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Report drills NCAA on equity, calls for combined Final Four

A law firm hired to investigate gender equity concerns at NCAA championship events says the association has not lived up to its own standards.

August 03, 2021 5:08 PM

Business

British navy group: ‘Potential hijack’ of ship off UAE coast

The British navy has warned of a “potential hijack” of a ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf of Oman, without elaborating.

August 03, 2021 7:57 PM

Nation & World

AP sources: Pac-12, Big 12 commissioners consider alliances

The commissioners of the Pac-12 and Big 12 are discussing how the two conferences might benefit from working together or maybe even merging.

August 03, 2021 11:52 AM

News

Officer dead, suspect killed in violence outside Pentagon

The Pentagon says one of its police officers has died after being stabbed during a burst of violence at a transit center outside the building, and a suspect was shot by law enforcement and died at the scene.

August 03, 2021 6:55 PM

Nation & World

At least 3 wounded in Sweden shooting amid rise in violence

Police say at least three people have been wounded in a shooting in the southern Swedish city of Kristianstad.

August 03, 2021 9:30 AM

Nation & World

Belarus sprinter says punishment awaited her back home

A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who had a public feud with officials from her team at the Tokyo Games says that they “made it clear” she would face punishment if she returned home to an autocratic government.

August 03, 2021 7:11 PM