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Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world's top oil exporter
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (873+ words) HOUSTON " The United States has become the world's largest oil exporter, upending a decades-old order long dominated by Saudi Arabia and Russia, a shift that tightens American companies' grip on energy markets as Washington's war with Iran reshapes global energy…...
World ski president Eliasch loses election by one vote and alleges IOC influence
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (522+ words) GENEVA " World ski federation leader Johan Eliasch was ousted in a tight presidential election on Thursday after a campaign led by the sport's heartland nations in Europe and North America that was backed by top skiers including Mikaela Shiffrin. The…...
Elon Musk's Space X is about to make its debut on Wall Street
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (506+ words) AUSTIN, Texas "Elon Musk's rocket company Space X will make its debut on Wall Street Friday, and both institutional and retail investors are expected to gobble up the 555. 6 million shares going up for sale at $135 apiece. Musk, already the world's…...
Southern Utah rock climbing community gathers support after losing one of their own to suicide
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (698+ words) ST. GEORGE " The southern Utah rock climbing community is mourning the loss of fellow rock climber, Dan Smith, 24, who died by suicide. Smith died June 1, leaving behind his wife of just eight months and countless family members and friends who…...
Have You Seen This? Energetic dog eager to show off cannonball trick
20+ hour, 3+ min ago (261+ words) DALLAS " If you've ever seen a young child seek their parent's attention and approval while performing a stunt or activity they've practiced and perfected, then you'll likely understand the context of this video. Ring camera footage shows a Texas woman…...
Taylor Swift attends Knicks' record-breaking rally over Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals
12+ hour, 52+ min ago (375+ words) NEW YORK " Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, the arena that has gotten a lot of attention recently as the possible location for her upcoming…...
Taylor Swift surprises with performance at 'Toy Story 5' premiere in Hollywood
19+ hour, 37+ min ago (169+ words) LOS ANGELES " Pop superstar Taylor Swift "made a surprise appearance in Hollywood on Tuesday at the premiere of "animated movie "Toy Story 5." Swift sat at a piano in "a full-length gown "on stage at the "Dolby Theatre and sang "I…...
FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry
22+ hour, 12+ min ago (384+ words) MEXICO CITY " FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying Wednesday "if we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong." FIFA priced tickets starting at $140 for the 48-nation, 104-game tournament that starts Thursday…...
'A lot of people live and breathe softball': Utah Talons inspire packed stadium in home opener
23+ hour, 18+ min ago (806+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " More than 6, 000 Utah youth register to play softball every year, according to USA Softball of Utah. And for most of her life growing up through junior college, Kirstin Matina was one of them. So when Matina, her…...
What BYU AD Brian Santiago said about Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby situation
21+ hour, 16+ min ago (634+ words) PROVO " Brian Santiago has broken his silence on the situation surrounding Texas Tech and quarterback Brendan Sorsby, but not in the way his counterpart at Kansas State did shortly after a Texas judge reinstated the signal caller's eligibility despite admitting…...