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Kimmel’s suspension is the latest display of Trump’s growing power over the US media landscape

September 18, 2025 11:30 am Associated Press

By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has used threats, lawsuits and government pressure as he remakes the American media landscape, unleashing his long-standing grievances against an industry that has mocked, criticized and scorned him for years. He’s extracted multimillion-dollar settlements, forced companies into costly litigation and prompted changes to programming

What to know about Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission

September 18, 2025 11:04 am Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC took comic Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air indefinitely Wednesday, just hours after Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr called his comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination “truly sick.” Carr is a longtime FCC commissioner named as chairman by President Donald Trump in November. In the months since, he has launched

What to know about Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission

September 18, 2025 11:04 am Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC took comic Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air indefinitely Wednesday, just hours after Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr called his comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination “truly sick.” Carr is a longtime FCC commissioner named as chairman by President Donald Trump in November. In the months since, he has launched

How 4 key infrastructure projects centered in Italy will reshape the European transit map

September 18, 2025 11:02 am Associated Press

By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press MILAN (AP) — A hydraulic rock drill broke open a tunnel connecting Austria to Italy 1,400 meters (nearly 4,600 feet) beneath the Alps on Thursday, marking a major milestone in a series of ambitious European Union projects that will accelerate passenger train travel between metropolitan centers and shift freight off

US Treasury sanctions Sinaloa cartel faction Los Mayos in Mexico

September 18, 2025 10:59 am Associated Press

By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned members of a Sinaloa cartel faction known as Los Mayos, one of the groups that has tormented Sinaloa’s capital in an ongoing war for control. The move came on the same day that U.S. Under Secretary of the Treasury

Sports on TV for Friday, Sept. 19

September 18, 2025 9:10 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Sept. 19 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:35 a.m. FS2 — AFL Postseason: Geelong vs. Hawthorn, Preliminary Final, Richmond, Australia 3:10 a.m. (Saturday) FS1 — AFL Postseason: Brisbane at Collingwood, Preliminary Final AUTO RACING 4:25 a.m. ESPNU — Formula 1: Practice, Baku

More Americans say Israel has ‘gone too far’ in the Gaza conflict, according to new AP-NORC polling

September 18, 2025 9:04 am Associated Press

By AAMER MADHANI and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — At a moment of growing international alarm about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, more U.S. adults view Israel’s military action in the Palestinian territory as excessive than at the beginning of the war, according to a new poll. About half of Americans say the

MLS Glance

September 18, 2025 9:04 am Associated Press

All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA San Diego FC 17 8 5 56 55 37 Minnesota United 15 6 9 54 51 33 Vancouver 15 6 7 52 54 31 Los Angeles FC 13 7 8 47 53 36 Seattle 12 8 9 45 51 43 Portland 11 9 9

Baseball Glance

September 18, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 89 64 .582 — New York 86 67 .562 3 Boston 83 70 .542 6 Tampa Bay 75 78 .490 14 Baltimore 72 81 .471 17 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 85 68 .556 — Cleveland 81 71 .533 3½ Kansas City 76

National League Glance

September 18, 2025 9:01 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB x-Philadelphia 91 62 .595 — New York 79 74 .516 12 Miami 73 80 .477 18 Atlanta 70 83 .458 21 Washington 62 91 .405 29 Central Division W L Pct GB z-Milwaukee 94 59 .614 — z-Chicago 88 65 .575 6 Cincinnati 77 76 .503

Baseball Expanded Glance

September 18, 2025 9:00 am Associated Press

All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF Toronto 89 64 .582 — — 7-3 L-2 50-25 39-39 758 675 83 New York 86 67 .562 3 +3 6-4 W-3 44-31 42-36 801 666 135 Boston 83 70 .542 6 — 5-5 L-1 46-32

American League Glance

September 18, 2025 9:00 am Associated Press

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB Toronto 89 64 .582 — New York 86 67 .562 3 Boston 83 70 .542 6 Tampa Bay 75 78 .490 14 Baltimore 72 81 .471 17 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 85 68 .556 — Cleveland 81 71 .533 3½ Kansas City 76

NFL Glance

September 18, 2025 8:59 am Associated Press

All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 2 0 0 1.000 71 50 New England 1 1 0 .500 46 47 Miami 0 2 0 .000 35 66 N.Y. Jets 0 2 0 .000 42 64 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 2 0 0 1.000 62

NFL Expanded Glance

September 18, 2025 8:59 am Associated Press

All Times EDT AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Buffalo 2 0 0 1.000 71 50 1-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 New England 1 1 0 .500 46 47 0-1-0 1-0-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 Miami 0 2 0 .000 35 66 0-1-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-0-0 0-1-0 N.Y.

