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Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John praises his late friend, Dr. Frank Jobe, during a 2014 memorial service at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide caption

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Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dies at 83

The left-handed MLB pitcher was 31 years old when he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow in 1974, an injury that had been a death knell for pitchers' careers up to that point.

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They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards

When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.

They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards

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Firefighters try to put out a fire at a city book market following a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine early Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. Francisco Seco/AP hide caption

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Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war.

Homero Calderón, a Venezuelan professional soccer player, has been detained in an ICE detention center for nearly six months, despite having two immigration processes pending. Courtesy of Ramón Calderón hide caption

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ICE detained a Venezuelan soccer pro. His case shows the immigration backlog crisis

Homero Calderón's detention by ICE spotlights the massive backlog in the U.S. immigration system.

Venezuelan soccer pro Homero Calderón detained by ICE despite pending visa cases

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In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers attempt to clear debris at building damaged by an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. BASARNAS via AP hide caption

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Rescuers dig through rubble and landslides after Indonesia quake kills 51

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.

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Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again

Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.

Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it’s ramping up again

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Speed cameras have sprung up in school zones across Florida, including this one in Broward County.

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Speed cameras have sprung up in school zones across Florida, including this one in Broward County.

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As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers

Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer.

As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers

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'This neighborhood will always be our family' is written in chalk on the foundation of a burned down home, on Monday, August 10, 2026, in northwest Spokane. KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer hide caption

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Photos: In wake of the Spokane, Washington complex fires, helpers arrive in droves

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An outpouring of support and community has surrounded the victims of the Spokane Complex fires.

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We learned 5 important things about the economy this week

From inflation, to credit card debt, to who's actually doing the spending: These are key takeaways from this week in economic news.

THE WEEK IN THE ECONOMY

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The Washington Monument is seen in the distance as members of the National Guard stand atop the steps at the Lincoln Memorial at sunrise on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2026. Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Armed troops have patrolled D.C. for 1 year now. It's challenging democratic norms

The deployment is expected to cost in the billions after it was quietly extended until Inauguration Day of 2029.

A year in, thousands of armed troops have quietly become a fixture of D.C. life

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The entrance to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 13, still draped with the tarp that has been in place for months. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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How would a Kennedy Center shutdown impact artists and audiences?

The Kennedy Center's profile has already shifted. If the shutdown is approved by a federal judge, its primary stages will not reopen until at least 2028 and audiences may decline further.

Kennedy Center Board votes again to close main building for renovations for 2 years

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Brian and Audrey Platt (Christian Convery and Maisy Stella) pursued by a dino in The End of Oak Street. Warner Bros. Pictures hide caption

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'The End of Oak Street' is a good time at the movies, plain and simple

Writer-director David Robert Mitchell knows what he's doing: this movie is silly, scary, and over-the-top all at once.

By building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body, you can alleviate or even prevent common pregnancy aches. Amy Kiefer, a certified personal trainer, and Holly Keskey-Koester, a fitness instructor, demonstrate a few movements.
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5 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pregnancy pain 

Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort. Alleviate and prevent common aches with these exercises.

Jon Batiste is a musical multihyphenate. The Emmy- and Oscar-winning bandleader, songwriter and TV personality began as a classical piano student in Louisiana. He went on jazz degrees at The Juilliard School. Jen Rosenstein hide caption

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Jon Batiste shares a conversation with Mozart and Thelonious Monk in new albums

Pianist Jon Batiste has been busy. He's offering three new albums at once: one tribute to Mozart and two tributes to Thelonious Monk.

Jon Batiste pays tribute to 2 pianists who defined their genres -- Mozart and Monk

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Audrey Hobert: Tiny Desk Concert

Audrey Hobert's catchy pop songs put words to the embarrassing thoughts rolling around in our heads. That funny, yet vulnerable exploration of desire turns out to be a perfect fit for the Desk.

A plume of smoke rises after a reported Iranian strike on fuel tanks in Muharraq on March 12. Fadhel Madhan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Sailors and their families have lives on hold, uncertain if they'll return to Mideast

Sailors and family members who were evacuated from U.S. bases in the Middle East months ago are waiting for the military to figure out what will happen to the lives they left behind.

Months after being evacuated from Bahrain, military families await their next move

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