What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — With temperatures rising across the country and school out for the summer, many families will visit…
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German far-right party reelects its leaders after election gains while opponents protest
BERLIN (AP) — The far-right Alternative for Germany has reelected its leadership duo after the party made gains in the recent European election.…
Continue ReadingOMG! Mets infielder Jose Iglesias performs his song after win
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Move over, Baha Men, and step aside, Timmy Trumpet. Here comes Candelita — aka, New York Mets infielder Jose…
Continue ReadingAn Indian military tank sinks while crossing a river in a region bordering China, killing 5 soldiers
NEW DELHI (AP) — Officials say five Indian soldiers are dead after a military tank they were travelling in sank. The tank was crossing a river in…
Continue ReadingUK’s landmark postwar elections: When Labour ended 13 years of Conservative rule in 1964
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — In 1964, the Conservative Party had been in power for 13 years and was on its fourth prime minister, Alec…
Continue ReadingA mother’s pain as the first victim of Kenya’s deadly protests is buried
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Edith Wanjiku holds onto one of the few photos she’s left with of her teenage son Ibrahim Kamau. His life…
Continue ReadingJapanese emperor reconnects with the River Thames in state visit meant to bolster ties with UK
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Before Emperor Naruhito of Japan hopped into a horse-drawn carriage with King Charles III, laid a wreath at…
Continue ReadingConnelly seeks to put past mistake behind after being selected 19th in NHL draft by Golden Knights
AP Hockey Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — It meant little to Trevor Connelly what spot he was selected in the NHL draft — first round or beyond — due…
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Excessive heat moving in for the final weekend of June
Turning up the heat this weekend! Tracking highs hovering near or at the one-teen mark! There is an Excessive Heat WATCH that has been issued for…
Continue ReadingHow charges against 2 Uvalde school police officers are still leaving some families frustrated
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two indictments against former Uvalde, Texas, schools police officers were the first charges brought against…
Continue ReadingAs North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks to lock in defense partnerships with Asian allies
Associated Press GIMHAE AIR BASE, South Korea (AP) — The United States wrapped up its first multidomain exercise with Japan and South Korea in the…
Continue Reading8 homeless moms in San Francisco struggled for help. Now, they’re learning to advocate for others
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — They know chronic back pain from couch surfing while pregnant. They tuck their children in at bedtime in the…
Continue Reading8 homeless moms in San Francisco struggled for help. Now, they’re learning to advocate for others
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — They know chronic back pain from couch surfing while pregnant. They tuck their children in at bedtime in the…
Continue ReadingCuba’s first transgender athlete shows the progress and challenges faced by LGBTQ people
Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Ely Malik Reyes stepped onto the platform and began delivering powerful punches and spectacular flying kicks against…
Continue ReadingBrett Wisely hits 2-run homer in 9th to send Giants past Dodgers, 5-3
AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brett Wisely hit a two-run homer with none out in the ninth inning after Jason Heyward tied it in the top…
Continue ReadingAthletics rally late, snap 11-game road losing streak by beating Diamondbacks 9-4
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Gelof tripled to key a three-run eighth and the Oakland Athletics snapped a five-game losing streak, beating…
Continue ReadingAthletics rally late, snap 11-game road losing streak by beating Diamondbacks 9-4
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Zack Gelof tripled to key a three-run eighth and the Oakland Athletics snapped a five-game losing streak, beating…
Continue ReadingOnly 17% of targets to improve life around the world are likely to be reached by 2030, UN reports
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations warned Friday that only 17% of its 169 targets to improve life for the world’s more…
Continue ReadingKC Current top Houston Dash 2-0 and extend unbeaten run to an NWSL-record 17th straight
Associated Press Temwa Chawinga scored two late goals and the host Kansas City Current beat the Houston Dash 2-0 on Friday night in front of a…
Continue Reading10 Ukrainians held prisoner for years in Russia return home after Vatican mediation
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ten Ukrainians held prisoner for years by Russia have been released with the Vatican’s mediation. They…
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