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Former Bills, Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace retires at 31

Levi Wallace is a 31-year-old former NFL player. He played for several teams, including the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers. He announced his retirement on Instagram.

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Teen shot 7 times in Garfield Park

A 17-year-old boy was shot 7 times in Garfield Park. He was in a car when two people shot him. He drove himself to the hospital and is in critical condition.

Jul 17, 23:36upd. 14d

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Pitching, pitching and more pitching on Jed Hoyer’s mind as championship-chasing Cubs approach trade deadline

The Chicago Cubs are getting close to the trade deadline. This is when the team can make trades to get better players. The team's president, Jed Hoyer, wants to improve the Cubs' pitching.

Jul 17, 23:30upd. 14d

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If China targeted our elections, why reward it with 600,000 student visas?

The US President said China is interfering with US elections. This is a serious problem. The US is giving 600,000 Chinese students visas to study in the US.

Jul 17, 23:36upd. 14d

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Democrats turn on congressional hopeful after 'hiding' LGBTQ+ views from Muslim voters

Melissa Chaudhry is a Democrat running for Congress. She did not mention LGBTQ+ rights on her website. She said this was because she did not want to lose Muslim voters. Now, her party is thinking about not supporting her.

Jul 17, 23:10upd. 14d

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WA employee union plans walkout to protest wage offer

A union in Washington state has 50,000 members. They work for the government. The union is unhappy with a new wage offer. They think it is too low.

Jul 17, 22:50upd. 14d

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ESPN writer who blamed racism for his arrest says racism is not to blame for Caitlin Clark hate

ESPN writer Howard Bryant said that racism is not the reason for hate towards WNBA player Caitlin Clark. He thinks people dislike her because of her behavior on the court. This behavior includes sticking her tongue out.

Jul 17, 23:00upd. 14d

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NFL suspends Arizona Cardinals executive for violating gambling policy, leaking draft info

The NFL suspended an Arizona Cardinals executive for breaking the league's rules. He gave secret information about the team's draft picks to someone. This is against the league's policy.

Jul 17, 22:28upd. 14d

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WATCH: Inside look at the dangerous cartel human smuggling tunnels still being used at border

US Customs and Border Protection's team showed a look inside tunnels used by cartels. These tunnels are in El Paso and go for miles. They are used to smuggle people and drugs.

Jul 17, 22:29upd. 14d

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At council hearing, Chicago police say they’ve implemented mayor’s order to target ICE — 6 months later

Chicago police leaders said they have implemented Mayor Brandon Johnson's order. This order is to investigate potential crimes committed by federal immigration agents. The order was given six months ago.

Jul 17, 22:33upd. 14d

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Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for Libyan militant convicted in Benghazi attack

A US appeals court said a 28-year prison sentence is too short. The sentence was for a Libyan militant who attacked US compounds in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. The attack killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

Jul 17, 21:54upd. 14d

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America’s enterprising spirit is booming after decadeslong slump

The US is seeing a lot of new businesses being created. This is a good sign for the economy. It's been a long time since we've seen this kind of growth.

Jul 17, 21:46upd. 14d

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Poor air quality due to wildfires forces logisitcal changes at several MLB games, including postponement

Wildfires in Canada caused poor air quality in the US. This affected several MLB games. Games in Philadelphia and other areas were changed or postponed.

Jul 17, 22:00upd. 14d

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Strategist James Carville says one key trend shows Republicans will not show up for the midterms

James Carville, a Democratic strategist, said a trend shows fewer people are supporting President Donald Trump. This is based on a podcast discussion where a listener from Texas noticed fewer Trump flags and signs. This might mean lower turnout and less enthusiasm in the midterms.

Jul 17, 22:00upd. 14d

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SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee pours gasoline on fire, disparages Sun Belt's claim to CFP berth

SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee spoke at a conference in Charlotte on Friday. He talked about his team's upcoming season and the College Football Playoff. He said the Sun Belt conference does not deserve a spot in the playoff.

Jul 17, 21:27upd. 14d

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Teen brawl inside In-N-Out sends customers running during monsoon storm, video shows

A fight broke out inside an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Arizona. A group of teenagers threw punches in the dining room. Customers ran away, and the people involved left the scene.

Jul 17, 21:20upd. 14d

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West Loop's Fairlife pauses U.S. production after cyberattack

Fairlife is a dairy company. It makes ultra-filtered milk and protein shakes. The company's systems were attacked by hackers. The attack was a ransomware attack. This means the hackers wanted money to stop the attack. Fairlife is investigating the attack.

Jul 17, 21:23upd. 14d

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Former Vice President Mike Pence to visit Spokane to receive WSU award

Former Vice President Mike Pence is going to Spokane. He will receive an award from Washington State University. The award is for public service.

