By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea Monday for fighting alongside his troops against Ukrainian forces and promised not to forget their sacrifices, hours after North Korea confirmed its deployment for the first time. The back-to-back Russian and North Korean statements — which illustrate their
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By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and HAU DINH Associated Press DA NANG, Vietnam (AP) — The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975, when the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces. But millions of people still face daily battles with its chemical legacy. Nguyen Thanh Hai, 34, is one of millions with disabilities linked
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By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden. Salt-N-Pepa, the
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By ASTRID SUÁREZ Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The left arm of Christian Camilo Amaya is tattooed with a skull pierced by a syringe, which he says represents the use of cocaine and heroin. He frequently shot up on streets of Bogota, but he has recently switched to South America’s only supervised room for
Continue ReadingEVANS, Ga. (AP) — One Georgia deputy was killed and a second was shot in the face after a motor home driver they had pulled over opened fire, law enforcement officials said Sunday. The driver of the motor home also died in the incident. James Blake Montgomery was pulled over Saturday evening on Interstate 20
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away RS RA DIFF New York 16 11 .593 — — 6-4 W-1 9-5 7-6 150 112 38 Boston 16 14 .533 1½ — 6-4 W-2 8-6 8-8 148 139 9 Tampa Bay 13 14 .481 3 1½ 5-5 W-4
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 16 11 .593 — Boston 16 14 .533 1½ Tampa Bay 13 14 .481 3 Toronto 13 14 .481 3 Baltimore 10 17 .370 6 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 18 10 .643 — Cleveland 15 12 .556 2½ Kansas City 14
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By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press President Donald Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October, accusing Democrats of denigrating the explorer’s legacy as he pressed his campaign to restore what he argues are traditional American icons. Democrat Joe Biden was the
Continue Reading By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press President Donald Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October, accusing Democrats of denigrating the explorer’s legacy as he pressed his campaign to restore what he argues are traditional American icons. Democrat Joe Biden was the
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft last week of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ‘s purse as she ate at a Washington, D.C., restaurant, officials said Sunday. Noem’s purse was nabbed on Easter Sunday and reportedly contained about $3,000 in cash, her keys, driver’s license, passport and Homeland
Continue ReadingBy JOHN RABY Associated Press More than 100 immigrants suspected of being in the United States illegally were taken into custody early Sunday following a federal raid at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, authorities said. Video posted online by the Drug Enforcement Administration showed agents announcing their presence outside the building and
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By PHILIPP JENNE Associated Press PANG, Germany (AP) — Men in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders risked dislocated digits Sunday as they vied for the top prize at Germany’s championship in the sport of fingerhakeln, or finger wrestling. Around 180 competitors took part in Sunday’s 64th German championship in Pang, about an hour’s drive
Continue Reading By PHILIPP JENNE Associated Press PANG, Germany (AP) — Men in short leather pants and embroidered suspenders risked dislocated digits Sunday as they vied for the top prize at Germany’s championship in the sport of fingerhakeln, or finger wrestling. Around 180 competitors took part in Sunday’s 64th German championship in Pang, about an hour’s drive
Continue ReadingBy JAMES BROOKS Associated Press LYNGBY, Denmark (AP) — New Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Sunday that U.S. statements about the mineral-rich Arctic island have been disrespectful and that Greenland “will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by just anyone.” Nielsen made the remarks in defiance of U.S. President
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Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Drag performer Bianca Castro-Arabejo, who was known as reality television star Jiggly Caliente on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died Sunday at age 44, days after her family reported hospitalization for a serious infection. Castro-Arabejo, who became a judge on “Drag Race Philippines” in 2022, scrapped plans to appear on the
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Drag performer Bianca Castro-Arabejo, who was known as reality television star Jiggly Caliente on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died Sunday at age 44, days after her family reported hospitalization for a serious infection. Castro-Arabejo, who became a judge on “Drag Race Philippines” in 2022, scrapped plans to appear on the
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By SALLY ABOU ALJOUD Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli jets struck Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday after issuing a warning about an hour earlier, marking the third Israeli strike on the area since a ceasefire took effect in late November. In a statement following the strike, the Israeli military said it targeted a precision-guided missile
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By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Horror movies are often one-week wonders at the box office, but Ryan Coogler’s“Sinners” is defying the odds and proving to be true event cinema. In its second weekend in theaters, “Sinners” earned $45 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Horror movies are often one-week wonders at the box office, but Ryan Coogler’s“Sinners” is defying the odds and proving to be true event cinema. In its second weekend in theaters, “Sinners” earned $45 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Weather forecasters warned of an extreme fire risk across much of New Mexico on Sunday as high winds, low humidity and dry vegetation formed ideal conditions for fast-moving wildfires. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center forecast an extreme risk for wildfires across a large swath of central and southern New
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Weather forecasters warned of an extreme fire risk across much of New Mexico on Sunday as high winds, low humidity and dry vegetation formed ideal conditions for fast-moving wildfires. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center forecast an extreme risk for wildfires across a large swath of central and southern New
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By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hospitals in the Gaza Strip received the remains of 51 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in the past 24 hours, the local Health Ministry said Sunday, bringing the Palestinian death toll from the 18-month-old Israel-Hamas war to 52,243. Israel ended its
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, April 28 COLLEGE SOFTBALL 7 p.m. SECN — Florida at LSU GOLF 3 p.m. GOLF — PGA Professional Championship: Second Round, PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie, Fla. MLB BASEBALL 4 p.m. MLBN — Regional Coverage: N.Y. Mets at Washington (4:05
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Eastern Conference New York 3, Detroit 1 Saturday, April 19: New York 123, Detroit 112 Monday, April 21: Detroit 100, New York 94 Thursday, April 24: New York 118, Detroit 116 Sunday, April 27: New York 94, Detroit 93 Tuesday, April 29: Detroit at New York, 7:30
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Indiana 117, Milwaukee 98 Denver 112, L.A. Clippers 110, OT New York 123, Detroit 112 Minnesota 117, L.A. Lakers 95 Sunday, April 20 Oklahoma City 131, Memphis 80 Boston 103, Orlando 86 Cleveland 121, Miami 100 Golden State 95, Houston 85 Monday, April 21
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Winnipeg 5, St. Louis 3 Colorado 5, Dallas 1 Sunday, April 20 Carolina 4, New Jersey 1 Toronto 6, Ottawa 2 Vegas 4, Minnesota 2 Monday, April 21 Washington 3, Montreal 2, OT Winnipeg 2, St. Louis 1 Dallas 4, Colorado 3, OT Los
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida 2, Tampa Bay 1 Tuesday, April 22: Florida 6, Tampa Bay 2 Thursday, April 24: Florida 2, Tampa Bay 0 Saturday, April 26: Tampa Bay 5, Florida 1 Monday, April 28: Tampa Bay at Florida, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30: Florida at Tampa Bay,
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT Eastern Conference W L T Pts GF GA Cincinnati 7 2 1 22 15 12 Columbus 6 1 3 21 14 8 Philadelphia 6 3 1 19 19 9 Charlotte FC 6 3 1 19 16 8 Inter Miami CF 5 1 3 18 16 10 Nashville 5 4 1 16 19
Continue ReadingAll Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 17 11 .607 — Boston 16 14 .533 2 Tampa Bay 14 14 .500 3 Toronto 13 15 .464 4 Baltimore 10 17 .370 6½ Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 18 10 .643 — Cleveland 15 12 .556 2½ Kansas City 14
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