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Judge dismisses some of Trumps charges in the Georgia election interference case

The Associated Press ATLANTA—The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Donald Trump and others, but the rest of the sweeping racketeering indictment remains intact. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee quashed six counts in the indictment, including three against Trump, the presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee. But the judge left in place other counts—including 10 facing Trump—and said prosecutors could seek a new indictment to try to reinstate the ones he ...

House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban

The Associated Press WASHINGTON—The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat. The bill, passed by a vote of 352-65, now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are unclear. TikTok, which has more than 170 million American users, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd. The lawmakers contend that ByteDance is beholden to the Chinese ...

Ridley’s deal with Titans highlights official start of free agency

The Associated Press Calvin Ridley is heading to the Tennessee Titans, the highlight of the official start of free agency Wednesday when teams began reshaping their rosters in a quest to unseat the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Ridley — who had been expected to re-sign with the Jaguars — and the Titans agreed on a four-year, $92 million contract with $50 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the terms told The Associated Press. Ridley gives young Titans quarterback Will Levis another playmaker. He started all 17 games for the Jaguars last season and ...

Sabonis has triple-double as Kings beat Lakers 120-107 for 4-game season sweep

The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Domantas Sabonis had 17 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-107 on Wednesday night. The Kings have won seven of their last eight games against the Lakers, including a four-game sweep this season. Harrison Barnes made seven 3-pointers and scored 23 points, De’Aaron Fox added 21 and Keegan Murray had 19 as all five starters for the Kings scored in double figures. Sabonis’ triple-double was his league-leading 23rd, with his last one coming in the Kings’ victory at the Lakers last ...

Scheffler chasing history at Players Championship

The Associated Press PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Tiger Woods never did it. Neither did Jack Nicklaus, even before The Players Championship found its home in a former swamp now known as the TPC Sawgrass. This is the 50th edition of the PGA Tour’s premier championship, and no one has ever defended his title. Next up is Scottie Scheffler, and the odds are as much in his favor as any of the previous winners. That includes Woods, who only got one crack at it in 2002, didn’t break 70 and tied for 14th. “I just think it’s a golf course where you don’t see a lot of repeat ...

Biden, Trump clinch their nominations, setting stage for a grueling general election rematch

The Associated Press WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties’ presidential nominations Tuesday with decisive victories in a slate of low-profile primaries, setting up a general election rematch that many voters do not want. The outcome of contests across Georgia, Mississippi and Washington state was never in doubt. Neither Biden, a Democrat, nor Trump, a Republican, faced major opposition. But the magnitude of their wins gave each man the delegate majority he needed to claim his party’s nomination at the summertime national ...