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India's multi-phase election will stretch over 44 days. Here's why it takes so long

Mar. 18, 2024 07:55 AM EDT

NEW DELHI (AP) — From April 19 to June 1, nearly 970 million Indians — or over 10% of the global population — are eligible to vote in general elections. The mammoth exercise is the biggest anywhere in the world and will take 44 days before results are announced on June 4. ...

Brazil military leaders told police Bolsonaro plotted to remain in power despite election defeat

Mar. 15, 2024 19:16 PM EDT

SAO PAULO (AP) — Two top Brazilian military leaders declared to police that former President Jair Bolsonaro presented them a plan for him to remain in power after the 2022 election he lost, but both refused and warned him they would arrest him if he tried it, according to judicial documents...

Lindsay Horan scores in 1st half, US beats Brazil 1-0 in Women's Gold Cup title game

Mar. 10, 2024 23:47 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Lindsey Horan scored on a header in first-half stoppage time and the United States went on to beat Brazil 1-0 on Sunday to win the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup. The United States lifted the trophy despite being stunned by a loss to Mexico in the group stage of the...

Unflappable US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher lets her actions speak for her

Mar. 08, 2024 15:13 PM EST

Alyssa Naeher always lets her actions do her talking. And boy, the softspoken U.S. goalkeeper's actions can sure be loud. The 10-year national team veteran and two-time Women's World Cup winner had one of the strongest games of her career Wednesday night at the CONCACAF Women's Gold...

Alyssa Naeher's 3 saves in penalty shootout over Canada leads US into the Gold Cup final

Mar. 07, 2024 10:08 AM EST

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made three saves and converted a penalty herself in a shootout after a rain-soaked 2-2 draw with Canada on Wednesday night, earning the United States a spot in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup final. The United States advanced 3-1 on...

Paul Simon to receive PEN America's Literary Service Award

Mar. 07, 2024 08:06 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Simon's latest honor places him among public figures well outside the music industry. He is this year's winner of PEN America's PEN/Audible Literary Service Award, which previously has been given to former President Barack Obama, the late Nobel laureate Toni Morrison and...

American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand

Mar. 04, 2024 16:52 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines announced a massive order for new planes on Monday, splitting 260 new aircraft between Boeing, Airbus and Embraer in a move designed to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline's supply of premium seats. American said it placed options for...

Surfers from Brazil and Australia win final Olympic qualifier in warm and windy Puerto Rico

Mar. 03, 2024 20:59 PM EST

ARECIBO, Puerto Rico (AP) — Top surfers Gabriel Medina of Brazil and Sally Fitzgibbons of Australia won the final qualifier for the upcoming Olympics on Sunday following nine days in which scores of competitors faced volatile weather and painful sea urchin spines. The World Surfing...

South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso celebrates Senior Day with her mother and sister from Brazil

Mar. 03, 2024 16:23 PM EST

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Kamilla Cardoso's family had never seen her play college basketball in person. South Carolina's 6-foot-7 forward made sure it was well worth what it took to get her mother and sister from Brazil to Colonial Life Arena. Cardoso had 18 points and 14 rebounds in...

Brazil's economy grows 2.9% in Lula's 1st year, beating expectations

Mar. 01, 2024 17:53 PM EST

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's economy grew 2.9% in 2023, beating expectations in the first year of the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, according to the government statistics institute Friday. The number announced by IBGE impressed many economists, whose overall...