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Mexico says U.S. suspension of beef imports because of screwworm is unfair
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday described as “unfair” the decision by the Trump administration to suspend imports of Mexican beef cattle for 15 days due to the detection of screwworm in shipments. Sheinbaum, who has spent the past few months scrambling to offset tariff threats by...
Defense concedes Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs had violent outbursts, but say no federal crimes occurred
NEW YORK — The public knew Sean “Diddy” Combs as a larger-than-life cultural icon and business mogul, but in private he used violence and threats to coerce women into drug-fueled sexual encounters that he recorded, a prosecutor said Monday in opening statements at Combs’ sex trafficking trial. “This is Sean...
An airstrike in central Myanmar kills up to 22 people at a bombed school, reports say
BANGKOK — An airstrike by Myanmar’s military on a village in the country’s central Sagaing region hit a school on Monday, killing as many as 20 students and two teachers, according to a member of a resistance group, an aid worker and media reports. The morning attack on Ohe Htein...
Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down ceasefire proposal but promises talks
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, the Ukrainian air force said Monday, after the Kremlin effectively rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than three-year war, but reiterated that it would take part in possible peace talks later...
Hamas says it released American-Israeli hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli-American soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip was released Monday, Hamas said, in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel. The Israeli military confirmed that Edan Alexander...
At least 10 people sickened in U.S. listeria outbreak linked to prepared foods
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. — At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Saturday that federal, state and local officials are investigating...
Another Newark airport disruption as Trump’s transportation secretary talks of reducing flights
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of Newark’s airport for the “next several weeks” as it struggles with radar outages and other issues, including another Sunday that again slowed air traffic. Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday,...
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
WASHINGTON — House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” at least $880 billion in cuts largely to Medicaid to help cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks. Tallying hundreds of pages, the legislation revealed late Sunday is touching off the biggest...
Zepbound beats Wegovy for weight loss in first head-to-head trial of blockbuster drugs
People taking Eli Lilly’s obesity drug, Zepbound, lost nearly 50% more weight than those using rival Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in the first head-to-head study of the blockbuster medications. Clinical trial participants who took tirzepatide, the drug sold as Zepbound, lost an average of 50 pounds over 72 weeks, while those...
U.S., China reach deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with a 90-day pause
GENEVA — The United States and China agreed Monday to slash their massive recent tariffs, restarting stalled trade between the world’s two biggest economies and setting off a rally in global financial markets. But the de-escalation in President Donald Trump’s trade wars did nothing to resolve underlying differences between Beijing...
Colorado Rockies fire manager Bud Black; Vandergrift native, GCC alum Schaeffer takes over as interim managerVideo
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies fired Bud Black, the winningest manager in franchise history, after a 7-33 start that’s one of the worst in Major League Baseball history. Colorado promoted third base coach Warren Schaeffer to be the interim manager, the team announced Sunday after a 9-3 win over San...
Trump promises to order that the U.S. pay only the price other nations do for some drugs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he’ll sign an executive order on Monday that, if implemented, could bring down the costs of some medications — reviving a failed effort from his first term on an issue he’s talked up since even before becoming president. The order Trump is promising will...
Mikko Rantanen has a goal and 2 assists for Stars in 5-2 win over Jets to take a 2-1 series leadVideo
DALLAS — Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists, including on the tiebreaking goal by Alexander Petrovic that was finally confirmed after a lengthy review as the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets, 5-2, on Sunday to take 2-1 lead in the second-round Western Conference series. Officials reviewed Petrovic’s...
Kyle Larson wins again at Kansas, dominating for his 3rd NASCAR Cup Series win this seasonVideo
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kyle Larson took most of the drama out of his second straight spring victory Sunday at Kansas Speedway. After putting his No. 5 car on the pole for Hendrick Motorsports, Larson led 221 of 267 laps, winning both stages and cruising to his third NASCAR Cup...
1 killed, 32 injured in collision of bus and SUV on Los Angeles area freeway
LOS ANGELES — One person was killed and 32 people were injured, including two critically, when a tour bus and a sport utility vehicle collided on a Los Angeles area freeway early Sunday, officials said. The lone occupant of the SUV died after the vehicle became engulfed in flames following...
U.S. touts ‘substantial progress’ in tariff talks with China, but details still scarce
GENEVA — The lead U.S. negotiator in trade talks with China cheered “a great deal of productivity” in resolving differences between the world’s two leading economic powers, after officials wrapped two days of bargaining in Switzerland following President Donald Trump imposing steep tariffs and Beijing retaliating. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott...
Straka outduels Lowry to win Truist Championship at Philly Cricket for 2nd victory of the seasonVideo
FLOURTOWN — Sepp Straka seized the lead with a par on the 16th hole and shot a 2-under-par 68, outdueling Shane Lowry on Sunday in the final round of the Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club for his second victory of the season. After Lowry missed the green with his...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 points and leads Thunder past Denver 92-87 to tie series 2-2Video
DENVER — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder finally outplayed Denver in crunch time, beating the Nuggets, 92-87, on Sunday to knot their second-round series at two games apiece. The Thunder trailed 69-63 after three quarters and fell behind by eight when Peyton Watson started the...
NBA draft lottery: Cavaliers and Magic have landed the most top picks in the event’s 40-year historyVideo
Patrick Ewing was poised to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft 40 years ago when commissioner David Stern began the first draft lottery by pulling a logo of the Golden State Warriors out of an envelope, indicating they would select seventh. Pat O’Brien, announcing for CBS, proclaimed:...
Hundreds of flights delayed by runway equipment issue at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA — Hundreds of flights have been delayed at Atlanta’s airport — one of the world’s busiest — on Sunday because of a runway equipment issue. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that it has temporarily slowed arrivals into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, while technicians work to address...
Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch, another Allen-Mahomes matchup are among biggest 2025 NFL games
Get ready to make those viewing plans. The NFL schedule is coming out. The league’s broadcast partners will begin to announce select games Monday, and the full slate of games will be revealed Wednesday night. The thirst for football is so great, the schedule release is a three-hour, prime-time broadcast...
Hamas says Edan Alexander, last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released in truce efforts
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas said Sunday that Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume the delivery of aid. Two Hamas officials told The Associated Press they expect...
Newark mayor denies trespassing at immigration detention center following arrestVideo
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka denied trespassing at a new federal immigration detention center during a confrontation that led to his arrest while the Democrat was at the facility with three members of Congress. Baraka, who has been protesting the center’s opening this week, was released around 8 p.m. Friday after...
Qatar says no final decision made on gifting Trump a jet to use as Air Force OneVideo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump reportedly is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft. The Qatari...
Rockies’ miserable season hits a new low with 21-0 loss to Padres
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies are reluctant to label themselves a rebuilding team, but after Saturday night it might be more accurate to say they’re imploding. Colorado hit rock bottom so far in a season that has gone south from the start, losing 21-0 to the San Diego Padres. It...
