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Israel intercepts the last boat from the Gaza flotilla as Israeli minister mocks the activists
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces on Friday intercepted the last boat from an international flotilla…
‘Big dream of mine’: NHL players on Olympic bubble know early-season success is key
Robert Thomas already knew his chances were pretty much finished. Nick Suzuki held out at…
US book publishers honor Russian dissident house Freedom Letters
NEW YORK (AP) — The trade group for U.S. book publishers is honoring a dissident…
Carlos King talks ownership, navigating racism and building Black reality TV empires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carlos King is the face of Black unscripted storytelling without ever…
Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish’s mom, has some ideas
Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her…
Noteworthy and influential people who’ve died this year
The September killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a campus speaking event rocked the…
England routs South Africa by 10 wickets to kick off Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith took 3-7 in four overs as England…
What to watch during MLB’s best-of-5 Division Series
Major League Baseball’s playoffs now move into the Division Series, which will include Shohei Ohtani’s…
Cambiaghi and Nicolussi Caviglia given 1st call-ups for under-pressure Italy in World Cup qualifying
ROME (AP) — Bologna left winger Nicolò Cambiaghi and Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia were…
Matmo weakens into a storm after blowing across northern Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Matmo weakened into a storm after barreling Friday across Philippines’…
U.N. food agency to suspend food aid for 750,000 people in Somalia next month
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The U.N. food agency announced on Friday that it is cutting…
Jude Bellingham fails to regain England squad place as Tuchel gives ‘no guarantees’ for star players
Jude Bellingham failed on Friday to regain his place in England’s squad after returning from…
Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize before. Experts say he’s unlikely to win this year
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize…
Springboks set to make history at Twickenham and backed by 70,000 fans
LONDON (AP) — South Africa will be 9,000 kilometers (5,600 miles) from home at Twickenham…
‘The whole country’s team’: Quebecers rallying behind Toronto Blue Jays in playoffs
MONTREAL — Louis-Philippe Guy wasn’t always a Toronto Blue Jays fan. As a young boy,…
Zelenskyy warns that Russian drones endanger Chernobyl and other nuclear plants in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s sustained bombardment of Ukraine’s power grid is deepening concerns about…
The Swiss Guards have a new uniform. Don’t worry, the iconic one remains
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The world’s oldest army has new uniforms. But don’t worry: The…
Schlittler strikes out 12 in postseason debut as Yankees beat Red Sox 4-0 to win Wild Card Series
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings…
Morocco’s youth-led protests demand better schools and hospitals, prime minister resignation
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Youth-led demonstrators in Morocco took to the streets on Thursday for…
Schlittler’s playoff gem for Yankees against rival Red Sox prompts Boone to say `A star is born’
NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Schlittler’s key to putting Boston Red Sox bats to sleep…
From rooftops to honey jars, Athens is abuzz with urban beekeeping
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Nikos Chatzilias spends his days tending to buzzing bee colonies with…
Gaza crisis features in march remembering 1968 Mexican massacre
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The annual march to commemorate the 1968 massacre of protesting students…
John Epping off to strong start with pair of wins at PointsBet Invitational
CALGARY — John Epping picked up a pair of wins to start off his schedule…
Yankees advance to ALDS, will meet Blue Jays in playoffs for first time
TORONTO — The New York Yankees will face the Toronto Blue Jays in an American…