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TikTok video challenging police leads to wanted man's arrest
2025-04-05

TikTok video challenging police leads to wanted man's arrest

He reportedly posted TikToks challenging deputies to find him.

Video casts doubt on Israeli account of Gaza medic killings
2025-04-05

Video casts doubt on Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The video was published by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), which said it was obtained from the phone of a paramedic who was killed.

2025-04-05

Death toll in Russian missile strike in central Ukraine reaches 18

The death toll from a Russian missile strike in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 18, including nine children, regional governor Serhii Lysak said. A further 72 people were wounded in Friday’s attack, ranging from a...

Social Security 2025: Who will receive payments April 9?
2025-04-05

Social Security 2025: Who will receive payments April 9?

Amid increasing outrage over proposed changes to Social Security benefit access, staff reduction and recent website outages, some may be monitoring their payments with a little extra scrutiny in April.

2025-04-05

Tunisia Dismantles Sub-Saharan Migrant Camps and Forcibly Deports Some

By Tarek AmaraTUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian authorities have dismantled makeshift camps housing 7,000 sub-Saharan African migrants and begun forcibly...

Takeaways from Trump's move to send Venezuelan migrants in the US to a prison in El Salvador
2025-04-05

Takeaways from Trump's move to send Venezuelan migrants in the US to a prison in El Salvador

On Friday, March 14, President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 law giving him immense powers to deport noncitizens in a time of war.

Takeaways from Trump’s move to send Venezuelan migrants in the US to a prison in El Salvador
2025-04-05

Takeaways from Trump’s move to send Venezuelan migrants in the US to a prison in El Salvador

On Friday, March 14, President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 law giving him immense powers to deport noncitizens in a time of war. His use of that law was aimed at Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang that he has repeatedly and falsely claimed as part of an invasion of criminal [...]

2025-04-05

Green Scores 34 as Rockets Snap Thunder's 11-Game Winning Streak With 125-111 Victory

Jalen Green had 34 points, Alperen Sengun added 31 and the Houston Rockets snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 11-game winning streak with a 125-111 victory Friday night

4/4: CBS Evening News
2025-04-05

4/4: CBS Evening News

Owner of comics shop that relies on imports fears it won't survive Trump tariffs; 10-year-old boy who can imitate 50 birds wows at school talent show

'Really?': CNN Host Hits Back At House Republican's Eyebrow-Raising Trump Claim
2025-04-05

'Really?': CNN Host Hits Back At House Republican's Eyebrow-Raising Trump Claim

CNN's Kasie Hunt asked Rep. Tim Burchett whether the president made a "line in the sand" between him and Joe Biden following his tariffs announcement.

Defending national champion South Carolina returns to title game with 74-57 rout of Texas
2025-04-05

Defending national champion South Carolina returns to title game with 74-57 rout of Texas

Defending national champion South Carolina left no doubt it would return to the title game, getting 14 points from Te-Hina Paopao and overwhelming Texas 74-57 in the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Gamecocks are a win away...

Korda Won't Defend Match Play Title on the Weekend After a Rough Day for the World's Top Players
2025-04-05

Korda Won't Defend Match Play Title on the Weekend After a Rough Day for the World's Top Players

Top-ranked Nelly Korda won’t be around this weekend to defend her T-Mobile Match Play championship

2025-04-05

AP News Summary at 10:23 p.m. EDT

Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

California migrant farm workers on high alert due to rise in deportations
2025-04-05

California migrant farm workers on high alert due to rise in deportations

California's migrant farm workers say they are feeling "nervous" and "scared" due to an increase in deportations. NBC News' Steve Patterson talks to some undocumented farm workers about their worries.

Ovechkin ties Gretzky's all-time record of 894 NHL goals
2025-04-05

Ovechkin ties Gretzky's all-time record of 894 NHL goals

Alex Ovechkin scored twice to tie Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 NHL career goals on Friday, matching a mark that once seemed unassailable.

Wife of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador speaks out
2025-04-05

Wife of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador speaks out

The wife of a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador is speaking out after a federal judge ordered her husband to be returned. NBC News' Gary Grumbach has more on her comments.

Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
2025-04-05

Prosecutors seek 7 years in prison for disgraced ex-US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case

Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York argued in a court filing Friday that a significant sentence was warrante...

