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Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the US Open
WASHINGTON (AP) — After Venus Williams’ four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she…
‘He was the catalyst’: Toronto referee remembers Hulk Hogan, the man behind the myth
TORONTO — Even as Hulkamania was catching fire around the world, former WWE referee Jimmy…
Judge orders Wisconsin school shooter’s father to stand trial on charges he allowed access to guns
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The father of a Wisconsin school shooter must stand trial on…
Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s milestone settlement with Columbia promises to bring stability to…
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US Senate
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King dropped out of the 2026 Republican race…
Justice Dept. official meets with Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s imprisoned former girlfriend
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department’s No. 2 official met Thursday with Ghislaine Maxwell, the…
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in North Carolina, with Trump’s backing
Michael Whatley, chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate…
US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking ‘good faith’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing its…
The Latest: US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks, blaming Hamas
President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said Thursday the U.S. is cutting short Gaza…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking ‘good faith’ WASHINGTON (AP)…
Early Hawaiian petroglyphs on a beach are visible again with changing tides and shifting sands
WAIANAE, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaiian petroglyphs dating back at least a half-millennium are visible on…
Flash flooding prompts rescues in New Mexico mountain village
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — Another afternoon of heavy rainfall Thursday prompted flash flooding in the…
Taiwanese rally for and against the recall of opposition lawmakers seen as close to China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Threats from China and anger over legislative deadlock are dominating Taiwan’s…
School roof collapse in western India kills 7 children and injures at least 21
NEW DELHI (AP) — The roof of a government middle school building collapsed Friday in…
Europeans and Iran meet in Istanbul as the return of sanctions looms over nuclear deadlock
ISTANBUL (AP) — Iranian and European diplomats met Friday in Istanbul in the latest drive…
Trump wants to play global peacemaker. Derailed Gaza ceasefire shows how daunting that ambition is
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks this week plunges one…
PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Friday, July 25, 2025
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. President Donald Trump speaks with…
India’s Modi announces credit worth $565 million to the Maldives and launches free trade talks
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a $565-million…
Hulk Hogan’s sex tape lawsuit had a lasting effect on cases involving celebrity privacy
Famous for his fearless bravado as a pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan won one of his…
France’s highest court upholds some of Bashar Assad’s legal protections, but permits future warrants
PARIS (AP) — France’s highest court on Friday upheld some of Syrian ex-leader Bashar Assad’s…
Guard Justin Pugh announces his retirement after 11 NFL seasons with the Giants and Cardinals
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Longtime NFL guard Justin Pugh announced Friday he is retiring…
American Conference deserves fair shot at College Football Playoff, commissioner says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Commissioner Tim Pernetti wants to be sure the newly rebranded American…
Copa América Femenina faces backlash over poor conditions and low attendance
The Copa América Femenina has gotten off to a rough start. Players complained about the…
Pernetti on Memphis’ attempted move to Big 12: Your job is to do what’s best for the school
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti said he was aware of Memphis’…