Jul 17, 21:03upd. 14d

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RFK Jr hails first US hospital to promise healthier meals: 'We have a template'

Tampa General Hospital in Florida is the first US hospital to promise healthier meals. It signed a pledge to serve more nutritious meals. This pledge is called 'Make Hospital Food Healthier'. The hospital already works with celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian to make its menu healthier.

Jul 17, 21:08upd. 14d

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Democratic socialist actress Cynthia Nixon handed powerful role in helping choose New York top judges

Cynthia Nixon is a democratic socialist and actress. She was appointed to a group that helps choose New York's top judges. This group is called the Commission on Judicial Nomination. Nixon will be on the commission for four years.

Jul 17, 21:00upd. 14d

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Spain and Argentina will play for first-ever World Cup rings, which fans will even be able to buy

Spain and Argentina will play in the World Cup final. The World Cup winners will get special rings. These rings are like the Super Bowl rings that NFL teams get. Fans will be able to buy these rings too.

Jul 17, 20:56upd. 14d

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WATCH: Felony suspect's ocean getaway unravels after 90-minute standoff with lifeguards

A man tried to escape by swimming in the Pacific Ocean. He was wanted on a felony warrant. Lifeguards surrounded him after 90 minutes.

Jul 17, 20:31upd. 14d

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Covert DNA sample from Colorado man's trash revives 44-year-old Texas murder case: report

A 79-year-old man from Colorado was arrested and indicted for a murder that happened 44 years ago in Texas. The man, Larry Dean Brown, is accused of killing a 35-year-old flight attendant named Beverly 'Casey' Bruneau. She was found dead in her apartment in 1981.

Jul 17, 20:25upd. 14d

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Shark’s versatile ChillPill cooling system is back to its best price

Shark's ChillPill cooling system is on sale. It's a portable fan and cooling system that can be worn or used on a table. You can buy it for $99.99 on Amazon.

Jul 17, 20:15upd. 14d

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As usual, FIFA brings the drama (good and bad) to the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup has started. The top two teams in the world, Argentina and France, played each other. Argentina is the defending champion, and France is the number one team in the world. This match is very important for the future of soccer.

Jul 17, 20:20upd. 14d

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Archipelago, Seattle fine-dining standout, will close for renovations

Archipelago, a restaurant in Seattle, will close for a short time. The restaurant is very popular and serves Filipino food. It will close on August 3 to make changes.

Jul 17, 20:00upd. 14d

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Someone needs to step in and defend Cody Rhodes' awful, terrible placekicking performance

Cody Rhodes is a WWE superstar. He tried to kick a football at Fanatics Fest in New York City. The attempt was not successful.

Jul 17, 19:52upd. 14d

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British Open TV blunder leaves golf fans fuming, Hooters Gianna hits the beach & Sophie Cunningham vs Big Tech

The British Open golf tournament had a problem with its TV broadcast. A model named Gianna from Hooters went to the beach. Sophie Cunningham, a basketball player, spoke out against big technology companies.

Jul 17, 19:30upd. 14d

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Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Intro to biology, dancing on graves and AI backlash

There was a tense hearing at a medical school. A college professor made a mistake on social media. A university banned laptops and phones for law students because of a problem with artificial intelligence.

Jul 17, 19:38upd. 14d

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Pelosi staffer pumps the brakes when pressed on husband's hit-and-run: 'That's enough'

Nancy Pelosi's husband was in a car accident. He might have left the scene without helping. A staffer stopped a reporter from asking questions about it.

Jul 17, 19:38upd. 14d

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Review: Rush, featuring explosive drummer Anika Nilles, turns reunion tour into joyful celebration of life

Rush is a famous rock band from Canada. They stopped playing music in 2015. Now, they have a new drummer named Anika Nilles. The band is playing sold-out shows in Chicago. Fans are happy to see them again.

Jul 17, 19:04upd. 14d

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Disney World guest with heart condition dies of cardiac emergency after iconic ride

A man with a heart condition went on the 'It's a Small World' ride at Disney World. He had a heart problem and died. This happened on April 2 at the Magic Kingdom.

Jul 17, 18:58upd. 14d

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FAA will allow Boeing to resume certifying its planes are airworthy after years of safety efforts

Jul 17, 19:04upd. 14d

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Clara Ester, activist who rushed to Martin Luther King Jr. after he was shot, dies at 78

Clara Ester was an American activist and minister. She helped Martin Luther King Jr. after he was shot. Clara Ester died at 78 years old.

Jul 17, 18:55upd. 14d

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Katelyn Ohashi, Seattle’s viral gymnastics star, eyeing Olympics and pushing boundaries

Katelyn Ohashi is a gymnastics star from Seattle. She became famous in 2019. Now, she is competing again after 13 years.

Jul 17, 18:48upd. 14d

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Junta de Elecciones recomienda que candidatos independientes no aparezcan en la boleta para el puesto de García

The Illinois Election Board made a recommendation. Independent candidates Byron Sigcho-López and Mayra Macías may not be on the ballot. They did not collect enough signatures.

Jul 17, 18:42upd. 14d

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