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Author Ann Patchett urges a ‘breath’ for books as PEN gala raises $2M amid ban surge
NEW YORK (AP) — On a night otherwise dedicated to the endangered state of free…
Suzuki, Evans cap 2nd-period surge, Canadiens beat Sabres 6-3 to take 3-2 lead in 2nd-round series
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Captain Nick Suzuki and the Canadiens’ top line brought the offense,…
Yemen government and Houthis agree to free 1,600 detainees in the largest swap of the 11-year war
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Yemen’s internationally recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels agreed Thursday…
The World Cup has an official song with Shakira and Burna Boy combining for ‘Dai Dai’
ZURICH (AP) — The World Cup — officially — has an official song. Shakira and…
Two Democrats seeking US Senate nomination in Iowa debate who can flip a GOP seat
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The two Democrats vying to be Iowa’s next U.S. senator…
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Trump insists US-China relations are in a good place despite differences as he wraps up…
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
NEW YORK (AP) — The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined…
Natasha Howard and Courtney Williams lead Lynx to 90-86 win over Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Natasha Howard scored 26 points, including the tiebreaking basket with 51…
Small medical plane crashes in New Mexico mountains, killing all 4 people aboard
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A small medical plane crashed in a mountain range outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, before dawn…
New Hawaii law targets corporate influence in politics after Citizens United ruling
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s Democratic governor on Thursday signed into law a bill that uses…
Roque’s OT goal lifts Victoire to 3-1 win over Charge in Game 1 of Walter Cup Finals
LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Abby Roque scored her second goal of the game 2:29 into…
US agrees to settle lawsuit that accused an Indian billionaire of hiding an alleged bribery scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against…
Grichuk powers White Sox past Royals 6-2 for their fifth straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs to…
Texas puts man to death for a retired professor’s killing in its 600th execution since 1982
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A man who experts for both prosecutors and defense attorneys had…
Kyle Schwarber’s MLB-leading 18th homer lifts Phillies past Red Sox 3-1
BOSTON (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run, a two-run shot…
Princess of Wales’ Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardization
REGGIO EMILIA, Italy (AP) — The Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy has put the…
Zimbabwe’s vivid English first names carry family histories, from Privilege to Shame
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Have-A-Look. Handsome. Thanks. Trust. Privilege. Doubt. Problem. Shame. In Zimbabwe, these…
Ian Happ homers, 5 combine for shutout as Cubs snap a 4-game skid with a 2-0 win over Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — Ian Happ hit a long home run and five Chicago Cubs pitchers…
Latvian prime minister resigns after controversy over stray Ukrainian drones
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvian center-right Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday, after the Progressives…
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Raul Castro’s grandson in Havana, US and Cuban officials say
HAVANA (AP) — CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials including Raúl Castro’s grandson…
Scottie Scheffler part of 7-way tie for the lead at PGA Championship
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — The biggest logjam in 57 years after the opening round…
Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from health secretary
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A top California Democratic political aide pleaded guilty Thursday to charges…
Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used…
Justice Thomas hails US Constitution as common bedrock in divided America
MIAMI (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to celebrate the 250th anniversary…