Merkel’s party ahead in local votes in northern German state
BERLIN (AP) — The center-right candidate hoping to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany’s chancellor is celebrating his party’s narrow victory…
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Dodgers, Braves are trade deadline winners so far
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer There were so many major deals at this year’s trade deadline, it’s no surprise that many of the players who…
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Dodgers, Braves are trade deadline winners so far
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer There were so many major deals at this year’s trade deadline, it’s no surprise that many of the players who…
Continue Reading STAT WATCH: Kent St. flashing sticky fingers with 8 picks
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Kent State picked off four more passes in its win over VMI and is the first team in 10 years with four…
Continue Reading Adapt or else: Downtown businesses cope with new reality
By MAE ANDERSON and TOM KRISHER AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — As the resilient coronavirus keeps offices closed and workers at home, some are…
Continue Reading Vietnam speeds up Hanoi vaccine drive; 1M jabs over weekend
By HAU DINH Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam is speeding up its vaccination program in an effort to loosen coronavirus lockdown…
Continue Reading Max Scherzer is epitome of efficiency in joining 3,000K club
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers were already loaded with talent when…
Continue Reading Max Scherzer is epitome of efficiency in joining 3,000K club
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers were already loaded with talent when…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: 41-year-old Hill faces 40-year-old Wainwright
By The Associated Press Mets 41-year-old left-hander Rich Hill is set to face Cardinals 40-year-old righty Adam Wainwright in a showdown of veterans…
Continue Reading Met Gala returns in style with Eilish, Lil Nas X, Rihanna
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — For what was billed as a “mini Met Gala,” Monday’s fundraiser at New York’s…
Continue Reading 3 contrasting candidates seek chancellery in German election
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany is seeing its first three-way contest for the chancellery, with the environmentalist Greens…
Continue Reading Malaysia’s PM signs landmark pact with opposition lawmakers
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s new leader has won opposition support to shore up his fragile government in exchange for a slew of…
Continue Reading As Dubai’s food delivery booms, dangers and casualties mount
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Advocates and workers say that casualties among food delivery riders are…
Continue Reading Fire damages Thai nightclub popular with Indian tourists
BANGKOK (AP) — A fire in in the famous Thai resort city of Pattaya has badly damaged a large nightclub catering to Indian tourists. A city official…
Continue Reading Asian stocks mixed as investors await US inflation data
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets are mixed as investors wait for an update on U.S. inflation that has been…
Continue Reading Bears rookie QB Fields scores touchdown in NFL debut
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Fields operated with a calm and cool demeanor with the limited snaps that he got. The…
Continue Reading Bears rookie QB Fields scores touchdown in NFL debut
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Fields operated with a calm and cool demeanor with the limited snaps that he got. The…
Continue Reading Nicholas strengthens to hurricane ahead of Texas landfall
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Nicholas has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane…
Continue Reading Life in a rugby bubble getting tougher for Argentina’s Pumas
By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The grind of two seasons on the road and the relentless rounds of isolation and…
Continue Reading School starts for 1 million NYC kids amid new vaccine rules
By KAREN MATTHEWS and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Classroom doors are swinging open for about a million New York City…
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