By AHMED AL-HAJ AND FATMA KHALED Associated Press ADEN, Yemen (AP) — Yemen ‘s separatist movement on Friday announced a constitution for an independent nation in the south and demanded other factions in the war-torn country accept the move in an escalation of a confrontation that has pitted Gulf powerhouses Saudi Arabia and the United
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By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — They’re going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS’ comeback has an official date. According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the mega popular group will return on March 20. That’s after a nearly four-year hiatus,
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group.
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By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Here’s to a lifetime of pink skies: The irreverent country singer Zach Bryan is married. Bryan, 29, confirmed the news in an Instagram post shared Thursday. Beneath a photo of him holding his bride, Samantha Leonard, 28, he wrote the caption, “tougher than the rest,”
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By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — For a game between teams with losing records to end the regular season, there is quite a bit at stake — especially for the Raiders. Las Vegas is in position for the top pick in next year’s draft, a potentially franchise-altering selection the Raiders would
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Friday, Jan. 2 EAST Grove City 69, Alfred 42 Merrimack 75, Mount St Marys 65 SOUTH Florida International 89, New Mexico State 74 ___
Continue ReadingBy 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 – SPORTS —————————— HKO–WORLD-JUNIOR DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the medal games of the world junior hockey championship. 450 words, photos. UPCOMING:
Continue ReadingBy 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 – SPORTS —————————— HKO–WORLD-JUNIOR DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the medal games of the world junior hockey championship. 450 words, photos. UPCOMING:
Continue ReadingBy 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 – SPORTS —————————— HKO–WORLD-JUNIOR DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the medal games of the world junior hockey championship. 450 words, photos. UPCOMING:
Continue ReadingBy 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 – SPORTS —————————— HKO–WORLD-JUNIOR DESCRIPTION: Coverage of the medal games of the world junior hockey championship. 450 words, photos. UPCOMING:
Continue ReadingTo 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 ——————————-— MINNESOTA ————-——————— US–Louisville Police Reform Judge dismisses Louisville police reform proposal with the US Department of Justice SUMMARY: A federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed Louisville’s
Continue ReadingTo 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 ——————————-— MINNESOTA ————-——————— US–Louisville Police Reform Judge dismisses Louisville police reform proposal with the US Department of Justice SUMMARY: A federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed Louisville’s
Continue ReadingTo 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 ——————————-— MINNESOTA ————-——————— US–Louisville Police Reform Judge dismisses Louisville police reform proposal with the US Department of Justice SUMMARY: A federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed Louisville’s
Continue Reading By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, Jan. 3 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 11 a.m. ESPN2 — Virginia at NC State Noon ACCN — Virginia Tech at Wake Forest CBSSN — Northeastern at Campbell CW — Clemson at Pittsburgh ESPN — Kentucky at Alabama ESPNU — UTSA at Temple
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 23 10 .697 — Boston 21 12 .636 2 Toronto 20 15 .571 4 Philadelphia 18 14 .563 4½ Brooklyn 10 21 .323 12 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Orlando 19 15 .559 — Miami 19 15 .559 — Atlanta 16
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf New York 23 10 .697 — 7-3 L-1 15-2 7-8 18-8 Boston 21 12 .636 2 7-3 W-2 10-5 11-7 15-8 Toronto 20 15 .571 4 5-5 L-1 10-8 10-7 17-10 Philadelphia 18 14 .563 4½ 5-5 W-2 9-8
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Detroit 25 9 .735 — 6-4 L-1 12-3 12-6 17-6 New York 23 10 .697 1½ 7-3 L-1 15-2 7-8 18-8 Boston 21 12 .636 3½ 7-3 W-2 10-5 11-7 15-8 Toronto 20 15 .571 5½ 5-5 L-1 10-8 10-7 17-10
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 42 24 14 4 52 130 134 Tampa Bay 40 24 13 3 51 135 107 Montreal 40 22 12 6 50 137 136 Buffalo 39 21 14 4 46 124 121 Florida 39 21 15 3 45 126 124
Continue Reading All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div Detroit 42 24 14 4 52 130 134 14-7-1 10-7-3 6-3-2 Tampa Bay 40 24 13 3 51 135 107 11-9-0 13-4-3 6-3-1 Carolina 40 24 13 3 51 135 122 13-7-1 11-6-2 9-3-0 Montreal 40 22 12 6 50
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Adv03-04 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Jan. 5 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6:30 p.m. FS1 — Nebraska at Ohio St. 7 p.m. CBSSN — William & Mary at Charleston Southern PEACOCK — Oregon at Rutgers 8:30 p.m. FS1 — Southern Cal at Michigan St. COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)
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By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday appointed the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff, a move that comes as the U.S. leads a diplomatic push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old invasion. Announcing the appointment of Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs
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By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press SION, Switzerland (AP) — The hospital that initially took in the majority of injured victims from a fire at a Swiss bar is no stranger to emergencies: In the heart of the Alps, it is used to treating winter sports enthusiasts who have accidents on the slopes. But the flood
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — More than 300,000 inactive university students have been removed from the rolls in Greece, cutting the country’s official student population by nearly half, authorities said Friday. The move marks the end of a decadeslong practice — formally abolished in recent legislation — that allowed extended enrollment to facilitate lifelong learning and
Continue ReadingBy WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire while cooking, as thousands of Palestinians endure colder weather in makeshift housing. The nylon tent in Yarmouk caught fire Thursday night while a meal was being prepared,
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By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A court in Pakistan’s capital sentenced seven people, including three journalists, two YouTubers and two retired army officers, to life imprisonment on Friday, after convicting them of inciting violence during riots in 2023 and spreading hatred against state institutions. An anti-terrorism court judge, Tahir Abbas Sipra, announced
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW KASUKU and JACKSON NJEHIA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A multi-story building under construction in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, collapsed Friday, leaving at least four people believed trapped. Rescue workers are digging through the rubble. The building was in an area of Nairobi known as South C, according to the Kenya Red
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By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June. At least seven people have been killed so
Continue Reading Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Brooklyn at Washington 7 p.m. San Antonio at Indiana 7 p.m. Atlanta at New York 7:30 p.m. Denver at Cleveland 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Milwaukee 8 p.m. Orlando at Chicago 8 p.m. Portland at New Orleans 8 p.m. Sacramento at Phoenix 9
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Missouri Daybook for Friday, Jan. 02. 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
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Nebraska Daybook for Friday, Jan. 02. 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
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