Associated Press stories, Page 2417
Simona Halep wins Wimbledon, stops Serena Williams’ bid for 24th SlamVideo
WIMBLEDON, England — Clutching her trophy 20 minutes after becoming Wimbledon’s champion, Simona Halep checked out the board inside Centre Court that lists tournament winners. Below all of the mentions of Serena Williams, her opponent in Saturday’s final, there already was inscribed: “Miss S. Halep.” Halep was not concerned with...
Special counsel Mueller’s testimony delayed until July 24
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony to Congress has been delayed until July 24 under an agreement that gives lawmakers more time to question him. Mueller had been scheduled to testify July 17 about the findings of his Russia investigation. But lawmakers in both parties complained that the short...
Appeals court gives Trump a win in sanctuary city case
SEATTLE — A federal appeals court gave President Trump a rare legal win in his efforts to crack down on “sanctuary cities” Friday, upholding the Justice Department’s decision to give preferential treatment in awarding community policing grants to cities that cooperate with immigration authorities. The 2-1 opinion overturned a nationwide...
Trump says immigration arrests to begin Sunday
WASHINGTON — The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement said efforts to deport families with orders to leave the country will continue after an upcoming national sweep that President Trump said would start Sunday. Matthew Albence, the agency’s acting director, said targets were on an “accelerated docket” of immigration court...
Finding right rail trail can help make bike trip enjoyable
You might never convince her. A cousin of mine loves to explore the outdoors. It’s a passion that’s grown in recent years especially and taken her to some really beautiful places on foot and on a bike. But she’s got one condition. She does not want to see snakes. Of...
Dwight Gooden charged with cocaine possession
HOLMDEL, N.J. — Former New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden was charged with drug possession in New Jersey after a traffic stop last month. Gooden’s car was stopped by police in Holmdel, about 20 miles from New York, early on June 7 for failure to maintain a lane and driving...
Robert Wickens to drive IndyCar parade lap with hand controls
TORONTO — Robert Wickens has attacked his rehabilitation from a spinal cord injury with aggressive goals. The Canadian wants to dance at his upcoming wedding, one day walk again with zero evidence his legs once did not work and, of course, Wickens hopes to return to racing cars. Nearly a...
Analysis: Rockets’ Russell Westbrook, James Harden must change games
LAS VEGAS — Everyone knows Russell Westbrook and James Harden played together before, which automatically makes their reunion in Houston seem like the right fit. It won’t be that easy. They’ve both changed since those days. But here they are, together again after the Oklahoma City Thunder decided to trade...
As Wimbledon final approaches, Serena Williams never forgets lossVideo
WIMBLEDON, England — There are many reasons why Serena Williams has been as successful as she has been, for as long as she’s been. The serve. The returns. The groundstrokes. The court coverage. And more. A little insight into one aspect of the way she approaches matches arrived via her...
Entering British Open, Tiger Woods manages health more than game
That was Tiger Woods in his red shirt Sunday at the Masters. That was Tiger Woods slipping on the green jacket. But it’s not the same Tiger Woods. The evidence has less to do with how he plays — still plenty good to beat the best in the world on...
Pennsylvania GOP settles fight over contested race for chair
Pennsylvania’s Republican Party is trying to amicably settle a contested race for chairman between a candidate who had backing from top Trump campaign officials and a rival who previously had support from many Trump-aligned party activists. Bernadette Comfort instead will serve as the Trump campaign’s chairwoman in the presidential battleground...
Roger Federer tops Rafael Nadal in Wimbledon semifinalsVideo
WIMBLEDON, England — After waiting 11 years to get another shot against Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, Roger Federer was so, so close to the finish line. One match point slipped away when Federer missed a forehand return. A second came and went on a backhand return. Later, serving for a...
Trump accuses big tech of bias against conservative voices
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that big tech companies must not be allowed to censor the voices of the American people on social media, even as he hailed conservative critics for using the platforms to get around the “fake news filter.” Trump has weaponized social media to eviscerate...
