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Ohtani and Hernández power Dodgers past Reds 10-5 with 2 homers each in Wild Card Series opener
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández hit two home runs apiece, Blake…
Ohtani hits 2 homers for Dodgers in playoff opener against Reds
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Once again, Shohei Ohtani struck early in the postseason for the…
China replaces senior diplomat as questions persist on his whereabouts
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China has named Liu Haixing, a diplomat with experience in European…
As outrage over the war in Gaza grows, Europe’s relationship with Israel falters
BRUSSELS (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protests are shaking major European cities, and calls are growing to…
Druze seek Sweida autonomy and turn toward Israel, adding new twist to Syria’s tensions
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government fighters entered the city of Sweida over the summer in…
Wallabies veteran James Slipper to retire after reaching 150 test matches for Australia
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Just days after playing in his 150th test for Australia, Wallabies…
Skubal’s career-high 14 Ks lead Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series
CLEVELAND (AP) — Tarik Skubal tied Detroit’s postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers…
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Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate…
Napheesa Collier tells of private chat with Engelbert that she said exposed a problematic leader
Napheesa Collier delivered a blistering assessment of the WNBA and its commissioner on Tuesday as…
The Latest: Democrats vote down federal funding bill, putting government on path to shutdown
The U.S. government is on the brink of the first federal government shutdown in almost…
Pelicans’ trip to Australia for preseason games is a first for the NBA
Australia has seen plenty of its players in the NBA over the years: Patty Mills,…
Federal employee taken into custody following “active shooter hoax” at NJ’s largest military base
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A federal government employee was taken into custody Tuesday following an…
Carney marks ‘devastating legacy’ of residential schools in Ottawa event
OTTAWA — The federal government will “match remembrance with responsibility,” Prime Minister Mark Carney promised…
Trump calls for using US cities as a ‘training ground’ for military in unusual speech to generals
QUANTICO, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday proposed using American cities as training…
Hegseth wants ‘male standard’ for combat roles. Many female veterans say that’s already the case
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an address Tuesday to the military’s top leaders waded back…
Friends of the Michigan church shooting suspect say he long carried hatred toward Mormon faith
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The man who opened fire in a Michigan church…
Nigel Wright, former chief of staff to Stephen Harper, has died at age 62
OTTAWA — Nigel Wright, a longtime Canadian businessman and former top aide to prime minister…
Schwarzenegger downplays Trump and backs Vatican initiative to ‘terminate’ global warming
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger downplayed the Trump administration’s climate skepticism Tuesday and threw…
Ron Washington won’t return as Angels manager after 2 seasons cut short by health issues
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ron Washington will not return for a third season as the…
Pete Hegseth had a lot to say when he summoned military leaders. Here are some facts and context
NEW YORK (AP) — Armed with a 10-point plan and pacing a stage in Quantico,…
MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s economic disparity is on display in the playoffs, where the…
Chase DeLauter could make debut in postseason, included on Guardians’ Wild Card Series roster
Chase DeLauter, an outfielder with no major league experience, was included on the Cleveland Guardians’…
The Latest: Hamas says it will study Trump’s peace plan before responding
Hamas said Tuesday it will discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza within…
Here are some effects of a government shutdown if Congress, Trump don’t reach a deal
The federal government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public…