Microsoft AI CEO's Remarks Interrupted by Pro-Palestinian Protester
2025-04-05

Microsoft AI CEO's Remarks Interrupted by Pro-Palestinian Protester

By Kanishka Singh(Reuters) - Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman's remarks were interrupted by a pro-Palestinian protesting employee during the...

Abbott delays blue district’s special election, citing logistical challenges
2025-04-05

Abbott delays blue district’s special election, citing logistical challenges

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has yet to call a special election to fill recently deceased Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat in Texas’s 18th Congressional District. He blamed Harris County’s abilities in conducting elections for his delay in announcing an election...

North Korea Reaps Military Secrets From South Korean Mayhem
2025-04-05

North Korea Reaps Military Secrets From South Korean Mayhem

The events that triggered the ouster of South Korea’s president paralyzed state affairs—while delivering an intelligence windfall to the country’s archnemesis.

Lane Closures Scheduled for Trail Construction on Ellis Road
2025-04-05

Lane Closures Scheduled for Trail Construction on Ellis Road

MIDDLETOWN TWP, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced plans for trail construction on Ellis Road in Middletown Township, Bucks County, as part of a local safety ...

2025-04-05

Ovechkin scores twice to tie Gretzky's NHL goals record at 894 as the Capitals beat the Blackhawks

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record by scoring the 893rd and 894th of his career, the second being the game winner, as the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3. Ovechkin scored No. 894 on the power...

2025-04-05

Red Wings grab early lead, hold on to beat Hurricanes 5-3

Ben Chiarot and Marco Kasper scored 26 seconds apart in the first period and the Detroit Red Wings held on for a 5-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Patrick Kane, Michael Rasmussen and Alex DeBrincat also scored for Detroit. Dylan...

2025-04-04

Israeli army moves into north Gaza to hike pressure on Hamas

Israel has sent soldiers into parts of northern Gaza, saying it wants to expand a buffer zone there as it escalates operations against Hamas.

The death toll in the North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 60 after a burn victim dies
2025-04-04

The death toll in the North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 60 after a burn victim dies

North Macedonia's health minister says a critically injured burn victim from a nightclub fire last month in an eastern town has died while receiving treatment in Lithuania

2025-04-04

Correction: Rental Software Lawsuit story

In a story published April 2, 2025, about the rental software company RealPage, The Associated Press erroneously reported that a spokesperson for Berkeley City Council declined to comment. It was a spokesperson for Berkeley city staff who declined comment.

2025-04-04

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 10:45 a.m. EDT

A man is in custody after the fatal shooting of a beloved Kansas priest

Israel-Turkey tensions escalate over Syria
2025-04-04

Israel-Turkey tensions escalate over Syria

Israeli air strikes on bases in Syria are a warning to Turkey to keep its military assets away.

How Turkey became the ‘nerve centre’ for Hamas
2025-04-04

How Turkey became the ‘nerve centre’ for Hamas

Israel’s Shin Bet has uncovered a Hamas cell in Nablus run from Turkey

Europe Wants to Make ‘Fair’ Raw Minerals Deal with Central Asian Countries, EU Chief Says
2025-04-04

Europe Wants to Make ‘Fair’ Raw Minerals Deal with Central Asian Countries, EU Chief Says

The European Union-Central Asia Summit in Uzbekistan followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 20% tariff on all EU goods exported to the U.S.

2025-04-04

How Trump's latest tariffs could affect your wallet

Steeper tariffs mean you’ll likely see higher prices from the grocery aisle to your next car repair. Economists say consumers foot the bill from these kind of trade actions and stress the far-reaching impacts that U.S. President Donald Trump's latest...

Suspect in fatal stabbing during Frisco high school track meet: ‘I did it’
2025-04-04

Suspect in fatal stabbing during Frisco high school track meet: ‘I did it’

The attack claimed the life of Austin Metcalf, 17, of Frisco. The victim’s father, said that his son was stabbed in the heart and died in his twin brother’s arms.

The Latest: Another day of crushing Wall Street losses as China retaliates
2025-04-04

The Latest: Another day of crushing Wall Street losses as China retaliates

World shares slid downward, U.S. futures fell and Wall Street appeared on track for another day of crushing losses Friday as investors counted the potential costs of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs — including China’s retaliatory match...

2025-04-04

Toddler just learning to speak knew just the word to save his family

Aiden may be just 3 years old, but he was old enough to know something was wrong recently at his family's home.

Michigan couple held in Mexico jail for a month after timeshare dispute is back in U.S.
2025-04-04

Michigan couple held in Mexico jail for a month after timeshare dispute is back in U.S.

