Faced with the opportunity to hit Trump on abortion rights, Biden falters
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — During Thursday’s presidential debate, President Joe Biden had plenty of opportunity to lay out a clear vision…
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Wimbledon 2024: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are in the draw after recent operations
AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have both been placed in the Wimbledon bracket during the draw despite…
Continue Reading While Simone Biles competes across town, Paralympic star Jessica Long rolls at swimming trials
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — She’s the face of her sport, and was among the best in the world before some athletes here even began…
Continue Reading Families say those detained in Bolivia failed coup were tricked. President says it’s not his problem
Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The death threats came rolling in shortly after Gimena Silva’s husband was detained on accusations that…
Continue Reading Michigan deputy is fatally shot during a traffic stop in the state’s second such loss in a week
OSSEO, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State Police say a sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot during a rural traffic stop in the second killing of an on-duty…
Continue Reading Pope’s top adviser, women who say they were abused by ex-Jesuit artist ask for mosaics to be removed
Associated Press ROME (AP) — The pope’s top adviser on fighting sex abuse is urging Vatican offices to stop displaying artwork by an…
Continue Reading Arson blamed for fire that destroyed historic home on Georgia plantation site
DARIEN, Ga. (AP) — Authorities have charged a man with starting a fire that destroyed a nearly century-old home on the site of a former rice…
Continue Reading Former CEO of Brazilian retail giant Americanas arrested amid allegations of billions in fraud
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — The former CEO of Brazilian retail giant Americanas, Miguel Gutierrez, was arrested Friday in Madrid, and stands…
Continue Reading Frank Bensel makes back-to-back holes-in-one at the U.S. Senior Open
AP Sports Writer NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Frank Bensel turned up a pair of aces on back-to-back holes in the second round of the U.S. Senior Open. The…
Continue Reading 4 Missouri prison guards charged with murder, and a fifth with manslaughter, in death of Black man
Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Four Missouri prison guards have been charged with murder, and a fifth with accessory to involuntary…
Continue Reading Warren Buffett donates again to the Gates Foundation but will cut the charity off after his death
AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett has announced another $5.3 billion in charitable gifts Friday. But in a major shift…
Continue Reading A teenage beachgoer killed by lightning on a beach in northern Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Authorities say a 13-year-old beachgoer has died after being struck by lightning in northern Greece during a sudden…
Continue Reading Tractor Supply is ending DEI and climate efforts after conservative backlash online
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Tractor Supply says it is ending an array of corporate diversity and climate efforts. It’s a move that…
Continue Reading Childish Gambino will perform at the BET Awards with Taraji P. Henson hosting. Here’s what to know
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 BET Awards are fast approaching. Last year’s show celebrated 50 years of hip-hop with tributes to…
Continue Reading Supreme Court rejects Trump ally Steve Bannon’s bid to delay prison sentence
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected a bid to delay a prison sentence for Trump ally Steve Bannon, who’s appealing…
Continue Reading Air tankers and helicopters attack Arizona wildfire that has forced evacuations near Phoenix
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Air tankers and helicopters helped douse flames from the sky as nearly 200 firefighters on the ground battled a wildfire…
Continue Reading New charges against Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach involve 7 additional complainants
TORONTO (AP) — Court documents show that Austrian-Canadian auto parts billionaire Frank Stronach is accused of sexually assaulting seven new…
Continue Reading Pair of giant pandas from China arrive safely at San Diego Zoo
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two giant pandas from China have safely arrived in Southern California, where they will be cared for as part of an ongoing…
Continue Reading Number of homeless residents in Los Angeles County decreases in annual count
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The number of homeless residents counted in Los Angeles County has dipped slightly, decreasing by about 0.3%…
Continue Reading Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden worked forcefully Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his…
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