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Cuba shuts its Quito embassy as Ecuador expels its diplomats
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The Cuban diplomatic mission in Ecuador left the country Friday after…
Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor
ATLANTA (AP) — A two-month sprint to the May 19 primary elections in Georgia’s governor…
The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. submarine’s deadly attack on an Iranian warship does not appear…
Cuba says a 5th person died after people on a Florida-flagged speedboat opened fire on soldiers
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba said a fifth person has died as a consequence of a…
Minnesota loves the TV timeout. Those mandated breaks help a depleted Gophers squad stay competitive
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first season for Minnesota under coach Niko Medved has become an…
Hildalgo, Moore help Notre Dame women beat NC State 81-63, advance to ACC Tournament semis
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo scored 25 points, Iyana Moore added 20 points, nine…
Judge weighs New York Times bid to block policy limiting journalists’ access to Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon policy limiting journalists’ access to the building is depriving Americans…
After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books
NEW YORK (AP) — Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans…
Ronaldo’s injury more serious than first thought, says Al-Nassr coach
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hamstring injury is more serious than first thought, Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus said…
Former England and Man United forward Jesse Lingard signs for Brazil’s Corinthians
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer club Corinthians completed the signing of former England and…
Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s status upgraded to available, clearing way for season debut after Achilles tendon surgery
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s status upgraded to available, clearing way for season…
Astros All-Star SS Jeremy Peña unsure if he will be ready for opening day because of broken finger
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña may miss opening…
Tunisian authorities detain pro-Palestinian activists preparing new Gaza aid flotilla
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian authorities detained several pro-Palestinian activists Friday as tensions mounted around…
Before his return to the Oscars, Yorgos Lanthimos finds a still moment in Athens
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Oscar-nominated filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos paused his filmmaking and promotion schedule this…
Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump’s White House mark a change?
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed…
Kansas State becomes the 1st No. 12 seed to advance to women’s Big 12 Tournament semifinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Freshman Jordan Speiser scored 18 of her career-high 21 points…
Good dad intentions are at the heart of Steve Carell’s new series ‘Rooster’
Recently, Steve Carell had a misunderstanding with his adult daughter over whether or not to…
Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Heat waves that lead to sudden and damaging drought are spreading across…
Spacecraft’s impact changed asteroid’s orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An asteroid that NASA used for target practice a few…
In Paris fashion, skin is in and celebrities rule the runways
PARIS (AP) — Paris Fashion Week is delivering a forceful reminder of why it remains…
Clippers rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser out for season after right foot ligament tear
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Yanic Konan Niederhauser tore a ligament in his right foot, putting…
Chargers bolster Justin Herbert’s protection with the signing of center Tyler Biadasz
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed center Tyler Biadasz on Friday,…
Attempted suicides, fights, pain: 911 calls reveal misery at ICE’s largest detention facility
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The calls to 911 poured in from staff at Camp…
Toby Fournier secures a double-double and No. 13 Duke women beat Clemson 60-46 in ACC quarterfinals
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Toby Fournier had 17 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks, Delaney…