Meckler, Madrigal each have 4 hits in the Angels' 11-4 win over the Rockies

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Wade Meckler and Nick Madrigal each had four of Los Angeles' 16 hits, Walbert Ureña pitched six solid innings and the Angels beat the Colorado Rockies 11-4 on Wednesday night.

Wembanyama scores 26 but struggles from field in NBA Finals debut as Spurs fall to Knicks in Game 1

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama got blessed by nuns before the game, got the loudest ovation when the starters were announced, pumped his fist to the crowd a few times and generally seemed to enjoy his first taste of the NBA Finals.

How Voodoo overcame suppression and became a democratic force in the West African nation of Benin

Benin recently inaugurated President Romuald Wadagni as its new leader in the latest transition in the West African nation. Benin is widely seen as a bastion of democracy in a region dubbed “the coup belt” for the trend since 2020 of military takeovers. That democratic stance goes hand in hand w

Smith has tiebreaking 2-run triple in 8th to help the Astros beat the Pirates 11-9

HOUSTON (AP) — Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run triple to cap Houston’s six-run eighth inning, Isaac Paredes homered and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 on Wednesday night.

Ahead of papal visit, Spain pushes forward with reparations for church sex abuse victims

MADRID (AP) — In the 1970s, in a devoutly Catholic Spain still ruled by dictator Francisco Franco, Paula Alonso-Pimentel was sent for catechism at age 8 to a religious school in the northern city of Valladolid.

Webb and Bericoto lead the way as Giants hold off the Brewers 1-0

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Logan Webb carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Victor Bericoto hit his first career homer and the San Francisco Giants edged the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Kurtz drives in winning run in 10th as A's beat Cubs 5-4; Chicago's Happ reaches 1,000 career hits

CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Kurtz singled in automatic runner Alika Williams in the 10th inning, and the Athletics rallied for a second straight win, 5-4 over the sliding Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.

Ukraine's drone strikes set a gloomy tone for Putin's economic showcase

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — A massive black cloud rising above the St. Petersburg skyline from a Ukrainian drone strike set a gloomy tone for the opening of President Vladimir Putin's annual showcase of Russia's economic achievements.

One Tech Tip: What to know about flying with lithium ion portable battery chargers

Jetting off soon for summer travels? If you're planning on bringing an extra battery charger for your phone or other devices, be aware of the latest rules when taking one on a flight.

AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players

Some of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings this year at eye-popping valuations. From Anthropic to SpaceX to OpenAI, tech giants are looking to take their shares public to access more capital in the race to shape the technology's future.

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is facing warnings from foes and allies alike that he’s getting boxed in on the Iran war, a conflict he sold as a brief military incursion but that has since settled into a holding pattern.

Murder trial underway for Texas teenager accused of fatally stabbing a track athlete at school meet

DALLAS (AP) — Opening statements were set for Thursday in the murder trial of a former Texas high school athlete accused of taking out a knife during a track meet and fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor from a rival team in the stadium's bleachers.

Asian shares retreat as US stocks halt their record-breaking rally, while oil prices fall back

Asian shares have retreated following declines on Wall Street that snapped a nine-day winning streak for the S&P 500. Oil prices fell despite the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 fell 0.7% from its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.2%, a...

Alec Burleson has 3 RBIs, Andre Pallante works 5 2/3 innings as Cardinals defeat Rangers 5-3

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alec Burleson drove in three runs, Andre Pallante threw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night.

Liberty surge past the Tempo as Jonquel Jones powers New York’s third straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Toronto Tempo 97-82 on Wednesday night.

Massey hits tiebreaking RBI single in 9th inning, Royals beat Reds 5-2

CINCINNATI (AP) — Michael Massey hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Loftin homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Wednesday night to win the three-game series.

Officials have a suspected case of the New World screwworm fly in south Texas, the USDA says

Officials suspect that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday, marking possibly the first time in decades that it has threatened the nation's cattle industry and only the third time it's appeared in the U.S. in that time.

Ohio State trustees OK $100M settlement with hundreds of former students abused by doctor

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University agreed Wednesday to pay approximately $100 million to settle legal claims from hundreds of former student athletes who said they were sexually abused decades ago by a doctor at the university.

Lahn's win in GOP primary for Iowa governor is a setback for Trump that could signal MAHA strength

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump’s pick, Rep. Randy Feenstra, delivered a rare electoral setback for Trump in a primary season that had previously handed him back-to-back victories.

The Latest: Trump called Netanyahu ‘crazy’ and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

President Donald Trump confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy," and that he's unhappy that Israel's fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon is holding back peace talks with Iran. Meanwhile the Trump administration is sticking with a deal to permanently drop tax claims aga.

Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy

NEW YORK (AP) — A moment early on in “Disclosure Day” will instinctively feel familiar to anyone who grew up with Steven Spielberg films. A TV weather report predicts hail. The camera pans downward, from television set to kitchen table. Plinking sounds begin. Cereal falls into a bowl.

Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles

Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The automaker separately said that it was recalling more than 4,600 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles and issuing a do not driving warning due to a suspension-related issue. Tha...

'We’re still behind' in Congo's Ebola outbreak even as testing improves, WHO says

Congo’s Ebola outbreak “had a big head start, and we’re still behind,” World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday, but asserted that “we are catching up" as testing improves.

Commissioner vows NHL will bring big events back to Raleigh — after renovation, development work

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the NHL Draft in 2004, the All-Star Game in 2011 and an outdoor Stadium Series game in 2023.

Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban and other college sports figures testified Wednesday in support of a bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling a system where players can increasingly earn millions of dollars while moving freely between schools.

FBI fatally shoots a man holding hostages in a California office building, police say

A man holding hostages inside a California office building has been shot and killed by the FBI. The Bakersfield Police Department said in a statement Wednesday that the suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting involving FBI personnel. Police say all the hostages are free and none was ha...

Game 1: Spurs and Knicks set to open the NBA Finals on Wednesday night in San Antonio

Game 1 of the NBA Finals might feel like old times for the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. It’s the Knicks’ ninth time in the title series, and the eighth time they’ve played Game 1 on the road. It’s the Spurs’ seventh time in the title series, and the sixth time they’ve played Ga

What to know: Protests grow over Trump family-linked resort in Albania

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, is facing growing resistance from protesters in Albania.

A diet of royal jelly isn't the only thing that makes a queen bee

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have identified a group of worker honeybees that are specially adapted to build their queen's waxy abode within the hive.

NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After six months of radio silence, NASA’s Maven spacecraft at Mars has been declared dead.

European Union launches tech sovereignty initiative to boost chips, cloud and AI at home

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders, worried about the continent relying too heavily on American companies for AI and cloud computing services and Asia for microchips, are pushing back.

How can I illustrate our financial position to a spouse who shows little interest?

Reader question: My spouse has little interest in our financial position. As we age, this concerns me. I try to share some basic information (income, spending, account balances, debt, and so on) each month but rarely get a response. I think graphs or charts might be of more interest to her than a...

UN calculates nation-sized environmental footprints for AI and data centers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world's largest countries, according to a United Nations University report, which also predicts their water and energy use and pollution will double in just four years as use of artificial intelligence grows.

The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

He was a brash and outspoken media mogul who gave the world the 24-hour news cycle when he launched CNN.

Report: Disruption of Mideast energy supplies into next year would slam global economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Middle East due to the Iran war would deal a severe blow to the global economy, sending some countries into recession and spreading inflation and higher unemployment, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Developme.

The Revolutionary War's chief villain is being rehabilitated — just in time for America's 250th

LONDON (AP) — “Mad” King George III — the villain of “Hamilton,” “Schoolhouse Rock” and the Revolutionary War — has undergone a makeover in time for America's 250th birthday.

Warrant: 'I did it' Fuquay-Varina teen accused of killing his sister admits to friend over FaceTime

A newly released search warrant indicates Jackson Borrello FaceTimed a friend and told him, “I did it.” The friend called 911 over concerns Borrello was going to harm himself.

New Mexico voters choose party nominees for governor as revenue soars from oil boom

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexicans will choose Democratic and Republican nominees for governor Tuesday as the state grapples with high rates of violent crime, chronically underperforming schools and cuts to federal programs that are key safety nets for residents.