A Michigan couple who were jailed in Mexico for almost a month after they disputed charges related to a Mexican timeshare has returned to the United States, their lawyers said Thursday.

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's impeached president?
2025-04-04

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's impeached president?

Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection over his short-lived martial law declaration.

Finland's colossal bomb shelters a model for jittery Europe
2025-04-04

Finland's colossal bomb shelters a model for jittery Europe

Swimming pools, playgrounds and amusement parks: Finland's underground facilities, which can double as bomb shelters, have emerged as an inspiring approach as Europe ramps up preparedness after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law
2025-04-04

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law

The unanimous verdict came more than three months after the opposition-controlled National Assembly voted to impeach him.

Athletes frustrated as France mulls Muslim headscarf ban in sport
2025-04-04

Athletes frustrated as France mulls Muslim headscarf ban in sport

On the outskirts of Paris, 44-year-old French Muslim weightlifter Sylvie Eberena concentrates hard and pushes 80 kilos of bar and weights clean over her veiled head.

A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies
2025-04-04

A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have been sidelined at points by Donald Trump's campaign and then by his administration.But she has long had the president's ear and may have it again, at least for now.In an Oval Office meetin...

2025-04-04

Colorado Gov. Polis, lawmakers consider plan to accelerate Colorado’s clean energy transition

Colorado lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis’ office are weighing legislation that would require 100% of the state’s energy to come from clean sources by 2040 — 10 years earlier than the current target.

2025-04-04

Exiled, shot, impeached, jailed: A history of South Korean presidents

Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is the latest in a long line of leaders to have their political careers marred by scandal or meet an otherwise unfortunate end.

INDOT: Reconstruction work will close parts of 56th Street in Lawrence starting April 15
2025-04-04

INDOT: Reconstruction work will close parts of 56th Street in Lawrence starting April 15

Two phases of the project will affect a section of 56th near Pendleton Pike for several weeks, officials said.

2025-04-04

Oettinger makes 28 saves, Stars beat the Predators 5-1 for their 7th straight win

Jake Oettinger made 28 saves and the Dallas Stars beat the Nashville Predators 5-1 on Thursday night for their seventh straight victory. Mikael Granlund, Mason Marchment, Roope Hintz and defenseman Lian Bichsel scored for Dallas. The Stars are second in...

South Korean president removed from office four months after declaring martial law
2025-04-04

South Korean president removed from office four months after declaring martial law

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed form office Friday, four months after he declared martial law, sending the East Asian country into chaos.

Slovaks rally to protest against legislation that critics say is harmful to NGOs
2025-04-04

Slovaks rally to protest against legislation that critics say is harmful to NGOs

Thousands of people have marched through Slovakia’s capital before a planned rally in front of parliament to condemn draft legislation that critics consider detrimental for many nongovernmental organizations

2025-04-04

A man has shot and killed a Catholic priest at his parish rectory in northeast Kansas

SENECA, Kansas (AP) — A Catholic priest was shot and killed Thursday by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in the town of Seneca, Kansas, church officials said.

2025-04-04

Multiple people stabbed in DC by man in ‘altered mental state’

Multiple people were stabbed on Thursday by a man in an “altered mental state,” according to police in Washington, D.C.

2025-04-04

Witkoff, Putin envoy meet in Washington as Trump grows impatient

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and a Russian negotiator met on Wednesday and Thursday in Washington, days after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin over the lack of momentum on negotiations toward a ceasefire in the Ukraine...

What happens next after South Korea removes President Yoon
2025-04-04

What happens next after South Korea removes President Yoon

(Corrects name of acting president to Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, not Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, in paragraph 2)

Cause of death confirmed in 14-year-old Miller Gardner's death
2025-04-03

Cause of death confirmed in 14-year-old Miller Gardner's death

Asphyxiation was initially thought to have caused the 14-year-old's death, but after an autopsy that theory was ruled out.

Hungary announces plan to quit International Criminal Court as Netanyahu arrives in Budapest
2025-04-03

Hungary announces plan to quit International Criminal Court as Netanyahu arrives in Budapest

Hungary said it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, which Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said was a “political” organization. The announcement on Thursday came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu started a visit to Hungary despite a warrant for...

