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Gregory Polanco powers MLB-worst Pittsburgh Pirates to sweep of Milwaukee Brewers
Designated hitter Gregory Polanco hit a game-winning home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a dramatic triumph and series sweep of the...
Cardinals' Yadier Molina collects four hits in win over Reds
Yadier Molina had four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals got two timely home runs to fuel a 6-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in a series finale in St....
Mookie Betts sets homer, steal record as Dodgers dominate Rockies
Mookie Betts became the first player in Los Angeles Dodgers history to hit two home runs and steal two bases in the same game in a lopsided win over the...
Nationals' Anibal Sanchez silences Marlins bats in 9-3 win
Anibal Sanchez allowed five hits and one run in seven innings to lead the Washington Nationals to a 9-3 win over the Miami Marlins in Washington, D.C.
Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray score in 50s; Jazz beat Nuggets in NBA playoffs
Donovan Mitchell scored 51 points to help the Utah Jazz hold off the Denver Nuggets Sunday night and take a commanding series lead in the Western Conference playoffs, despite a...
WWE SummerSlam: The Fiend wins, Roman Reigns returns
The Fiend Bray Wyatt won big at SummerSlam but had his victory celebration cut short by a returning Roman Reigns.
Republicans set to begin national convention to renominate Donald Trump
The Republican Party will begin its national convention Monday, and though the event will be largely virtual, some small, official business will still take place in Charlotte, N.C.
TikTok to launch lawsuit against Trump administration Monday
TikTok's parent company said on Saturday it plans to file a lawsuit on Monday against U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting transactions with the popular short video app.
Smartphone, blockchain technologies to open new frontier in fight against food fraud
Food fraudsters have found myriad ways to trick shoppers – from cheap horsemeat sold as beef to conventional apples labelled as organic. But new rapid testing and tracing technologies may help turn the tables...
Mahomes, Wilson, Prescott lead top-20 fantasy football quarterback rankings
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's top-20 quarterback rankings for the 2020 fantasy football season.
San Diego looking to convert hotels to house homeless now in Convention Center
Project could cost $120 million from several funding sources and may house about 340 people
The best cat trees and condos for your feline friends
No, not this kind of tree! (Jessica Lewis via Unsplash/)Every cat owner knows just how picky their pet can be about lounging spots—ignoring toys or abandoning a nice, cushy bed because they prefer...
Effective pantry organizers for busy kitchens
Everything in its rightful place. (Jason Briscoe via Unsplash/)Traditional shelf cabinets are not designed with efficiency in mind. It’s hard to organize food products of all different shapes and sizes, and nearly impossible...
Time-saving vegetable chopping devices
Welcome to the chop shop. (Dan Gold via Unsplash/)Home chefs know that complicated recipes that involve chopping and dicing can take a great deal of time. Large and expensive food processors can...
Takuma Sato holds off Scott Dixon for second Indy 500 win
Takuma Sato fended off Scott Dixon at an empty Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday to earn his second win at the Indianapolis 500.
Dustin Johnson wins by 11 shots at Northern Trust to reclaim world No. 1 ranking
Dustin Johnson returned to No. 1 in the world with an 11-shot win over Harris English on Sunday in The Northern Trust at TPC Boston in Norton, Mass.
Pelosi: House Democrats unified in demands for COVID-19 stimulus bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said House Democrats have a unified plan for COVID-19 stimulus as White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows called for economic measures in a...
Watch: Superheroes reunite in new 'Justice League' teaser
HBO Max released a new teaser for "Zack Snyder's Justice League."
Pelosi: House Democrats unified in demands for COVUD-19 stimulus bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said House Democrats have a unified plan for COVID-19 stimulus as White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows called for economic measures in a...
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Sunday
Thirteen people died in a stampede at a disco in Peru after a police raid to enforce the country's lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, officials said Sunday. Here's a look...
US faces back-to-school laptop shortage
Schools across the United States are facing shortages and long delays, of up to several months, in getting this year's most crucial back-to-school supplies: the laptops and other equipment needed...
Trudeau government's lack of action on broadband access will be its pandemic legacy
If a national crisis like COVID-19 can't push the government to kickstart action aimed at meeting its promises on national broadband, it's unclear what can, writes Erin Knight.
Pennsylvania congressman tests positive for COVID-19
A Pennsylvania lawmaker announced Saturday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus and wouldn't be participating in a special U.S. House vote on a $25 billion bill to fund...
House passes $25B bill to fund USPS, block operational changes
The House of Representatives voted Saturday to provide $25 billion in funding for the U.S. Postal Service and block operational changes.
Former U.S. Army Green Beret accused of spying for Russian intelligence
Federal agents on Friday arrested a Virginia former U.S. Army Green Beret accused of spying for Russia for years, alleging he visited the country and met with Russian intelligence officer...
BTS' 'Dynamite' sets new YouTube record
Korean pop group BTS has set a new record for most views of a music video on YouTube in its first 24 hours of release.
No second season for 'Penny Dreadful: City of Angels' on Showtime
Showtime said it won't renew its supernatural period drama, "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels," for a second season.
House to vote on $25B bill to fund USPS, block operational changes
The House of Representatives is set to vote Saturday on a bill to provide $25 billion in funding for the U.S. Postal Service and block operational changes.