Train hits tractor-trailer in downtown Durham

An Amtrak passenger train hit a tractor-trailer in downtown Durham late Tuesday morning.

Short seller Andrew Left convicted of securities fraud

A federal grand jury in California has convicted short seller Andrew Left of securities fraud.

The Latest: Polls open for races across the US as a busy primary election day gets underway

For a state that’s home to Hollywood, there isn’t much star power in California’s gubernatorial race. It’s a somewhat different story in Los Angeles, where a reality television personality is running for mayor as the city prepares to host the Olympics. More primaries are being held on Tuesda

Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin said Tuesday that last week’s rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and some other critical parts of the launch pad.

US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

Former North Carolina officer charged in beating caught on doorbell camera video

A former North Carolina police officer has been charged with assault for a beating caught on a doorbell camera. The beating occurred Friday in the city of Shelby. Karson Hyder turned himself in Monday and was released on bond. Warrants say Hyder was attempting to arrest 34-year-old Cherrie Moore ...

Mullin faces Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown and World Cup worries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is slated to appear Tuesday in the Senate to answer questions about the agency's budget, at a time of intense scrutiny about how the Trump administration is carrying out immigration enforcement and preparing for the World Cup.

Trump taps housing finance director Pulte as acting director of national intelligence after Gabbard

President Donald Trump has tapped federal housing finance Director Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard. Trump made the surprise announcement Tuesday on Truth Social regarding Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chair of mort...

Feeling a little bleak about the world? There’s a film festival for that

Bleak Week, a film festival celebrating “cinema of despair,” started as a contrarian response to cries for feel good movies after the pandemic.

Senegal's ousted PM Sonko boycotts new government, raising fears of political deadlock

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal 's ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said his ruling majority party will not participate in the new government after months of tensions with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, threatening political deadlock in a country already buckling under record debt.

Video games, watches, a motorhome: What was bought in Scottish National Party embezzlement scandal

LONDON (AP) — The estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon created fake invoices and falsified accounting records as he embezzled more than 400,000 pounds ($540,000) from the Scottish National Party to buy hundreds of items, from a motorhome to Nintendo games, prosecutors said .

What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Democrats try to defend California and make inroads in Iowa

WASHINGTON (AP) — For a state that's home to Hollywood, there isn't much star power in California's governor race. It's a somewhat different story in Los Angeles, where a reality television personality is running for mayor as the city prepares to host the Olympics.

The UK government has set a target of an 87% cut in carbon emissions by 2042

LONDON (AP) — The British government said Tuesday that it's sticking to its net-zero goal, despite pressure on energy supplies from global conflicts, and will reduce the United Kingdom's planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions by 87% of 1990 levels in the next decade and a half.

The methodology of an AP-KFF Health News investigation into medical neglect at ICE detention centers

KFF Health News and The Associated Press sifted through thousands of immigration habeas corpus claims to find allegations of medical neglect from people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the second Trump administration.

Takeaways from AP-KFF investigation into allegations of medical neglect by detainees in ICE custody

Immigrant detainees across at least 33 states allege in court documents that the government is failing to provide them with adequate medical care. An investigation by The Associated Press and KFF Health News found that detainees are being denied access to doctors and medications for maladies rang...

From festering infections to untreated cancer, ICE detainees across the US describe medical neglect

Immigrant detainees across at least 33 states allege in court documents that the government is failing to provide them with adequate medical care. An investigation by The Associated Press and KFF Health News found that people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement are being denied access...

Scheffler goes for 3 in a row at Memorial and Korda seeks an elusive U.S. Women's Open title

Scottie Scheffler is going for three in a row at the Memorial this year. Tiger Woods is the only player to have won three straight at the tournament Jack Nicklaus built. It's another strong field for Muirfield Village and the last gathering of starts before the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Nell...

US grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World Cup

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government has given a visa to Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who lives in the Caribbean country, to travel and participate in the World Cup, an official said Tuesday.

Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams, AP sources say

The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move told The Associated Press on Monday.

Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its meteoric rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the leading AI companies valued at $965 billion.

Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules

A divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service. Monday's majority opinion by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia circuit upholds a March 2025 ruling by U.S. ...

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during news conference that the company suppressed inter...

Kalinskaya beats Potapova in a super tiebreak to reach her first French Open quarterfinal

Anna Kalinskaya of Russia has advanced to the French Open quarterfinals for the first time. She defeated Anastasia Potapova of Austria 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 on Monday. Their match on Court Suzanne-Lenglen stretched to almost three hours. She next plays Maja Chwalinska. On the men's side tenth-seeded Flav...

Jury deliberates in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen

A South Carolina jury has begun deliberations after hearing closing arguments Monday in the trial of a store owner charged with murder in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old. A prosecutor has called the shooting unprovoked, while a defense lawyer insists it was an act of defense. Sixty...

Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads and trains across Israel over military draft

JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel’s military.

Top EU official tells Western Balkan countries that bloc's enlargement is real

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — European Council President António Costa said Monday that this week's European Union summit with Western Balkan candidate nations aims to show that the opportunity for enlargement is real.

Sentry to take over as title sponsor of PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines

Wisconsin-based Sentry Insurance is the new title sponsor at Torrey Pines, taking over another tournament with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean after eight years at Kapalua.

Tens of thousands are making annual peony pilgrimage to University of Michigan's garden

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Nicole Calvin has been visiting the University of Michigan campus annually over the past 16 years to catch a peek — and a whiff — of the school’s sizable peony collection.

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match.

Wildlife game camera image, drone used to arrest man in fatal shooting of Virginia deputy

Investigators in North Carolina have used a wildlife game camera image and a drone to find and arrest a man wanted for the fatal shooting of a Virginia sheriff's deputy. Authorities say Michael Puckett was found with a gun on Sunday night, two days after the shooting. He was ringing a doorbell se...

New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel makes first deal since taking over from Warren Buffett

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel hinted that he may depart from Warren Buffett's longtime hands-off operating model at the conglomerate as he announced a $6.8 billion acquisition of homebuilder Taylor Morrison.

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

NEW YORK (AP) — Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, local officials in London confirmed to The Associated Press.

Phillies ace Sánchez closes in on Hershiser's MLB record with 44 2/3 straight shutout innings

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristopher Sánchez is friends with fellow Dominican Republic native Marcell Ozuna, so it was only natural they trash talked each other before their most recent game.

Judge postpones civil trial over deadly collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge after late settlements

BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge agreed Monday to postpone a civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after a flurry of last-minute settlements resolved most of the remaining claims.

Egypt unveils a striking trove of ancient artifacts as the country tries to boost tourism industry

CAIRO (AP) — Archaeologists unearthed a set of ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture, remains of a Roman basilica and a marble head of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty.

Protesters in Kenya call for national crisis declaration over gender-based violence

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Hundreds of women on Monday took to the streets of Kenya’s capital, calling for the government to urgently investigate rising cases of gender-based violence and femicide, or the killing of women.

African EV firm Spiro raises $215 million for electric mobility expansion

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — African electric vehicle firm Spiro has raised $215 million in equity financing to expand its battery-swapping and electric mobility infrastructure across Africa, the company said Monday.

From her bookstore in Nashville, Ann Patchett drives the literary conversation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When she isn't working on a novel, Ann Patchett is often thinking of what she can do for others: maybe coming up with a blurb for Douglas Stuart, or recording a video birthday message for fellow author-bookseller Emma Straub, or beginning an interview with a plug for anoth.

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

NEW YORK (AP) — When Ann Patchett opened Parnassus Books in 2011, two major bookstores in Nashville had closed and physical bookstores in general seemed endangered as Amazon's share of the market kept growing. Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded.

Israel orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah rockets hit northern Israel

BEIRUT (AP) — Israel's government ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, a day after its ground forces reached their deepest point in Lebanon in 26 years and as Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel including the outskirts of coastal city of Haifa.

Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new chip powering Windows laptops

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Nvidia unveiled Monday new powerful chips that would bring advanced artificial intelligence functions into laptops and desktop computers, with the new personal computer models from brands including Microsoft and Dell set to roll out later this year.

Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens

Hundreds of youths in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki have demonstrated against an Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base. The protests took place two days after Kenya's High Court suspended the facility's establishment and the arrival of foreign patients. The Law Society of Kenya and a constitu...