Periodistas en Haití esquivan balas y censura para cubrir la violencia sin precedentes
2025-04-03

Periodistas en Haití esquivan balas y censura para cubrir la violencia sin precedentes

PUERTO PRÍNCIPE (AP) — Jean-Jacques Asperges solía disfrutar el volver a casa tras un largo día trabajando en una estación de radio en uno de los lugares más peligrosos del mundo para los periodistas.

2025-04-03

Insidesource and Workpointe join forces: Reshaping the PNW furniture dealership landscape

San Francisco, CA, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insidesource, a global furniture dealership and workplace innovator, is pleased to announce the merger with Pacific Northwest dealership Workpointe. This strategic alliance positions the combined organizations as one of the largest...

Democratic performance is improving in a slew of special elections, as a weary party looks for signs of hope
2025-04-03

Democratic performance is improving in a slew of special elections, as a weary party looks for signs of hope

Democrats have spent the first months of Donald Trump’s second administration wandering the political wilderness — facing record-low popularity while competing factions battle over how exactly to take on the president.

Prince Harry's African charity is under investigation by U.K. watchdog
2025-04-03

Prince Harry's African charity is under investigation by U.K. watchdog

Britain's charity watchdog said Thursday that it was launching an investigation into Sentebale, the charity Prince Harry set up in memory of his mother, Princess Diana.

Ex-Costa Rica president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias says US revoked his visa
2025-04-03

Ex-Costa Rica president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias says US revoked his visa

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica (AP) — Former Costa Rica President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias says the U.S. government’s unexplained cancelation of his visa won’t stop his public criticism. Arias, 84, told the AP Wednesday that he received an email from the U.S. State Department on Tuesday, notifying him of the decision. The [...]

India's parliament passes controversial bill that would change Muslim endowments
2025-04-03

India's parliament passes controversial bill that would change Muslim endowments

India’s parliament has passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments

2025-04-03

Cleveland rallies past New York for 61st victory

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers matched the second-most wins in franchise history, defeating the New York Knicks 124-105 on Wednesday night.

2025-04-03

Republicans push divisive ‘religious liberty’ bill through Georgia Legislature

ATLANTA — After a decade of fierce debate, Georgia approved one of the most divisive bills in recent state history by passing a “religious liberty” measure that supporters say protects faith-based beliefs from government overreach and critics decry as a...

Japan says it is leaving all options open against Trump's tariffs
2025-04-03

Japan says it is leaving all options open against Trump's tariffs

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Trade Minister Yoji Muto said on Thursday that Japan is leaving all options open to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs.

2025-04-03

Chargers sign former Australian rugby star Jordan Petaia

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed former Australian rugby star Jordan Petaia as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program. The 25-year-old tight end showcased his skills at a pro day at the University of South Florida last month...

2025-04-03

Jays beat Nats for 3-game sweep

TORONTO (AP) — Easton Lucas allowed one hit over five scoreless innings in his first major league start, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.

2025-04-03

Jalen Green scores 22 points to lead Rockets to 50th win of the season

Jalen Green scored 22 points, Dillon Brooks added 21 and the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 143-105 for their 50th win of the season. Jabari Smith Jr. finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds off the bench, Tari Eason...

Vancouver police chief Adam Palmer joining RCMP
2025-04-03

Vancouver police chief Adam Palmer joining RCMP

Internal RCMP document says Palmer will serve as an assistant commissioner.

2025-04-03

Israeli airstrikes pound Syrian military airbase, hit Damascus

The Israeli army carried out multiple airstrikes in different parts of Syria on Wednesday, including the capital Damascus, and “almost completely destroyed” a military airport in another major city as Israel continues to degrade the war-torn country’s military capabilities.

2025-04-03

Maple Leafs beat the Panthers 3-2 in an Atlantic Division showdown

Mitch Marner scored the goal-ahead goal midway through the third period, Anthony Stolarz made 29 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in an Atlantic Division showdown Wednesday night. John Tavares and Matthew Knies also scored...

Taiwan-US a driver of shared prosperity, US business group says after tariffs
2025-04-03

Taiwan-US a driver of shared prosperity, US business group says after tariffs

TAIPEI (Reuters) - The Taiwan-U.S. partnership is a driver of shared economic prosperity and central to supply chain security and stability in the region, the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan said on Thursday after U.S. tariffs were announced.

2025-04-03

Expresidente de Costa Rica y Premio Nobel de la Paz Oscar Arias confirma que EEUU canceló su visa

SAN JOSÉ (AP) — El expresidente de Costa Rica y Premio Nobel de la Paz de 1987 Óscar Arias, crítico de la posición de Estados Unidos en temas como el gasto militar y los conflictos en Ucrania o entre Israel...

