By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Sunday they have confiscated some of the cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy, as the Trump administration carries out a controversial anti-narcotics mission in the southern Caribbean. In a press conference, the Dominican
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By MEG KINNARD Associated Press Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions. From late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension to Pentagon restrictions on reporters and an apparent public appeal to Attorney
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By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Neither a Jordan Peele-produced horror nor a Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell romantic drama were enough to continue the September hot streak at the movies. After back-to-back weekends that had films majorly overperforming, first “The Conjuring: Last Rights” followed by the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity
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By ALAN SUDERMAN AP Business Writer President Donald Trump said prominent billionaires – including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and tech founder Michael Dell – could be part of a deal in which the U.S. will take control of the social video platform TikTok. Trump namedropped the 94-year-old Murdoch and his son Lachlan Murdoch, the head
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By ALAN SUDERMAN AP Business Writer President Donald Trump said prominent billionaires – including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and tech founder Michael Dell – could be part of a deal in which the U.S. will take control of the social video platform TikTok. Trump namedropped the 94-year-old Murdoch and his son Lachlan Murdoch, the head
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Air force fighter jets from Germany and Sweden were scrambled Sunday to intercept and track a Russian surveillance plane that was flying unidentified over the Baltic Sea, military officials said. Two Swedish Gripen jets and two German Eurofighter jets deployed in international airspace to monitor and photograph the Russian IL-20 reconnaissance aircraft.
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By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Christopher Nolan has been elected to lead the Directors Guild of America, the organization said late Saturday. The Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” filmmaker said in a statement that it is, “one of the greatest honors of my career.” The guild represents the interests of some 19,500 film and television directors in
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By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Bad Bunny fans drowned out memories of Hurricane Maria in one booming voice on the anniversary of the devastating storm. Saturday was a concert for Puerto Ricans by Puerto Ricans to remind the world about the power of “la isla del encanto” (“the island
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Belgorod border region killed two civilians while Russian shelling of eastern Ukraine left a man dead, officials said Sunday. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod, wrote on the Telegram messaging app that a woman was killed when shelling struck a private home in the border town of
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Sept. 22 MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m. MLBN — Washington at Atlanta (7:15 p.m.) 10 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: Milwaukee at San Diego (9:40 p.m.) OR St. Louis at San Francisco (9:45 p.m.) NFL FOOTBALL 8:15 p.m. ABC — Detroit at
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All Times EDT Western Conference W L T Pts GF GA San Diego FC 17 8 6 57 56 38 Vancouver 16 6 7 55 56 31 Minnesota United 15 7 9 54 51 36 Los Angeles FC 14 7 8 50 57 37 Seattle 12 9 9 45 52 45 Austin FC 12 10
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB z-Toronto 90 66 .577 — New York 88 68 .564 2 Boston 85 70 .548 4½ Tampa Bay 75 80 .484 14½ Baltimore 73 83 .468 17 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 85 71 .545 — Cleveland 84 72 .538 1 Kansas City 78
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB x-Philadelphia 92 63 .594 — New York 80 76 .513 12½ Miami 76 80 .487 16½ Atlanta 73 83 .468 19½ Washington 64 92 .410 28½ Central Division W L Pct GB x-Milwaukee 95 61 .609 — z-Chicago 88 68 .564 7 Cincinnati 80 76 .513
Continue Reading All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF z-Toronto 90 66 .577 — — 6-4 W-1 50-25 40-41 768 702 66 New York 88 68 .564 2 +3½ 7-3 W-2 44-31 44-37 816 672 144 Boston 85 70 .548 4½ +1 5-5 W-2 46-32
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB z-Toronto 90 66 .577 — New York 88 68 .564 2 Boston 85 70 .548 4½ Tampa Bay 75 80 .484 14½ Baltimore 73 83 .468 17 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 85 71 .545 — Cleveland 84 72 .538 1 Kansas City 78
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Toronto 1 1 0 0 2 4 3 Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Montreal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Florida 2 0 2 0 0 3 10 Tampa
Continue Reading All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div Toronto 1 1 0 0 2 4 3 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0 Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 Montreal 0 0 0 0
Continue ReadingBy ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canada recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday despite opposition from the U.S, with the hope it paves the way for peace based on two states living side by side. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on the social platform X that Canada had recognized a Palestinian state. Britain
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By MIKE CATALINI and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli sparred over the economy, President Donald Trump’s leadership and political division as they faced off Sunday night for the opening debate in New Jersey’s high-stakes governor’s race. It was a combative affair for much of the
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JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban government on Sunday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to retake Bagram Air Base, four years after America’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan left the sprawling military facility in the Taliban’s hands. Trump on Saturday renewed his call to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram, even saying “we’re talking now
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — Fallout from a cyberattack that affected check-in systems at several European airports extended into a second full day on Sunday, as passengers faced dozens of cancelled and delayed flights and airport teams scrambled to limit the damage to travel plans. Starting late Friday, major airports in Brussels, London and Berlin were hit
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By MONIKA PRONCZUK Associated Press CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Vote counting was underway in some polling stations in Guinea Sunday evening in a referendum on a draft constitution that could allow the leader of the country’s junta to run for the presidency. The referendum, which is a key step in the country’s transition from military
Continue Reading No. 1 Ohio St. (3-0) did not play. Next: at Washington, Saturday. No. 2 Penn St. (3-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 6 Oregon, Saturday. No. 3 LSU (4-0) beat SE Louisiana 56-10. Next: at No. 13 Mississippi, Saturday. No. 4 Miami (4-0) beat Florida 26-7. Next: at No. 7 Florida St., TBA. No.
Continue Reading TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Pittsburgh 11 Athletics 0 Final Atlanta 6 Detroit 2 Final San Diego 3 Chicago White Sox 2 Final Colorado 3 L.A. Angels 1 Final Miami 4 Texas 2 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Minnesota 6 Cleveland 2 Final Toronto 8 Kansas City 5 Final N.Y. Yankees 7 Baltimore 1 Final
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Iowa Daybook for Sunday, Sep. 21. 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
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Nebraska Daybook for Sunday, Sep. 21. 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
Continue ReadingAssociated Press Missouri Daybook for Sunday, Sep. 21. 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 Kansas Daybook for Sunday, Sep. 21. 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
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By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K., Australia and Canada formally recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday, prompting an angry response from Israel, which ruled out the prospect. The coordinated initiative from the three Commonwealth nations and longtime allies reflects growing outrage at Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza and the
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Toronto Blue Jays (89-66, first in the AL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (78-77, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage (0-0, 1.80 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Royals: Michael Wacha (9-12, 3.79 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 117 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK
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