Golden Knights-Hurricanes 2026 Stanley Cup Final by the numbers

The Vegas Golden Knights against the Carolina Hurricanes is the 68th unique matchup of teams in the Stanley Cup Final in NHL history. The Golden Knights are in the final for a third time in their nine years of existence. The Hurricanes are back for the first time since 2006. That was two years af...

Fact focus: Special teams could determine the Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final

The Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes looks even in a lot of ways. Vegas has won 12 of 16 games in the playoffs, while Carolina has taken 12 of 13. They have been two of the stingiest defensive teams in the field and have each averaged more than three goal...

'It's time': After leading Miami athletics, Dan Radakovich set to enter his retirement

Dan Radakovich has retired after 4 1/2 years as Miami's athletic director. During his tenure, Miami's football team played for a national championship and the men's basketball team reached the Final Four. The women's basketball team made an Elite Eight run and the baseball team nearly reached the...

A secret bunker, tunnel and a Star of David tell a story of Jewish resistance in a Polish town

BEDZIN, Poland (AP) — A secret bunker, an underground tunnel and an armband bearing the Star of David are among the rare findings in a house in southern Poland that was used by Jews, including young members of the resistance, to hide from the Nazis.

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 282 confirmed cases of Ebola have now been reported in Congo’s ongoing outbreak, the central African nation said late Sunday, as patients who recovered from the disease spoke of their indescribable joy in interviews with The Associated Press.

Carter Hart’s highly scrutinzed comeback has arrived at the Stanley Cup Final with Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Final, largely thanks to goalie Carter Hart. He's been a key player in their quest for a second championship in four years. Hart's performance has been stellar, but his presence is divisive. He was acquitted of sexual assault charges last July,...

Newark mayor imposes curfew around Delaney Hall after clashes over immigration detention center

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The mayor of Newark imposed a curfew early Sunday around an immigration detention center in New Jersey after a series of intense clashes between protestors and police.

Palestinian man is shot and killed at a West Bank barrier near Jerusalem

CAIRO (AP) — A Palestinian man was shot and killed by Israeli forces on Sunday at a concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.

What to know as Israeli forces' historic push inside Lebanon complicates an Iran deal

Israeli forces are now deeper inside Lebanon than they have been in over 25 years, despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The incursion challenges efforts to extend the Iran war’s ceasefire as Tehran wants a deal to end the fighting in Lebanon. Israel is targeting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and urg.

PSG is targeting a Champions League threepeat. So how do you make the best better?

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — After going back-to-back in the Champions League, the next target for Paris Saint-Germain is the threepeat.

Weather chaos hits World Cup warmup game featuring two final whistles in Switzerland

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland (AP) — A World Cup warmup game between Switzerland and Jordan ended in chaos amid extreme weather on Sunday ahead of a tournament where severe thunderstorms are forecast

Gujarat scores 155-8 against Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League final

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Gujarat Titans was restricted to 155-8 by defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League final on Sunday.

YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn’t for the big budget “Star Wars” movie, “The Mandalorian and Grogu, ” which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker tha

Stanley Cup Final coaching matchup: Vegas' John Tortorella vs. Carolina's Rod Brind'Amour

John Tortorella's first season as an assistant coach in the NHL was Rod Brind'Amour's rookie year as a player. Tortorella coached Tampa Bay to the Stanley Cup in 2004, and Brind'Amour won it as Carolina's captain in ‘06. As Tortorella’s Vegas Golden Knights and Brind'Amour's Hurricanes meet in t

Man charged with murder in killings of 3 on Hawaii's Big Island

HONOLULU (AP) — Authorities in Hawaii have charged a 36-year-old man with murder in the killings of three people in a remote community known for its eclectic, communal lifestyle.

A United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark after a possible security threat midair

A United Airlines flight bound for Spain from Newark Liberty International Airport turned around midflight Saturday due to a possible security threat in flight.

Marta Kostyuk stuns 4-time champion Iga Swiatek on big day for Ukraine at French Open

There will be a first-time women’s champion at the French Open this year, with two Ukrainian players among the top contenders. Marta Kostyuk, undefeated on clay this season, reached the quarterfinals by defeating four-time champion Iga Swiatek. Kostyuk will face fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina n.

Platner's wife responds to reports of the Senate candidate's sexually explicit texts with women

WASHINGTON (AP) — Graham Platner’s wife publicly responded over the weekend to reports that she had informed his U.S. Senate campaign that the candidate had previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women.

WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo

The World Health Organization reports that five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus in eastern Congo. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the recoveries during a visit to Bunia, the provincial capital of Ituri. The Bundibugyo virus, the current species of...

Experimental pill promises new hope for deadly pancreatic cancer

New research shows a novel pill is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer. It's not a cure, as the drug's effects eventually waned. But it's a very different kind of treatment than the chemotherapy that is a mainstay for these patients. Called daraxonrasib, the drug is designe...

As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing to unleash the power of artificial intelligence for the U.S. military while facing calls to put up guardrails around the rapidly developing technology from some companies — and even notes of caution from top leaders in uniform.

Scotland’s former leader rejects blame for estranged husband’s embezzlement of party funds

LONDON (AP) — Scotland’s former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon defiantly rejected any blame Sunday for her estranged husband’s embezzlement of Scottish National Party funds, saying she wouldn’t apologize for his crimes.

Colombia accuses Ecuador of 'deliberate interference' in general elections

BOGOTA (AP) — Colombia’s government on Saturday rejected a move by Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa to eliminate tariffs on Colombian imports because of a tariff commitment made to an opposition candidate, calling it “deliberate interference” in the ongoing electoral process.

US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran

The U.S. military has stopped another commercial vessel trying to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. A U.S. official told The Associated Press the Gambia-flagged bulk carrier Lian Star ignored multiple warnings from U.S. forces overnight. The ship was disabled by U.S. aircraft in t...

Ukrainian Oliynykova speaks out about war at home after French Open loss to Russian

PARIS (AP) — Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova vowed to keep speaking out about the war in Ukraine after losing to Russian player Diana Shnaider in the third round of the French Open on Saturday.

Chris Richards is uncertain for the US in World Cup and will miss Senegal friendly

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Top American defender Chris Richards is uncertain for the World Cup because of an ankle injury and will miss Sunday's friendly against Senegal.

Vingegaard storms to Piancavallo win to all but seal Giro d’Italia title

PIANCAVALLO, Italy (AP) — One down, one to go. Jonas Vingegaard all but won the Giro d’Italia on Saturday and his attention will soon turn to...

United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis is diverted because of an unruly passenger

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis was diverted to Wisconsin on Friday night to remove and unruly passenger, officials said.

Thunder to be shorthanded again for Game 7 against Spurs in West finals

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell will not play for the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night because of injuries that have dogged both throughout the series.

Guyanese soldier wounded in border gunfight with armed men in Venezuela

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — A Guyanese soldier was wounded following a gunfight with armed men in Venezuela that occurred along their shared border, authorities said.

DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event

ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a judge to recuse herself in a fight over Georgia election records, arguing that she attended an event honoring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who prosecuted President Donald Trump, raising questions about the judge's ability t.

The Latest: Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal prepare for Champions League final in Budapest

The title match in soccer’s biggest club competition is here: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest, Hungary.

America In Focus: Inflation gauge hits multiyear high as American consumer confidence slides

The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store or gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses.

Israeli strikes reportedly pound near Crusader-built castle in Lebanon

ADLOUN, Lebanon (AP) — Israel’s air force and artillery struck areas close to a strategic mountain housing a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon Saturday as fighting raged in villages close to the southern city of Nabatieh.

From 8 games left to the Stanley Cup Final: How John Tortorella helped Vegas find its swagger

John Tortorella has revitalized the Vegas Golden Knights since replacing Bruce Cassidy in late March. Despite taking over with just eight games left in the regular season, Tortorella has led the team to a 19-4-1 record, winning the Pacific Division and advancing to the Stanley Cup Final against C...

Festival honoring Lithuania’s iconic cold beet soup brings thousands to Vilnius

Vilnius, LITHUANIA (AP) — A festival honoring Lithuania’s iconic cold beet soup brought tens of thousands of visitors Saturday to its capital city, which was fully decked out in pink.

