By AAMER MADHANI and JIM GOMEZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to host President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines for White House talks Monday as concerns grow about the Chinese navy’s harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea. Marcos’ visit to Washington comes after the U.S. and
Continue ReadingBy CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman have scored to send Bayern Munich back to the top of the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win over last-place Hertha Berlin. Gnabry made the breakthrough with a diving header to Joshua Kimmich’s cross in the 69th minute and Coman sealed the
Continue ReadingBy JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — There were protests at the start but celebrations at the end as Manchester United edged toward a return to the Champions League. A 1-0 win against Aston Villa on Sunday strengthened United’s hold on a top-four place in the Premier League. That was the primary
Continue ReadingBy Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson said Sunday he would sign a federal abortion ban if he were elected president but would support exceptions. “I would support the restrictions, and I would advocate for the exceptions of the life of the mother and the cases of rape and incest,” the former Arkansas
Continue ReadingCNN By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson said Sunday he would sign a federal abortion ban if he were elected president but would support exceptions. “I would support the restrictions, and I would advocate for the exceptions of the life of the mother and the cases of rape and incest,” the former
Continue ReadingCNN By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson said Sunday he would sign a federal abortion ban if he were elected president but would support exceptions. “I would support the restrictions, and I would advocate for the exceptions of the life of the mother and the cases of rape and incest,” the former
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Erling Haaland scored his 50th goal of the season as Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League. The prolific striker fired the defending champions ahead from the penalty spot after three minutes at Fulham. City went on to win 2-1 at Craven Cottage and moved one point ahead of
Continue ReadingBUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Ukraine is set to boycott the world judo championships next week after the International Judo Federation signaled it will allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to enter the event. Ukraine has a policy of boycotting if Russians are allowed to compete. The IJF said Saturday that it plans to allow Russians and
Continue ReadingBOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Bournemouth has moved further clear of the relegation zone to boost its Premier League survival bid with a one-sided 4-1 victory over Leeds. Jefferson Lerma scored twice in the opening 24 minutes before Patrick Bamford cut the deficit in the 32nd. But Dominic Solanke and Antoine Semenyo put the game out
Continue ReadingBy Jasmine Wright, CNN Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday brushed aside concerns about President Joe Biden’s age following the president’s reelection bid announcement, saying “Age is one thing. I think experience is another.” The independent senator, who, at 81, is a year older than Biden, told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union”
Continue ReadingCNN By Jasmine Wright, CNN Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday brushed aside concerns about President Joe Biden’s age following the president’s reelection bid announcement, saying “Age is one thing. I think experience is another.” The independent senator, who, at 81, is a year older than Biden, told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the
Continue ReadingTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say DNA evidence has proven that a man who died in prison several years ago was responsible for the 1984 murder of a 19-year-old New Jersey woman. The state attorney general and Mercer County prosecutor last week announced what they called “the conclusive identification” of Nathaniel Harvey as the person
Continue ReadingBy Aimee Lewis, CNN Hollywood great Jack Nicholson watched the LA Lakers put on a dominant display against the Memphis Grizzlies Friday in Game 6 of the first-round series. Cameras captured the longtime Lakers fan embracing and chatting to LeBron James before the game in a moment widely shared on social media. According to ESPN,
Continue ReadingBy DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer DOVER, Del. (AP) — Rain has postponed NASCAR’s Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway until Monday. The race will start at noon at the Monster Mile. This is the second straight year Dover’s only Cup race was postponed because of rain. Dover will hold a Monday race for
Continue ReadingSAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Larry “Gator” Rivers, who helped integrate high school basketball in Georgia before playing for the Harlem Globetrotters and becoming a county commissioner in his native Savannah, died Saturday at age 73. Rivers died from cancer, Chatham County Commission Chairman Chester Ellis told the Savannah Morning News. Campbell and Sons Funeral Home
Continue ReadingSAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Larry “Gator” Rivers, who helped integrate high school basketball in Georgia before playing for the Harlem Globetrotters and becoming a county commissioner in his native Savannah, died Saturday at age 73. Rivers died from cancer, Chatham County Commission Chairman Chester Ellis told the Savannah Morning News. Campbell and Sons Funeral Home
Continue ReadingCNN By Richard Allen Greene Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN Sunday his country would remain a “robust democracy” despite controversial plans to overhaul the country’s judicial system. Amid widespread protests, a historic nationwide strike and mounting international pressure last month Netayahu delayed votes on the changes, which would have amounted to the most
Continue ReadingBy Richard Allen Greene Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN Sunday his country would remain a “robust democracy” despite controversial plans to overhaul the country’s judicial system. Amid widespread protests, a historic nationwide strike and mounting international pressure last month Netayahu delayed votes on the changes, which would have amounted to the most sweeping
Continue ReadingGENEVA (AP) — Adam Yates has retained his yellow jersey to complete victory in the six-day Tour de Romandie. Yates’ solo ride in the mountains Saturday to win the queen stage had created a 19-second lead over Matteo Jorgenson of the United States. The English rider maintained that gap Sunday by finishing safely in the
Continue ReadingPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A tornado touched down in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Saturday as a powerful storm system brought intense rain and powerful winds to the state, overturning cars, damaging homes and snapping tree branches. The National Weather Service in Miami said the tornado hit late Saturday afternoon with winds of
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