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Banco Macro: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 08/19/2026 08:44pm • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Banco Macro SA (BMA) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $146.7 million. The Buenos Aires, Argentina-based bank said it had earnings of $2.29 per share. The financial holding company posted revenue of $1.35 billion in the Lebanon extradites ex-Assad general to Syria for trial over alleged crimes 08/19/2026 08:42pm • DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Lebanon on Wednesday extradited a former Syrian military officer under ousted President Bashar Assad and he will be put on trial in Syria, the Interior Ministry said. Maj. Gen. Adel Issa is the first military officer to be turned over by Lebanon since Assad’s fall in late Nolan Arenado's broken-bat bloop in 10th sparks Diamondbacks to 7-6 win over Red Sox 08/19/2026 08:23pm • BOSTON (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking broken-bat bloop single over a drawn-in infield to spark a two-run 10th inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep by beating the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Wednesday. Lars Nootbaar hit a pinch-hit two-run homer and Gabriel Moreno a two-run New Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris shoots and kills an armadillo in his yard 08/19/2026 08:22pm • STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris said he recently shot and killed an armadillo that was damaging his yard. Morris, the former North Texas coach hired to revive a struggling program in Stillwater, described his overnight encounter with the armored mammal during a session wi 'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say 08/19/2026 08:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, saying “there is no serious dispute" that a social media post of seashells he made last year could be understood as a threat against President Donald Trump. Prosecutors also called into q 2 college cyclists killed and 7 injured in Tennessee car crash 08/19/2026 08:12pm • HAMPTON, Tenn. (AP) — Two members of a university cycling team were killed and seven others were injured Wednesday when a car collided with a group of riders in northeastern Tennessee, state officials said. Milligan University, a private Christian school with just over 1,200 students, said 11 of Louisiana court order gives players signed by NFL teams a shot at returning to college sports 08/19/2026 08:04pm • Several athletes, including some who signed contracts with NFL teams, were granted a temporary restraining order by a Louisiana court that would make them eligible to return to college athletics, ESPN reported Wednesday. Former Oregon State running back Anthony Hankerson (Seattle Seahawks), former F See the Magic of Portugal: 7 Incredible Douro River Cruises 08/19/2026 08:00pm • The Douro River flows from Spain through Portugal's dramatic, terraced landscapes, forming one of Europe's most scenic river valleys. This region offers a rich variety of experiences, from exploring the medieval birthplace of Portugal in Guimarães to visiting centuries-old quintas (traditional esta Today's Mortgage Rates Retreat to Weekly Lows: Aug. 20, 2026 08/19/2026 08:00pm • Today's average interest rate on a 30-year purchase mortgage is 6.804%, which is lower than yesterday's reading of 6.83%, according to Zillow data provided to U.S. News. For refinancing mortgages, today's 30-year rate is 6.887%, and the current 15-year rate is 5.869%. Interest rates on home loans ha 10 Things to Know About Credit Unions 08/19/2026 08:00pm • If you're looking for a new place for your checking and savings accounts, don't limit your search to banks. You may discover credit unions have more to offer than you think. Credit unions are not-for-profit organizations that operate on a philosophy of people helping people, says Christopher Roe, se Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election 08/19/2026 07:43pm • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by to put the Republican-friendly districts to a statewide vote of the people. The ruling Wednesday by Cole County Circuit Judge The Latest: Trump picks top White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA 08/19/2026 07:42pm • Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, has been picked to lead the Food and Drug Administration, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Overton is a medical doctor and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council who has worked on several of Trump’s second-term health initia It wouldn't surprise if the Springboks-All Blacks rugby test series is decided by a goalkicker 08/19/2026 07:42pm • Chances are high the South Africa-New Zealand rugby test series starting on Saturday will be decided by a goalkicker. Fortunately for both teams, they have some sharpshooters. The Springboks can roll out Handre Pollard, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Mannie Libbok. The All Blacks can put up Ruben Lov Judge removed from Texas track meet killing case as Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial 08/19/2026 07:35pm • McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — The judge who presided over Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction was removed from the case Wednesday ahead of a key hearing to decide whether to grant a new trial in the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet. The removal was a lega Jacob deGrom can still be 2nd-fastest to 2,000 career Ks after triceps shortened last start 08/19/2026 07:22pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacob deGrom is set for another chance to become the second-fastest pitcher to 2,000 career strikeouts when he is scheduled to start for the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, a week after pitching only two innings in his previous game because of triceps fatigue. Rangers mana