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McTominay overtakes Ronaldo and Kane to top scoring in European qualifying. Scotland stays perfect 09/08/2023 07:40pm • Scott McTominay moved ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane as the joint leading scorer in European Championship qualifying with Scotland on the brink of securing a place at next year's tournament. McTominay continued his unlikely goal spree as the Scots extended their 100% record in Group A by EXPLAINER: Challenges from intense summer heat raise questions about Texas power grid's reliability 09/08/2023 06:51pm • HOUSTON (AP) — Texas’ power grid has been under tremendous stress during this summer’s sweltering heat, with the state setting 10 new records for electricity demand. The grid's reliability has been questioned by residents and lawmakers since a deadly winter blackout in 2021 knocked out power t A North Dakota man was sentenced to 5 years in prison for running over and killing a teen last year 09/08/2023 06:21pm • BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota man was sentenced Friday to five years in prison for running over and killing an 18-year-old after a small-town street dance last year in a case that drew the attention of Donald Trump after the driver initially claimed the teen was a “Republican extremist” Greece hopes for investment boost after key credit rating upgrade 09/08/2023 06:16pm • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A major international agency on Friday upgraded Greece’s credit rating to investment grade, a move that is expected to boost investor confidence in the formerly bailout-dependent country. Despite a series of previous upgrades, Greece had until now failed to regain the inves Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposes carve-out of Arkansas public records law during tax cut session 09/08/2023 05:40pm • LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday proposed shielding a broad range of records about her administration, travel and security from public release as she called for a special legislative session next week focusing on additional tax cuts. The Republican governor p 2 siblings are sentenced in a North Dakota fentanyl probe. 5 fugitives remain 09/08/2023 04:19pm • Two siblings were sentenced in federal court this week for their part in a sprawling operation that prosecutors say trafficked fentanyl from China to the U.S. and Canada, some of the last cases stemming from an investigation into the overdose death of an 18-year-old in North Dakota. U.S. Chief Distr 2 Kentucky men exonerated in 1990s killing awarded more than $20 million 09/08/2023 02:47pm • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two Kentucky men exonerated for a decades-old killing have settled with the city of Louisville for $20.5 million after spending more than 20 years in prison, lawyers for the men said Friday. A judge dismissed murder charges against Garr Keith Hardin and Jeffrey Dewayne Clark US Open finalist Coco Gauff is starting to believe. She faces Aryna Sabalenka for the title 09/08/2023 02:04pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since Coco Gauff announced her arrival with a remarkable Grand Slam debut at age 15, she’s been in the spotlight. Just about everyone in tennis recognized her talent, her smarts, her drive, her ability to step up on big stages. Just about everyone, it seemed, was absolutely Austin Simmons is a 17-year-old Ole Miss QB garnering attention for his unique situation 09/08/2023 01:24pm • Quarterback coach Oliver Bozeman noticed something special about Austin Simmons when he arrived to a training session 30 minutes early and immediately begin his own pre-workout routine. While finishing a previous session, Bozeman saw Simmons, then in fourth grade, sprinting and stretching while he a Serbia runs past Canada 95-86 and reaches the gold medal game at the Basketball World Cup 09/08/2023 01:01pm • MANILA, Philippines (AP) — No Nikola Jokic, no problem. Even with its best player sitting out this summer, Serbia is going to play for gold at the Basketball World Cup. Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 23 points and Serbia defeated Canada 95-86 in the World Cup semifinals on Friday. Ognjen Dobric and Niko WTOP Top Kid: McLean teen helps others aim for the stars 09/08/2023 05:30am • Now through Oct. 27, 2023, WTOP is accepting nominations for the WTOP TOP Kids program sponsored by Northwest Federal Credit Union. In addition to being featured on-air and online, winning kids also get a chance at $500. For Ronit Kapur of McLean, Virginia, it was reading space atlases at a youn Coco Gauff wins a US Open semifinal delayed by a climate protest. Will face Sabalenka in the final 09/08/2023 01:43am • NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff never wavered one bit Thursday night. Not when match point after match point went by the wayside. Not during a 40-shot exchange that ultimately helped decide the outcome. And not, most distracting of all, when her U.S. Open semifinal against Karolina Muchova was interrup Tommy Pham homers twice, Diamondbacks beat Cubs 6-2 to move into 3rd NL wild-card spot 09/07/2023 11:19pm • CHICAGO (AP) — Tommy Pham hit two first-pitch home runs, Ryne Nelson was efficient on the mound in his return from the minors and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Thursday night. Ketel Marte added his 22nd homer to help the Diamondbacks win their second straight and move a hal Dodgers credited with a run when Marlins ball boy picks up a ball that was in play 09/07/2023 10:33pm • MIAMI (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers got an assist — and perhaps a run — due to a faux pas by a Miami Marlins ball boy. The Dodgers led 3-0 in the sixth inning and had Mookie Betts on first when Freddie Freeman hit a hump-back liner that landed just beyond the infield and inside the right fie Derek Carr is set to debut with the Saints against Ryan Tannehill and the Titans 09/07/2023 09:41pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Changing teams was a boon to the career of Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Derek Carr hopes to follow suit with the Saints. The Carr era begins in New Orleans on Sunday when the Saints host Tennessee in a Week 1 matchup of teams seeking a return to playoff contention after ea