Indian parliament's Lower House passes controversial bill that would change Muslim endowments
2025-04-03

Indian parliament's Lower House passes controversial bill that would change Muslim endowments

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — The Lower House of India's parliament early Thursday passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments.

3 of 4 U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania have been identified
2025-04-02

3 of 4 U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania have been identified

The U.S. military on Tuesday identified three of the four soldiers from Georgia’s Fort Stewart who were found dead this week after they were reported missing during a training mission in Lithuania.

Israel’s operations in Gaza expands to seize ‘large areas.’ Palestinians say dozens killed
2025-04-02

Israel’s operations in Gaza expands to seize ‘large areas.’ Palestinians say dozens killed

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip is expanding to seize “large areas,” the defense minister said, while officials at hospitals inside the Palestinian territory said that Israeli strikes overnight and into Wednesday had killed more than 40 people, nearly a dozen of them children.

Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops 3,000
2025-04-02

Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops 3,000

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar's ruling military declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war Wednesday to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has killed more than 3,000 people.

Pennsylvania's largest coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become gas-powered data center campus
2025-04-02

Pennsylvania's largest coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become gas-powered data center campus

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The owners of what was once Pennsylvania's biggest coal-fired power plant said Wednesday that they will turn it into a $10 billion natural gas-powered data center campus designed to capitalize on the fast-growing energy demands of...

GOP senators push ahead on Trump's tax cuts package and delay big decisions for later
2025-04-02

GOP senators push ahead on Trump's tax cuts package and delay big decisions for later

Republican senators are meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House as they push ahead on his tax breaks and spending cuts. But they're delaying action on some of the most difficult decisions, including the costs and how to...

France Le Pen eyes 2027 vote, says swift appeal 'good news'
2025-04-02

France Le Pen eyes 2027 vote, says swift appeal 'good news'

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said in an interview published Wednesday that she would use all possible legal avenues to stand in 2027 elections despite a ban on her running and hailed the promise of a speedy appeal of...

2025-04-02

Myanmar's death toll in last week's massive earthquake has risen to more than 3000, state media reports

Myanmar's death toll in last week's massive earthquake has risen to more than 3000, state media reports.

2025-04-02

Wooga Poplar, Eric Dixon lead Villanova over Colorado 85-64 in first round of CBC

Wooga Poplar had 24 points, Eric Dixon scored 22 and Villanova cruised to an 85-64 victory over Colorado in the first round of the College Basketball Crown at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The Wildcats (20-14) advance to play the winner...

2025-04-02

Curry hits 12 3-pointers, scores 52 as Warriors defeat Grizzlies 134-125

Stephen Curry had 52 points, including 12 3-pointers, as the Golden State Warriors held on for a 134-125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Curry was 16 of 31 from the field, making 12 of his 20 shots...

'Image whisperers' bring vision to the blind at Red Cross museum
2025-04-02

'Image whisperers' bring vision to the blind at Red Cross museum

"They are our eyes," said Karin happily after releasing the arm of one of the specialised "image whisperers" guiding her and other blind people around Geneva's Red Cross museum.

Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat
2025-04-02

Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat

Her win keeps the court under a 4-3 liberal majority, as it has been since 2023.

2025-04-02

Sienna Betts scores 16 points leading West over East 104-82 at McDonald's All-American game

Sienna Betts scored 16 points as the UCLA commit led the West to a 104-82 win over the East on Tuesday night in the McDonald’s All-American girls game at Barclays Center. Betts is the younger sister of UCLA All-American Lauren...

2025-04-02

Banchero, Wagner fuel late rally as Magic move into 7th in East with a 116-105 win over Spurs

Paolo Banchero had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Franz Wagner added 24 points and the Orlando Magic rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-105. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 23 points as the Magic won for the fifth time in seven...

Wisconsin votes to enshrine voter ID requirement in state constitution
2025-04-02

Wisconsin votes to enshrine voter ID requirement in state constitution

Wisconsin’s photo ID requirement for voting will be elevated from state law to constitutional amendment under a proposal approved by voters. The Republican-controlled Legislature placed the measure on the ballot and pitched it as a way to bolster election security...

