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2 fighter jets crash in northeastern France, search underway for two onboard 08/14/2024 01:57pm • PARIS (AP) — Two French fighter jets collided and crashed Wednesday in northeastern France, French military authorities said. One pilot was found unharmed and a search is ongoing for two other people. According to France's Army of Air and Space, a branch of the French Armed Forces, two Rafale figh Kosovo's premier calls for full reopening of key bridge in flashpoint city. But the West is wary 08/14/2024 01:55pm • PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s prime minister called on Wednesday for the full reopening of a bridge in the flashpoint city of Mitrovica, saying it would be another step toward free movement and not a threat to anyone. But Western powers are wary it could increase tensions. The bridge has been WNBA rookie stars Clark, Reese take advantage of Olympic break to reset for sprint to playoffs 08/14/2024 01:50pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark took full advantage of her snub by the U.S. Olympic team. She visited Mexico, attended a friend's wedding in Iowa, and even got to see the New York Yankees' clubhouse. So, when the Indiana Fever star returned to practice Tuesday, she was rested, revived and revved The Taliban are celebrating 3 years in power, but they’re not talking about Afghans 08/14/2024 01:35pm • KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban celebrated the third anniversary of their return to power Wednesday at a former U.S. air base in Afghanistan, but there was no mention of the country’s hardships or promises to help the struggling population. Under blue skies and blazing sunshine at the Bagr Defensive end Darris Smith to miss season for No. 11 Missouri after hurting his knee in practice 08/14/2024 01:24pm • COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Defensive end Darris Smith will miss the season for No. 11 Missouri after hurting his knee in practice, Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz said Wednesday. Smith transferred to Missouri from Southeastern Conference rival Georgia, where he appeared in 16 games over his first two seasons A new round of Gaza cease-fire talks is starting. Why is a deal so elusive? 08/14/2024 12:05pm • JERUSALEM (AP) — International mediators are hoping to kickstart stalled cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas with a new round of talks meant to finally clinch a deal between the sides. But the chances of a breakthrough appear slim. The new talks are set to begin Thursday, but Israel a The paint is dry on Banksy's animal-themed street art that appeared across London over 9 days 08/14/2024 11:28am • LONDON (AP) — On the 10th day, after creating the mountain goat, elephants, pelicans, a rhinoceros and a gorilla, among other animals, Banksy rested. The elusive street artist's menagerie that appeared around London over nine consecutive days apparently came to a conclusion after a final mural sur Mbappé makes Madrid heavy favorite to repeat as Spanish league champion for 1st time in 17 years 08/14/2024 10:19am • MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid was one of the teams to beat in Europe last season, winning the Spanish league with ease and adding another Champions League trophy to its collection. And what was good got even better for 2024-25, with France star Kylian Mbappé finally joining the Spanish powerhouse aft Today in Sports - Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleads guilty to felony charges for cash payoffs 08/14/2024 10:00am • Aug. 15 1948 — Babe Didrikson Zaharias wins the U.S. Women’s Open golf title over Betty Hicks. 1950 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Freddie Beshore in the 14th round to retain his world heavyweight title. 1965 — Dave Marr edges Jack Nicklaus and Billy Casper to take the PGA Championship. 1966 †Montana Gov. Gianforte continues to rake in outside income as he seeks a second term 08/14/2024 09:33am • BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte reported more than $23 million in income over four years ending in 2022, as the former technology executive who is seeking reelection to a second term continues to rake in money from investments, according to tax records released by his Madonna to celebrate 66th birthday with a visit to the famed archaeological site at Pompeii 08/14/2024 08:36am • ROME (AP) — Madonna will celebrate her 66th birthday with a private evening tour of the famed Italian archaeological site at Pompeii, officials said. Naples Prefect Michele Di Bari denied Italian media speculation the singer was planning a big birthday bash at the ancient city, destroyed in A.D. 7 Brett Gabbert's return from injured leg makes defending MAC champion RedHawks preseason favorite 08/14/2024 06:10am • Brett Gabbert helped put Miami (Ohio) in position to win the 2023 Mid-American Conference crown. He spent the last five conference games watching his teammates fulfill that goal. Now, the almost completely healed 24-year-old quarterback begins his fourth and presumably final season as Miami's starte Having bid farewell to Saban, powerful SEC welcomes Oklahoma and Texas to the mix 08/14/2024 06:10am • Goodbye, Nick Saban. Hello, Oklahoma and Texas. For the first time in 17 years, Alabama's iconic coach won't be prowling the sidelines in the Southeastern Conference. With one longtime juggernaut headed to an ESPN gig and semi-retirement, two others enter the fray. The Sooners and Longhorns join the An election in Kiribati provokes Western alarm about Beijing's sway in Pacific atoll nation 08/14/2024 04:11am • WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — People in Kiribati went to the polls on Wednesday for the first round of voting in a national election expected to serve as a referendum on rising living costs and the government’s stronger ties with China. A second round of voting is scheduled on Aug. 19 for all p AP PHOTOS: Indian soldiers drill for counterinsurgency amid rise in rebel attacks in Kashmir 08/14/2024 02:34am • NOWSHERA, India (AP) — In the remote Himalayas, tens of thousands of Indian soldiers maintain a tight vigil along the highly militarized Line of Control that divides Kashmir region between India and Pakistan. The terrain is tough and the weather is harsh as the soldiers go through counterinsurgenc