Associated Press stories, Page 452
This could have been a year of a federal court reckoning for Trump. Judges had other ideas
WASHINGTON — The indictment charging Donald Trump with hoarding classified documents leveled one jaw-dropping allegation after another, including that he showed off a secret Pentagon attack plan to guests at his golf club and suggested his lawyer mislead the FBI about the presence of the White House records. But those...
Harris is laying out a new plan to empower Black men as she tries to energize them to vote for her
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing a plan to give Black men more economic opportunities and other chances to thrive as she works to energize a key voting bloc that has Democrats concerned about a lack of enthusiasm. Harris’ plan includes providing forgivable business loans for Black entrepreneurs,...
Most AAPI adults think legal immigrants give the U.S. a major economic boost: AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll
WASHINGTON — Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely than the overall U.S. population to view legal immigration as an asset to the country’s economy and workforce, according to a new poll. When it comes to the risks posed by illegal immigration, though, their views are...
Republican lawsuits target rules for overseas voters, but those ballots are already sent
ATLANTA — The latest method of voting to fall into the political crosshairs is the way overseas voters — including members of the military stationed abroad — cast their ballots. The process is governed by federal law and implemented by states. In recent weeks, Republicans have been challenging how states...
China deploys record 125 warplanes in large scale military drill in warning to Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China employed a record 125 aircraft, as well as its Liaoning aircraft carrier and ships, in large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands Monday, simulating the sealing off of key ports in a move that underscores the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait, officials said....
Social Democrats win round 1 of Lithuania’s election and aim to oust the conservative leader
VILNIUS, Lithuania — The opposition Social Democratic Party has emerged as the leader after Sunday’s first round of national elections in Lithuania and says it will start negotiations to form a new government with left-leaning parties, which would oust the center-right coalition that has ruled for the past four years....
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon are in the crosshairs of Israel’s war on Hezbollah
BEIRUT — As the war between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah group escalates, a United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon is increasingly in the crosshairs, with Israeli troops firing at the peacekeepers’ headquarters and positions several times in the past week. The peacekeepers belong to the 10,000-strong United Nations Interim Force...
Joe Burrow runs for a TD and the Bengals’ defense carries them past the Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Joe Burrow scored on a career-long 47-yard run on the opening possession, and the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense carried them to a much-needed 17-7 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. Evan McPherson made a go-ahead 37-yard field goal in the third quarter after a...
Dodgers tie postseason mark of 33 straight scoreless innings, top Mets in NLCS opener
LOS ANGELES — Jack Flaherty combined on a three-hitter and Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers tied the postseason record of 33 consecutive scoreless innings by routing the New York Mets 9-0 Sunday night in the NL Championship Series opener. Los Angeles knocked out a wild Kodai Senga in the second inning,...
Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes, Lions win 47-9 and hand Cowboys another lopsided home lossVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jared Goff threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns after his completion streak ended on his first throw, and the Detroit Lions blew out Dallas, 47-9, on Sunday, handing the Cowboys a fourth consecutive lopsided loss at home. David Montgomery had two rushing TDs for the Lions...
Lions pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson needs surgery after injury to left tibia vs. CowboysVideo
ARLINGTON, Texas — Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was carted off the field with a serious injury to his left tibia on a sack of Dallas’ Dak Prescott on Sunday. Hutchinson will stay in the Dallas area for surgery, Lions coach Dan Campbell said after Sunday’s 47-9 win over...
Browns coach Stefanski stands by Watson as beleaguered QB’s struggles continueVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Deshaun Watson’s $230 million contract is guaranteed. Seemingly, so is his job. Watson failed to lead Cleveland to an offensive touchdown, failed to lead Cleveland to its first 20-point game, failed to lead Cleveland to even a glint of hope it can turn around its season. None of...
NFL Week 6: Baker Mayfield passes for 4 TDs as the Bucs treat storm-weary fans to a huge win over the SaintsVideo
NEW ORLEANS — Baker Mayfield overcame three turnovers with 325 yards and four touchdowns passing, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 51-27 on Sunday in what they hoped would be a morale boost to their many fans who endured Hurricane Milton earlier in the week. The...
