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First rain of autumn falls in Iran’s capital, but the drought-ravaged nation needs far more
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Rain fell for the first time in months in Iran’s capital…
IOC president Coventry sets early 2026 target for new Olympic policy on gender eligibility
GENEVA (AP) — The IOC set a target Wednesday of early 2026 to detail a…
Jake Heggie’s new opera ‘The Judgment of Paris’ will mix mythology and an infamous wine competition
In what figures to be a score for refined palates, the famous 1976 wine tasting…
Lindsey Vonn added 12 pounds of muscle to her frame and is ready for her Olympic season at age 41
Twelve more pounds of muscle. Equipment dialed in. A new superstar coach. At age 41,…
EU enlargement chief says Ukraine’s membership ‘inevitable’ despite Hungary’s objections
KYIV, UKraine (AP) — The European Union’s enlargement chief said Wednesday she is confident Hungary…
The White House says the midterms are all about Trump. Democrats aren’t so sure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Dallas congresswoman opened her Senate campaign by telling voters that she…
What to know about the Justice Department’s Jeffrey Epstein files
NEW YORK (AP) — The clock is ticking for the U.S. government to open up…
Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation
LONDON (AP) — Iceland’s national broadcaster said Wednesday it will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song…
Olympic hopeful cross-country skier tries to put India on the winter sports map
Most of Bhavani Thekkada’s competitors grew up on skis. She grew up on a coffee…
James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers
NEW YORK (AP) — Melanie Moore, who runs the Ohio-based Cincy Book Bus, is one…
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target…
UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue…
Jesse Lingard scores in final game but FC Seoul held to a draw in Asian Champions League
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Jesse Lingard scored in his final game for FC Seoul…
Blues sign Dillon Dube, who was acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, to AHL tryout
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dillon Dube, the only remaining unsigned player among the five members…
Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel — and what could power the coveted Ring of Fire
NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION — This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. — The fumes…
UN human rights office in ‘survival mode’ with $90M budget shortfall and 300 job cuts
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief said Wednesday that his office is facing…
Winter Olympics: Swiss snowboarder Wicki out after tearing same ACL for second time this year
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic snowboarder Berenice Wicki will miss the Milan Cortina Winter Games…
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Arden Cho seizes her golden moment after Hollywood heartbreak
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years ago, Arden Cho was ready to walk away from…
Nine Russian and Belarusian skiers get neutral status to compete in Olympics qualifying events
GENEVA (AP) — Three skiers from Russia and six from Belarus — including former Olympic…
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target…
Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With eyes closed and a small mallet in hand, the Rev.…
Canada’s Danielle Serdachny takes Olympic hockey hopes into her hometown
EDMONTON — Danielle Serdachny gets to wear the Maple Leaf in her hometown in hockey…
Paramount says China’s Tencent withdrew from its Warner Bros bid to avert national security issues
BANGKOK (AP) — Paramount Skydance says the Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings…
Ex-NWSL director Tatjana Haenni to join Leipzig as chief executive
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Former National Women’s Soccer League director Tatjana Haenni will join Leipzig…