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The anti-abortion movement is making a big play to thwart citizen initiatives on reproductive rights
CHICAGO (AP) — Reeling from a string of defeats, anti-abortion groups and their Republican allies in state governments are using an array of strategies to counter proposed ballot initiatives intended to protect reproductive rights or prevent voters from having a say in the fall elections. ...
78 countries at Swiss conference agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace
OBBÜRGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Nearly 80 countries called Sunday for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia’s two-year war, though some key developing nations at a Swiss conference did not join in. The way forward for diplomacy remains...
Israel's army says it will pause daytime fighting along a route in southern Gaza to help flow of aid
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's military announced on Sunday that it would pause fighting during daytime hours along a route in southern Gaza to free up a backlog of humanitarian aid deliveries for desperate Palestinians enduring a humanitarian crisis sparked by the war, now in its ninth month. ...
Trump allies hope his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law can help flip Arab American votes in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — One of Donald Trump’s emissaries to Arab Americans is a Lebanese-born businessman who moved to Texas as a teenager, speaks Arabic, English and French, and recently joined the Trump family when his son married the former president’s younger daughter. Massad...
Strong winds, steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area's first major fire of the year
GORMAN, Calif. (AP) — Strong winds pushed flames through dry brush in mountains along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles on Sunday, and officials warned residents in the wildfire's path to be prepared to leave if it explodes in size again. Los Angeles County's first major wildfire...
Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world. ...
Police identify Michigan splash pad shooter but there's still no word on a motive
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Authorities on Sunday identified the man who opened fire at a splash pad in suburban Detroit before taking his own life, but his motives remained unknown as investigators worked to determine if he left behind any hint of his plans. Oakland County...
Clooney and Roberts help Biden raise $28 million at a fundraiser featuring dire warnings about Trump
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some of Hollywood's brightest stars headlined a glitzy fundraiser for President Joe Biden, helping raise what his reelection campaign said was $28 million and hoping to energize would-be supporters for a November election that they argued was among the most important in the...
German police intervene to stem clashes between England and Serbia fans before Euro 2024 match
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Riot police in Germany intervened to stop brawling soccer fans before Sunday’s match between Serbia and England at the European Championship soccer tournament. Social media footage showed men throwing chairs at each other outside a restaurant...
Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that
NEW YORK (AP) — With Pride Month in full gear, U.S. shoppers can find the usual merchandise many stores stock for the June celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights. But analysts and advocates say the marketing is toned down compared to previous years, and at some chains, there's no trace of Pride...
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Strong winds, steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area's first major fire of the year
GORMAN, Calif. (AP) — Strong winds pushed flames through dry brush in mountains along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles on Sunday, and officials warned residents in the wildfire's path to be prepared to leave if it explodes in size again. Los Angeles County's first major wildfire...
Bryson DeChambeau wins another U.S. Open with a clutch finish to deny Rory McIlroy
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open on Sunday for the second time with the best shot of his life for another memorable finish on the 18th hole at Pinehurst No. 2 — and another heavy dose of heartache for Rory McIlroy. In a wild final hour of more blunders...
Select list of winners at the 2024 Tony Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Select winners so far for the 2024 Tony Awards, announced Sunday. Best Book of a Musical: “Suffs” Best Costume Design of a Play: Dede Ayite, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” Best Costume Design of a Musical: Linda Cho, “The...
Chosen by Kim Kardashian and loved by fans, Bellingham fires England to 1-0 win over Serbia at Euros
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Jude Bellingham is the star of Kim Kardashian’s male underwear range, England icon David Beckham mimics his trademark goal celebration, and a Beatles classic has become his anthem as adoring fans serenade him with “Hey Jude” when he’s on the field. ...
Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world. ...
Eriksen scores in Denmark's 1-1 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024, 3 years after his onfield collapse
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — For Christian Eriksen, Denmark’s opening game at the European Championship was a much happier occasion this time. The Manchester United midfielder scored the opening goal in a 1-1 draw with Slovenia on Sunday. It was his first match at the Euros since...
Bryson DeChambeau wins his second U.S. Open title, beating Rory McIlroy by 1 shot at Pinehurst No. 2
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau wins his second U.S. Open title, beating Rory McIlroy by 1 shot at Pinehurst No. 2.Heavy rains set off landslides in central Ecuador, killing at least 5 people
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A landslide surged into a highway in central Ecuador on Sunday killing at least five people, authorities said, as heavy rains pummeled the country and caused rivers to overflow. The flood of mud and debris plowed down the hillside and hit three cars, two...
Severe, chaotic weather around US with high temperatures in Southwest and Midwest, snow in Rockies
PHOENIX (AP) — Extreme heat spread across Arizona, New Mexico and parts of Texas, Colorado and Kansas as severe weather swept across many parts of the U.S. on Sunday. There was unseasonable cold in the Pacific Northwest, snow headed to the northern Rocky Mountains and heavy rainfall forecast from...
2 killed and 6 wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a Texas park
ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) — A weekend shooting in a Texas park left two people dead and six wounded, including two children, authorities said. The victims were shot shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, about 19 miles (30...
