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Kipyegon makes more history, wins in a breeze for fourth world title at 1,500 meters
TOKYO (AP) — Faith Kipyegon took a tiny glance at the clock after rounding the…
Liverpool includes Isak in squad for Champions League game vs. Atletico Madrid
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Alexander Isak is in contention to make his Liverpool debut against…
American Cordell Tinch goes from the ‘couch’ to gold medalist in the track and field worlds
TOKYO (AP) — From “the couch” to a world champion. That’s how American Cordell Tinch…
Troy Merritt loses his PGA Tour card and gains air miles playing a full European tour schedule
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Troy Merritt didn’t get into the Procore Championship until Monday, only…
Katzberg sets new competition record, defends men’s hammer throw world title in Tokyo
TOKYO — Ethan Katzberg looked like he might be in for a fight to defend…
Taliban leader bans Wi-Fi in an Afghan province to ‘prevent immorality’
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban leader banned fibre optic internet in an Afghan province…
Hundreds of clubs added to $355M FIFA payments plan from 2026 World Cup revenue
ZURICH (AP) — Hundreds more soccer clubs will get shares of a $355 million FIFA…
Scottie Scheffler being the last Ryder Cup pick in 2021 played a part in him becoming world No. 1
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 player in golf, still remembers the…
Nigerian chef breaks world record for cooking the largest jollof rice dish
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian chef has broken the world record for cooking the…
Divers recover artifacts from the Titanic’s sister ship Britannic for the first time
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Divers have recovered artifacts from the Titanic’s sister ship, the Britannic,…
Endangered pink river dolphins face a rising mercury threat in the Amazon
PUERTO NARINO, Colombia (AP) — A flash of pink breaks the muddy surface of the…
Partial solar eclipse at the bottom of the world closes out the year’s sun and moon spectacles
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The bottom of the world is front and center for…
UN official says conflicts, disasters and funding cuts a ‘perfect storm’ causing acute hunger
BANGKOK (AP) — A string of natural disasters and global conflicts, combined with drastic cuts…
Trump says the US military again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said the U.S. military on Monday again targeted a…
Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East title with 6-5 win over Dodgers in 10 innings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A barechested Bryce Harper poured a bottle of Champagne over his…
Mondo Duplantis’ fiancée – Swedish model Desiré Inglander – motivated him to learn Swedish
TOKYO (AP) — As every second-language learner knows, Louisiana-born Armand “Mondo” Duplantis needed motivation to…
US designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in the drug war for first time in nearly 30 years
MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday added Colombia to a list of nations…
A burn victim as a child, Brazilian hurdler dos Santos explains how track helped save his life
TOKYO (AP) — When the pan of scalding oil tipped and splattered across 10-month-old Alison…
Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette seeks second opinion on injured knee and could return at DH
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette sought a second opinion Monday…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall explains tears during national anthem: ‘I do believe in my country’
TOKYO (AP) — Long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall smiled through the tears when they played the…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk’s shooting matches suspect, FBI director says OREM,…
Racing Louisville’s DeMelo remains hospitalized day after collapsing during game
Racing Louisville’s Savannah DeMelo remained hospitalized and was undergoing tests one day after she collapsed…
Duplantis gives Japanese fans what they came for – another world record in pole vault
TOKYO (AP) — Armand “Mondo” Duplantis traded handshakes and hugs with the pole vaulters he’d…