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Review: Neil Young caught in his 1970s prime with yet another ‘lost’ album, ‘Chrome Dreams’
“Chrome Dreams,” Neil Young (Reprise Records) Neil Young is captured in his mid-1970s prime with “Chrome Dreams,” yet another “lost” — or “unreleased” — album officially seeing the light of day as Young originally envisioned nearly half a century ago. Young, 77, has been delving into his vast archive in...
Indigenous leader inspires Brazilian city to grant personhood to endangered river
GUAJARA-MIRIM, BRAZIL — On the banks of the Komi Memem River, the activity never ceases: women go down the embankment from Laje Velho village carrying basins to wash clothing, while men embark in small canoes on hunting and fishing expeditions. At day’s end, it’s the children’s turn to dive into...
Rail service in southern Pakistan partially restored after train crash that killed 30 people
MULTAN, Pakistan — Passenger rail service was partially restored Monday in southern Pakistan, a day after a train derailed in the region, killing at least 30 people and injuring scores, officials said. Families were holding funerals for the victims of the crash. According to Aqeel Ahmed Qureshi, a doctor at...
Survivor of fatal Pa. bus crash describes chaos, heroism after it turned over
HARRISBURG — A passenger bus carrying up to 50 people crashed and hit another vehicle on a Pennsylvania interstate, killing three bus passengers, state police said. The wreck happened during heavy rain around 11:50 p.m. Sunday on southbound Interstate 81 just north of Harrisburg, state police said. The bus drove...
Column: It’s not conference realignment. It’s consolidation and no one is safe in the dash for cash
Don’t call it conference realignment. Call it college football consolidation. Recent history suggests few are safe from being the next to get squeezed out. And even if your school makes the cut it can come with a cost. What was once a Big Six in major college football conferences became...
Chicago girl, 8, fatally shot by man upset with kids making noise, witnesses say
CHICAGO — An 8-year-old Chicago girl riding a scooter was fatally shot in the head by a man who was upset over noise, witnesses said. “It just didn’t make sense. None of it made sense,” a neighbor, Megan Kelley, told the Chicago Sun-Times. “Everybody in the community would just tell...
What’s summer without an ice cream sandwich? How to make one at home
What’s left on your bucket list this summer? Have you spent enough time near water? Listened to live music outdoors? Have you eaten enough corn, berry cobblers, ice cream sandwiches? Wait, what’s that? You haven’t had an ice cream sandwich this summer? Let’s fix that right away! Of course you...
Democrats see Michigan and Minnesota as guides for what to do with majority power
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Fueled by election gains, Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan this year enacted far-reaching policy changes that party leaders in other states are looking to as a potential roadmap for what they could swiftly achieve with similar control. Gun safety packages, expanded voting rights, free meals for...
Keira Walsh set to start for England in Women’s World Cup knockout game against Nigeria
BRISBANE, Australia — Keira Walsh recovered from a knee injury in time to make England’s starting lineup for Monday’s round of 16 match against Nigeria at the Women’s World Cup. The influential midfielder practiced with the squad on Sunday and team officials said Walsh’s fitness would be assessed on game...
Queen Latifah, Chuck D and more rap legends on ‘Rapper’s Delight’ and early hip-hop influencesVideo
LOS ANGELES — Remember the first rap song you heard? Some of your favorite rappers and DJs certainly do. While hip-hop celebrates 50 years of life, The Associated Press asked some of the genre’s most popular artists to recall their first memory of hearing rap and how the moment resonated...
Hong Kong government to appeal against court’s refusal to ban popular protest song
HONG KONG — Hong Kong government said Monday it was seeking to appeal against the court’s refusal to ban a popular protest song at its request, renewing worries over further erosion of freedom of expression in the city. The court’s decision on July 28 was a setback for Hong Kong...
Trucking giant Yellow Corp. declares bankruptcy after years of financial struggles
NEW YORK — Trucking company Yellow Corp. has declared bankruptcy after years of financial struggles and growing debt, marking a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which was filed Sunday, comes just three years after Yellow received $700 million in pandemic-era loans...
