By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A Republican-sponsored proposal before Congress to mandate the sale of federal public lands received a mixed reception Monday from the governors of Western states. A budget proposal from Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee would mandate the sale of more than 3,125 square miles (8,093 square
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By The Associated Press The Jack Black-led movie phenomenon “A Minecraft Movie” and Lorde’s fourth studio album, “Virgin,” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: All 10 episodes of season
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By AAMER MADHANI, JOSH BOAK and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday declared the “12 day war” between Israel and Iran was set to end in a ceasefire, holding the announcement out as validation for his strategic gamble of ordering a devastating U.S. airstrike over the weekend on three
Continue Reading By ANITA SNOW Associated Press “The Tiny Things Are Heavier,” by author Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo, is a reflection on young adulthood, migration, cultural misunderstanding and family relationships. Okonkwo’s debut novel is at turns amusing and heartbreaking as it follows Sommy, a Nigerian graduate student trying to navigate her new life in Iowa. Lonesome and homesick,
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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge who blocked the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America is seeking more information from the government about whether it is complying with his order preserving the 83-year-old international news service. During a hearing on Monday, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth asked a Justice
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–NTSB-BOEING DESCRIPTION: The National Transportation Safety Board will confirm what investigators determined caused a door plug to
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–NTSB-BOEING DESCRIPTION: The National Transportation Safety Board will confirm what investigators determined caused a door plug to
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–NTSB-BOEING DESCRIPTION: The National Transportation Safety Board will confirm what investigators determined caused a door plug to
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By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Reporter The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil chokepoint due to the large volumes of crude that pass through it every day. The U.S. military’s strike on three sites in Iran
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By JILL LAWLESS and ELLA JOYNER Associated Press LONDON (AP) — European nations worked to keep diplomatic efforts to curb the Israel-Iran war alive as the two countries traded strikes following the United States’ weekend attack on Iran’s nuclear program, followed by a retaliatory Iranian missile strike Monday on a U.S. base in Qatar. Calls
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By BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With his calm and cool demeanor, fashion disruptor and multi-hyphenate Virgil Abloh artfully challenged the fashion industry’s traditions to leave his mark as a Black creative, despite his short-lived career. In the years since his 2021 death at just 41, his vision and image still linger.
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By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-five years ago, a little girl with a bob haircut appeared on our TVs, speaking a mix of English and Spanish, with a spunky, can-do spirit. She had an adventure planned, a backpack, a monkey friend and upbeat songs. “Hi, I’m Dora. What’s your name?”
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By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The Pac-12 struck a media-rights deal with CBS on Monday that sets up the network to broadcast a minimum of four football and men’s basketball games per season on its main network and provide a cable and streaming presence for the reconfigured league from 2026-31. Financial details of the
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, June 24 MILB BASEBALL 1 p.m. MLBN — Double-A – Texas League: Tulsa at Frisco MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m. TBS — Atlanta at N.Y. Mets TRUTV — Atlanta at N.Y. Mets 9:30 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: Washington at San Diego
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 10 3 .769 — Atlanta 10 4 .714 ½ Indiana 6 7 .462 4 Washington 6 8 .429 4½ Chicago 3 10 .231 7 Connecticut 2 12 .143 8½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 12 1 .923 — Phoenix 11 4 .733
Continue Reading 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
Continue Reading 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
Continue Reading All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA Vancouver 10 2 5 35 31 14 San Diego FC 10 5 3 33 33 20 Minnesota United 8 4 6 30 28 20 Portland 8 4 6 30 28 24 Los Angeles FC 7 4 5 26 30 23 Seattle 7 6 5
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 45 33 .577 — Tampa Bay 43 35 .551 2 Toronto 41 36 .532 3½ Boston 40 40 .500 6 Baltimore 34 44 .436 11 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 49 30 .620 — Cleveland 39 37 .513 8½ Kansas City 38
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 47 31 .603 — New York 46 33 .582 1½ Atlanta 36 41 .468 10½ Washington 33 46 .418 14½ Miami 31 45 .408 15 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 46 32 .590 — Milwaukee 43 36 .544 3½ St. Louis 43 36
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF New York 45 33 .577 — — 3-7 L-1 24-16 21-17 396 291 105 Tampa Bay 43 35 .551 2 +2½ 7-3 L-1 27-23 16-12 371 301 70 Toronto 41 36 .532 3½ +1 4-6 L-1
Continue Reading By The Associated Press A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to restart swift removals of migrants to countries other than their homelands, as President Donald Trump continues his sweeping immigration crackdown that has sparked widespread protests, high-profile detentions and various court challenges. The Supreme Court’s action lifts for now a court
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ROME (AP) — Greenpeace on Monday joined the smattering of protests in Venice against the upcoming wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. A half-dozen protesters unfurled a giant banner early Monday in St. Mark’s Square reading: “IF YOU CAN RENT VENICE FOR YOUR WEDDING YOU CAN PAY MORE TAX.” Local police quickly
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By CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Three dozen police captains pair off in a Chicago conference room to play a game: They must start a sentence with the last word their partner used. Many exchanges are nonsensical, full of one-upmanship using difficult words and laughter. But the improvisation game eventually makes sense. “What
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