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Could Biden and Trump win their parties' nominations this week? What to watch in the next contests
NEW YORK — President Joe Biden and his likely Republican challenger, Donald Trump, are on track to win enough delegates this week to become their parties’ presumptive nominees, ushering in a bruising eight-month campaign for the White House. Elections in four states on Tuesday will likely give Biden and Trump...
India conducts 1st test flight of domestically developed missile that can carry multiple warheads
NEW DELHI — India has successfully conducted its first test flight of a domestically developed missile that can carry multiple warheads, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday. The missile is equipped with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles, Modi said in a post on X. Proud of our DRDO scientists for...
5 missing cross-country skiers found dead near Switzerland's Matterhorn; search for a 6th persists
GENEVA — Five cross-country skiers — including members of the same Swiss family — were found dead along a high Alpine ridge after going missing over the weekend near Switzerland’s famed Matterhorn. Swiss police said Monday. Another skier remains missing. Christian Varone, commander of Valais regional police, told a news...
Flag of Sweden is raised at NATO headquarters, cementing its place as 32nd alliance member
BRUSSELS — Sweden’s national flag was raised at NATO headquarters on Monday, cementing the Nordic country’s place as the 32nd member of the alliance two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine persuaded its reluctant public to seek safety under NATO’s security umbrella. Under a steady rain, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf...
1st photo of Princess of Wales since her surgery is retracted because image appeared manipulated
LONDON — The first official photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was issued after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts. But The Associated Press and other news agencies retracted it from publication because it appeared to have been manipulated, fueling more...
GOP lawmakers resist calls to tweak abortion bans. Some say they'll clarify the laws' few exceptions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In Republican-led states across the U.S., conservative legislators are refusing to reevaluate abortion bans — even as doctors and patients insist the laws’ exceptions are dangerously unclear, resulting in denied treatment to some pregnant women in need. Instead, GOP leaders accuse abortion rights advocates of deliberately spreading...
Palestinians in Gaza begin Ramadan with hunger worsening and no end in sight to the Israel-Hamas war
RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Palestinians began fasting for Ramadan on Monday as the Muslim holy month arrived with cease-fire talks at a standstill, hunger worsening across the Gaza Strip and no end in sight to the five-month-old war between Israel and Hamas. Prayers were held outside amid the rubble of...
Kirk Cousins agrees to 4-year contract with Falcons
Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed Monday to a four-year deal with the Falcons, his agent Mike McCartney announced on social media. Atlanta had a glaring need at quarterback after cycling through Tyler Heinicke and Desmond...
Lindsay Horan scores in 1st half, U.S. beats Brazil in Women's Gold Cup title game 
SAN DIEGO — Lindsey Horan scored on a header in first-half stoppage time and the United States beat Brazil 1-0 on Sunday to win the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. The United States lifted the trophy despite being stunned by a loss to Mexico in the group stage of the tournament....
Katie Britt used decades-old example of rapes in Mexico as Republican attack on Biden border policy
The Republican senator who gave the party’s response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address used a harrowing account of a young woman’s sexual abuse to attack his border policies, but the rapes did not happen in the U.S. or during the Biden administration. First-term Sen. Katie Britt...
Wahab, Baldwin Jr. have double-doubles to help Penn State beat Maryland 85-69 in finale 
STATE COLLEGE — Qudus Wahab scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds against his former team, and Ace Baldwin Jr. had 17 points and 11 assists to help Penn State beat Maryland, 85-69, on Sunday night in the regular-season finale for both teams. Wahab — who spent two seasons at...
Flyers coach Tortorella suspended 2 games for refusing to leave bench after game misconduct 
NEW YORK — Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella was suspended for two games and fined $50,000 by the NHL on Sunday for unprofessional conduct directed at the officials by refusing to leave the bench area after a game misconduct. Tortorella reluctantly left the bench Saturday night after receiving the game...
