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By Associated Press WARSAW, Poland — Thousands of Polish opponents of abortion marched in Warsaw on Sunday to protest recent steps by the new government to liberalize the predominantly Catholic nation’s strict laws and allow termination of pregnancy until the 12th week. Many participants in the downtown march were pushing prams with children, while others

By Associated Press GRANTS PASS, Oregon — A pickleball game in this leafy Oregon community was suddenly interrupted one rainy weekend morning by the arrival of an ambulance. Paramedics rushed through the park toward a tent, one of dozens illegally erected by the town’s hundreds of homeless people, then play resumed as though nothing had

By Associated Press NEW YORK — Harrison Bader broke a scoreless tie with an infield single in the eighth inning and Edwin Díaz earned his first save at Citi Field since October 2022 as the New York Mets edged the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Sunday. “That was obviously not the most conventional way of

By Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — More civilians died across Ukraine Sunday as analysts warned that delays in U.S. military assistance would see Kyiv struggle to fight off Russian offensives. One man was Sunday killed after a Russian drone hit the truck he was driving in the Sumy region, the local prosecutor’s office said. Elsewhere,

By Associated Press NEW YORK — Twelve news organizations on Sunday urged presumptive presidential nominees Joe Biden and Donald Trump to agree to debates, saying they were a “rich tradition” that have been part of every general election campaign since 1976. While Trump, who did not participate in debates for the Republican nomination, has indicated

By Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli leaders on Sunday credited an international military coalition with helping thwart a direct Iranian attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles, calling the coordinated response a starting point for a “strategic alliance” of regional opposition to Tehran. But Israel’s War Cabinet met without making a decision on

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The United States on Sunday highlighted its role in helping Israel thwart Iran’s aerial attack as President Joe Biden convened leaders of the Group of Seven countries in an effort to prevent a wider regional escalation and coordinate a global rebuke of Tehran. The U.S. assisted Israel in shooting down

By Associated Press If you daydream about getting a break from stress, you might picture a restful week of vacation or a long weekend away. But some people opt for something bigger, finding ways to take longer or more varied time away from the routine. Mini sabbaticals. Adult gap years. Or just gap months. The

By Metro Creative Brunch marries the best of breakfast and lunch fare with a time slot that is easier on individuals who prefer to sleep in. Although brunch can occur any day of the week, it is most popular on the weekends when schedules are more forgiving. While brunch may be famous for bagels and

By Ronald S. Sullivan Jr. Harvard University The Conversation via AP Every defendant is entitled to a fair and impartial jury. But the process to find one can be long and taxing, particularly in a high-profile trial such as the one in New York, in which Donald Trump stands accused of fraud in his efforts

By My Courier-Tribune Tree squirrels are loud and lively and eat almost anything from fruit to nuts. And that includes bark. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, squirrels use bark along with leaves and grass to line their nests in tree cavities and branches. “They also gnaw on bark to help clean and sharpen

By My Courier-Tribune Springtime in Missouri means ever-changing weather. In the last month, Missourians have seen thunderstorms as well as clear days. When it’s warm out, spring is a great time to enjoy Missouri’s many lakes and rivers. But, remember that thunderstorms develop quickly. When a thunderstorm looms on the horizon, it’s time to get

By My Courier-Tribune The Missouri Department of Agriculture is launching the 15th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest. The department invites Missourians to share their agriculture story through photographs now through June 7. The Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest is open to Missouri photographers of all ages. Participants may enter up to three

By Metro Creative Crepes are beloved by people of all ages. Those who want to give their guests a true palate pleaser can cook up the following recipe for “Crepes Suzette” from “Fire in My Belly” (Andrews McMeel) by Atlanta native and former “Top Chef” contestant Kevin Gillespie. Crepes Suzette Makes 6 servings 2 large

By Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga. — It took Bryson DeChambeau four years and 13 rounds to finally break par at Augusta National. His par. Or at least, what he once proclaimed to be his par. DeChambeau birdied his first three holes Thursday, made five more over his last seven, and opened with a 65 to

By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits, including two home runs, and five RBIs and the Kansas City Royals used a nine-run first inning to defeat the Houston Astros 13-3 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep and extend their winning streak to seven games. Vinnie Pasquantino, who came into

By Associated Press BEIJING — China on Thursday announced rare sanctions against two U.S. defense companies over what it called their support for arms sales to Taiwan, the self-governing island democracy Beijing claims as its own territory to be recovered by force if necessary. The announcement freezes the assets of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and

By Associated Press NEW YORK — Jumps for Big Tech on Thursday helped U.S. stock indexes claw back much of their slide from the day before. The S&P 500 rose 38.42 points, or 0.7%, to 5,199.06 and recovered most of its prior loss, caused by worries that interest rates may stay high for a while.

By American Heart Association News via AP Anybody who has worn a hand-me-down, shared a bathroom or survived a long car trip with a brother or a sister knows that siblings can affect your life in nearly every way possible. Researchers, however, are just starting to unspool the ways those relationships affect health. “It’s kind

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a move that environmentalists called a betrayal, the Biden administration has approved the construction of a deepwater oil export terminal off the Texas coast that would be the largest of its kind in the United States. The Sea Port Oil Terminal being developed off Freeport, Texas, will be able

By Associated Press Measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad are raising health experts’ concern about the preventable, once-common childhood virus. One of the world’s most contagious diseases, measles can lead to potentially serious complications. The best defense, according to experts? Get vaccinated. Here’s what to know about the year — so far — in

By Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s parliament on Thursday passed a controversial law on how the country will call up new soldiers at a time when it needs to replenish depleted forces that are increasingly struggling to fend off Russia’s advance. The law was passed against a backdrop of an escalating Russian campaign that