Mario Joseph, a renowned human rights attorney in Haiti, dies after a car accident
2025-04-01

Mario Joseph, a renowned human rights attorney in Haiti, dies after a car accident

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Mario Joseph, a human rights attorney in Haiti known for his involvement in high-profile cases, has died. He was 62.

UN agency closes the rest of its Gaza bakeries as food supplies dwindle under Israeli blockade
2025-04-01

UN agency closes the rest of its Gaza bakeries as food supplies dwindle under Israeli blockade

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. food agency is closing all of its bakeries in the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, as food supplies dwindle after Israel sealed the territory off from all imports nearly a month ago.

UN agency closes its remaining Gaza bakeries as food supplies dwindle under Israeli blockade
2025-04-01

UN agency closes its remaining Gaza bakeries as food supplies dwindle under Israeli blockade

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. food agency is closing all of its bakeries in the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, as supplies dwindle after Israel sealed off the territory from all imports nearly a month ago.

A Gulf War veteran convicted of killing his girlfriend and 3 children is set for execution
2025-04-01

A Gulf War veteran convicted of killing his girlfriend and 3 children is set for execution

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Gulf War Army veteran convicted of the shotgun slayings of his girlfriend and her three children has been scheduled for execution in Florida, the fourth death warrant signed this year by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A former South Korean lawmaker accused of sexual assault has been found dead
2025-04-01

A former South Korean lawmaker accused of sexual assault has been found dead

Police say a former South Korean lawmaker who had been accused of sexual assault has been found dead

2025-04-01

Fire officials say a burst gas pipe has caused a colossal fire in Malaysia

Fire officials say a burst gas pipe has caused a colossal fire in Malaysia.

Chinese military launches large-scale drills around Taiwan in warning against island’s independence
2025-04-01

Chinese military launches large-scale drills around Taiwan in warning against island’s independence

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The Chinese military announced large-scale drills in the waters around Taiwan on Tuesday, as it warned the self-ruled island against seeking independence. The joint exercises involve navy, air ground and rocket forces and are meant to be a “severe warning and forceful containment against Taiwan independence,” according to Shi Yi, a [...]

Chinese military launches large-scale drills around Taiwan in warning against island's independence
2025-04-01

Chinese military launches large-scale drills around Taiwan in warning against island's independence

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The Chinese military launched large-scale drills in the waters around Taiwan on Tuesday, as it warned the self-ruled island against seeking independence.

Chinese military launches large-scale drills around Taiwan
2025-04-01

Chinese military launches large-scale drills around Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The Chinese military announced large-scale drills in the waters around Taiwan on Tuesday as it again warned the self-ruled island against seeking independence.

Families awaits news of missing workers at site of Bangkok building collapse
2025-04-01

Families awaits news of missing workers at site of Bangkok building collapse

BANGKOK (AP) — When the earthquake that hit Myanmar sent its tremors to Thailand, Naruemon Thonglek didn’t immediately know it also had collapsed a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok.

2025-04-01

Baseball players' union head Tony Clark earned $3.41 million last year

Baseball players’ union head Tony Clark earned $3.41 million last year, down from $4.25 million in 2023 when he received a $1 million bonus that followed collective bargaining. Deputy director Bruce Meyer earned $1.53 million, a slight decrease from $1.55...

2025-03-31

Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Supreme Court on Monday said it received a petition from the prosecutor general’s office to lift the ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban, who were outlawed two decades ago as a terrorist group. The court said in a statement that it would hold a hearing on the petition, submitted by Prosecutor General Igor [...]

2025-03-31

Under the new Trump administration, this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility has a different tenor

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump used contentiousness around transgender people's access to sports and bathrooms to fire up conservative voters and sway undecideds. And in his first months back in office, Trump has pushed the issue further, erasing mention...

2025-03-31

Stanford hires Frank Reich as interim football coach, AP source says

Stanford has hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich as the interim football coach following the firing of Troy Taylor, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hiring...

Stanford Hires Frank Reich as Interim Football Coach
2025-03-31

Stanford Hires Frank Reich as Interim Football Coach

Stanford has hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich as the interim football coach following the firing of Troy Taylor

Exclusive-Brazil's Bolsonaro calls ruling against Le Pen 'left-wing judicial activism'
2025-03-31

Exclusive-Brazil's Bolsonaro calls ruling against Le Pen 'left-wing judicial activism'

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro told Reuters on Monday that a court ruling that banned French far-right leader Marine Le Pen from seeking public office for five years was "left-wing judicial activism" of the kind...

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