Memories of 2016 flood haunt Baton Rouge ahead of Barry
BATON ROUGE, La. — Memories of an epic flood that caused billions of dollars in damage had Louisiana’s capital on edge Friday as Barry gained strength in the Gulf of Mexico more than 150 miles away. Storms that dumped more than 20 inches of rain across southeastern Louisiana three years...
Trump unloads on Paul Ryan after ‘American Carnage’ book excerpts
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump criticized former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan on Friday, calling him a “baby” and a “terrible speaker,” who didn’t know what he was doing. Trump unleashed his criticism on one of Wisconsin’s favorite sons just before leaving to go to the state he wants to...
Ed Sheeran confirms he’s married to Cherry Seaborn
LONDON — Ed Sheeran has confirmed for the first time that he and long-time girlfriend Cherry Seaborn are married. British media reported the pair wed before Christmas in front of about 40 friends and family. In an interview with broadcaster Charlamagne Tha God to promote his album “No.6 Collaborations Project,”...
Pregnant woman, son die after car swept away in Berks County flooding
BOYERTOWN — A series of storms socked the Northeast with heavy rains and strong winds, causing the deaths of a boy and his pregnant mother whose car was swept away by floodwaters while she was on the phone with emergency officials. The rain started falling Thursday and continued through early...
Purl jam: Finland hosts heavy metal knitting championship
JOENSUU, Finland — Armed with needles and a yarn of wool, teams of avid knitters danced Thursday to the deafening sounds of drums beating and guitars slashing at the first-ever Heavy Metal Knitting World Championship in eastern Finland. With stage names such as Woolfumes, Bunny Bandit and 9” Needles, the...
Cannabis found in Vermont Statehouse flower beds
Vermont police say they found dozens of cannabis plants in the flower beds in front of the Statehouse. Police say they found a total of 34 plants this week among the cultivated flowers that line the walkway in front of the building in Montpelier. Capitol Police Chief Matthew Romei says...
Lancaster man accused of sex abuse at Kenyan orphanage he founded
Federal prosecutors say a Pennsylvania man sexually molested four teenage girls at a Kenyan orphanage he founded with a church’s help. U.S. Attorney William McSwain announced charges Friday against 60-year-old Gregory Dow, of Lancaster, hours after Dow was taken into custody. McSwain says Dow fled Kenya in September 2017 after...
Labor Secretary Acosta resigning amid Epstein deal scrutiny
WASHINGTON — Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said Friday he is resigning following renewed scrutiny of his handling of a 2008 secret plea deal with wealthy financier Jeffrey Esptein , who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls. President Donald Trump, with Acosta at his side, made the announcement...
Device leads to shutdown of Philadelphia airport’s baggage room
PHILADELPHIA — The Transportation Security Administration says officers closed the checked baggage room at Philadelphia International Airport after finding a device that resembled a pipe bomb. The room was evacuated and closed for about 40 minutes on Wednesday after officers spotted the device in a checked bag. The TSA says...
Man fatally beaten after stealing car with kids inside, Philadelphia cops say
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities say a man who stole a car with three young children inside was fatally beaten by their father and other men. Philadelphia police say the car was parked at a pizza restaurant with its engine running when the man drove off around 9:15 p.m. Thursday. The children’s...
Volkswagen investing $2.6B in Ford-owned, Pittsburgh-based Argo AI
DETROIT — Volkswagen will sink $2.6 billion into a Pittsburgh autonomous vehicle company that’s mostly owned by Ford as part of a broader partnership on electric and self-driving vehicles, the companies confirmed Friday. The two automakers will become equal owners of Argo AI, a robocar firm that was majority-owned by...
R. Kelly arrested in Chicago on federal sex charges
CHICAGO — Singer R. Kelly, already facing sexual abuse charges brought by Illinois prosecutors, was arrested in Chicago Thursday on a federal grand jury indictment listing 13 counts including sex crimes and obstruction of justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesman Joseph Fitzpatrick said the R&B singer was taken into custody about...
