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To keep millions alive after aid cuts, pull climate and other funding in richer nations, group says

May 9, 2025 11:53 am Associated Press

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the world’s humanitarian organizations are triaging their shrinking amount of funding, the head of the International Rescue Committee stresses that the choice is stark: Keeping millions alive in the most vulnerable countries will require pulling some assistance for programs in better-off countries that target everything from

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May 9, 2025 11:52 am Associated Press

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Wisconsin dad charged in school shooting is latest parent accused in gun violence

May 9, 2025 11:47 am Associated Press

By ED WHITE Associated Press A Wisconsin man charged with crimes for a school shooting committed by his daughter is the latest U.S. parent taken to court for violence caused by a child. Prosecutors have extended responsibility beyond shooters if they believe there is evidence that a parent contributed to the violence. The charges against

Trump revives, then discards, then revives again the idea of taxing the rich in big GOP bill

May 9, 2025 11:45 am Associated Press

By LISA MASCARO and SEUNG MIN KIM The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After musing publicly and privately with the idea of raising the top tax rate for wealthy millionaires as Republicans draft his big bill in Congress, President Donald Trump early Friday backed off that call — sort of. Trump posted on social media

Trump revives, then discards, then revives again the idea of taxing the rich in big GOP bill

May 9, 2025 11:45 am Associated Press

By LISA MASCARO and SEUNG MIN KIM The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — After musing publicly and privately with the idea of raising the top tax rate for wealthy millionaires as Republicans draft his big bill in Congress, President Donald Trump early Friday backed off that call — sort of. Trump posted on social media

BC-KX-STOX- noon

May 9, 2025 11:42 am Associated Press

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May 9, 2025 11:37 am Associated Press

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May 9, 2025 11:37 am Associated Press

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Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers grill ex-model who says he sexually assaulted her in her teens

May 9, 2025 11:14 am Associated Press

By JENNIFER PELTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ‘s lawyers sought Friday to raise doubts about an ex-model’s allegation that he sexually assaulted her in her teens, portraying her as a wannabe actor who tried to leverage the former studio boss. “You believed that if you had consensual

Washington’s Hispanic community fighting fear and rallying help as rumors of an ICE crackdown bubble

May 9, 2025 11:03 am Associated Press

By ASHRAF KHALIL, JACQUELYN MARTIN AND NATHAN ELLGREN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Word spread, and fast — as it does in so many moments of rumor and fear. Early Tuesday morning, dozens of concerned parents and staff members gathered outside of Mundo Verde, one of Washington’s most prominent bilingual schools, bracing for a crackdown.

Swiss president hopes ‘Holy Spirit’ might guide US-China weekend talks in Geneva over tariffs

May 9, 2025 11:02 am Associated Press

By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s president lamented “disappointing” talks Friday with U.S. President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary that did not ease stiff U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods, but expressed hope for a solution to a more consequential U.S.-China face-off on tariffs in Geneva this weekend. Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter, who also

As ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025 10:07 am Associated Press

By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Speakers blasted songs including “Born in the U.S.A.” and “American Pie” as six cardinal electors from the United States gathered in Rome on Friday to share their thoughts on the election of the first U.S.-born pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost. “I took a look at Bob and he

Jury selection for sex trafficking trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is pushed to next week

May 9, 2025 9:12 am Associated Press

By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was postponed until early next week, right before opening arguments begin, a federal judge decided on Friday. Prosecutors allege that Combs, 55, used his fame and power

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal favorite, dies at 85

May 9, 2025 9:11 am Associated Press

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who became a favorite of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench, has died. He was 85. Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire, the court said in a

Sports on TV for May 10 – 11

May 9, 2025 9:10 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, May 10 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Western at Gold Coast 1:05 a.m. (Sunday) FS2 — AFL: Greater Western Sydney at Geelong AUTO RACING 8:55 a.m. FS2 — FIM MotoGP: The France Grand Prix – Sprint Race,

NBA Daily Playoff Glance

May 9, 2025 9:09 am Associated Press

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Indiana 117, Milwaukee 98 Denver 112, L.A. Clippers 110, OT New York 123, Detroit 112 Minnesota 117, L.A. Lakers 95 Sunday, April 20 Oklahoma City 131, Memphis 80 Boston 103, Orlando 86 Cleveland 121, Miami 100 Golden State 95, Houston 85 Monday, April 21