Tens of thousands march in support of Turkey's deposed opposition leader

ISTANBUL (AP) — Tens of thousands of supporters of the deposed leader of Turkey’s main opposition party marched through central Ankara on Saturday.

Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability

Public demand and the increasingly outspoken calls from the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have driven Congress to mostly set aside party politics in an effort to search for accountability. That search has even led to interviews with some of the highest-ranked officials to ever appea.

'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Congress

WESTFIELD, N.J. (AP) — When New Jersey voters gathered this week to talk with a state lawmaker about affordable housing and new data centers, there was something else on their mind, too. Where is their congressman, Republican Tom Kean Jr.?

Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing

Rescue workers in Laos have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days. The operation was completed Saturday, a day after the first survivor was extracted. Lao and Thai rescue groups shared the news on social media, along with photos of the men on stretchers. The villag...

Champions League final: PSG and Arsenal face off for European club soccer's greatest prize

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain is aiming for back-to-back Champions League titles in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal is trying to win it for the first time in its history.

Migrant amateur teams in Greece get into World Cup spirit before new EU border measures take effect

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Before North America, World Cup magic made a stopover in Greece.

Arozarena's walk-off double, Crawford’s 2 HRs help Mariners beat D'backs 7-6 in 10 innings

SEATTLE (AP) — Randy Arozarena hit a walk-off double, J.P. Crawford homered twice — the first multi-home run game of his career —and the Seattle Mariners beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 in 10 innings on Friday night for their fourth straight win.

Andersen remains steady in emotional win as Hurricanes advance to Stanley Cup Final

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen continued his strong postseason in net in an emotional win that pushed the Eastern Conference's top seed to the Stanley Cup Final. Andersen carried a shutout into the third period of Friday night's 6-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens to close ou...

Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza, describing ongoing killings despite the ceasefire

Accounts from soldiers who were stationed in Gaza amid a fragile ceasefire there are offering a rare glimpse into the Israeli-controlled part of the embattled territory. Three Israeli soldiers spoke to The Associated Press, describing a sense of confusion and lack of clarity on the rules of engag...

Paul Goldschmidt hits a 3-run homer and the Yankees beat the A's 8-2 for their 5th straight win

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer, Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice also went deep, and the New York Yankees beat the Athletics 8-2 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.

As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The vendors of wild meat at the sprawling Masina Market in the Congolese capital don’t always display their goods openly. Customers must ask for whatever they're looking for, whether it is a giant swamp rodent or the severed parts of an antelope.

Dodgers beat Phillies as Justin Wrobleski strikes out 9 and Los Angeles hits 4 homers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Wrobleski took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers got home runs from Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith in a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.

Tovar, Goodman homer in 5-run 9th, Rockies beat Giants 8-6

DENVER (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar capped a five-run ninth with his second homer of the game, Hunter Goodman had a three-run shot in the inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 8-6 on Friday night.

Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Democrats say they want to vote in Tuesday’s U.S. Senate primary for the candidate who gives the party its best chance to flip a Republican-held seat in November.

NCAA baseball: UNC, ECU to meet in winners' bracket in Chapel Hill regional

The 64 teams in the NCAA baseball tournament are vying for a spot in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.

AI helped a musician with Parkinson’s finish his new album when he could no longer play guitar

LONDON (AP) — Samuel Smith spent years writing songs with a guitar in his hands.

Everett beats Chicoutimi 6-1 to set up Memorial Cup final against Kitchener

KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP) — Defenseman Landon DuPont scored twice and the Everett Silvertips beat the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 6-1 on Friday night in the Memorial Cup to advance to face Kitchener in the championship game.

In Southern California Chinese enclave, a mayor's arrest stokes fears of Beijing's influence

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In 2024, voters in the Southern California city of Arcadia elected the first all-Asian city council in the city's history.

Filipino lawyers move to raise legacy of Pablo Manlapit, forgotten leader of Hawaii labor movement

HONOLULU (AP) — Decades before Filipino American agricultural workers organized a historic strike in California, Pablo Manlapit was organizing Filipino laborers in Hawaii.

How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill town

LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — From his living room window, Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson can see the paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured this week in Longview, killing 11 people. He used to perform work there as the owner of an environmental cleanup company, and when he heard the sirens go pas.

Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Russia's intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets as sanctions squeeze the country's wartime economy, three senior European intelligence officials told The Associated Press.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes is a Stanley Cup Final of playoff powerhouses

The Vegas Golden Knights will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final. It begins Tuesday night in Raleigh. The Hurricanes set the final matchup Friday night by finishing off Montreal in five games in the Eastern Conference Final. Carolina goes into the series as a slight favorite wi...

Gujarat storms into IPL final chasing 214 to set up Bengaluru clash

NEW CHANDIGARH, India (AP) — Gujarat Titans will face defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League final after chasing down Rajasthan Royals on Friday.

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration on Friday moved to give political appointees more power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies, a move scientists say puts critical research funding into the hands of partisans without relevant expertise.

Brazilian court orders restoration of Fordlandia, Henry Ford’s Amazon ghost town

SAO PAULO (AP) — A court in the northern Brazilian state of Pará has ruled that both federal and local officials must act to restore and preserve Fordlandia, a city established nearly a century ago by U.S. industrialist Henry Ford deep in the Amazon rainforest.

Trump claims he's making food more affordable but his examples ignore the big picture

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE," and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples. Yet just two weeks earlier the Labor Department had released

Adolfo Daniel Vallejo facing fine for "sexist remarks" after French Open loss

PARIS (AP) — Adolfo Daniel Vallejo will receive a significant fine for his “sexist remarks” at the French Open after he said his second-round match should not have been umpired by a woman.

UCLA's Karson Gordon enters transfer portal as a track athlete, dodging football restrictions

UCLA's Karson Gordon entered the NCAA transfer portal as a track and field athlete with plans to play football, he confirmed on social media Friday.

Spurs-Thunder will be record-tying 5th Game 7 in the NBA so far in these playoffs

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — It is the year of Game 7. For the fifth time in this year's playoffs, a series is coming down to the ultimate game. San ...

Game 7 awaits Spurs and Thunder, with NBA Finals berth against Knicks going to the winner

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The last time Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder played a Game 7 it was the ultimate game of ultimate games, one that decided last season's NBA championship.

ICE officer wanted for shooting a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal immigration officer wanted for shooting a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s Minnesota crackdown was arrested Friday in Texas, authorities said.

What to know about the artists backing out of the Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts

“The Great American State Fair” is a series of concerts, exhibits, tributes and other programs scheduled to take place June 25 to July 10 on Washington’s National Mall. It was organized by Freedom 250, which is billed as a nonpartisan organization but was launched last year by President Donald

Kuss solos to victory on Giro's brutal queen stage and Vingegaard stays in pink

ALLEGHE, Italy (AP) — American rider Sepp Kuss soloed to victory on the toughest stage of the Giro d’Italia on Friday, while Visma-Lease a Bike teammate Jonas Vingegaard remained firmly in the overall lead heading into the final two days.

New Zealand steamrolls Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in England tour tune-up

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — New Zealand completed its match preparation for the England tour by beating Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in a one-off test at Stormont on Friday.

Crews scour the site of a deadly Dallas apartment blast and fire searching for more possible victims

DALLAS (AP) — Authorities are searching Friday for more potential victims of an explosion and massive fire that destroyed a Dallas apartment building and killed at least three people as firefighters rushed to the site of a reported gas leak.

The cheesehead hat is a sunny nod to America's 'Hold my beer' exuberance

Americans long have leavened their powerful global image with goofiness, a cheerful confidence that can deflect international wonder over certain strains of ignorance into a smile.

In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse

Pickup trucks were made for work. Until the first purpose-built ones rolled off American assembly lines in the early 20th century, people DIY-ed their own. They became icons of a rural ideal, potent enough to inspire a country song. Today, they are mainstays on American roadways. While they’re st.

Who remains in contention after Jannik Sinner's surprise French Open exit?

PARIS (AP) — With two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz absent, many expected Jannik Sinner to capture his first French Open crown this year. Instead, the top-ranked Italian exited in the second round, leaving the men’s draw wide open. Here is a look at some of the favorites still in conten

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon

BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli troops entered a southern Lebanese village early Friday, pushing deeper into the country as Lebanese and Israeli military officials began direct talks at the Pentagon over the deadly conflict.

