By KWIYEON HA and PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Thousands of trans rights protesters gathered in central London on Saturday, days after the U.K.’s Supreme Court ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female and that transgender women are excluded from that legal definition. With unease growing over what the ruling means
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By LEA SKENE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — It was almost instinctual for Ray Kelly to jump into action when he heard about a group of high school students clashing with police. He wanted to help protect the kids and de-escalate things, but instead, he watched his neighborhood burn. Unrest broke out after Freddie Gray
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WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.; Rep, Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.; Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s border czar. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Van Hollen; Sen. John Kennedy, R-La. ___ CNN’s “State of the Union” — Van Hollen; Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn. ___ CBS’ “Face
Continue Reading By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A prince lassos a dragon, saving a knight in shining armor from certain death. But the prince slips and as he falls, the knight and his steed race to return the favor. Then the two men fall in love. That story, “Prince and Knight,” is one of
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By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carrying a tall wooden cross on his shoulder, Pastor John Shaver walked down the street where his church had stood, just three months ago. Shaver had led the 102-year-old Community United Methodist Church of Pacific Palisades for barely six months when it burned to the ground
Continue Reading By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, April 20 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 1:05 a.m. (Monday) FS1 — Hawthorn at Geelong AUTO RACING 12:55 p.m. ESPN — Formula 1: The STC Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia BOWLING 3 p.m. FOX — PBA: The
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 Indiana 117, Milwaukee 98, Indiana leads series 1 – 0 Denver 112, L.A. Clippers 110, OT, Denver leads series 1 – 0 New York 123, Detroit 112, New York leads series 1 – 0 Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20 Memphis
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Eastern Conference New York 1, Detroit 0 Saturday, April 19: New York 123, Detroit 112 Monday, April 21: Detroit at New York, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24: New York at Detroit, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27: New York at Detroit, 1 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 29: Detroit at
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Tampa Bay vs. Florida Tuesday, April 22: Florida at Tampa Bay, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24: Florida at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26: Tampa Bay at Florida, 1 p.m. Monday, April 28: Tampa Bay at Florida, TBA x-Wednesday, April 30: Florida at Tampa
Continue Reading All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) Saturday, April 19 St. Louis at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Colorado at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20 New Jersey at Carolina, 3 p.m. Ottawa at Toronto, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Vegas, 10 p.m. Monday, April 21 Montreal at Washington, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m.
Continue Reading All Times EDT Eastern Conference W L T Pts GF GA Charlotte FC 6 2 1 19 16 7 Cincinnati 6 2 1 19 13 11 Inter Miami CF 5 0 3 18 13 6 Columbus 5 1 3 18 12 7 Philadelphia 5 3 1 16 16 9 Nashville 4 4 1 13 12
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 13 8 .619 — Toronto 12 9 .571 1 Boston 12 10 .545 1½ Baltimore 9 11 .450 3½ Tampa Bay 9 12 .429 4 Central Division W L Pct GB Detroit 13 8 .619 — Cleveland 11 9 .550 1½ Kansas City 8
Continue Reading All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 14 7 .667 — Philadelphia 13 8 .619 1 Miami 8 12 .400 5½ Washington 8 12 .400 5½ Atlanta 7 13 .350 6½ Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 14 9 .609 — Milwaukee 11 10 .524 2 Cincinnati 10 11 .476
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TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A court in Tunisia has sentenced leading opposition figures to between 13 and 66 years in prison in the climax of a major trial accusing 40 people of conspiring against state security, according to Tunisian media reports. Activists called the case baseless and politically motivated. Tunisian President Kais Saied has rolled
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By ALI SWENSON Associated Press JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — Those who rioted, assaulted police officers or broke into congressional offices during the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 are now being received as honored guest speakers at local Republican events around the country. Since President Donald Trump pardoned about 1,500 rioters on
Continue Reading By ALI SWENSON Associated Press JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — Those who rioted, assaulted police officers or broke into congressional offices during the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 are now being received as honored guest speakers at local Republican events around the country. Since President Donald Trump pardoned about 1,500 rioters on
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By ALI SWENSON Associated Press JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — Ryan Kelley thought he had a good shot at becoming Michigan’s governor in 2022. That is, until he was charged with misdemeanors for participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. His campaign sputtered and he finished fourth out of five candidates in the
Continue Reading By ALI SWENSON Associated Press JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — Ryan Kelley thought he had a good shot at becoming Michigan’s governor in 2022. That is, until he was charged with misdemeanors for participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. His campaign sputtered and he finished fourth out of five candidates in the
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By WAFAA SHURAFA, JOSEF FEDERMAN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said again Saturday that Israel has “no choice” but to continue fighting in Gaza and will not end the war before destroying Hamas, freeing the hostages and ensuring that the territory won’t present a
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By KENYA HUNTER AP Health Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity
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By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Basic services have yet to be restored to the areas of Myanmar worst hit by a huge earthquake three weeks ago, and emergency workers recovering bodies and clearing debris are contending with regular aftershocks and lack of resources, humanitarian services say. A situation report issued late Friday
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By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance met Saturday with the Vatican’s No. 2 official amid tensions over the U.S. crackdown on migrants, with the Holy See reaffirming good relations but noting “an exchange of opinions” over current international conflicts, migrants and prisoners. Vance, a Catholic convert, met
Continue Reading TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Texas 4 L.A. Dodgers 3 Final Cleveland 3 Pittsburgh 0 Final Baltimore 9 Cincinnati 5 Final Athletics 3 Milwaukee 1 Final Houston 3 San Diego 2 Final Atlanta 4 Minnesota 3 Final San Francisco 3 L.A. Angels 2 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Detroit 3 Kansas City 1 Final Seattle
Continue Reading Associated Press Nebraska Daybook for Saturday, Apr. 19. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Omaha bureau is reachable at 402-391-0031. Send daybook items to Nebraska@applanner.com. To see
Continue Reading Associated Press Missouri Daybook for Saturday, Apr. 19. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Missouri bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Missouri@applanner.com. To see
Continue Reading Associated Press Iowa Daybook for Saturday, Apr. 19. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Des Moines bureau is reachable at 515-243-3281. Send daybook items to iowa@applanner.com. To
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Continue Reading FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a small plane crash in Nebraska that killed all three people on board. The single-engine Cessna 180 was traveling along the Platte River when it crashed into the water south of Fremont at 8:15 p.m., Sgt. Brie Frank of the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court blocks, for now, deportations of Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press NBA Sunday FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG at OKLAHOMA CITY 13 (229½) Memphis at BOSTON 13½ (206) Orlando at CLEVELAND 12½ (215½) Miami at HOUSTON 1 (213) Golden State MLB Sunday American League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at BOSTON -250 Chicago White Sox +205 Seattle -122 at TORONTO +104 at DETROIT -205
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