Associated Press stories, Page 82
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
WASHINGTON — There’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the covid-19 pandemic. But the credits are in danger of expiring as Republicans and Democrats clash over how to do it. Democrats are threatening to vote to...
After Charlie Kirk’s killing, a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired
BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey — After years of complaints from the right about “cancel culture” from the left, some conservatives are seeking to upend the lives and careers of those who disparaged Charlie Kirk after his death. They’re going after companies, educators, news outlets, political rivals and others they judge...
Jackson throws 4 TD passes, and the Ravens close strong in a 41-17 victory over the Browns
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens finished this game better than they started it. That was their most encouraging sign on a day they were expected to win comfortably and did. Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes, and Baltimore’s defense harassed Joe Flacco throughout his return to Charm City as the...
Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executedVideo
Fox News Channel host Brian Kilmeade apologized on Sunday for advocating for the execution of mentally ill homeless people in a discussion on the network last week, saying his remark was “extremely callous.” Kilmeade’s initial comment came on a “Fox & Friends” episode Wednesday and began getting widespread circulation online...
Rep. McCaul will retire, but GOP hawk also worries about World War 3 after Russian escalation
Rep. Michael McCaulof Texas, one of the GOP’s most prominent foreign affairs hawks, announced he’d retire on Sunday while warning that, with Russia’s escalation of its invasion of Ukraine, “we got to be very careful not to be on the precipice of a World War III.” McCaul made his statements...
Bengals seeking opinions on Joe Burrow’s toe after injury vs. JaguarsVideo
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow left the Bengals’ locker room on crutches with a boot on his left foot after injuring his toe during the second quarter of Cincinnati’s 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. How long the franchise quarterback could be out due to turf toe is something...
UCLA fires coach DeShaun Foster after 0-3 season start
LOS ANGELES — UCLA fired football coach DeShaun Foster on Sunday after the school’s first 0-3 start since 2019. Athletic director Martin Jarmond announced the move two days after the Bruins lost to New Mexico, 35-10, on Friday, their second straight loss to a Mountain West opponent. Foster was 5-10...
Virginia Tech fires coach Brent Pry after program’s 1st 0-3 start since 1987
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech fired football coach Brent Pry on Sunday after the program stumbled to its first 0-3 start since 1987. The school announced the move a day after the Hokies fell behind 31-0 on the way to a 45-26 home loss to Old Dominion. In a statement,...
Texas A&M jumps to No. 10 in the AP Top 25; Penn State stays at No. 2
NEW YORK — Texas A&M made a big jump into the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday after its dramatic win at Notre Dame, and the Irish became the first team since 1988 to stay in the Top 25 with an 0-2 record. Ohio State, Penn...
Pope Leo XIV marvels at ‘huge learning curve’ in an interview released on his 70th birthday
ROME — Pope Leo XIV has marveled at the “huge learning curve” he has taken on as pontiff and likened some aspects of the job to jumping “in on the deep end of the pool very quickly,” in excerpts of an interview released Sunday on his 70th birthday. History’s first...
Texas QB Manning says ‘I’ve got to play better’ after another ragged outing for the Longhorns
AUSTIN, Texas — Arch Manning admits he has to play better than he has so far. The Texas quarterback is playing far below what was expected when he started the season as an early Heisman Trophy favorite and leader of what was then the No. 1 team in the country....
WNBA playoffs begin with star-studded matchups and teams looking for redemption
The WNBA playoffs get underway Sunday with all four series beginning. Minnesota plays Golden State, Las Vegas takes on Seattle, Atlanta faces Indiana and Phoenix goes against New York. While the playoffs will be missing the league’s young stars as Caitlin Clark is sidelined with a groin injury and Angel...
Despite a stumble, Sha’Carri makes the 100-meter final at world championships
TOKYO — Sha’Carri Richardson squeezed into the 100-meter final at track world championships Sunday, failing to get the top-two finish she needed in her semifinal to automatically qualify but earning one of the last two wild-card spots. She stumbled between her fourth and fifth step out of the starting block...