NBA Playoff Glance

May 9, 2025 9:09 am Associated Press

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Eastern Conference New York 4, Detroit 2 Saturday, April 19: New York 123, Detroit 112 Monday, April 21: Detroit 100, New York 94 Thursday, April 24: New York 118, Detroit 116 Sunday, April 27: New York 94, Detroit 93 Tuesday, April 29: Detroit 106, New York 103

‘Hamilton’ author Ron Chernow’s new book takes on an icon of American letters, Mark Twain

May 9, 2025 9:05 am Associated Press

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Historian Ron Chernow’s latest work may surprise readers who know him best for the book which inspired the musical “Hamilton” and for his biographies of George Washington and Ulysses Grant. The 1,200-page “Mark Twain” will be published next week. It’s Chernow’s first release since his

NHL Playoff Glance

May 9, 2025 9:05 am Associated Press

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida 4, Tampa Bay 1 Tuesday, April 22: Florida 6, Tampa Bay 2 Thursday, April 24: Florida 2, Tampa Bay 0 Saturday, April 26: Tampa Bay 5, Florida 1 Monday, April 28: Florida 4, Tampa Bay 2 Wednesday, April 30: Florida 6, Tampa Bay 3

NHL Daily Playoff Glance

May 9, 2025 9:05 am Associated Press

All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Winnipeg 5, St. Louis 3 Colorado 5, Dallas 1 Sunday, April 20 Carolina 4, New Jersey 1 Toronto 6, Ottawa 2 Vegas 4, Minnesota 2 Monday, April 21 Washington 3, Montreal 2, OT Winnipeg 2, St. Louis 1 Dallas 4, Colorado 3, OT Los

MLS Glance

May 9, 2025 9:04 am Associated Press

All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA Vancouver 8 1 2 26 22 8 Minnesota United 5 2 4 19 15 10 Portland 5 3 3 18 21 19 San Diego FC 5 4 2 17 21 15 Los Angeles FC 5 4 2 17 17 16 Austin FC 5 5

Baseball Glance

May 9, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 22 16 .579 — Boston 20 20 .500 3 Toronto 18 20 .474 4 Tampa Bay 17 21 .447 5 Baltimore 14 23 .378 7½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 26 13 .667 — Cleveland 23 15 .605 2½ Kansas City 24

Sports on TV for May 12 – 18

May 9, 2025 9:00 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press Adv10-11 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, May 12 MLB BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: Boston at Detroit OR St. Louis at Philadelphia 9:30 p.m. FS1 — Arizona at San Francisco NBA BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. ESPN — Eastern Conference Semifinal: Boston at New York, Game

UN agencies warn that Israel’s plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

May 9, 2025 8:59 am Associated Press

By WAFAA SHURAFA, JAMEY KEATEN and SARAH EL DEEB Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — International aid agencies warned Friday that Israeli plans to control aid distribution in Gaza, including a U.S.-backed proposal, will only increase suffering and death in the devastated Palestinian territory, calling on Israel to lift its blockade on food

Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes. Here’s his history with the festival

May 9, 2025 8:48 am Associated Press

CANNES, France (AP) — Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, a culmination for the 81-year-old actor whose history with the French film festival stretches back half a century. In 1976, De Niro starred in two films — Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver” and Bernardo Bertolucci’s “1900″ — that

Judge rejects claim that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was treated differently because of his race

May 9, 2025 8:21 am Associated Press

By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was not treated differently because of his race by prosecutors who brought racketeering and sex trafficking charges against him, a judge ruled Friday as he rejected a request to dismiss some charges three days before opening statements in the hip-hop mogul’s trial. Judge

Kids author Mo Willems and The Pigeon stare down the future in a new book

May 9, 2025 8:18 am Associated Press

By BROOKE LEFFERTS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Author Mo Willems has sold millions of books and won many awards, but the accolade that means most to him is when a parent says their child read aloud for the first time from one of his books. The author, illustrator and animator, 57, is best

Kids author Mo Willems and The Pigeon stare down the future in a new book

May 9, 2025 8:18 am Associated Press

By BROOKE LEFFERTS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Author Mo Willems has sold millions of books and won many awards, but the accolade that means most to him is when a parent says their child read aloud for the first time from one of his books. The author, illustrator and animator, 57, is best

The Latest: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meeting

May 9, 2025 7:56 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war. Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first major talks between the two nations since

Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s treatment of colleges, a new AP-NORC poll finds

May 9, 2025 7:51 am Associated Press

By JOCELYN GECKER and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and universities, according to a new poll, as his administration ramps up threats to cut federal funding unless schools comply with his political agenda. More than half of