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Women take pride in Holy Week roles after a Spanish Catholic brotherhood’s procession excluded them
MONTORO, Spain (AP) — One religious brotherhood’s refusal to include women in its Holy Week…
Moms for Liberty wanted a seat on the school board. Trump gave them a voice in the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump signed an executive order against transgender athletes last…
More women are having babies later in life. How to improve your chance of a healthy pregnancy
Dr. Jacquelyn Means knew that being pregnant in her late 30s would be challenging. “It…
Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that’s forced some to evacuate
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Crews battled a smoky and fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern…
UCLA beats Texas 51-44 and advances to face South Carolina in the women’s NCAA Tournament championship game
PHOENIX (AP) — UCLA beats Texas 51-44 and advances to face South Carolina in the…
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2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member…
As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters
HAVANA (AP) — Katia Arias buzzed with hope on Friday morning as she gathered at…
2nd man arrested in drive-by shooting that killed 7-month-old girl
NEW YORK (AP) — A second suspect in the stray-bullet killing of a 7-month-old baby…
Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal…
South Carolina beats two-time defending champion UConn 62-48 to advance to the women’s NCAA Tournament title game
PHOENIX (AP) — South Carolina beats two-time defending champion UConn 62-48 to advance to the…
China aims to show global leadership with Iran war diplomacy. US appears uninterested
WASHINGTON (AP) — China is stepping up its diplomacy on the Iran war, putting forward…
Former death row inmate asks Utah judge to dismiss murder case slated for retrial
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A man who spent decades on death row in Utah asked…
Good Friday is a unique and solemn day for Christians, with ancient prayers and fervent processions
MIAMI (AP) — Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in…
Pope Leo XIV carries cross for full Good Friday procession, the first pontiff to do so in decades
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all of the 14…
Tribes in Montana lose millions after USDA kills farm grants
Kim Paul, executive director of the Piikani Lodge Health Institute, a nonprofit on the Blackfeet…
Photos of freed prisoners reuniting with families outside a Cuban prison
GUANABACOA, Cuba (AP) — Families embraced newly freed relatives outside Cuban prisons Friday, a day…
Fight over University of Wisconsin system president’s future draws heat from Republican leader
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Efforts to quickly and quietly oust the president of the University…
Photos of freed prisoners reuniting with families outside a Cuban prison
GUANABO, Cuba (AP) — Families embraced newly freed relatives outside Cuban prisons Friday, a day…
Sugar The Surfing Dog, the first canine inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame, dies
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Sugar The Surfing Dog, the first canine inducted into the…
12-year-old was arrested in death of a classmate who was hit in the head by a metal water bottle
A 12-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of a classmate who was…
Orcas never seen before in Seattle delight whale watchers with a visit
Seattle (AP) — When tourists travel to Seattle, it’s common to take in the Space…
5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan, killing 8 in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 rattled parts of…
Federal judge: Continued Border Patrol sweeps in California violated court order
A federal judge ruled that Border Patrol agents continued making illegal stops and arrests after…
Justice Alito fell ill at a March event and was treated for dehydration, Supreme Court says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito fell ill at an event in Philadelphia…