Pistons GM Troy Weaver has expletive-laced response to heckling fan in the stands 
Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver had an expletive-laced response to a heckling fan in the stands and pointed the man out to security at Little Caesars Arena. The heated exchange, which was shared on social media, occurred during Detroit’s 142-124 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. “You...
South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso shoves LSU's Flau'jae Johnson, is ejected with 5 other players 
GREENVILLE, S.C. — South Carolina forward Kamilla Cardoso was one of six players ejected from the SEC Tournament championship game after she shoved LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson to the floor late in the fourth quarter Sunday. Gamecocks guard MiLaysia Fulwiley had stolen the ball from Johnson, who wrapped her up and...
Christopher Bell pulls out emotional victory at Phoenix Raceway
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Christopher Bell and the rest of Joe Gibbs Racing have been through more than their share of heartbreak in the desert. The unexpected death of the team’s vice chairman and owner Joe Gibbs’ son happened in Phoenix two years ago. Last fall, a broken brake rotor spoiled...
Biden cajoles Netanyahu with tough talk, humanitarian concerns but Israeli PM remains dug in 
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has stepped up public pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, warning he’s “hurting Israel” and speaking candidly about “come to Jesus” conversations with the leader over the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Despite Biden’s increased displays of frustration, Israeli officials and Middle East...
Baker Mayfield staying with Bucs after agreeing to 3-year deal worth up to $115 million
TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield is staying with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after agreeing to a three-year contract worth up to $115 million, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement, which includes...
Record rainfall douses South Carolina as responders help some out of flood waters
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A record-setting rainstorm flooded parts of Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday, requiring emergency responders to help some people get out of high waters. The National Weather Service in Charleston reported that 3.63 inches of rain doused downtown Charleston on Saturday, shattering the one-day record of 1.43 inch...
Scottie Scheffler, with hot putter, demolishes field to win at Bay Hill
ORLANDO, Fla. — Scottie Scheffler figured the simple solution to his putting struggles was to quit trying so hard. That’s what he did at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and it wasn’t a fair fight. The best in the world from tee to green, Scheffler didn’t miss a putt inside 15...
Trump supporters hoping to oust Wisconsin leader say they have enough signatures to force recall
MADISON, Wis. — Backers of an effort to oust Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office over his opposition to former President Donald Trump announced Sunday that they’ve collected enough signatures to force a recall vote. Supporters of the recall campaign plan to present signatures Monday to the Wisconsin...
States have hodgepodge of cumbersome rules for enforcing sunshine laws
PHOENIX — A nationwide review of procedures by The Associated Press and CNHI News revealed a patchwork of complicated systems for resolving open government disputes that often put the burden of enforcing transparency laws on private citizens. The review, timed to Sunshine Week, found that fewer than a third of...
Chiefs, DT Chris Jones agree to 5-year deal with $95M guaranteed
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and star Chris Jones have agreed to the framework of a five-year contract that includes $95 million guaranteed and keeps the All-Pro defensive tackle off the upcoming free-agent market, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press...
Patriots agree to trade Mac Jones to Jaguars for 6th-round pick
Booed and benched the past two years in New England, quarterback Mac Jones is headed home to become a backup. The Patriots and new coach Jerod Mayo agreed Sunday to trade Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth-round pick in next month’s NFL Draft, according to a person with...
Biden's big speech showed his uneasy approach to abortion, an issue bound to be key in the campaign
WASHINGTON — Reproductive freedom took center stage during Biden’s State of the Union address, but abortion rights advocates had mixed reactions, raising concerns about the president trying to capitalize on what will be a central campaign issue while avoiding using the word “abortion.” Abortion rights have proved to be a...
Eagles 6-time Pro Bowl DT Fletcher Cox retires after 12 seasons
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announced his retirement Sunday. Cox, a first-round pick in 2012, played all 12 of his seasons in Philadelphia and holds the franchise record for sacks (70) by a defensive tackle, trailing only Reggie White, Trent Cole, Clyde Simmons and...


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