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night

NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.

European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros (around $19 billion) in funds for Hungary, officials said Friday, after new Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms to roll back the democratic backsliding that occurred under his predecessor.

Former abbot of China's famous Shaolin Temple sentenced to 24 years in prison for corruption

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese court on Friday sentenced a former abbot of China’s famous Shaolin Temple to 24 years in prison after he was found guilty of offences including misappropriation of funds and bribery, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

The Latest: Pam Bondi arrives on Capitol Hill to face closed-door questioning over the Epstein files

According to a U.S. official familiar with the matter, U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program. Iran did not immediately confirm any deal. Vice President JD V.

Rail car fire near New York's Penn Station injures 5, snarls morning commute, train service delayed

NEW YORK (AP) — A fire in a rail yard train car near New York's Penn Station injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters early Friday, authorities said.

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

ROME (AP) — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect vulnerable communities.

Marta Kostyuk extends clay winning streak to 15 matches to reach fourth round at French Open

PARIS (AP) — Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine beat Viktorija Golubic 6-4, 6-3 Friday to reach the fourth round at the French Open for the second time, setting up a big match against four-time champion Iga Swiatek.

Kenyan police arrest 8 students on suspicion of arson after deadly girls school fire

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan police arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson, authorities said Friday, after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others. The motive remained under investigation.

When Sue Tilley met Lucian Freud, it changed her life. Now a painting of her could fetch $47 million

Sue Tilley was working in an unemployment office when she met artist Lucian Freud. His paintings of her in the 1990s are now famous, and very valuable. “Sleeping by the Lion Carpet,” considered one of Freud’s masterpieces, is up for sale at Sotheby’s on June 24. It has a presale estimate of

Philippine court orders senator's arrest for large-scale corruption; he surrenders and posts bail

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine anti-graft court ordered the arrest of a prominent senator on Friday over allegations he pocketed a kickback of millions of dollars in a flood-control project, in the latest crisis to entangle the Senate.

Takeaways from inside a teen treatment center for adoptees, funded by taxpayers: runaways, assaults

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (AP) — An Associated Press investigation finds that private, for-profit residential treatment centers that care for adopted kids at exceptionally high rates are often funded by taxpayer dollars, but are subject to little oversight and few consequences after allegations of abuse an.

Despite scrutiny, special education money flows to for-profit residential treatment centers

Many for-profit residential facilities in the so-called troubled teen industry nationwide that claim to treat severe mental and behavioral health issues in children and teens are deftly tapping into taxpayer money meant for students with disabilities. An Associated Press investigation finds that ...

Inside a taxpayer-funded treatment center for adoptees, tales of abuse, neglect and little oversight

A residential treatment center in Missouri advertises to adoptive parents that it can help heal struggling children. Calo Programs is part of the so-called troubled teen industry that has been quietly institutionalizing adopted children at extraordinarily high rates. How Calo makes money and what...

Takeaways from AP report on how the war in Gaza is driving a rise in early marriage

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel's military campaign and the mass displacement in Gaza have fueled an increase in early marriage, according to official data and experts. Desperate parents are marrying off daughters as young as 13, hoping to give them protection and financial support.

Destitute from war, a mother in Gaza made a fateful choice and gave her young daughters in marriage

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Majda was destitute. Her husband and eldest son had been killed by Israeli airstrikes. Living in a ragged tent in Gaza with rats and the stench of sewage, she couldn’t support her children and feared her daughters would be harassed going to the communal latrine i

Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java

SIDOARJO, Indonesia (AP) — Residents in the East Java province of Indonesia scattered flowers, paid their respects and prayed at the edge of a mud lake on Friday, the 20th anniversary of the eruption of the Lusi mud volcano that inundated villages and killed at least 14 people.

Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians

CAIRO (AP) — A humanitarian organization on Friday accused forces affiliated with a Sudanese paramilitary group of targeting civilians in an area of Sudan free of any military presence during a major Muslim holiday, killing 27 people, among them elderly people.

WHO chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurity

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, late Thursday to witness efforts against an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola virus, as medical personnel struggle with a lack of equipment, a distrustful population and armed groups in a volatil.

Devastating wildfire and homelessness loom over Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' bid for second term

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seeks a second term, she isn't sidestepping the obvious: her tenure at city hall has been difficult. “I haven’t always got it right,” she says plainly.

South Carolina Democrats expected to celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push

Democrats gathering this weekend in South Carolina are likely to be jubilant following the failure of a GOP-led effort to redraw House district lines more favorably to Republicans. This move was backed by President Donald Trump and aimed at unseating Rep. Jim Clyburn, the state's only congression...

Former leader of Hong Kong journalist group sent to prison for obstructing police

HONG KONG (AP) — A prominent Hong Kong journalist began serving a five-day prison sentence Friday after losing an appeal against his conviction for obstructing a police officer in a case that sparked concerns about the city’s declining press freedom.

Rescuers work to drain flooded Laos cave to free 5 villagers and search for 2 still missing

BANGKOK (AP) — Rescuers working at a flooded cave in Laos said Friday that they were trying to drain water out to help extricate five villagers who have been trapped for more than a week.

Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A court in Kenya on Friday suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare type of Ebola virus spreading in northeastern Congo, following a backlash by medical workers and activists.

A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas

DALLAS (AP) — Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris of one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky.

NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery process, AP source says

The NBA approved sweeping changes to the draft lottery on Thursday that will strip the teams with the worst records from receiving the best odds of winning the No. 1 pick, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.

Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that his department has prepared the design for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump, anticipating the passage of stalled legislation in Congress to put the president on a new denomination of legal tender.

MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball's 1994-95 strike

Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players’ association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond. Baseball owners haven’t proposed a f

Smith rips through Ireland with a 29-ball five-for as New Zealand tightens grip

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Fast bowler Nathan Smith took five wickets in 29 deliveries as New Zealand continued to stifle Ireland in their one-off test at Stormont on Thursday.

Anthropic vaults to a $965 billion valuation with new funding as Claude demand surges

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said Thursday it raised $65 billion in private funding that will push its valuation to $965 billion, a whopping number that makes the five-year-old maker of the Claude chatbot one of the world's most valuable startups as it careens toward a likely Wall St...

Patrick Mahomes takes a big step forward on his repaired knee, joining Chiefs for voluntary workouts

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes is still targeting Week 1 for his return to the field with the Kansas City Chiefs, and the two-time MVP has taken an important step in his recovery from torn ligaments in his left knee by participating in voluntary workouts this week.

Kyle Busch had pneumonia for 'days to weeks,' according to his death certificate

Kyle Busch died from hemorrhagic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation after complications from bacterial pneumonia led to sepsis, his death certificate says. The former NASCAR star was 41 when he died last week. Busch had pneumonia symptoms for “days to weeks” before sepsis set in. B

6 protesters arrested after clash with ICE officers outside a New Jersey detention center

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Protesters clashed with armed federal immigration officers in front of a New Jersey detention center where advocates have demonstrated for days while asserting that detainees are staging a hunger strike over poor living conditions.

Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI

Ohio, one of the nation’s data center destination hot spots, is suspending a tax break that has been critical to its competition with other states to attract the massive new facilities that power and train artificial intelligence chatbots.

Victims of the Washington paper mill disaster included husbands and grandfathers

LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Authorities resumed the painstaking search Thursday for nine workers feared dead at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured, devastating a community where many families have worked at the mill for generations.

‘Haven’t accomplished anything’: Hurricanes stay focused on verge of Stanley Cup Final berth

The Carolina Hurricanes lead the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Final. Carolina can clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Final on Friday night in Raleigh.

FACT FOCUS: Trump says Obama and Biden spent 'hundreds of millions' on reflecting pool. They did not

President Donald Trump has claimed that the Obama and Biden administrations spent “hundreds of millions of dollars” to fix the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and alleged that renovations he is currently overseeing will be much more economical. This is false. The Obama administration spent at l

Hurricanes have gotten to their smothering game in moving within a win of Stanley Cup Final

The Carolina Hurricanes are within a win of reaching the Stanley Cup Final thanks to a smothering defensive effort in the past three games against the Montreal Canadiens. They can close out the series Friday at home in Game 5 of the best-of-seven series. The Hurricanes took a 3-1 series lead with...

