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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  Spicer exits as Trump shakes up his beleaguered press teamJuly 21, 201711:11 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Sean Spicer abruptly resigned Friday over President Donald Trump's decision to tap a camera-ready financier to lead the beleaguered White House communications team. The departing spokesman said the president "could benefit from a clean slate" as he seeks to steady operations amid the Russia investigations and ahead of a health care showdown.  3 Palestinians, 3 Israelis killed in violence over holy siteJuly 21, 20176:19 PM ET JERUSALEM (AP) — Escalating Israeli-Palestinian tensions over the Holy Land's most contested shrine boiled over into violence on Friday that killed six people — three Palestinians in street clashes in Jerusalem and three Israelis in a stabbing attack at a West Bank settlement.
Latest Headlines  Column: A scolding and a comeback for Rory McIlroyJuly 21, 20177:22 PM ET SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Rory McIlroy didn't need another scolding from his caddie or a reminder of what he had to do. By the time he arrived for his second round on a blustery day at Royal Birkdale he had a good idea what this British Open is all about, and somewhat of an idea what he is all about.  AP Sources: John Wall, Wiz agree to $170M, 4-year extensionJuly 21, 201711:44 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — All-Star point guard John Wall and the Washington Wizards have agreed to a $170 million, four-year contract extension that will start with the 2019 season, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday night.  D-backs open with back-to-back-to-back HRsJuly 21, 201711:09 PM ET PHOENIX (AP) — David Peralta, A.J. Pollock and Jake Lamb hit back-to-back-to-back home runs for Arizona to start the first inning Friday night against Washington star Max Scherzer, the first time the Diamondbacks have started a game with three straight homers.
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