Microsoft uncovers more Russian hacking attempts

Microsoft said Tuesday it has uncovered new Russian hacking attempts targeting U.S. political groups ahead of the midterm elections.

Protesters topple Confederate statue on UNC campus

A Confederate statue in the heart of North Carolina’s flagship university was toppled Monday night during a rally by hundreds of protesters who decried the memorial known as “Silent Sam” as a symbol of racist heritage.

Wildfires make air unhealthy from Washington to Colorado

Smoke from wildfires clogged the sky across the U.S. West, blotting out mountains and city skylines from Oregon to Colorado, delaying flights and forcing authorities to tell even healthy adults in the Seattle area to stay indoors.

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To handle large classes, teachers must learn to teach reading

Court dismisses background check lawsuit against Sandoval, Laxalt

A judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit claiming that Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Adam Laxalt did not do enough to enforce a law to expand background checks on gun sales.

Las Vegas team reaches Legion World Series final

The Desert Oasis Aces advanced to the championship game of the American Legion World Series with a 6-1 victory over Gonzales (Louisiana) in Shelby, North Carolina.

Las Vegas oddsmakers at odds with AP Top 25 rankings

For starters, the AP poll had Wisconsin at No. 4 and Ohio State at No. 5 and South Point sports book director Chris Andrews and Westgate sports book manager Ed Salmons each ranked Ohio State at No. 2 and Michigan at No. 7, ahead of the Badgers, whom they had at Nos. 10 and 9, respectively.

 
Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus charged with felony sexual assault

Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus was charged with felony sexual assault on Monday, accused of misconduct involving two women at his apartment last April.

 
Adrian Peterson signs with running back-depleted Redskins

Amid four injuries in their backfield, the Redskins signed the 33-year-old four-time All-Pro running back on Monday. But Kelley, the former “Fat Rob” who lost weight and added speed to his repertoire, should still be considered the front-runner to start Week 1 at the Arizona Cardinals.

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