AP Election Brief | What to expect in Connecticut’s mayoral elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Connecticut voters throughout the state will elect mayors in Tuesday’s off-year general election, with one notable race taking place in the shadow of...
A planted bomb targeting police kills 5 and wounds 20 at a bus stop in northwest Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A bomb planted in a parked motorcycle exploded near a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan, killing at least five people and wounding...
Soccer’s prestigious Ballon d’Or awards to be co-organized by European governing body UEFA
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Soccer’s most prestigious individual prize, the Ballon d’Or, will be co-organized by UEFA from next year, giving the European soccer body a...
USC’s JuJu Watkins is among top freshmen to watch as the women’s hoops season begins
Southern California’s JuJu Watkins says she is trying not to get caught up the considerable expectations that have accompanied the start of her college career. “I...
Cowboys’ Prescott takes test of resolve from loss to Niners into another big game at Eagles
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — A smattering of fans booed Dak Prescott when the Dallas Cowboys quarterback was shown on the video board at a postseason baseball...
Analysis: Sunday’s stacked lineup of games could have playoff ramifications for several teams
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ A stacked lineup of games...
Joel Embiid says James Harden ‘did a lot of great things’ in Philly, but it’s time to move on
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid envisioned winning an NBA championship with James Harden at his side. Embiid has a new idea of how to win one...
Iran sentences a woman to death for adultery, state media say
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian court has sentenced a woman to death for adultery, state media said. A report by the IRAN newspaper on Wednesday...
Biden administration awards $653 million in grants for 41 projects to upgrade ports
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department on Friday awarded $653 million in grants to upgrade and improve 41 water-based ports across the United States. The grants...
Bo Svensson quits as coach of winless Mainz in Bundesliga
MAINZ, Germany (AP) — Bo Svensson has quit as coach of Mainz after a winless start to the Bundesliga season left the team bottom of the...