Lis homers, Canady throws 4 scoreless and Texas Tech opens WCWS with 8-0 win vs. Mississippi St

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jackie Lis belted a two-run home run, NiJaree Canady pitched four scoreless innings, and Texas Tech opened the Women's College World Series with a run-rule 8-0 victory over Mississippi State on Thursday.

Claude Lemieux, a feisty winger and a four-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at 60

Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux has died. He was 60. The NHL Alumni Association announced Lemieux's death in a social media post. A cause of death was not immediately available. Lemieux was the Montreal Canadiens' torch bearer prior to Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Monda...

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether longtime advice columnist E. Jean Carroll lied during the course of civil litigation against Donald Trump, who Carroll says sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago. That’s according to a person familiar wi.

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

NEW YORK (AP) — Yoselin Sanchez has been in chronic pain since she was born with cervical scoliosis. While little eases the discomfort, she’s found ways to distract herself from hurting.

US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty

WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

Key inflation gauge worsens, eroding Americans' income and spending power

A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americans’ finances. Inflation jumped to 3.8% in April compared with a year ago, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from 3.5% in March.

The Latest: US forces carry out new defensive strikes on Iran

U.S. forces carried out new defensive strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump asserted Iran is “negotiating on fumes” and insisted November’s midterm elections in the United States won’t make him rush into a deal to end the nearly three-month-old conflict. Also, a federal judge has decl

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend. It's when a blue moon that's also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year rises. The brilliant star Antares will photobomb Sunday's spectacle for a celestial three-for-one. A blue moon occurs every two to three years when a secon...

Conan O’Brien to speak at Harvard commencement amid university's ongoing battle with Trump

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Comedian and television host Conan O’Brien will entertain Harvard University graduates at their commencement Thursday, at a time when the Ivy League school is in the crosshairs of the Trump administration.

Caesars Entertainment, a Las Vegas Strip icon, is sold for $6 billion

Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas’ Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton’s. Caesars became an iconic name after the opening of Caesar’s Palace on the Las Vegas Strip in 1966. However, its roots date bac

Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking gains

MILAN (AP) — Italian authorities have seized more than 200 million euros ($232 million) in assets linked to the late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro’s drug trafficking network, in what anti-mafia prosecutors described Thursday as a blow to the Sicilian Mafia’s attempts to rebuild its financia

Republicans' recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — A roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Donald Trump's term was supposed to be an easy lift for Republicans.

A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A Chinese political dissident is in South Korean custody after making a perilous escape from his country in a small rubber boat, officials and his friend said. It was his fourth known attempt to escape China, a risk he reportedly took hoping to be reunited with his family

Police say a man stabbed and wounded 3 people at a Swiss train station before being arrested

GENEVA (AP) — A man stabbed and wounded three people at the train station in the Swiss city of Winterthur on Thursday before being arrested, police said.

Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his mom and gets a second chance at family

MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Adler’s discovery that he was stolen from his Chilean mother as a baby came as a shock, sparking an identity crisis that lasted years and led to a reunion with his biological mother earlier this year.

Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese

TOKYO (AP) — Mechanical hands dexterous enough to thread a needle, childlike dancing robots and adult-sized ones to help with deliveries were on display Thursday as the Humanoids Summit Tokyo opened.

Gamification and memes lure young people to sports wagering apps, prediction markets

When Rory McIlroy won the Masters for the second year in a row, Kalshi shared a photo of him on Instagram with the words, “Wait he’s goated.” When a video of NBA player Damian Lillard recovering from an injury circulated online, Kalshi’s main competitor Polymarket posted, “The league is co

Gamification and memes lure young people to sports wagering apps, prediction markets

Zelenskyy heads to Sweden as Ukraine touts drone expertise honed in war with Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Sweden on Thursday for talks with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on bilateral defense cooperation, the Ukrainian leader and the Swedish government said.

Thai court acquits a progressive political leader on charges of royal defamation

BANGKOK (AP) — A criminal court in Thailand on Thursday acquitted the popular leader of a progressive political movement on charges of defaming the king and violating the law on online activity.

Paris Saint-Germain on the brink of greatness in the Champions League

The Champions League trophy is at stake in the final at Budapest on Saturday. For Paris Saint-Germain and Luis Enrique, it doesn't end there.

Israel has killed 2 Hamas military leaders this month. But will it change the underlying conflict?

Over the past two weeks, Israel’s military has killed both the leader of Hamas’ military wing and his replacement — the latest in a long string of targeted killings aimed at senior militants.

Leite scores 20 and the Fire win third straight with 71-61 victory over the Sun

PORTLAND, Ore (AP) — Carla Leite scored 20 points and the expansion Portland Fire won their third straight game with a 71-61 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night.

'Shoot me up with a big one': A timeline of the last days of Matthew Perry

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a lifetime of sobriety struggles, Matthew Perry spent the last days of his life desperately seeking the ketamine that would ultimately cause his death.

One Tech Tip: Your next job interview could be with an AI bot

Have you applied for a new job? If you've been shortlisted, get ready to be interviewed by artificial intelligence.

Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections.

Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message

HOUSTON (AP) — Texas Democrat James Talarico launched his general election campaign for the U.S. Senate Wednesday by framing his Republican opponent, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, as part of a corrupt political establishment that uses power to serve itself rather than the people.

Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here's how to find a pair that's actually sustainable

NEW YORK (AP) — Your favorite pair of jeans may have traveled around the world through cotton farms, dye houses, wash facilities and factories before ending up in your closet. The denim may have never been worn but it is stonewashed, sanded, chemically faded or laser-treated to look like it.

Iran war has complicated plans for an international force in Gaza that has yet to materialize

BANGKOK (AP) — The International Stabilization Force for Gaza was announced with great aplomb at the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace in February. The American general tapped to lead the 20,000-strong force said it would ensure “future prosperity and enduring pea

Courtney Williams scores 25, Natasha Howard adds 22 and the Lynx beat the Dream 96-81

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Courtney Williams had 25 points and seven assists, Natasha Howard added 22 points and eight rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 96-81 on Wednesday night.

Kuwait says it faces a missile and drone attack as shaky ceasefire in Iran war again challenged

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait said it faced a missile and drone attack Thursday as the shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was again challenged after the United States conducted strikes targeting Iran and Tehran said it responded with an attack of its own.

Japan woos visiting Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind

TOKYO (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is receiving an exceptional level of hospitality in a four-day state visit to Japan that culminates Thursday.

Asian shares decline and oil prices up more than $1 after US strikes on Iran

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after the U.S. conducted what the military said were defensive strikes against Iran. Oil prices gained more than $1 a barrel and U.S. futures inched lower. U.S. officials said Central Command forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Ho...

Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final

Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal and Logan Stankoven scored in a 2:47 span late in the first period and the Carolina Hurricanes moved within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night. Frederik Andersen made 18 saves for his third shutout in 12 postseason...

Gerrit Cole dazzles again in his second start back, sending the Yankees past the Royals 7-0

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Yankees' Gerrit Cole was quick to point out Wednesday night that his second straight dominant start in his long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery was just that: his second start.

Yordan Alvarez homers twice for 2nd consecutive game to help Astros beat Rangers 4-3

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yordan Alvarez homered twice for the second consecutive game, including a tiebreaking solo shot in the eighth inning of the Houston Astros' 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.

Soto homers and Benge delivers in clutch as Mets hold off Reds 4-2 to stop 5-game slide

NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto homered again, Carson Benge provided two clutch singles and the New York Mets pieced together a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that snapped a five-game losing streak Wednesday night.

Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power

PLANO, Texas (AP) — Texans are choosing a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s runoff election, bringing to a close the extended, bitter and expensive primary where President Donald Trump weighed in late to tip the race in another effort to rid the GOP of leaders less devoted to him.

America’s schools face a backlash on digital devices as screens saturate classrooms

Schools across the U.S. are starting to rethink the abundance of digital devices in classrooms. After pouring billions of dollars into laptops, tablets and learning apps, a growing number of schools say it is time to scale back. The Los Angeles public school system announced it will stop giving i...