Indictment ignored, Trump barely mentioned as GOP candidates pitch Iowa voters to challenge him
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Few even mentioned his name, and the new federal indictment he faces was completely ignored, as Republican candidates for president tried in Iowa Sunday to present themselves as Donald Trump alternatives. Over the course of two hours, seven GOP hopefuls took their turn on stage in...
Ex-Minneapolis officer unrepentant as he gets nearly 5 years in George Floyd killingVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — Tou Thao, the last former Minneapolis police officer convicted in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd, did not show any repentance or admit any wrongdoing as he was sentenced Monday to 4 years and 9 months. Thao had previously testified that he merely...
3 killed in bus crash on Pennsylvania Interstate 81
HARRISBURG — Authorities have released the names of two of three people killed in a bus crash on a Pennsylvania interstate near the commonwealth’s capital city. The Dauphin County coroner’s office said Tuesday that 39-year-old Alioune Diop of the Bronx, N.Y., and 26-year-old Serigne Ndiaye, whose residence is unknown, died...
Filly euthanized, jockey unseated in Saratoga racing incident
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — A 4-year-old filly broke down in the fourth race at Saratoga and was euthanized Sunday, the second consecutive day a racing death occurred at the track in upstate New York. Ever Summer suffered a catastrophic injury to her left front leg in the final turn of...
Coyotes agree to 1-year, $3.9 million deal with Matt Dumba
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Defenseman Matt Dumba agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Arizona Coyotes, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the contract has not been signed yet. Dumba played 10 seasons with Minnesota after...
Jaguars take it slow with Tyler Shatley after irregular heartbeat
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Tyler Shatley had felt his heart flutter before, several times in recent years. He never bothered to get it checked until Wednesday. But with a few extra minutes to spare following a hot and humid practice, the 10-year NFL veteran decided to ask...
Jets’ Nick Bawden went from tossing passes to throwing blocks
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Nick Bawden had dreams as a youngster of being a big-league pitcher. Too many curveballs later, his right arm caused him to call an audible. He went from the mound to the huddle, switching to football and playing quarterback. “My elbow was shot, but I could...
Lucas Glover wins Wyndham Championship. Thomas season ends by inches.Video
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Lucas Glover did more than extend his PGA Tour season Sunday. He won the Wyndham Championship with a 2-under-par 68 that sends him into the FedEx Cup playoffs with more big opportunities in front of him. Glover managed a two-hour rain delay and took advantage of a...
The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women’s World CupVideo
MELBOURNE, Australia — The rest of the world has finally caught up to the United States. The once-dominant Americans crashed out of the Women’s World Cup on penalties after a scoreless draw with Sweden in the Round of 16 on Sunday. It was the earliest exit ever for the four-time...
NASCAR suspends race at Michigan, aims to resume Monday
BROOKLYN, Mich. — The NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday was suspended because of rain and was scheduled to resume Monday. The FireKeepers 400 began after a 1-hour, 43-minute rain delay. And 74 laps later, precipitation pushed the drivers out of their cars during a red-flag...
‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors
Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” sailed past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed “Wonder Woman.” “Barbie,” which Gerwig directed and co-wrote, added $53 million...
Pence, Trump attorney clash over what Trump told his VP ahead of Jan. 6, 2021Video
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s defense attorney says the former president never asked Mike Pence to overturn the will of the voters in the 2020 election, but only wanted the former vice president to “pause” the certification of votes to allow states to investigate his claims of election fraud. Those baseless...
Pac-12 Conference facing dire future following mass exodus
The Pac-12 dubbed itself the “Conference of Champions” for a history of athletic excellence stretching back more than 100 years. The largest conference out West has dominated Olympic sports, went on an unprecedented run in men’s college basketball and has won more national championships than any other league. Pac-12 alumni...
