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Tropical storm drenching earthquake-stricken Haiti

By Mark Stevenson, Evens Sanon, Associated Press

Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt Tuesday to the Haitian government's response to the deadly weekend earthquake, feeding the growing anger and frustration among thousands who were left homeless.

‘Jeopardy!’ producer Mike Richards named host; role for Bialik

By Associated Press

Eight months after the death of beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer as Trebek’s successor over a field of celebrity candidates.

Pacific Northwest braces for another multiday heat wave

By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

People in the Pacific Northwest braced for another major, multiday heat wave starting Wednesday, just over a month after record-shattering hot weather killed hundreds of the region's most vulnerable people.

Taliban complete northeast Afghan blitz as more cities fall

By Tameem Akhgar, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The Taliban seized three more provincial capitals in Afghanistan and a local army headquarters completing their blitz across the country's northeast and pressing their offensive elsewhere, officials said Wednesday.

U.S. consumer prices rose in July but at slower pace

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Prices for U.S. consumers rose last month but at the slowest pace since February, a sign that Americans may gain some relief after four months of sharp increases that have imposed a financial burden on the nation's households.

Wisconsin governor vetoes GOP bills to restrict absentees

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a series of bills Tuesday passed by the state's Republican-controlled Legislature that would have imposed new restrictions on absentee ballots in the key battleground state.

Messi agrees to join Paris Saint-Germain, flies to France

By Rob Harris, Associated Press

Lionel Messi finalized agreement on his Paris Saint-Germain contract and was flying to France on Tuesday to complete the move that confirms the end of a career-long association with Barcelona.

Trump-backed Carey, centrist Brown win Ohio U.S. House races

By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

Mike Carey, a coal lobbyist backed by former President Donald Trump, beat a bevy of Republicans in central Ohio, while Cuyahoga County Council member Shontel Brown pulled out a victory for the Democratic establishment in Cleveland, in a pair of…

Sydney McLaughlin breaks her previous world record to win Olympic gold in 400-meter hurdles

By Eddie Pells, Associated Press

The 21-year-old from New Jersey won the 400-meter hurdles title Wednesday, finishing in 51.46 seconds in yet another history-making day on the speedy Olympic oval.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, probe finds

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

An investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees, state Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.