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Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination case faces court hearing

September 28, 2025

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM - Associated Press

The 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk will have a court hearing Monday where he and his newly appointed legal counsel will decide whether they want a preliminary hearing where the judge will determine if there is enough evidence against him to go forward with a trial. Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty. The hearing in Provo is open to the public, just a few miles from the Utah Valley University campus where many students are still processing trauma from the Sept. 10 shooting.

Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House

September 28, 2025

By STEPHEN GROVES and MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are heading to the White House in a late effort to avoid a government shutdown. But both sides have shown hardly any willingness to budge. If government funding legislation is not passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump on Tuesday night, many government offices will be temporarily shuttered and non-exempt federal employees will be furloughed. Republicans are daring Democrats to vote against legislation that would keep government funding mostly at current levels. But Democrats are holding firm and using one of their few points of leverage to demand action on extending health care benefits.

Starting school can be hard for young kids. Here’s how to help with separation anxiety

September 28, 2025

By MAKIYA SEMINERA - AP Education Writer

Separation anxiety can be a struggle for young kids starting preschool or kindergarten. For many of those children, it’s their first time being apart from their parent or guardian for an extended period of time. Experts say separation anxiety is a normal part of development for many children, but if it persists, it can impact their education. Some symptoms include throwing tantrums or consistently following a parent around the house. Parents and teachers play a key role in providing support. Some parents say talking about preschool or a child’s routine can make them more comfortable about the school day ahead.

Mercury overcome 13-point deficit in 4th quarter, beat Lynx 86-81 to advance to WNBA Finals

September 28, 2025

By DAVID BRANDT - AP Sports Writer

Alyssa Thomas scores 23 points, and DeWanna Bonner hits clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as the Phoenix Mercury rally from a 13-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-81 in Game 4. The Mercury advance to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2021. Phoenix will face the Indiana-Las Vegas winner. Indiana forced a Game 5 earlier Sunday with a 90-83 home victory. The Mercury won the last three games of the best-of-five semifinal series against the top-seeded Lynx. Bonner scores 11 points in the fourth quarter, while Satou Sabally adds 21 points. Minnesota’s Kayla McBride leads with 31 points. The Lynx play without coach Cheryl Reeve and All-Star guard Napheesa Collier

Duluth Police: Fight Ends With Man Shot By ‘Fearful’ Woman

September 28, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police are investigating a shooting in the city’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The call for help came in around 4 a.m. Sunday in the 2300 block of West 7th Street. Police attend to man shot in the leg Sunday morning “Initial information is a physical alteration occurred between a 39-year-old female and a 38-year-old male inside a…

Duluth Shines Teal For MN Ovarian Cancer Alliance

September 28, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance hosted its annual Light Duluth Teal Gala over the weekend at the DECC. While it was all about raising money for continued ovarian cancer research and support of MOCA’s programs, the gala was also about celebrating and inspiring with cancer survivors and loved ones. Part of the DECC, Radison Hotel and Pier…

Drag Racing Returns to the Streets of Duluth

September 28, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The nation’s only legal 1/8-mile drag race on a public street was back in Duluth this weekend burning rubber. The weather was perfect for those engines to rev up and take on Garfield Avenue. Drivers come down all over the place, like Canada, Iowa, the Dakotas and Wisconsin. The drag race was put on hold for five…

Fall Flavors Shine at 4th Annual Dixon’s Applepalooza

September 28, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

DULUTH, Minn. – The fourth annual Dixon’s Applepalooza welcoming fall with flavor and fun all weekend long at the Beaver River Farm Wedding and Events. People gathering for the free, family-friendly festival to kick off the fall season with truckloads of apples from the Dixon Apple Orchard, based in Cadott, Wisconsin. Every year, the weekend-long celebration is held on the…

Carlton County Animal Rescue’s First Fundraising Gala A Success

September 28, 2025

KQDS Staff,

CARLTON, Minn. — Nearly 200 people came together Saturday night to support Carlton County Animal Rescue’s foster program and its efforts to build a physical animal shelter. The Seasons of Love Gala was the first-ever fundraiser for the non-profit, which formed in 2022. The gala was held at the Four Seasons Event Center in Carlton. FOX 21’s Dan Hanger was…

Western Lakes Habitat for Humanity Hosts Homecoming and Picnic

September 28, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

DULUTH, Minn. – Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity hosting a homecoming and picnic outside at Munger Park. The nonprofit, which helps locals build and improve safe, affordable housing, brought neighbors, volunteers, and homeowners together to connect through the celebration of their mission. The event included games, raffles, music, food, and an opportunity to meet the people behind Western…

