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Syrians mourn a former chess champion as her death is confirmed 13 years later
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Hundreds of people have flocked to a tent in Damascus to…
Poland and Lithuania confirm exploring a bigger role in nuclear deterrence
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland and Lithuania confirm they are participating in discussions about their…
Belmont Park rebuild nears the finish line as the Belmont Stakes is a year from returning home
NEW YORK (AP) — A stroll by the paddock at Belmont Park is a glimpse…
The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
New Jersey Democrats pick Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett to face absent GOP congressman
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, won the Democratic primary…
Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski
German filmmaker Wim Wenders on Wednesday said he has pulled his 1975 movie “The Wrong…
Montenegro blocks entry to 87 Serbs over security concerns ahead of EU summit
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro banned 87 Serbs from entering the country on Wednesday, saying…
Shinnecock scouting report: Scheffler and McIlroy say wide fairways and big rough for US Open
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler took a detour to Shinnecock Hills…
Swiss forward Embolo goes to US embassy for urgent World Cup visa after travel denied
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland forward Breel Embolo applied for an urgent visa at the…
Dutch court agrees to hear Greenpeace lawsuit against US energy company
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Judges in Amsterdam handed Greenpeace a preliminary victory on Wednesday in an…
Federal judge pauses sentencing to weigh argument in Wisconsin judge’s immigration case conviction
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday considered whether to throw out a jury’s…
Trump’s Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students
WASHINGTON (AP) — For generations, the federal government enforced civil rights laws with an eye…
NC State-Virginia game set for Brazil moving to Virginia, international game could not be conducted
The N.C. State-Virginia football game set to take place in Brazil as the first college…
Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy
NEW YORK (AP) — A moment early on in “Disclosure Day” will instinctively feel familiar…
Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations
WASHINGTON (AP) — When nearly all the scheduled musical performers pulled out of a concert…
9 students to be remanded for 21 days over Kenya school fire that killed 16
NAIVASHA, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan detectives on Wednesday were granted 21 days to hold nine…
Nas and Nicholas Britell help tell the story of the NBA Finals with spot debuting Wednesday
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The NBA brought in Grammy-winning rapper Nas and three-time Emmy-winning composer…
Spain coach confident that Lamine Yamal will be fit for World Cup opener
MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expects Lamine Yamal to be fit…
Sean McVay doesn’t shoot down speculation on Aaron Donald returning to Rams alongside Myles Garrett
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Sean McVay was asked about Aaron Donald during Myles Garrett’s…
Stokes says Archer ‘committed’ to England team with pacer unavailable after IPL involvement
LONDON (AP) — England cricket captain Ben Stokes leapt to the defense of Jofra Archer…
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
He was a brash and outspoken media mogul who gave the world the 24-hour news…
Once the preserve of elite chefs, sushi-making can be fun
TOKYO (AP) — No food says Japan more than sushi. But few people make it…
Gray’s 2nd grand slam of the season helps Twins beat the White Sox 9-6
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tristan Gray hit a grand slam in the fourth inning and the…
Striker Rasmus Hojlund completes permanent move to Napoli from Man United
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Rasmus Hojlund has completed a permanent move to Napoli after a…