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Trump will speak on elections in primetime address after pushing debunked conspiracies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address this week that he says will include a focus on elections, suggesting he could revisit long-debunked conspiracy theories about his 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. The speech comes as he’s escalated calls for Republicans to pass tighter federal voting rules for November’s midterm elections. The Republican president has been guarded about what he plans to say in the 9 p.m. Thursday speech, scheduled as he confronts a collapsing deal to end the war with Iran. He also faces numerous domestic issues, including ...

Former grocery delivery man makes British Open

SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Joe Dean of England delivered the goods Monday morning at Royal Birkdale by winning the inaugural "Last Chance Qualifier" with a 2-under 68 to become the last man into the field for the British Open. Dean was clinging to a one-shot lead when he hit into a pot bunker on the 18th hole and splashed out to 3 feet. The massive grandstands on both sides of the green were about two-thirds full, and they offered applause for the winning putt that Dean would love to hear on the weekend. At least the 32-year-old Dean, who once delivered groceries to pay the bills, now ...

Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture, medical examiner says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a "brief and sudden illness." He was 71. His office's statement posted on social media early Sunday said his family "appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period." It did not provide any additional details about the circumstances surrounding the Saturday night death of the prominent South Carolina Republican, a former Air Force lawyer who served in ...

Martha C. Clark

1945-2026 Martha C. Clark, 81, of Salem passed away on Friday, July 2, 2026 following a short illness. She was born on March 4, 1945 to Charles and Gertrude Snyder. Martha was a graduate of United Local H.S. in 1963. She married Lloyd P. Clark in 1964 who passed away on Dec. 18, 2016. Martha was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Salem. Her passions were her family, reading and gardening. Survivors include her three sons: Lloyd P. Clark Jr. of Salem, Robert (Tina) Clark of Kensington and Andrew (Lisa) Clark of Salem; four grandchildren: Neal (Allison) Clark, Paige Clark, ...

Gettting ready for the British Open

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Tom Kim played bogey-free during a tight race to the finish Sunday and closed with a 6-under 64 for a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open, his first PGA Tour title since the fall of 2023. It was the latest and best sign the 24-year-old Kim had his game on track after spending all season outside the top 100 in the world. He finished third in the U.S. Open, and then outlasted a strong field and a marathon day at The Renaissance Club. Kim, who reached as high as No. 11 in the world at age 21 when he won in Las Vegas nearly three years ago, delivered ...

Another Bonds joins Giants

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — There's another Bonds in the San Francisco Giants organization. The Giants drafted Rutgers outfielder Peyton Bonds in the third round of the amateur draft on Saturday, putting him with the same franchise where uncle Barry Bonds and grandfather Bobby Bonds both starred for years. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Peyton Bonds hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases last season for Rutgers. Barry Bonds set a major league record with 762 career home runs and won seven Most Valuable Player awards. Bobby and Barry Bonds are considered one of the greatest father-son ...