Trump's no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma, Washington

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Four immigration judges in Washington state were years ahead of a sea change in immigration enforcement that has reversed a long American tradition.

After a Minnesota church protest, states are toughening penalties for disrupting services

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — At least four states have adopted laws this year making it a crime to disrupt worship services, a reaction to a high-profile protest inside a Minnesota church that prompted outrage from faith leaders.

19 Australian women and children linked to Islamic State group set to return from Syria

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A group of 19 Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group have booked flights to return from Syria and some could face charges, Australia's government said on Tuesday.

Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95

NEW YORK (AP) — Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95.

Marte's 4-hit day helps Kelly win 4th straight start as D-backs beat Giants 6-2

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ketel Marte had four hits, including a tying double in the fifth inning and a two-run single in the sixth, and Merrill Kelly pitched seven strong innings to win his fourth straight start as the surging Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Monday.

Texas GOP Senate candidates scarce in public but unavoidable on TV in final day of runoff campaign

PLANO, Texas (AP) — Voters in Texas will see little of the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate on Monday. But that's only if they stay away from screens.

Estranged husband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement from party

LONDON (AP) — The estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon pleaded guilty Monday to embezzling more than 400,000 pounds ($540,000) from the Scottish National Party to bankroll a lavish lifestyle when he was its chief executive.

Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for any signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus' exiled opposition leader visited Kyiv on Monday as the Ukrainian capital cleaned up after Russia’s biggest missile attack of the year, and world leaders kept a close eye on how much support the Belarusian government is ready to provide for Moscow’s all-out invasio

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV made a historic apology on Monday for the role the Holy See played in legitimizing slavery and for having failed to condemn it for centuries, calling the Vatican’s record a “wound in Christian memory.”

Rescuers race to reach 7 trapped in a Laos cave after flash floods block exit

BANGKOK (AP) — Rescuers are racing against time to reach seven people who have been trapped in a cave in central Laos since last week.

Cypriot social media star Fidias will keep his European Parliament job after winning Cyprus seat

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cypriot YouTuber and TikToker Fidias Panayiotou, who translated his online popularity into a meteoric political career at home and in Europe, said Monday that he’ll hold onto his European Parliament seat, despite winning one in Cyprus’ House of Representatives.

Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump

DALLAS (AP) — After three terms in the U.S. House and two unsuccessful campaigns for the U.S. Senate, Colin Allred said he’s heard plenty about voters’ suspicions that politicians are just trying to make a buck in Washington.

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called Monday for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit, issuing a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind as the technology impacts everything from work to war.

Over 20 taken to hospital after unknown substance allegedly sprayed in Tokyo shopping area

TOKYO (AP) — More than 20 people developed sore throats near a luxury department store in Tokyo’s posh Ginza shopping area on Monday after a person allegedly sprayed an unknown substance, Japanese fire department officials said.

Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan health authorities on Monday reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven.

Strait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — When landlocked Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan started fighting late last year and their border crossings closed, Afghans turned to their western neighbor, Iran, for an alternate to Pakistan’s major shipping hub of Karachi.

Excerpts from Pope Leo XIV's sweeping manifesto about humanity in the AI era

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has issued a sweeping manifesto about safeguarding humanity in the era of artificial intelligence, examining the many social areas that the technology is fundamentally reshaping.

Lithuania suspects foreign involvement in data leak of over 600,000 national register entries

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Lithuanian authorities are on high alert after a massive data leak involving more than 600,000 entries from national data registers, which is believed to have been executed by another country.

Minibus strikes a parked vehicle on a Pakistan highway, killing 17 people

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A speeding minibus rammed into a bus parked along a motorway in northwest Pakistan on Monday, killing 17 people and injuring five others, police and rescue officials said.

3 dead, 17 mostly workers still missing in collapse of unfinished hotel in Philippines

ANGELES, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers pulled out two workers early Monday from an immense pile of rubble that was a nine-story hotel which collapsed while under construction in a northern Philippine city, bringing the death toll to three with 17 others still missing, officials said.

Daniel Suarez wins the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 after NASCAR honors the late Kyle Busch

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Australian spy boss says he shifted resources from counterterrorism before Hanukkah attack

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian spy agency boss told an inquiry on Monday he had pivoted resources away from counterterrorism to espionage and foreign interference investigations a few years before two gunmen massacred 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration.

Rubio's visit to India focuses on US trade tensions, the Quad alliance and sightseeing

NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India marks an effort by Washington and New Delhi to steady strained relations as the two countries seek to reinforce strategic and economic ties despite recent trade tensions.

Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tank

Authorities are trying to tamp down the risk of a possible explosion or leak of a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California. A crack found in the tank over the weekend could lower the risk of an explosion and does not appear to be leaking. An evacuation order remained in effect f...

Kerley runs 9.97 at Enhanced Games, where Kristian Gkolomeev gets a $1M bonus for swimming mark

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Fred Kerley ran 100 meters in a pedestrian 9.97 seconds Sunday night to win the Enhanced Games in a race where the sprinters had to be placed in the starting blocks four times because of false starts and untied shoes.

In Sudan’s war economy, gold keeps flowing as miners risk mercury and collapse

DAGALO MAHAS, Sudan (AP) — The men carried metal detectors as they scanned a mountainous area in northern Sudan in search of gold. One man knelt to examine the ground with a digging tool for the precious metal in an environment that lacks even the most basic safety measures.

Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese behind the 'conbini' empire, has died. He was 93.

TOKYO (AP) — Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese businessman credited with creating the 7-Eleven convenience-chain global retail empire, has died. He was 93.

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

LAS VEGAS (AP) — There are a number of adjectives that could be applied to how the Golden Knights have found various ways to win in the regular season and playoffs.

Chicoutimi beats host Kelowna 3-2 in OT to improve to 1-1 in the Memorial Cup

KELOWNA, British Columbia (AP) — Liam Lefebvre scored his second goal of the game at 5:28 of overtime to give the Chicoutimi Sagueneens a 3-2 victory over the host Kelowna Rockets on Sunday night in the Memorial Cup.

Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens for tours. Here's what's inside the once-hidden puppet studio

NEW YORK (AP) — Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity.

In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day

D-Day was supposed to happen on June 5, 1944. The story of why it ultimately took place on June 6 is one that has been a bit lost to history, consumed by the larger events surrounding it.

Wembanyama answers the call again, Spurs top Thunder to tie West finals at 2-2

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama wanted the ball for the final couple seconds of the first half. He got it, 65 feet from the basket.

Cruz Azul rallies past Pumas 2-1 to win the Clausura title on a stoppage-time goal

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Rodolfo Rotondi scored a stoppage-time goal as Cruz Azul rallied to beat Pumas 2-1 on Sunday and be crowned champions of Mexico’s Clausura tournament.

Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns

The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begun. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country. The faithful have been pouring into the country for the Hajj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and rela

Wembanyama scores 33 points to help Spurs rebound and trounce Thunder 103-82 to even West finals

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs held Oklahoma City to its second-lowest postseason total, beating the Thunder 103-82 in Game 4 on Sunday night to tie the Western Conference finals.

What to Stream: Paul McCartney, John Travolta, Tina Fey, Latto and Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 31-June 6 includes Brooke Shields and Noah Wyle

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Asian shares mostly gain and oil prices fall after Trump says peace talks on Iran war are proceeding

Asian shares are mostly higher and oil prices have plunged after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing. Benchmarks rose Monday in Tokyo, Sydney and Shanghai. Trading was closed in South Korea and Hong Kong to celebrate Buddha's birthday. Trump said neg...

Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine

PARIS (AP) — Marta Kostyuk’s first-round win at the French Open became one of her toughest matches after she found out beforehand that a missile almost hit her parents' home in Ukraine.

Rajasthan advances to IPL playoffs with 30-run win against Mumbai

MUMBAI, India (AP) — England pacer Jofra Archer put in an all-round performance as Rajasthan Royals advanced to the Indian Premier League playoffs with a 30-run win against Mumbai Indians on Sunday.

Gotta go: Home player Arthur Gea takes emergency bathroom break during French Open debut

PARIS (AP) — Home player Arthur Gea ran off the court for an emergency bathroom break early in the first set of his French Open debut on Sunday.

