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Iran claims it struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments
Iran says it struck an oil tanker trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz, while…
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge to miss most or all of rest of regular season with a right calf strain
PHOENIX (AP) — Three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge is headed back on the injured list…
Thousands join protest outside Kennedy Center, expressing concern that Trump might tear it down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people joined outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the…
Teenager Julian Hall scores lone goal in Red Bulls’ 1-0 victory over NYCFC
NEW YORK (AP) — Julian Hall scored early in the second half and keeper Ethan…
Konnor Griffin has 4 hits as the Pirates rally past the Royals to reach .500
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin had four hits, Brandon Lowe hit his 32nd…
3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for her birthday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three generations of a Navajo family were heading home from picking…
UN appoints US agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food Program
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations announced the appointment Friday of U.S. agriculture official…
Giants shut down ace Logan Webb for the season with a blister on his finger
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Francisco Giants shut down ace pitcher Logan Webb for…
Trump administration begins building border wall in Texas’ Big Bend region
COMSTOCK, Texas (AP) — The Trump administration has started building the border wall through a…
Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark’s hands
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday he has a deal with Denmark to…
Aaron Donald expects to play for Rams on Monday night against Giants
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The smile on Aaron Donald’s face said it all, well before…
Dodgers welcome back Edwin Díaz from the IL after a month out with a neck injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz came off the injured list…
A humpback whale was spotted in a California river, 60 miles from its Pacific Ocean home
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Denny Glover was hoping for a big catch when he went…
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a sweeping sanctions package…
Astros infielder Carlos Correa says doctor halted his comeback attempt after ankle surgery
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa’s attempt to return this year from ankle surgery ended when…
Brentford climbs to third in Premier League after sweeping Chelsea aside 3-0
LONDON (AP) — Brentford climbed to third in the Premier League after a crushing 3-0…
Dodgers owner Mark Walter sued over alleged failure to disclose federal probe to policyholders
MIAMI (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter and multiple insurance companies he owns…
Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he was barring CNN, MS…
Jazz lock in Keyonte George with a multiyear extension as part of a major rebuild
Jazz guard Keyonte George signed a multiyear extension Friday, securing for Utah a key element…
American Jessica Pegula withdraws from Singapore WTA tournament
SINGAPORE (AP) — Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from next week’s WTA 500 tennis tournament in…
Lions have a lot of things to fix after two tough games in four days
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions knew they had a lot of things to fix…
Cuba hit with another blackout as millions across the island are left without electricity
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s power grid collapsed once again on Friday, leaving millions of people…
Trump to meet acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez in New York next week, White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will meet with Delcy Rodriguez, the acting president of…
Neal Shipley posts 62 for a 1-shot lead with time running out on his PGA Tour rookie season
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Neal Shipley gave his forgettable rookie season on the PGA Tour…