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Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman a new contract worth more than $31 million over the next 10 years 07/16/2026 06:29pm • CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) ��� Illinois has extended athletic director Josh Whitman's contract through 2036, committing more than $31 million over the next 10 years on the heels of a series of standout seasons for the department and its teams. The university's board of trustees approved the new deal for W FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients 07/16/2026 06:25pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way that's previously only been available with expensive, injectable drugs. The drug from Merck was OK'd on Thursday for patients with artery-clogging cholesterol t Michigan woman pleads no contest to abuse after 3 kids are found living alone for years 07/16/2026 06:18pm • PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) ��� A Michigan woman accused of leaving three children alone for years in a house of squalor pleaded no contest Thursday to child abuse in an agreement that carries a six-year prison sentence, authorities said. Conditions at the Pontiac home were so offensive that police evidence NYC sightseeing helicopter likely hit birds before its fatal plunge into Hudson River, report shows 07/16/2026 06:14pm • The remains of several geese were found on a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year and killed 6 people, investigators said Thursday, strong suggestions that multiple bird strikes contributed to the tragedy. Reports from the National Transportation Safety B More dangerous Texas floods expected after at least 2 killed and hundreds of people rescued in high water, governor says 07/16/2026 06:13pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) ��� More dangerous Texas floods expected after at least 2 killed and hundreds of people rescued in high water, governor says. Fleetwood rallies late but Rose falters as English contingent makes sluggish start at British Open 07/16/2026 06:10pm • SOUTHPORT, England (AP) ��� A hometown hero. The PGA champion. The world No. 3. And not to mention the enduring Justin Rose. On paper, the English have put up a strong cast of contenders at Royal Birkdale this week in a bid to have a first British Open champion since 1992 and a first winner on Engli National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's term 07/16/2026 06:01pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to the nation's capital is being extended by more than two years and will last until the end of his term. The Pentagon confirmed the extension in an email Thursday, saying the mission will continue until Jan. 20, 2029, LeBron James says he isn't ready to reveal a decision on his future, doesn't offer any hints 07/16/2026 05:59pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� If LeBron James knows where he will play this coming season, he's still not saying. The NBA's career scoring king and current free agent spoke publicly for the first time in weeks Thursday afternoon, indicating that a decision is close ��� though stopping short of revealing which t One Tech Tip: How to soothe thumb pain when texting and scrolling 07/16/2026 05:58pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Do your hands hurt when you use your phone? All that texting and scrolling might be stressing out your fingers. The term texting thumb can describe a wide range of phone-related pains caused by tired-out tendons and achy joints ��� like general stiffness, throbbing near the knuckle SWAC media deal keeps conference football and basketball games on ESPN networks through 2030-31 07/16/2026 05:54pm • BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) ��� The Southwestern Athletic Conference has reached a new multi-year media rights agreement that will keep league football and basketball games on ESPN networks through the 2030-31 sports seasons. ESPN will annually air 10 regular-season football games across its linear and di Complaint accuses doctor involved in failed Tennessee execution of violating ethics 07/16/2026 05:48pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) ��� The sister of a Tennessee death row inmate whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV has filed a complaint against the doctor who was involved. The complaint filed Wednesday with the Tennessee Department of Health by Tonya Hervey says Tony Carruthers su Virginia Tech hired James Franklin to spark football. It's part of boosting Hokies athletics overall 07/16/2026 05:46pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) ��� New Virginia Tech coach James Franklin knows the Hokies' proud history going back to the Frank Beamer era. Annual bowl bids. A trip to the national championship game. Special teams play so reliably good that it spawned the name ���Beamer Ball," and the beaten-up metal lunch House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle 07/16/2026 05:34pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Republicans on the House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion package Thursday for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump's push for strict new voter ID requirements, moving forward on a party-line vote despite trouble in the full House ��� and the Senate. Budget Co Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections 07/16/2026 05:32pm • Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday convened leaders from more than 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration's latest effort to quell what it calls ���left wing��� political terrorism, a marquee issue for Republicans heading into the midterm elections. This focus comes even as s Switzerland defender Aur��le Amenda joins Coventry for club's Premier League return 07/16/2026 05:31pm • COVENTRY, England (AP) ��� Switzerland defender Aur��le Amenda came home from the World Cup to sign for newly promoted Premier League club Coventry on Thursday. Coventry said the 22-year-old Amenda signed a four-year contract without stating the transfer fee paid to Eintracht Frankfurt, which was re