Andrés Giménez and Cleveland Guardians ready for the rowdy gauntlet of Yankee StadiumVideo
NEW YORK — Andrés Giménez is ready for the rowdy gauntlet of Yankee Stadium. “It’s a mindset,” the Cleveland second baseman said through a translator ahead of Monday night’s AL Championship Series opener. “It’s just this sense of belief we can do it because we know we can play baseball...
Larson dominates at The Roval to lead all 4 Hendrick cars into next round of NASCAR playoffsVideo
CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Larson raced to his Cup Series-high sixth victory of the season Sunday to easily advance to the third round of NASCAR’s playoffs, winning on The Roval, the hybrid road course/oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Larson led a race-high 62 laps in the No. 5 Chevrolet for...
Historic Jersey Shore amusement park closes after generations of family thrills
OCEAN CITY, N.J. — For generations of vacationers heading to Ocean City, the towering “Giant Wheel” was the first thing they saw from miles away. The sight of the 140-foot-tall ride let them know they were getting close to the Jersey Shore town that calls itself “America’s Greatest Family Resort,”...
Parity reigns as 4 ranked games reached overtime on Saturday; 4 more decided by 3 or fewer pointsVideo
Parity reached another level in college football Saturday, with four games involving at least one ranked team going to overtime and four others being decided by three or fewer points. It matched the most overtime games in one day since Sportradar began keeping track in 2000. The only previous date...
Man with loaded gun arrested at checkpoint near Donald Trump’s weekend rally in Southern California
LOS ANGELES — A Nevada man with a shotgun, loaded handgun, ammunition and several fake passports in his vehicle was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump’s rally Saturday night in the Southern California desert, authorities said. He was released the same day on $5,000 bail. The suspect, a...
Jalen Hurts throws 2 TD passes as Eagles send Browns to another lossVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Perhaps indignant that Eagles fans had chanted for his firing, Nick Sirianni could not button up his mouth in the final seconds. Philadelphia’s coach — already a habitual trash-talking offender — put a finger to his right ear and chirped at fans in the first rows at the...
Lamar Jackson outduels Jayden Daniels as surging Ravens beat CommandersVideo
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson threw nine passes to Zay Flowers in the first half and never went to him again. Mark Andrews rebounded from a ball bouncing off his hands for an interception to catch his first touchdown pass of the season. And Derrick Henry was Derrick Henry. The result...
Former President Bill Clinton travels to Georgia to rally rural Black voters to the polls
ALBANY, Ga. — Former President Bill Clinton urged churchgoers in Albany, Georgia, on Sunday to rally behind the upbeat campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris for the office he once held. “Uniting people and building, being repairers of the breach, as Isaiah says, those are the things that work,” Clinton...
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon are in the crosshairs of Israel’s war on Hezbollah
BEIRUT — The U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon said Israeli tanks “forcibly entered” one of its positions on Sunday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded it leave the area. International criticism is growing after Israeli forces have repeatedly fired on U.N. peacekeepers since the start of its ground...
AP Top 25: Oregon, Penn State move behind No. 1 Texas. Army, Navy both ranked for 1st time since ’60
Oregon and Penn State each moved up a spot in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday following thrilling wins in high-profile games, and Top 25 newcomers Navy and Army are in the rankings together for the first time since 1960. Texas strengthened its hold on No. 1 with...
Not exactly smooth sailing at the 52nd Albuquerque balloon fiesta after 4 incidents
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A drone show and a flawless mass ascension ended Sunday’s last day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for this year’s hot air balloon event. One balloon partially caught fire Saturday after hitting power lines and landing at a construction...
U.S. will send a missile defense system and troops to run it to Israel to aid defense against Iran
WASHINGTON — The United States will send a T erminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel, along with the troops needed to operate it, the Pentagon said Sunday, even as Iran warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel. Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon spokesman, said in...
