By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo. John Cena. Dave Grohl. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. There was as much star power — or maybe even more? — in the Royal Box at Wimbledon as there was down below on the Centre Court grass on Wednesday. And that was on an
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By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will meet at the White House on Thursday with Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, who was released in May. “The President and First Lady have met with many released hostages from Gaza, and they
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By JULIA FRANKEL and SAM MEDNICK Associated Press BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press. Two U.S. contractors, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because
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By REBECCA SANTANA AND ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said Wednesday that an order by President Donald Trump suspending asylum access at the southern border was unlawful, throwing into doubt one of the key pillars of the president’s plan to crack down on migration at the southern border. But he
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By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will bring the rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus together again this month following a “constructive atmosphere” at an earlier meeting aimed at reviving stalled peace talks, the United Nations spokesman said Wednesday. Stéphane Dujarric said the informal meeting on July
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By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — When the United States revokes someone’s visa, it is typically confidential, with few exceptions. But with British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan and others, the Trump administration appears to have eased privacy restrictions to make a public point when it deems a case particularly egregious. The State
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By PAUL WISEMAN and ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam Wednesday that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free. Vietnamese exports to the United States, by contrast, would face a 20% levy. On his Truth Social platform, Trump declared the pact “a Great
Continue Reading To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US–Fly Factory-Texas The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work SUMMARY: The U.S.
Continue Reading To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US–Fly Factory-Texas The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work SUMMARY: The U.S.
Continue Reading To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan ——————————-— KANSAS ————-——————— US–Fly Factory-Texas The US plans to begin breeding billions of flies to fight a pest. Here is how it will work SUMMARY: The U.S.
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By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted Wednesday of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted of more serious counts that could have put him behind bars for life, drawing divided reactions by his fellow celebrities. The jury found the music mogul guilty of two prostitution-related counts under the
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EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest is Friday. The yearly bun fight, which dates back to 1972, sees large crowds of fans in foam hot-dog hats gather in front of the original Nathan’s Famous’ restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn, to cheer on the competitors as they chow down. The contestants are
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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US MINNESOTA LAWMAKERS SHOT DESCRIPTION: The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and
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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US MINNESOTA LAWMAKERS SHOT DESCRIPTION: The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and
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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US MINNESOTA LAWMAKERS SHOT DESCRIPTION: The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and
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. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US MINNESOTA LAWMAKERS SHOT DESCRIPTION: The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and
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By The Associated Press Deaths of ethnic Azerbaijanis rounded up by police for decades-old murders in a Russian city. The crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet that Baku blamed on Moscow. Growing ties between Azerbaijan and Turkey, along with waning Russian influence in the troubled South Caucasus region. These are among the factors that
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By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 11.8 million adults and children will be at risk for losing health insurance if Republicans’ domestic policy package becomes a law. The losses won’t come all at once. The GOP’s “ One Big, Beautiful Bill Act ” makes changes that will whittle away at enrollment through
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures behind bars for life.
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — The jury has reached a verdict Wednesday in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial in New York City on the third day of deliberations.
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By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Don’t Look Back in Anger” is good advice for the Britpop band Oasis, who launch their surprising reunion tour this week in Cardiff, Wales. Led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, the reunion marks the end of the siblings’ long-held feud, one that led to
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, July 3 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Western at North Melbourne 5:05 a.m. (Friday) FS1 — AFL: Collingwood at Carlton CFL FOOTBALL 9 p.m. CBSSN — Winnipeg at Calgary GOLF 6:30 a.m. GOLF — DP World Tour:
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB New York 11 5 .688 — Atlanta 11 6 .647 ½ Indiana 8 8 .500 3 Washington 8 9 .471 3½ Chicago 5 11 .313 6 Connecticut 2 15 .118 9½ WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Minnesota 14 2 .875 — Phoenix 12 5 .706
Continue Reading All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA San Diego FC 12 5 3 39 41 25 Vancouver 11 3 5 38 35 19 Minnesota United 9 4 7 34 33 23 Portland 8 5 6 30 28 27 Seattle 8 6 5 29 27 25 San Jose 7 7 6 27
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 48 38 .558 — Toronto 48 38 .558 — Tampa Bay 48 39 .552 ½ Boston 43 45 .489 6 Baltimore 37 49 .430 11 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 54 33 .621 — Minnesota 41 45 .477 12½ Cleveland 40 44
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 51 36 .586 — New York 49 38 .563 2 Atlanta 39 46 .459 11 Miami 38 46 .452 11½ Washington 36 50 .419 14½ Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 51 35 .593 — Milwaukee 48 38 .558 3 St. Louis 47 41
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 48 38 .558 — Toronto 48 38 .558 — Tampa Bay 48 39 .552 ½ Boston 43 45 .489 6 Baltimore 37 49 .430 11 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 54 33 .621 — Minnesota 41 45 .477 12½ Cleveland 40 44
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF New York 48 38 .558 — — 4-6 L-3 26-17 22-21 440 337 103 Toronto 48 38 .558 — +3 7-3 W-4 28-16 20-22 393 387 6 Tampa Bay 48 39 .552 ½ +2½ 5-5 W-1
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Adv05-06 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, July 7 MLB BASEBALL 6:30 p.m. FS1 — Tampa Bay at Detroit 9:30 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: Arizona at San Diego (9:40 p.m.) OR Philadelphia at San Francisco (9:45 p.m.) NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Summer League: Oklahoma
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By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is forging ahead with early plans for joint weapons production with some international allies, top officials said, while warning Wednesday of potential consequences of the U.S. decision to halt some arms shipments promised to help Kyiv fight off Russia’s invasion. “Any delay or hesitation in
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