves $21 Billion State Budget
North Carolina's Senate approved a $21 billion state budget Thursday that will use $282 million to increase pay raises for teachers.
Athlete tested for Ebola at Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Commonwealth Games officials say an athlete competing at the games has been tested for the Ebola virus but the tests were negative.
Dodgers beat Braves 2-1 on Kershaw's 9-hitter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw scattered nine hits and struck out nine while tying his career-best winning streak of 10 games, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 Thursday night to complete the three-game sweep.
