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Trump-backed Cox wins Md. governor primary over Hogan's pick

Trump-backed Cox wins Md. governor primary over Hogan's pick

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Dan Cox, a far-right state legislator endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Maryland governor on Tuesday, defeating a moderate rival backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan.
Stanton, Buxton HRs lead AL stars over NL for 9th straight

Stanton, Buxton HRs lead AL stars over NL for 9th straight

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered in his Dodger Stadium homecoming, Byron Buxton followed with another drive and the American League won its ninth straight All-Star Game, beating the National League 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Hoover Dam transformer explodes; no one hurt

Hoover Dam transformer explodes; no one hurt

A transformer exploded Tuesday at Hoover Dam, one of the nation's largest hydroelectric facilities, producing a thick cloud of black smoke and flames that were quickly extinguished
House passes same-sex marriage bill in retort to high court

House passes same-sex marriage bill in retort to high court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v.
Missouri officer dies after being shot during traffic stop

Missouri officer dies after being shot during traffic stop

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri police officer died Tuesday after he was shot during a traffic stop by a suspect who then fled, officials said.
Chicken hitches ride, ends up in Vermont's largest city

Chicken hitches ride, ends up in Vermont's largest city

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UK breaks record for highest temperature as Europe sizzles

UK breaks record for highest temperature as Europe sizzles

LONDON (AP) — Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered Tuesday amid a heat wave that has seared swaths of Europe , as the U.K.
House Jan. 6 panel chair tests positive for COVID-19

House Jan. 6 panel chair tests positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Jan. 6 committee, has tested positive for COVID-19, but the panel will still hold its prime-time hearing on Thursday, according to a spokesman for the panel. Thompson, D-Miss.
Methanol in blood of teens who died in South African tavern

Methanol in blood of teens who died in South African tavern

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The toxic chemical methanol has been identified as a possible cause of the deaths of 21 teenagers at a bar in the South African city of East London last month.
Iran says acclaimed filmmaker to serve out 6-year sentence

Iran says acclaimed filmmaker to serve out 6-year sentence

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's judiciary on Tuesday ordered one of the country's leading filmmakers to serve out a six-year prison sentence from a decade ago that had never been enforced.