How state laws can stymie research into your ancestors' psychiatric records

NEW YORK (AP) — Breta Meria Conole was in a state psychiatric hospital for more than two decades. But the reason why is a family mystery.

Investigators looking for cause of fatal New York explosion that also wounded over 30 firefighters

Investigators are combing through a New York City shipyard trying to find the cause of a fire and explosion that killed one person and injured more than 30 firefighters and medical personnel. Officials said 36 people were injured, most of them firefighters and other first responders, and one civi...

Serbian protesters clash with police after anti-government rally in Belgrade

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Clashes erupted between groups of protesters and riot police after a huge anti-government rally on Saturday in the Serbian capital Belgrade attended by tens of thousands of opponents of the country's autocratic President Aleksandar Vucic.

Points leader Tyler Reddick on the pole for Coca-Cola 600 after rain washes out qualifying

Points leader Tyler Reddick will start on the pole for Sunday night’s Coca-Cola 600 after persistent rain washed out NASCAR Cup Series qualifying on Saturday. Rain remains in the forecast for the race. Reddick’s No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota will start first when the green flag falls and he will joi

Iran and the US are close to an understanding aimed at ending the war, officials say

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — The United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, two regional officials and a diplomat said Saturday, as the United States has weighed a new round of attacks on the Islamic Republic.

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.

Punjab stays alive in IPL playoffs race after Shreyas Iyer’s maiden hundred

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Shreyas Iyer hit 101 not out as Punjab Kings stayed in the hunt for the Indian Premier League knockouts and ended a six-match losing streak on Saturday.

Hull back in the Premier League after dramatic late goal in playoff

LONDON (AP) — Oli McBurnie scored late in stoppage time to send Hull into the Premier League after beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in a playoff at a scorching Wembley on Saturday.

Marines conducts a rapid response exercise at the US Embassy in Venezuela's capital

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The U.S. military conducted a rapid response exercise involving Marines and military aircraft in Venezuela’s capital on Saturday, more than four months after the ouster of then-President Nicolás Maduro.

Dimarco caps Serie A MVP honor with a stunning free kick in Inter Milan’s finale

MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan midfielder Federico Dimarco celebrated his Serie A MVP award by scoring against Bologna as a much-changed Nerazzurri drew their final match of the season 3-3 on Saturday.

Tigers-Orioles game is postponed by rain, will be made up as part of a split doubleheader Sunday

BALTIMORE (AP) — Saturday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed because of inclement weather and will be made up Sunday as part of a split doubleheader.

Bordeaux rout Leinster in Champions Cup final and seal a French treble of European titles

BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Bordeaux Bègles blew away Leinster 41-19 in the Champions Cup final and completed a French hat trick of the season's major men’s European titles on Saturday.

Sprinter Fred Kerley says he's running clean at Enhanced Games, and that he'll be at the LA Olympics

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sprinter Fred Kerley revealed that he is not taking performance enhancers as he embarks on the next phase of a career that officially kicks off Sunday at the Enhanced Games, where drugs are allowed.

Gunmen open fire in 2 separate attacks in Honduras, killing at least 25 people

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Gunmen opened fire in two separate attacks Thursday on the Honduran coast, killing at least 25 people, including six police officers, authorities said.

Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports

The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called “sanctuary cities” in a move that could jeopardize international flights.

Jonas Vingegaard seizes control of the Giro d'Italia with solo win on brutal 14th stage

PILA, Italy (AP) — Pre-race favorite Jonas Vingegaard moved into the overall lead of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday, emphatically taking control of the race by soloing to victory on the brutal 14th stage.

Evacuation centers fill up in southern California as efforts continue to cool damaged chemical tank

Evacuation centers remained open in Southern California on Saturday as authorities worked to cool an overheated chemical storage tank and keep it from exploding less than a mile from Disneyland’s two theme parks.

Stephen Colbert is back on TV on community access in Michigan along with rocker Jack White

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How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — When South African infectious disease specialist Lucille Blumberg checked her email on the morning of May 1, while the country was celebrating the Labor Day holiday, an urgent message caught her attention.

North Korean team wins Asian Women's Champions League soccer title

North Korea’s Naegohyang FC defeated Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 to win soccer's Asian Women’s Champions League on Saturday in the South Korean city of Suwon.

Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's Shanxi province has killed at least 90 people. Official news agency Xinhua reported Saturday that the accident at Changzhi city's Liushenyu coal mine happened Friday evening. Around 247 workers were on duty at the time. Initially, eight people were report...

Pope Leo visits Italy's 'Land of Fires' as families seek justice for children lost to toxic waste

ACERRA, Italy (AP) — Families living in a toxic-waste polluted area around Naples were preparing to meet Pope Leo XIV during his pastoral visit on Saturday, carrying with them years of grief, anger and hopes for justice after losing children to cancer linked to a multi-billion mafia racket of dum.

The trolls come indoors as a Danish recycling artist stages his first museum exhibit

ISHØJ, Denmark (AP) — For more than a decade, Danish recycling artist Thomas Dambo has scattered wooden troll sculptures around the world. He has created almost 200 in 19 countries.

The Palme d'Or will be handed out Saturday in Cannes. Here's what to look for

The 79th Cannes Film Festival draws to a close Saturday with the presentation of one of cinema’s highest honors, the Palme d’Or. This year, the race may be wide open.

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche, the NHL's best team during the regular season, are in serious danger thanks to a Vegas squad that's on a run after a late-season coaching change.

Stevens, Rumfield help Rockies rally past Diamondbacks for a 3-2 win

PHOENIX (AP) — Chad Stevens hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning after T.J. Rumfield's RBI double in the eighth tied it and the Colorado Rockies rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-2 win on Friday night.

Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Zach Neto homers twice in the Angels' 9-6 victory over the Rangers

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Zach Neto homered twice, Wade Meckler and Oswald Peraza also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels pulled away to beat the Texas Rangers 9-6 on Friday night.

Zia Cooke and Flau'jae Johnson have career games as the Storm beat the Sun 77-59

SEATTLE (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 16 of her career-high 25 points in the first half, rookie Flau'jae Johnson had her best game of the season and the Seattle Storm beat the Connecticut Sun 77-59 on Friday night.

Laureano, Machado, Castellanos homer in the Padres' 7-3 win over the Athletics

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ramón Laureano hit a tiebreaking home run with one out in the seventh inning and Manny Machado and Nick Castellanos also connected to help the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 7-3 on Friday night.

Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares

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Scott Remer, the only full-time spelling bee coach, charges $180 an hour. Champs say he's worth it

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Republicans are rushing to redraw districts before midterms. Here's where things stand

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A senior Buddhist monk accused of child sexual abuse is released on bail in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Sri Lankan court on Friday released on bail a senior Buddhist monk who was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor, in a case that has stirred heated debate in a country where Buddhism is the main religion.

Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers

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‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59

NEW YORK (AP) — Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59.

Giant inflatable artworks have taken over The Hague

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — There is a giant stew pot in a small lake in the center of The Hague.

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Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them?

PHOENIX (AP) — As Sandra Ramirez watched footage of immigration officers cracking down on migrants over the past year, she knew her 2024 vote for Donald Trump was a mistake.

SMX and the Age of Parity: The Unexpected Affordability Solution Hiding in Recycled Plastic

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Everest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges limit on climbers as crowds swell on the peak

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A renowned Mount Everest guide who this week scaled the peak a record 32nd time urged authorities on Friday to limit climbers on the summit.

UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew

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NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe

HELSINGBORG, Sweden (AP) — NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment on Friday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland just weeks after he had ordered 5,000 troops to be pulled out of Europe.

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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s public transport operators on Friday called off a nationwide strike that had been suspended for a week to allow talks over rising fuel prices.

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US sanctions Tanzanian police chief over human rights violations

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United States has sanctioned Tanzania's police chief and barred him from entering the U.S., citing alleged human rights violations committed by the police force.

Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raúl Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president

HAVANA (AP) — Former President Raúl Castro was last seen surrounded by tens of thousands of people attending a state-organized rally for International Workers' Day along Havana’s famed seawall.

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Large numbers of Muslims converge once a year in Saudi Arabia to unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, the pilgrimage that is one of the pillars of Islam. As they fulfill a religious obligation, they immerse themselves in what can be a profound spiri...

Boomi Named One of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026

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