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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has clashed with Illinois Democrats on big issues like the state budget and the influence of unions, but he recently he bucked the party line on legislation the GOP has fervently opposed: expanding birth control coverage and access to abortions. Not a single Republican voted in favor of

BALTIMORE — The Texas Rangers reinstated outfielder Shin-Soo Choo from the 15-day disabled list Thursday and placed him in the leadoff spot against the Baltimore Orioles. Choo was placed on the DL on July 20 with lower back inflammation. He missed 13 games since serving as a designated hitter on July 19. Choo said he

BONITA, Calif. — The Latest on funeral services for a slain San Diego police Officer Jonathan De Guzman (all times local): 1 p.m. More than 1,000 mourners packed a Catholic church near San Diego to pay respects to a police officer who was fatally shot during a traffic stop. Police officers from as far away

RIO DE JANEIRO — For some at the Rio Games, there’s gold, silver and bronze. Or perhaps there’s Golduck, Shellder and Bulbasaur. Pokemon Go — which has been available in some parts of the world, including the United States, for about a month — has just now arrived in the Olympic host city of Rio

PIKETON, Ohio — Investigators are operating under the theory that there were multiple attackers in the slayings of eight people from one Ohio family, authorities confirmed Thursday after months of noting that was a possibility. Local and state investigators have released few details about the April shootings near Piketon, saying they don’t want to jeopardize

RIO DE JANEIRO — There were so many questions about their cushy accommodations it seemed the Americans were on vacation. Yes, the U.S. men’s basketball team is staying on a cruise ship, with gorgeous views of Brazil’s beautiful beaches. But the Americans didn’t come to Rio de Janeiro for fun and sun. “We know what’s

HINSDALE, N.H. — When the small town of Hinsdale’s post office opened in 1816, it didn’t need all the space in the two-story wooden building on Main Street. Through the years, it has shared space with telephone operators, a general store and even a barbershop. As the town grew bigger, the post office grew larger,

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos knew Peyton Manning was the unquestioned starter entering the last four training camps. A week into this year’s camp, the reigning Super Bowl champions haven’t named a No. 1 guy, and the battle to be the starter will likely continue at least through the first preseason game at Chicago

NEW YORK — Weight Watchers International Inc. (WTW) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $30.5 million. The New York-based company said it had net income of 46 cents per share. The weight-loss program operator posted revenue of $309.8 million in the period. Weight Watchers expects full-year earnings to be 90 cents to $1.05 per share.

BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil started its quest for an Olympic gold medal in men’s soccer with a disappointing 0-0 draw against South Africa, a result that prompted loud jeers by some of the home fans. Despite an attack led by Barcelona striker Neymar and talented youngsters Gabriel Jesus and Gabigol, Brazil was not able to

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks wavered Thursday and finished barely higher as an interest rate cut by the Bank of England, a move intended to shore up the British economy, wasn’t enough to get investors out of their recent cautious mode. On Thursday: The Dow Jones industrial average gave up 2.95 points to 18,352.05. The

PHILADELPHIA — Denard Span delivered one of the Giants’ biggest hits this season. Span homered leading off the 10th inning, and San Francisco beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Thursday for just its fifth win in 14 games since the All-Star break. “We needed this win more than ever,” Span said. San Francisco, which lost the

TOLEDO, Ohio — Federal authorities say two white Ohio men suspected of a beating a stranger because he is black have been indicted on a federal hate crime charge. The FBI says 33-year-old Charles Butler and 25-year-old Robert Paschalis were indicted Wednesday in Toledo. A woman in the office of the defendants’ attorneys said the

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler has been getting the best of, maybe even embarrassing, offensive linemen for a week now. There was a nasty spin move against Jermey Parnell, a powerful bull rush against Josh Wells and a freakish first step against Luke Joeckel. Throw in the first real hit of

PITTSBURGH — Consol Energy has agreed to pay $3 million to settle a claim that its Bailey coal mining complex in southwestern Pennsylvania repeatedly polluted nearby streams beyond what’s permitted under federal and state law. The Justice Department filed the federal lawsuit on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental