Timmy Tillman switches national team affiliation to US from Germany
CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles FC midfielder Timmy Tillman has been approved by FIFA to change his national team affiliation to the United States from…
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One woman dead in crash along Highway 152 at the Big Cut
SAN BENITO/MERCED COUNTIES, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON MAY 23, 2023 AT 9:57 AM- CHP Hollister-Gilroy says a San Mateo woman has died in a crash…
Continue Reading Court rules against Prince Harry’s offer to personally pay for police protection in UK
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A London judge rejected Prince Harry’s bid to pay for his own police protection Tuesday,…
Continue Reading Recent shark attacks are worrying beach-goers, yet experts say they’re very rare
By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have piqued…
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2 children were killed after being swept away from their mother in a central California river during dangerous conditions
Originally Published: 22 MAY 23 22:05 ET Updated: 23 MAY 23 00:13 ET By Taylor Romine and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — An 8-year-old girl…
Continue ReadingToddler shot by stray bullet at Utah day care while playing outside
By SAM METZ and RICK BOWMER Associated Press SPANISH FORK, Utah (AP) — A 2-year-old boy shot in the head by a stray bullet while playing outside at…
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A first-time filmmaker in Cannes: Molly Manning Walker on her breakthrough ‘How to Have Sex’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer CANNES, France (AP) — The news that Molly Manning Walker’s first feature film “How to Have Sex” had gotten…
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Nearly 20 million households are behind on their utility bills
Originally Published: 23 MAY 23 11:41 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN New York (CNN) — Millions of Americans may have to think twice about turning…
Continue Reading Organizers of Paris Olympics say 6.8 million tickets sold so far, defend pricing
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer Organizers of the Paris Olympics say they have sold 6.8 million tickets out of 10 million available with 14…
Continue Reading Trump makes video appearance in New York criminal case, trial date tentatively set for late March
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump made a video appearance Tuesday in his New York criminal case,…
Continue Reading 2 employees injured in fire at refinery in southern Oklahoma
WYNNEWOOD, Okla. (AP) — A fire at an oil refinery in southern Oklahoma has left two people injured, according to CVR Energy, the Sugar Land,…
Continue Reading Meta sells Giphy for $53M to Shutterstock after UK blocked GIF platform purchase
WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Shutterstock said Tuesday it’s buying Giphy from Meta Platforms for $53 million, the…
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Golden State’s Stephen Curry wins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice award
NEW YORK (AP) — Golden State’s Stephen Curry was selected as this season’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion, the NBA announced…
Continue Reading WNBA opening weekend highlighted by Griner’s return, Stewart’s historic performance
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The WNBA tipped off its 27th season this past weekend with the return of Brittney Griner, a historic effort by…
Continue ReadingU.S. News changes its college rankings to emphasize diversity and remove alumni giving
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — U.S. News & World Report announced changes to the methodology of its controversial Best Colleges rankings to…
Continue Reading Biden leaning into global diplomacy to manage migration at US-Mexico border
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — On President Joe Biden ‘s first day in office, he handed Congress a legislative plan to…
Continue Reading A lifetime of racism makes Alzheimer’s more prevalent in Black Americans
By KAT STAFFORD Associated Press FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Constance Guthrie is not yet dead, but her daughter has begun to plan her funeral. It…
Continue Reading Russia extends arrest of US journalist Evan Gershkovich by 3 months
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court has extended the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by three months. The decision came in a…
Continue ReadingAlex Murdaugh to be deposed in a wrongful-death lawsuit over a fatal boat crash
By Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys will once again get to question Alex Murdaugh, after a judge ruled the convicted murderer will be…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian stocks slide as debt worries mount
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets slid Wednesday as the U.S. government crept closer to a potentially…
Continue Reading Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023
By TOM KRISHER and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writers DETROIT (AP) — Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in…
Continue Reading From Xerox to TV box, long awaited adaptation of ‘American Born Chinese’ book hits Disney+
By TERRY TANG Associated Press Gene Luen Yang remembers feeling pumped in 2007 when Hollywood came calling about his trailblazing graphic novel…
Continue Reading Cambodian land activists arrested for allegedly inciting farmers to hate the rich
By SOPHENG CHEANG and GRANT PECK Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s Interior Ministry says three land rights activists…
Continue Reading Catholic clergy sexually abused Illinois kids far more often than church acknowledged, state finds
By KATHLEEN FOODY and MICHAEL TARM Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — More than 450 Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused nearly 2,000 children…
Continue Reading High blood pressure plagues many Black Americans. Combined with COVID, it’s catastrophic
By KAT STAFFORD Associated Press DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. (AP) — Charles Thomas was unwell but he had no time for rest. He was on the cusp of a…
Continue Reading Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live
By KAT STAFFORD Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Amid the balloons, cake and games at his best friend’s birthday party on a farm,…
Continue Reading15-year-old surfer injured by an apparent shark bite in New Jersey ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend
By Tina Burnside and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Beachgoers in New Jersey are being urged to use caution ahead of the busy Memorial Day…
Continue ReadingA 4-year-old boy was dropped over a border barrier in San Diego. Agents who rushed to help came under fire
By Rosa Flores and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Authorities on both sides of the US-Mexico border are trying to find whoever dropped a 4-year-old boy…
Continue Reading FRENCH OPEN 2023: Try the AP’s quiz about the clay-court Grand Slam tournament
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer How well do you know the French Open, the Grand Slam tennis tournament that begins Sunday at Roland Garros in…
Continue Reading Missouri man accused of deliberately crashing U-Haul truck into security barrier near White House
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Missouri man flew to Washington, rented a U-Haul truck and drove straight to the White…
Continue Reading Kentucky sheriff’s deputy fatally shot during traffic stop
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — Officials say a Kentucky sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Scott County Sheriff Tony Hampton…
Continue Reading When you adopt a desert tortoise, prepare for a surprisingly social and zippy pet
By ALINA HARTOUNIAN Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — They’re not fluffy, they don’t play fetch and they certainly don’t roll over. But there…
Continue Reading Indian wrestlers hold candlelight march demanding arrest of sports official for sexual abuse
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top female wrestlers lead a candlelight march of nearly 1,000 supporters in the…
Continue Reading UK economy to avoid recession but inflation still a worry, IMF says
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund says the British economy will avoid falling into recession this year.…
Continue Reading Millennial Money: How to pick a socially responsible bank
By CHANELLE BESSETTE of NerdWallet Now is a great time to look for a bank or credit union that aligns with your values. Whether you care about…
Continue Reading Weight watching, injury dangers, caustic feedback add to mental health woes for horse racing jockeys
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Eurico Rosa da Silva was in a dark place. On the track, the jockey in his early 30s was winning…
Continue Reading Caustic feedback, serious injuries and the quiet mental health suffering of horse racing jockeys
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Eurico Rosa da Silva was in a dark place. On the track, the jockey in his early 30s was winning…
Continue ReadingWhat’s your earthquake risk? Use this map to find out
By Byron Manley, Matt Stiles and Renée Rigdon, CNN (CNN) — Tens of millions of Americans live in places with a high earthquake risk, many of…
Continue Reading Militants attack Pakistan oil plant near Afghan border, kill 6 troops and guards, police say
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police say that dozens of militants attacked an oil and gas plant in the country’s remote northwest, near…
Continue Reading Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer The U.S. surgeon general is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for…
Continue Reading Prosecutors will seek mental health facility for suspect in Danish mall shooting that killed 3
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish prosecutors say they will ask for a 23-year-old man to be detained in a secure mental health facility if he is…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 23: Mexico volcano, Trump, Debt limit, LGBTQ rights, TikTok
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane season starts next week, and forecasters are already monitoring a system brewing in the Atlantic. So,…
Continue ReadingA popular restaurant sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the implementation of a law they say targets drag shows
By Jamiel Lynch and Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — A popular restaurant in Orlando that hosts drag brunches filed a lawsuit Monday against…
Continue Reading Prince Harry’s effort to pay for British police protection fails in court
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A London judge ruled Tuesday against Prince Harry in his efforts to pay for police protection when…
Continue Reading Wish you could tweak that text? WhatsApp is letting users edit messages
LONDON (AP) — WhatsApp is allowing users to edit the messages they’ve sent. The popular chat app announced the update in a blog post Monday,…
Continue Reading Stung by election defeat, Greek opposition forced to pass on chance to form government
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s opposition leader has received and rejected an invitation to form the…
Continue Reading The U.S. surgeon general has some tips for parents and teens on social media use
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and…
Continue Reading Blinken warns rival Sudanese generals to respect latest truce or face possible sanctions
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Sudan’s rival generals to abide by the latest…
Continue Reading Police in Portugal resume search for Madeleine McCann, British child missing since 2007
By FILIPE BENTO Associated Press ARADE DAM, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese police aided by German and British colleagues on Tuesday resumed their…
Continue Reading Aid agencies back UN’s $7 billion appeal for Horn of Africa crisis
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Humanitarian agencies are calling for the full funding of the U.N.’s $7 billion…
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