Israel OKs largest ‘land grab’ in West Bank in decades

Associated Press 07/04/2024

JERUSALEM — Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades, a settlement tracking group said Wednesday, a move that is likely to worsen already soaring tensions linked to…

NBA: Lebron James agrees to a 2-year extension with Lakers

Associated Press 07/04/2024

LeBron James is making it official: He’s coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the league’s all-time scoring leader could share the floor with his son Bronny as teammates with the Los…

Euro 2024: Ronaldo vs Mbappé gives football game some extra spice

Associated Press 07/04/2024

HAMBURG, Germany — Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Kylian Mbappé. A clash of soccer icons. A clash of generations. They’ll go head to head when Portugal plays France in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals on Friday, and this heavyweight meeting…

India stampede: 116 people killed in religious event

Associated Press 07/03/2024

LUCKNOW, India — Thousands of people at a religious gathering in India rushed to leave a makeshift tent, setting off a stampede Tuesday that killed at least 116 people and injured scores, officials said. It was not…

NBA: Klay Thompson leaving Warriors for Mavericks — AP sources

Associated Press 07/02/2024

DALLAS — Klay Thompson is moving on from the Golden State Warriors, with the four-time league champion agreeing to join the Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks and change franchises for the first time in his 13-year NBA…

NBA: Paul George to leave Clippers, eyes 76ers

Associated Press 07/01/2024

Paul George is leaving the Los Angeles Clippers, his now-former team announced Sunday night, with all signs pointing to the nine-time All-Star perhaps returning to the Eastern Conference and joining the Philadelphia 76ers. George could command more…

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, and guilty plea that freed him

Associated Press 06/27/2024

WASHINGTON — The guilty plea by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange brings a stunning conclusion to an international saga of the quixotic hacker who exposed government secrets. The deal reached with the U.S. Justice Department came after Assange…

Actor killed in shark attack in Hawaii was a former pro surfer

Associated Press 06/26/2024

A well-known Hawaii lifeguard who was killed in a shark attack while surfing off Oahu’s North Shore was a former professional surfer with acting credits to his name, including a role in one of the “Pirates of…

Taylor Swift UK concerts: Is she ready to say ‘So Long London’?

Associated Press 06/24/2024

LONDON — Taylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the singer-songwriter’s lyrics for references to her romantic life and insights into her state of mind. But the pop superstar’s fans in the U.K. didn’t have to listen closely to…

Historic flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days

Associated Press 06/23/2024

BEIJING — At least 47 people have died as downpours in southern China’s Guangdong province caused historic flooding and slides, state media reported Friday, while authorities warned of more extreme weather ahead in other parts of the…

NBA Finals: Celtics’ Porzingis to play in Game 5 against Mavericks

Associated Press 06/18/2024

BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis is available to play as the Boston Celtics attempt to close out the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. “We expect to see him tonight,” coach Joe…

Actor Ian McKellen hospitalized after toppling off stage in London

Associated Press 06/18/2024

LONDON — Actor Ian McKellen was hospitalized Monday after toppling off a London stage during a fight scene in a play. The 85-year-old known for playing Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” films and many stage…

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