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Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Alabama to use a congressional map…
Photos show airship captains and Victorian inventors flocking to a New Zealand steampunk festival
ŌAMARU, New Zealand (AP) — The small, rural town of Ōamaru, New Zealand, has become…
A’ja Wilson’s 25 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks lead the Aces past the Sparks 79-69
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 25 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks, Jackie…
India set for a blockbuster 12-match New Zealand tour, the biggest in a generation
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — India will play 12 international cricket matches in New Zealand…
The case of a UK teen who died from a stab wound while handcuffed by police stirs debate
LONDON (AP) — The fatal stabbing last year in Britain of a teenager who was…
Massive Russian attack kills 22 people across Ukraine, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv…
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president’s allies, Blanche says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is scrapping plans for a $1.8 billion fund that…
Kayla Thornton makes 5 of Valkyries’ franchise-record 18 3-pointers in 95-77 win over Fire
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kayla Thornton made five 3-pointers and had 19 points and eight…
Matt Olson, baseball’s iron man, stars for the Braves on Lou Gehrig Day
ATLANTA (AP) — On Lou Gehrig Day, baseball’s reigning iron man came through with the…
Jill Biden says she’s sorry she didn’t talk more about son Hunter’s drug addiction
NEW YORK (AP) — Jill Biden says she’s sorry she didn’t talk more about her…
Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Controversial U.S. Senate hopefuls Ken Paxton, a Republican from Texas, and Graham…
After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women’s soccer team rises again
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — With determination, courage and lots of support, refugee players who…
Rhyne Howard scores 36 and Allisha Gray adds 26 in the Dream’s victory over the Sun
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard had 36 points with eight 3-pointers, Allisha Gray…
Manager Mark Kotsay looking at his options for the A’s rotation after Luis Severino’s injury
CHICAGO (AP) — Athletics manager Mark Kotsay is looking at his options for his rotation…
Joc Pederson leads Rangers past Cardinals 7-4 for 5th straight win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Joc Pederson hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and…
Cruz and Lowe hit 3-run homers as the Pirates beat the Astros 10-6
HOUSTON (AP) — Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe hit three-run homers and Endy Rodríguez added…
Heavy rain from tropical storm raises flood risks in the Tokyo region
TOKYO (AP) — A tropical storm dumped heavy rain and raised flood risks around east-central…
There are supposed to be ceasefires across the Middle East, but the fighting is worsening
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza,…
Citing ‘critical issues,’ SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill
The two biggest conferences in college sports released a statement Tuesday saying they do not…
Marlins hit 3 straight homers and hold Nationals hitless until 6th inning of 7-3 victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Mack, Heriberto Hernández and Otto Lopez hit successive home runs in…
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge out of lineup with bone bruise in right rib and may miss a few days
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is out of the starting…
Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the Cubs’ rotation
CHICAGO (AP) — Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the banged-up…
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The Latest: Polls open for races across the US as a busy primary election day…
Kyle Harrison strikes out 12, Jake Bauers homers as surging Brewers top slumping Giants 8-3
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Harrison matched his season high with 12 strikeouts, Jake Bauers hit…