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<h2><a href="https://espndesmoines.com/news/030030-record-breaking-heat-wave-scorches-southeast-us/">Record-breaking heat wave scorches Southeast US</a></h2>
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<p>Residents in the Southeast U.S. are no strangers to heat in the summertime. But this week's sweltering hot weather set at least one record and has forecasters urging residents to limit time outside on Tuesday if possible — and stay hydrated.</p>
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<p>Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028.</p>
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<p>New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator.</p>
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<p>A chief architect of Project 2025, Paul Dans, is launching a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina, joining a crowded field that will test the loyalties of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement in next year's midterm election.</p>
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<h2><a href="https://espndesmoines.com/news/030030-to-stay-sharper-while-aging-get-active-challenge-your-brain-and-eat-healthy/">To stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy</a></h2>
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<p>It's official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier.</p>
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<h2><a href="https://espndesmoines.com/news/030030-what-to-know-about-soda-sweeteners-as-sugar-returns-to-american-coke/">What to know about soda sweeteners as sugar returns to American Coke</a></h2>
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<p>President Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but the Coca-Cola Co. confirmed it Tuesday: a cane sugar-sweetened version of the beverage maker's trademark soda will be released in the U.S. this fall.</p>
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<h2><a href="https://espndesmoines.com/news/030030-keeping-animals-of-all-sizes-from-cats-to-horses-cool-during-record-heat/">Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat</a></h2>
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<p>With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration.</p>
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<h2><a href="https://espndesmoines.com/news/030030-the-grueling-135-mile-journey-of-a-66-year-old-runner-through-one-of-the-hottest-places-on-earth/">The grueling 135-mile journey of a 66-year-old runner through one of the hottest places on Earth</a></h2>
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<p>When the running gets hard in this desert dubbed "hell on Earth," Danny Westergaard tells himself: "Slow and steady" or "smooth as butter."</p>
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<h2><a href="https://espndesmoines.com/news/030030-espn-cuts-ties-with-shannon-sharpe-following-settlement-of-sexual-assault-lawsuit-ap-source-says/">ESPN cuts ties with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of sexual assault lawsuit, AP source says</a></h2>
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<p>Hall of Fame tight end-turned-broadcaster Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.</p>
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<h2><a href="https://espndesmoines.com/news/030030-braves-place-5-time-all-star-ronald-acuna-jr-on-the-injured-list-with-achilles-tendon-inflammation/">Braves place 5-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with Achilles tendon inflammation</a></h2>
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<p>The Atlanta Braves put five-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with right Achilles tendon inflammation Wednesday, though the exact severity of the injury to the slugging outfielder may not be known until additional testing is done.</p>
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<h2><a href="https://espndesmoines.com/news/030030-former-nba-star-gilbert-arenas-5-others-charged-with-running-illegal-poker-games-at-his-la-mansion/">Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 5 others charged with running illegal poker games at his LA mansion</a></h2>
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<p>Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five other people, including a suspected member of an Israeli organized crime group, on suspicion of hosting illegal high-stakes poker games at a Los Angeles mansion owned by Arenas, federal prosecutors said.</p>
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<h2><a href="https://espndesmoines.com/news/030030-guardians-closer-emmanuel-clase-placed-on-paid-leave-as-part-of-mlb-sports-betting-investigation/">Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase placed on paid leave as part of MLB sports betting investigation</a></h2>
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<p>Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into sports betting. Clase, a three-time All-Star, becomes the second Guardians pitcher to be placed on leave in connection with a sports gambling probe.</p>
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