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Pope Francis no longer requires mechanical ventilation after respiratory crisis

ROME — Pope Francis had stabilized enough Tuesday after two respiratory crises to be taken off noninvasive mechanical ventilation and receive just high flows of supplemental oxygen, as he continued his more than two-week long fight against double pneumonia, the Vatican said. Francis, 88, woke up and was resuming respiratory...

China slaps extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major U.S. farm exports, adds trade curbs

BEIJING — China announced Tuesday it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef, and also expanded controls on doing business with key U.S. companies. The tariffs announced by the Commerce Ministry are due to take effect...

Zelenskyy calls Oval Office spat with Trump 'regrettable,' says he's ready to work for peace

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday the Oval Office blowup with U.S. President Donald Trump last week was “regrettable,” adding that he stands ready to work under Trump’s “strong leadership” to get a lasting peace. Zelenskyy’s remarks — an apparent attempt to placate Trump — came in...

Trump's trade war draws swift retaliation as Mexico, Canada and China impose tariffs on the U.S.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump launched a trade war Tuesday against America’s three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin as the U.S. faced the threat of rekindled inflation and paralyzing uncertainty for business. Just after midnight, Trump imposed...

LA Kings apologize for selling scarves made in Turkey on Armenian Night

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month. “We, the LA Kings and our partners at Rank & Rally want to sincerely apologize to all our friends in the Armenian Community and beyond for the oversight...

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years who inspired 'Jolene,' dies at 82

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died Monday. He was 82. According to a statement provided to The Associated Press by Parton’s publicist, Dean died in Nashville, Tennessee. He will be laid to rest in a...

Man pleads guilty to murder, attempted murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — An Illinois man pleaded guilty Monday to killing seven people and injuring dozens more when he opened fire on a 2022 Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb, a stunning development moments before opening statements in his trial on murder and attempted murder charges. Appearing in a...

Head of FBI New York office says he's retired from the bureau after being forced to do so

WASHINGTON — The head of the FBI’s New York field office, who was reported to have resisted Justice Department efforts to scrutinize agents who participated in politically sensitive investigations, has told coworkers that he has retired from the bureau after being directed to do so. James Dennehy said in a...

Treasury ends enforcement of business ownership database meant to stop shell company formation

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will not enforce a Biden-era small business rule intended to curb money laundering and shell company formation. In a Sunday evening announcement, Treasury said in a news release that it will not impose penalties now or in the future if companies fail...

No. 2 USC has best ranking in AP Top 25 in 39 years after beating UCLA; Texas still No. 1

Southern California has its best ranking in 39 years after moving up to No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll on Monday. The Trojans won the Big Ten regular-season title Saturday, beating then-No. 2 UCLA for the second time this year. That victory vaulted USC up...

Auburn atop AP Top 25 for 8th straight week; No. 6 St. John's has highest ranking in 34 years

Auburn and Duke remain atop the AP Top 25. The rest of the poll was a big jumble. Auburn was the unanimous pick at No. 1 for the second straight week, receiving all 61 votes from a media panel in the poll released on Monday. The Tigers held the top...

Wild GM Guerin believes injury-thinned group is good enough to get by until standouts return

The injury-thinned Minnesota Wild could use a boost in their push to return to the playoffs, with their margin for making it slimmed down following a strong start. With the NHL trade deadline approaching Friday, the Wild more than likely will have to find that spark from within. The salary...

Senate confirms Linda McMahon to lead Education Department as Trump pushes to shut it down

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Monday to confirm former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the nation’s education chief, a role that places her atop a department that President Donald Trump has vilified and vowed to dismantle. McMahon will face the competing tasks of winding down the Education Department while also...

ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution

The legal fights between the Atlantic Coast Conference and high-profile member schools Clemson and Florida State appear close to resolution, which could provide the league with a measure of stability for the coming years. The league and the two schools have reached a proposed settlement that would include changing the...

Eagles set to release Super Bowl champion cornerback Darius Slay

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles are set to release six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay, a person familiar with the decision said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team has not yet announced the decision. Slay was scheduled for a post-June 1...

Pentagon changes name of Georgia Army base back to Fort Benning, dumping Fort Moore

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has, for the second time, reversed the renaming of a U.S. military base, saying that Fort Moore in Georgia should revert back to being called Fort Benning. The move reflects an ongoing effort by the Pentagon to overturn the Biden administration’s 2023 decision to...

Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS — Powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday just as huge parades and costumed revelers are set to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans and other southern cities. The alarming forecast will be one...

Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican, Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with 'no room' for delay

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war that already showed signs of pushing up inflation and hindering growth. “Tomorrow — tariffs 25% on Canada and 25% on Mexico. And...

Dow drops nearly 650 as worries build about the economy as a result of Trump's latest tariff announcement

NEW YORK — Stocks tumbled Monday and wiped out out even more of their gains since President Donald Trump ’s election in November, after he said that tariffs announced earlier on Canada and Mexico would take effect within hours. The S&P 500 dropped 1.8% after Trump said there was “no...

Federal workers face 2nd Musk deadline to explain their work last week

WASHINGTON — Federal employees face a midnight deadline to comply with Elon Musk ‘s second demand for reports on their recent accomplishments, a request that has become a flashpoint within the government workforce. Musk and President Donald Trump have suggested that employees who don’t comply could get fired. They’ve also...

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare

WASHINGTON — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening light together knock your body clock out of whack...

Jimmy Johnson announces retirement after being part of Fox's NFL coverage for 31 years

Jimmy Johnson, who won two Super Bowls and a national championship as a coach, has announced his retirement from Fox Sports after being a part of its NFL coverage for 31 years. The 81-year-old Johnson made the announcement Monday during an appearance on “The Herd With Colin Cowherd.” “The most...

Serena Williams joins ownership group of Toronto Tempo, the WNBA's 1st Canadian franchise

Serena Williams is joining the ownership group of the WNBA’s first Canadian franchise, the Toronto Tempo, the team announced Monday. She will partner with Larry Tanenbaum, Chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures for the Tempo, who will begin play in the 2026 season. “I am thrilled to announce my ownership role...

Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises, is back on noninvasive ventilation, Vatican says

ROME — Pope Francis suffered two new episodes of acute respiratory crises Monday and was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said. Francis had inhaled “copious” amounts of mucus in another setback in what has become a more than two-week battle to overcome a complex respiratory infection and...

Here are some goods in the crosshairs of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

President Donald Trump was poised to impose 25% taxes on imports from Canada and Mexico Tuesday and to double to 20% his levies on Chinese products. All three countries — America’s top trading partners — are threatening retaliation. The United States last year did nearly $2.2 trillion in the trade...

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