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From dizzying heights to tumultuous lows, UK's political showman Boris Johnson steps down
LONDON (AP) — He was the mayor who reveled in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a whopping election victory on the back of his mission to “get Brexit done.” But Boris Johnson’s time as prime minister was marred by his...
Alabama's Nick Saban visits kids with cancer, next up a lobbying trip to Washington
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Nick Saban spent part of Tuesday morning cheerfully handing out talking toy ducks to children with cancer, posing for pictures and generally showing his softer side. Next up is a business trip to Washington to help the Southeastern Conference make the pitch...
Biden to host UK Prime Minister Sunak next week for talks on Ukraine, climate
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the White House next week for talks on Ukraine, climate issues and more. Sunak is slated to visit Washington on June 7-8 and will also meet with U.S. lawmakers and business leaders in addition to...
7 men appear in Northern Ireland court on attempted murder charges related to shooting of detective
LONDON (AP) — Seven men appeared in court Monday on charges of attempted murder related to the February attack on a senior Northern Ireland police officer who was shot after his son’s soccer practice. The suspects, ranging in age from 28 to 72, appeared by video link at Dungannon...
Threat to Queen Elizabeth during 1983 US trip detailed in FBI documents
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has disclosed a potential threat to Queen Elizabeth II during her 1983 trip to the United States. The documents were released this week on the FBI's records website. Queen Elizabeth II died last September after a 70-year reign. The queen's...
World summits' 'family photos' show Putin's isolation
They're known as “family photos,” the images of world leaders posed in faux relaxation during global summits. And like portraits of a family that has isolated a dysfunctional member, recent “family photos” from the G7 and G8 — the world's most industrialized nations —...
Sinn Fein wins in Northern Ireland local elections, urges return of government
LONDON (AP) — Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein made sweeping gains in Northern Ireland's local elections, repeating its success from last year's assembly elections, when it became the largest party for the first time. With counting completed late Saturday, Sinn Fein, which seeks...
Sinn Fein on course to be largest party in Northern Ireland local elections
LONDON (AP) — Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein is set to take the most seats in Northern Ireland's local elections and repeat its success from last year's assembly elections, when it became the region's largest party for the first time. With about 400 of 462 local government...
PGA '23: Capsules of leading players at Oak Hill for PGA Championship
A capsule look at 10 leading players for the PGA Championship, which starts Thursday at Oak Hill Country Club (listed in predicted order of finish): CAMERON YOUNG Age: 26. Country: United States. World ranking: 15. Worldwide...
Kingsolver, O'Farrell among Women's Prize fiction finalists
LONDON (AP) — An Appalachian update on Charles Dickens and a tale told by a dolphin are among the six finalists announced Wednesday for the prestigious Women’s Prize for Fiction. American writer Barbara Kingsolver’s “Demon Copperhead,” a reworking of “David...