Haruki Murakami to be celebrated with an evening of words and music in New York City

September 18, 2025 8:58 am Associated Press

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Japanese author Haruki Murakami will be honored this December in Manhattan with an evening of words and music. The Japan Society and The Town Hall are presenting “The Murakami Mix Tape,” which will include readings from Murakami’s books and performances by jazz artist Jason Moran

Gunman kills 2 at Israeli-run crossing between West Bank and Jordan. 4 soldiers killed in Gaza

September 18, 2025 8:50 am Associated Press

By ISAAC SCHARF and AREEJ HAZBOUN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A Jordanian aid truck driver opened fire and killed two people at an Israeli-run border crossing in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, officials said. The Israeli military said four more soldiers were killed in the southern Gaza Strip, and that a drone had

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia is ready to raise its highest tower and become Europe’s tallest church

September 18, 2025 8:48 am Associated Press

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — After well over a century under construction, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica is ready to raise its immense central tower and become the tallest Christian church in Europe. The basilica’s General Director Xavier Martínez said Thursday that “the tower will be finished at the end of this

Jordan Peele’s ‘Him’ delves into Faustian bargains. What are you willing to sacrifice?

September 18, 2025 8:07 am Associated Press

By KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since it first premiered in 1926, F.W. Murnau’s “Faust” has been lauded as one of the greatest silent films ever made. And in the century that’s followed, striking a deal with the devil has been one of cinema’s most enduring tropes. “Him,” the Jordan Peele-produced horror

Turkey and Egypt will hold joint naval drills for the first time in 13 years

September 18, 2025 8:07 am Associated Press

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and Egypt will hold joint naval drills for the first time in 13 years, the Turkish Defense Ministry said Thursday, as ties between the two regional powers continue to warm. The exercises — dubbed Friendship Sea — will take place in the eastern Mediterranean between Sept. 22-26. They will include

Turkey warns Cyprus’ Israeli air defense system could destabilize island

September 18, 2025 7:52 am Associated Press

By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey is closely monitoring Cyprus’ reported procurement of an Israeli air defense system, Turkish officials said Thursday, warning that the move could destabilize a “fragile balance” on the divided island. Turkish defense ministry officials expressed concerns over reports suggesting that an Israeli-made Barak MX integrated air

Sarah McLachlan talks Lilith Fair, her first new album in 11 years and yes, that ASPCA commercial

September 18, 2025 7:01 am Associated Press

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah McLachlan’s first album in over a decade was supposed to be her last. At least, it felt that way to her for a short while. Out Friday, the release, titled “Better Broken,” has been many years in the making. “It had been so long

Israel’s culture minister cuts funding for prestigious film awards, saying winner defames soldiers

September 18, 2025 6:28 am Associated Press

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s culture minister has cut funding for the country’s most prestigious film awards ceremony, saying this year’s best feature winner “spits” on Israeli soldiers. Miki Zohar said he was taking the step in response to Tuesday’s Ophir Award victory for “The Sea” – a story about a 12-year-old Palestinian boy who sneaks

The Latest: Democrats introduce bill to protect free speech following Kimmel suspension

September 18, 2025 5:02 am Associated Press

AYLESBURY, England (AP) — After ABC suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show following a threat from the head of the Federal Communications Commission, congressional Democrats have denounced the Trump administration’s threats against political critics and unveiled a bill that would bolster free speech protections against government officials. While the bill is unlikely to gain traction

Nebraska Daybook

September 18, 2025 4:31 am Associated Press

Associated Press Nebraska Daybook for Thursday, Sep. 18. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Omaha bureau is reachable at 402-391-0031. Send daybook items to Nebraska@applanner.com. To see

Missouri Daybook

September 18, 2025 4:31 am Associated Press

Associated Press Missouri Daybook for Thursday, Sep. 18. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Missouri bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Missouri@applanner.com. To see

Iowa Daybook

September 18, 2025 4:31 am Associated Press

Associated Press Iowa Daybook for Thursday, Sep. 18. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Des Moines bureau is reachable at 515-243-3281. Send daybook items to iowa@applanner.com. To

Kansas Daybook

September 18, 2025 4:31 am Associated Press

Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Thursday, Sep. 18. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Kansas City bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Kansas@applanner.com. To

Warsaw turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian drones enter Polish airspace

September 18, 2025 4:11 am Associated Press

By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Poland is drawing on Ukraine’s expertise in battle-tested drone warfare, establishing joint military training programs and manufacturing projects, officials from Warsaw and Kyiv announced Thursday, just over a week after Russian drones entered Polish airspace and exposed NATO’s vulnerability to a new generation of uncrewed systems.

AP-Scorecard

September 18, 2025 4:03 am Associated Press

TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Milwaukee 5 L.A. Angels 2 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Cleveland 3 Detroit 1 Final Tampa Bay 4 Toronto 0 Final Athletics 5 Boston 3 Final Seattle 2 Kansas City 0 Final N.Y. Yankees 7 Baltimore 0 ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE Final N.Y. Mets 6 San Diego 1 Final Miami 9

Suarez leads Mariners against the Royals following 4-hit game

September 18, 2025 3:00 am Associated Press

By The Associated Press Seattle Mariners (83-69, second in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (76-76, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Luis Castillo (9-8, 3.76 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 149 strikeouts); Royals: Stephen Kolek (5-5, 3.71 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 67 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners