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Judge relishes opportunity as U.S. captain in WBC, especially with conflict raging in Middle East
PHOENIX (AP) — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge said putting on a Team USA…
War in Iran jolts final day of campaigning in Texas primary
WACO, Texas (AP) — Candidates in Texas’ tightly competitive U.S. Senate primary were treading carefully…
Max Scherzer doesn’t wait before throwing bullpen in spring training for Blue Jays
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Max Scherzer threw a bullpen session in spring training Monday for…
Iran’s World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in line
GENEVA (AP) — Iran’s place at the men’s World Cup in three months was put…
Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US soldiers in a White House ceremony
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army…
In this Minnesota city, it’s tradition to line up for ice cream even when it’s 6 degrees
MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — It’s still winter in Minnesota, but for the people lined up…
Liberal MP challenges PM’s stance on strikes on Iran as feds sidestep legality issue
OTTAWA — A Liberal member of Parliament has challenged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s endorsement of…
Coaching shakeup, management questions swirl around Canadian women’s hockey team
CALGARY — Canadian women’s hockey team leadership is in transition after a heartbreaking overtime loss…
After a storied civil rights career, Jesse Jackson heads home to South Carolina and lies in state
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson Sr. was honored Monday in the…
From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump’s order to strike Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday afternoon…
Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies
L’ILE LONGUE, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France will increase…
Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. first lady Melania Trump presided over a U.N. Security Council…
Ravens hire Nic Gill from New Zealand’s All Blacks rugby team to be VP of health and performance
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens hired Nic Gill as their vice president…
Man who rammed car into Chabad headquarters in NYC pleads not guilty to federal charge
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who repeatedly drove his car into the Chabad Lubavitch…
Conservative Anglican leaders meet in Nigeria, facing debate on a possible breakaway
Anglicans worldwide are grappling with foundational questions: Can they stay together? Should they? Or have…
Hoosiers continue making history by sending school-record 9-player contingent to NFL combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The national champion Indiana Hoosiers just keep making history. Less than two…
US half marathon women’s leaders guided off course in error. One asks officials to ‘make it right’
ATLANTA (AP) — The runner who was leading the women’s race at the U.S. half…
Marlins analyst Tommy Hutton retiring as broadcaster after this season, 60 years after MLB debut
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins television analyst Tommy Hutton announced Monday this will be his…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Framber Valdez throws 3 scoreless innings in spring debut for the Detroit Tigers
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Framber Valdez struck out three while throwing 30 of 43 pitches…
US midfielder Weston McKennie has Juventus contract extended through 2030
TURIN, Italy (AP) — United States midfielder Weston McKennie had his contract at Juventus extended…
A men’s Rugby World Cup in South Africa not viable any time soon, SA Rugby chief says
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Reigning champion South Africa will not be staging a…
The A’s and Giants have the best robot-ump challenge rates in the first 10 days of spring
NEW YORK (AP) — The Athletics had the highest success rate using the robot-umpire system…
‘Sinners’ takes top prize at the Actor Awards, setting up an Oscar showdown
After a near awards-season sweep by “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners” won best ensemble at…