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Coco Gauff falls in US Open title defense, losing in fourth round to Emma Navarro

Coco Gauff will not retain her US Open title as American Emma Navarro advanced past her compatriot in the fourth round, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.

American Frances Tiafoe is back in the US Open quarterfinals – and made sure to shout out actor Tony Goldwyn

American Frances Tiafoe, who reached the US Open semifinals two years ago, is making another deep run in New York – and needed to shout out a certain member of the crowd before leaving the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

3 kids have tragically died of football injuries this year. Experts help weigh pros and cons of sports

A series of recent kids’ sports injuries, some fatal, have reignited a question for many families: Is my child safe playing sports?

What a weekend snooze could do for your heart health, according to new research

When it comes to maintaining a regular sleep schedule, sometimes a busy week can throw everything out of whack even when you have the best of intentions.

California passes school food bill banning 6 chemicals linked to behavioral issues in kids

The California Legislature has passed a bill with bipartisan support banning the use of red dye No. 40 and five other chemicals in foods served at public schools.

Updated Novavax Covid-19 vaccines could be available as early as next week

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized an updated version of the protein-based Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for use in people 12 and up. Doses could be available by the end of next week.

The NFL embraced soft-shell helmet covers to protect players from concussions. Here’s what the science says about them

Crack! The sound of football helmets colliding on the field is an audible sign that fall is just around the corner. But that sound also comes with a darker side. Mounting scientific evidence shows that repeated hits to the head …

Beauty queen at center of South Africa xenophobia spat crowned Miss Universe Nigeria

Chidimma Adetshina, a beauty pageant contestant who faced a wave of hostility in South Africa after questions arose about her nationality, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria.

Johnny Wactor: 2 charged with murder in fatal shooting of former ‘General Hospital’ actor

Two men are facing murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor earlier this year during a suspected attempted theft of a catalytic converter, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Monday.

Doctor charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s ketamine case appears in court

One of the two physicians charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death appeared in a Los Angeles court on Friday as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors and was freed on a $50,000 bond.

Seven US troops injured during Iraq raid that killed 15 ISIS operatives

Seven US troops were injured in a raid in Iraq on Thursday that killed 15 ISIS members, three defense officials said.

2024 race hits critical stretch as debate approaches and first ballots are set to go out

The 2024 presidential race is entering a critical stretch, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump set to debate and the first swing state ballots hitting mailboxes shortly after the Labor Day holiday weekend.

No longer the candidate, Biden reemerges as top surrogate for Harris campaign

President Joe Biden reemerges on the campaign trail this week, entering a new political phase as he closes out his time in the White House and works to ensure Vice President Kamala Harris succeeds him.

Suspect arrested after attack on Jewish University of Pittsburgh students

University of Pittsburgh police arrested a person suspected of attacking a group of Jewish students with a bottle Friday night, the school announced on its website. The incident occurred near the Cathedral of Learning on campus. Two students were treated …

The pot farm next door: Black market weed operations inundate California suburb, cops say

Just after dawn on a recent spring morning, police dressed in tactical gear and armed with a search warrant pounded on the front door of an upscale home in a quiet suburban neighborhood an hour outside San Francisco.