By CHRIS MEGERIAN, JOSH BOAK and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Less than one hour before the stock market closed on Monday, journalists gathered in the Oval Office for their only chance of the day to ask President Donald Trump about the turmoil caused by his tariff plans. Are the new tariffs, scheduled
Continue ReadingSAN DIEGO (AP) — A waiver issued Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security allows the federal government to bypass environmental regulations and begin construction to add more barriers along the U.S-Mexico border in Southern California even as illegal crossings have plummeted. Homeland Security said in a statement that the waiver signed by Secretary
Continue ReadingSAN DIEGO (AP) — A waiver issued Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security allows the federal government to bypass environmental regulations and begin construction to add more barriers along the U.S-Mexico border in Southern California even as illegal crossings have plummeted. Homeland Security said in a statement that the waiver signed by Secretary
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The three Americans convicted of participating in a botched coup attempt in Congo last year have been repatriated to the United States, days after their death sentences were commuted to life imprisonment, Congo’s presidency said Tuesday. The three will serve out their sentences
Continue Reading
By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington for a hastily organized White House visit bringing a long list of concerns: Iran’s nuclear program. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The surging influence of rival Turkey in Syria. And the 18-month war in Gaza. Netanyahu appeared to
Continue ReadingNew York(AP)-noon stocks LastChg. AT&TInc 27.03 +.20 Altria 56.60 +.94 AmerenCp 96.94 +2.60 AmExpress 238.98 +4.70 ArchDanM 43.01 +.03 AutoZone 3559.36+80.98 BPPLC 27.01 — .16 Boeing 146.04 +7.18 BristMySq 54.13 —1.06 Brunswick 44.39 — .88 Chevron 141.58 +1.43 Citigroup 60.88 +2.03 CocaCola 69.91 +1.54 ConAgraBr 25.83 — .16 ConocoPhil 85.26 — .41 Corning 40.40 +.79
Continue Reading
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump’s tariffs roil global markets, some of the thought leaders and influential podcasters who backed the Republican’s campaign are voicing doubts. Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy, hedge fund manager Bill Ackman and even Elon Musk are adding their voices to a number of congressional
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking. Record Pts Prv 1. Florida (61) 36-4 1525 3 2. Houston 35-5 1464 2 3.
Continue Reading
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an order for the Trump administration to return to work thousands of federal employees who were let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government. The justices acted in the administration’s emergency appeal of a ruling by a
Continue Reading By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an order for the Trump administration to return to work thousands of federal employees who were let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government. The justices acted in the administration’s emergency appeal of a ruling by a
Continue ReadingNew York(AP)-noon stocks LastChg. AT&TInc 27.03 +.20 Altria 56.60 +.94 AmerenCp 96.94 +2.60 AmExpress 238.98 +4.70 ArchDanM 43.01 +.03 AutoZone 3559.36+80.98 BPPLC 27.01 — .16 Boeing 146.04 +7.18 BristMySq 54.13 —1.06 Brunswick 44.39 — .88 Chevron 141.58 +1.43 Citigroup 60.88 +2.03 CocaCola 69.91 +1.54 ConAgraBr 25.83 — .16 ConocoPhil 85.26 — .41 Corning 40.40 +.79
Continue ReadingNew York(AP)-noon stocks LastChg. AT&TInc 27.03 +.20 Altria 56.60 +.94 AmerenCp 96.94 +2.60 AmExpress 238.98 +4.70 ArchDanM 43.01 +.03 AutoZone 3559.36+80.98 BPPLC 27.01 — .16 Boeing 146.04 +7.18 BristMySq 54.13 —1.06 Brunswick 44.39 — .88 Chevron 141.58 +1.43 Citigroup 60.88 +2.03 CocaCola 69.91 +1.54 ConAgraBr 25.83 — .16 ConocoPhil 85.26 — .41 Corning 40.40 +.79
Continue Reading
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press The Trump administration said Tuesday that it’s not backing off its latest deadline for New York to end its $9 congestion toll on drivers entering the most traffic-snarled parts of Manhattan, despite a recent court filing that indicated the charge would remain at least through the summer. U.S. Transportation Secretary
Continue Reading
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its demands on the nation’s schools.
Continue Reading By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its demands on the nation’s schools.
Continue Reading By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its demands on the nation’s schools.
Continue Reading
By VASILISA STEPANENKO Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian military has captured two Chinese men fighting alongside the Russian army in the eastern Donetsk region and has information that “significantly more” are with Russian forces, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday. There was no immediate comment from China. Beijing is not known
Continue ReadingHere are the scores from yesterday’s men’s college basketball tournaments: ___ NCAA No games scheduled. NIT No games scheduled. CBI No games scheduled. Today’s men’s college basketball tournament schedule: ___ NCAA No games scheduled. NIT No games scheduled. CBI No games scheduled.
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to return thousands of federal employees to work.
Continue Reading
By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes. “Changes to the Underground Railroad page on the National Park Service’s website were made without
Continue Reading By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes. “Changes to the Underground Railroad page on the National Park Service’s website were made without
Continue Reading
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press A day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinated, public health officials say. West Texas is in the middle of a still-growing measles outbreak with 505 cases reported on Tuesday. The state expanded the
Continue Reading
By MARK SHERMAN and TIM SULLIVAN Associated Press The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to use a 1798 wartime law, the Alien Enemies Act, to deport Venezuelan migrants it accuses of being gang members, ending the temporary halt on deportations ordered by a federal district judge. But the court also ruled that the
Continue Reading
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders Tuesday aimed at boosting coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that’s long been in decline. According to two senior White House officials, Trump will use his emergency authority to allow some older coal-fired power plants set for
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Wednesday, April 9 AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE 7 p.m. NHLN — Grand Rapids at Cleveland 10 p.m. NHLN — Bakersfield at Henderson AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:35 a.m. (Thursday) FS2 — AFL: Geelong at Adelaide COLLEGE SOFTBALL 6 p.m. ACCN — Winthrop at
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT Eastern Conference W L T Pts GF GA Columbus 4 0 3 15 10 5 Inter Miami CF 4 0 2 14 12 6 Philadelphia 4 2 1 13 13 8 Charlotte FC 4 2 1 13 12 7 Cincinnati 4 2 1 13 9 9 Orlando City 3 2 2 11
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 7 5 .583 — New York 6 5 .545 ½ Boston 6 6 .500 1 Baltimore 5 7 .417 2 Tampa Bay 4 6 .400 2 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 7 4 .636 — Kansas City 6 5 .545 1 Cleveland 4
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT FIRST FOUR Tuesday, March 18 At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Alabama St. 70, St. Francis (Pa.) 68 North Carolina 95, San Diego St. 68 Wednesday, March 19 At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Mount St. Mary’s 83, American 72 Xavier 86, Texas 80 EAST REGIONAL First Round Friday, March 21 At Lenovo Center
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 7 2 .778 — New York 7 3 .700 ½ Miami 5 5 .500 2½ Washington 4 6 .400 3½ Atlanta 1 8 .111 6 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 8 5 .615 — Milwaukee 5 5 .500 1½ St. Louis 4 6
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 7 5 .583 — — 6-4 W-2 5-2 2-3 47 44 3 New York 6 5 .545 ½ — 5-5 L-3 4-2 2-3 78 56 22 Boston 6 6 .500 1 ½ 5-5 L-2 3-2
Continue Reading