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AP-NORC poll: Why most Black Americans say they never fly the American flag

DETROIT (AP) — Jerry Esters proudly displays the American flag each day on his Detroit home. A few miles away, Yvonne Pistochini says there is no scenario under which she would allow the Stars and Stripes to cast its shadow where she lives. Both are Black. For Esters, the flag represents the opportunities that allowed the great-great-grandson of slaves to find success and flourish. Pistochini, 79, simply says the America identified by the flag is not the same country she saw growing up. Americans' views of "Old Glory" are divided by politics, age and race, according to a new survey ...

U.S. seeks redemption in knockout rounds

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup, watching thrilling games from other venues that included a major upset with Germany falling to Paraguay, three games that went down to the wire and two nervy shootouts. Then the ...

Saibari sends Morocco past Netherlands

GUADALUPE, Mexico (AP) — Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw on Monday night. With the shootout tied at 2-all after four rounds, Morocco goalkeeper Yassine ...

Pirates rally for 11-7 win over Phillies

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. The Pirates posted ...

LeBron not returning to Lakers for 24th season

(AP) — LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his ...

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