Ricky Hatton, former world boxing champion, dies at 46
MANCHESTER, England — Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton, who rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport, has died. He was 46. Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester, Britain’s Press Association reported Sunday. Police said they are not treating the death...
Christopher Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Christopher Bell seized the victory on a late restart Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, completing a first-round sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing. Leading the final four laps, Bell finished 0.343 seconds ahead of Brad Keselowski, who was trying to end...
Ben Griffin holds slim Napa lead with an amateur right behind and Scheffler closing fast
NAPA, Calif. — Ryder Cup rookie Ben Griffin made his first bogey of the tournament on the final hole as his lead narrowed Saturday in the Procore Championship. He had a 2-under-par 70 and leads a pair of players who are No. 1 in the world. One shot behind was...
Ethan Shine and Zach Tanner lead Robert Morris to 28-14 win over Division II-foe West Liberty
Ethan Shine ran for 133 yards, Zach Tanner threw two short touchdown passes and Robert Morris defeated West Liberty, 28-14, on Saturday night. Tanner threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Thomas Lee, Donta Whack scored on a 2-yard run and Tanner connected with Jaqai Carter for a 4-yard score, giving...
McCray’s TD gives No. 6 Georgia OT win over No. 15 Tennessee 44-41
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Josh McCray scored on a 1-yard run in overtime to give No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 victory over No. 15 Tennessee on Saturday. The Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 SEC) came from behind three times to beat the Volunteers (2-1, 1-0) for the ninth straight time with Nate Frazier...
Georgia Tech hits 55-yard FG as time expires to stun No. 12 Clemson 24-21
ATLANTA — Aidan Birr made a 55-yard field goal as time expired, and Georgia Tech upset No. 12 Clemson, 24-21, on Saturday. With no timeouts left and the clock running with under 20 seconds to play, the Georgia Tech special teams squad sprinted onto the field and lined up. And...
Allar, defense lead No. 2 Penn State to 52-6 blowout of FCS Villanova
UNIVERSITY PARK — Drew Allar threw for 209 yards and a touchdown, and No. 2 Penn State got another near flawless effort from its defense in a 52-6 win over Villanova on Saturday. Nicholas Singleton ran for two touchdowns, Kaytron Allen added another, Trebor Peña caught a touchdown and Ryan...
Hayden Johnson throws 3 TD passes and Lehigh tops Duquesne 35-21 in inaugural matchup
Hayden Johnson threw three touchdown passes, and Lehigh defeated Duquesne, 35-21, on Saturday. It was the first meeting between the two Pennsylvania schools that have been playing football since the late 19th century. Despite twice falling behind by 14 points in the second half, Duquesne trailed only 28-21 early in...
Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza City and hospital says at least 32 are dead
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — A barrage of airstrikes killed at least 32 people across Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offensive there and urges Palestinians to evacuate, medical staff reported Saturday. The dead included 12 children, according to the morgue in Shifa Hospital, where the bodies were brought....
Venezuela says U.S. marines raided a fishermen’s boat in the Caribbean as tensions rise
CARACAS, Venezuela — Personnel from a U.S. warship boarded a Venezuelan tuna boat with nine fishermen while it was sailing in Venezuelan waters, Venezuela’s foreign minister said on Saturday, underlining strained relations with the United States. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Tensions between...
FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, including ones related to an Alaska Airlines jetliner losing a door plug panel on its fuselage in midflight. The proposed penalty is for safety violations that occurred from September 2023 through February 2024, the FAA...
Taliban claim agreement is reached with U.S. envoys on a prisoner swap as they seek better ties
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban said Saturday they reached agreement with U.S. envoys on an exchange of prisoners as part of an effort to normalize relations between the United States and Afghanistan. They gave no details of a detainee swap and the White House did not comment on the meeting...
