Associated Press stories, Page 200
How the stock market made back all its losses after Trump escalated the trade war
It felt much longer, but the U.S. stock market needed just a few weeks to roar all the way back to where it was on President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day.” That’s when he shocked Wall Street by announcing much steeper tariffs than expected on nearly all U.S. trading partners. Those...
Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing plan to retire at end of year
OMAHA, Neb. — Billionaire Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of shareholders Saturday by announcing that he will retire at the end of the year, bringing the curtain down on a six-decade run leading Berkshire Hathaway that made him the most influential investor in the world. Buffett said he will...
Vatican workers install Sistine Chapel stove where conclave ballots will be burned
VATICAN CITY — Vatican workers installed the simple stove in the Sistine Chapel where ballots will be burned during the conclave to elect a new pope and began taking measures to block any electronic interference with their deliberations, as jockeying continued Saturday outside over who among the cardinals is in...
May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy
It didn’t begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving “Star Wars” have an inescapable gravity. May 4 — or May the 4th, as fans say — has evolved over the years into...
Analysis: National security shake-up narrows Trump’s circle of influence
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s removal of national security adviser Mike Waltz brings further disruption to a national security team that has endured scrutiny over using the Signal messaging app to discuss sensitive military operations as well as mounting questions over the leadership of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the...
Sovereignty beats 3-1 favorite Journalism down stretch to win 151st Kentucky DerbyVideo
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sovereignty gave trainer Bill Mott a second Kentucky Derby victory. This time there was no doubt about it and no asterisk. The 3-year-old colt outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Derby in the slop Saturday, snapping an 0-for-13 skid by owner Godolphin....
Austin Cindric all good week celebrating NASCAR Cup win
FORT WORTH, Texas — Austin Cindric will start on the second row for the NASCAR Cup race at Texas after a week of celebrating a win at Talladega and a lot of attention paid to an expletive-laden radio rant directed toward him by his own teammate during Team Penske’s first...
Burro racing wins over runners in backcountry ode to mining history
CERRILLOS, N.M. — Backcountry runners are embracing the physical and emotional challenge of racing with pack burros that don’t always move at their pace. Burro races honor Old West history and hinge on a delicate partnership between runner and beast of burden. Burros, a Spanish-derived word for donkeys and their...
Appreciation: Gregg Popovich’s vision changed Spurs and NBA
Gregg Popovich understood the world. That goes back long before the basketball world knew who he was. It probably can be traced to at least Popovich’s time at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he majored in Soviet studies and was on his way to becoming a spy. He became...
Cavaliers ready for fast-paced NBA playoffs series against Pacers
CLEVELAND — Kenny Atkinson has one simple message for his Cleveland Cavaliers going into their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Indiana Pacers. Put your track shoes on. The top-seeded Cavaliers had the NBA’s top offense in the regular season, averaging 121.9 points. The fourth-seeded Pacers averaged 117.4 points (seventh-best)...
Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year
OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year. Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway’s board that Greg Abel should become CEO at the end of the year. “I think the...
Trump draws criticism with AI image of himself as the pope ahead of the papal conclave
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope Francis continues and just days before the conclave to elect his successor is set to begin. Trump’s action drew rebukes from a group representing Catholic bishops in New York...
Russian drone attack wounds 47 in Ukraine’s 2nd-largest city of Kharkiv
KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, wounded 47 people, officials said, and prompted another appeal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for more decisive support from the country’s allies. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said drones hit 12 locations across the city late Friday. Residential buildings,...
Marco Rubio criticized Germany. The foreign ministry hit back
BERLIN — Germany’s foreign ministry hit back at U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he criticized the decision to classify the Alternative for Germany party as a “right-wing extremist” organization. The spat deepened Friday to embroil the foreign office, Rubio, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and tech billionaire Elon...
Witnesses, aid groups report looting in Gaza after 2 months of Israeli blockade
TEL AVIV, Israel — Warehouses in northern Gaza have been looted, including by armed groups, as desperation for aid spikes after more than two months of Israel’s blockade, say locals and aid workers, as Israeli airstrikes continued, killing over a dozen people. Organizations in Gaza, messages circulated between security officials...
Blues score 3 goals in 2:13 of the second period to beat Jets 5-2 and force a Game 7Video
ST. LOUIS — Cam Fowler, Brayden Schenn and Nathan Walker scored in a 2:13 span of the second period and the St. Louis Blues beat the Winnipeg Jets, 5-2, on Friday night to force a Game 7 in the first-round series. Philip Broberg had a goal and an assist, Alexey...
Trump administration sues Colorado, Denver, alleging interference in immigration enforcement
DENVER — The Department of Justice sued Colorado and Denver on Friday, alleging interference with federal efforts to enforce immigration laws, the latest attempt by the Trump administration to crack down on what some call sanctuary cities and policies. The lawsuit claims the state and its most populous city, Denver,...
Scottie Scheffler leads at 18 under through 36 holes after long weather delay at the Byron NelsonVideo
McKINNEY, Texas — Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth share a strong desire to win their hometown event, the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The top-ranked player has a great chance to do it first. Playing with his good friend who is also a fellow Dallas resident and Texas alum, Scheffler padded...
2 women shot on campus of small technical college near Los Angeles
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Two women were shot on the campus of a Southern California technical college Friday and taken to the hospital, the city’s mayor said. Mayor James Butts of Inglewood said the shooting occurred about 4 p.m. on the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Campus. Aerial TV video...
Hawaii lawmakers raise hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change
HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers passed on Friday first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change -fueled natural disasters. Gov. Josh Green supports the bill, indicating he will sign it. The bill adds a 0.75% levy to the...
NBC’s coverage of Kentucky Derby has grown and evolved over 25 yearsVideo
When NBC carried the Kentucky Derby for the first time in 2001, the broadcast lasted only 90 minutes. On Saturday, when it carries the Run for the Roses for the 25th time, 90 minutes wouldn’t be enough for all the feature stories that will run leading up to post time....
Bucks’ Damian Lillard has surgery to repair torn Achilles tendon
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard had surgery Friday to repair the left Achilles tendon he tore Sunday in a playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks said Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the surgery in Los Angeles, with consultation from team orthopedic surgeon Dr. Carole Vetter. Lillard was...
Donovan Mitchell uses Jazz’s playoff disappointment from 2021 to fuel Cavaliers’ runVideo
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Donovan Mitchell hasn’t allowed himself to enjoy leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to the top seed in the Eastern Conference. As the Cavaliers continued to surpass expectations and wrapped up the regular season with the NBA’s second-best record, the painful memories of what happened the last time he...
Guardians’ José Ramírez leaves game after being hit by throw, stumbling over first base
TORONTO — Cleveland Guardians star José Ramírez left Friday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning after being hit by a throw from pitcher Chris Bassitt and stumbling awkwardly over first base on an infield single. With Steven Kwan at first base and two outs, Ramírez hit...
7 people dead after a truck, tour van collided near Yellowstone, police say
BOISE, Idaho — A pickup and a tour van with international visitors — including two people from Italy — collided on a highway leading to Yellowstone National Park, leaving seven people dead and eight injured, Idaho State Police said. The crash happened just before 7:15 p.m. Thursday on U.S. Highway...