Rocchio’s walk-off homer embodies Guardians’ 2nd-half rally to AL Central title

September 28, 2025

By JOE REEDY - AP Sports Writer

It was fitting in many ways that Brayan Rocchio hit the walk-off homer that put an exclamation point on the Cleveland Guardians’ historic run to an AL Central title. Even though Cleveland had secured its 13th division crown in the eighth inning when Boston beat Detroit, the Guardians weren’t content to let the AL Central race finish in a tie and win it on a tiebreaker. Cleveland rallied from two runs down to force extra innings. Texas pinch-hitter Rowdy Tellez put the Rangers up 8-5 with a three-run homer in the 10th, but the Guardians came back again with Bo Naylor’s RBI double in the bottom half and then Rocchio’s three-run drive down the right-field line that hit the foul pole and gave them a 9-8 victory.

Reds earn 1st playoff berth since 2020 as they capitalize on Mets’ big fade

September 28, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

The Cincinnati Reds are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020 after overtaking the New York Mets for the National League’s third and final wild card on the season’s final weekend. Cincinnati got to the postseason with plenty of help from the stumbling Mets. The Reds blew an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot on their own Sunday when they squandered a 2-0 lead in a 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. But they still earned the NL’s last postseason spot when the Mets lost 4-0 to the Miami Marlins.

Red Sox beat Tigers 4-3, clinching AL Central title for Guardians

September 28, 2025

By JIMMY GOLEN - AP Sports Writer

José De León pitched a career-high 6 2/3 innings in his first outing in two years to help the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers that clinched the AL Central title for the Cleveland Guardians. The Red Sox had clinched a postseason berth on Friday, and the Tigers did so on Saturday. De León, called up from Triple-A, allowed three runs on eight hits and three walks. Greg Weissert pitched the ninth for his fourth save. The Tigers will play at Cleveland in the wild-card round and Boston travels to New York.

Europe retains the Ryder Cup and reasserts dominance over Americans

September 28, 2025

By DOUG FERGUSON - AP Golf Writer

Europe is keeping the Ryder Cup, just like everyone expected. It didn’t happen without a few nervous moments. The Americans rallied from a seven-point deficit to have a flicker of hope. Europe needed only two points to retain the cup. Ludvig Aberg in the fifth match got the first one. Matt Fitzpatrick earned a halve that felt like a consolation because he had Bryson DeChambeau down by 5 holes at one point. And then Shane Lowry delivered the magic and added his name to Irish lore. His birdied on the 18th hole gave Europe a half to reach 14 points.

‘One Battle After Another’ opens with $22.4 million

September 28, 2025

By JAKE COYLE - AP Film Writer

“One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s widely acclaimed American epic of rebellion and resistance, opened with $22.4 million in ticket sales from North American theaters over the weekend. Anderson’s ultracontemporary opus signifies a major gamble by Warner Bros. With “One Battle After Another,” the studio is making a $130 million-plus bet that audiences would come out for 170-minute-long powerhouse drama from one of cinema’s most celebrated auteurs the way they usually only turn up for a franchise or superhero movie.

Steelers backup quarterback Skylar Thompson robbed in Dublin, report says

September 28, 2025

AP

The Pittsburgh Steelers have confirmed that backup quarterback Skylar Thompson was involved in an incident this weekend after a report that the player had been robbed. The Irish Independent newspaper reported Sunday that Thompson was assaulted and robbed either Friday night or early Saturday in Dublin. Thompson was not playing Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in what is Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game. The Steelers say “we are aware of a situation involving Skylar Thompson on Friday night in Dublin.” The team said it is “working with NFL security to gather more information.” The Steelers beat the Vikings 24-21. Thompson was at the game.

A list of notable shooting attacks on houses of worship in the US in the past 20 years

September 28, 2025

By The Associated Press

A gunman opened fire inside a Michigan church during Sunday services, inflicting casualties after ramming his vehicle into the front door of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township. It was the latest of many shooting attacks on houses of worship in the U.S. over the past 20 years. The list of notable attacks includes one barely a month ago in Minneapolis when an assailant fired on Catholic students attending Mass, killing two of the children.

Steelers hold on for 24-21 win over Vikings in NFL’s first regular-season game in Ireland

September 28, 2025

By KEN MAGUIRE - AP Sports Writer

Kenneth Gainwell ran for 99 yards and two touchdowns and the Pittsburgh Steelers held on to beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 in Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game. DK Metcalf had five catches for 126 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown for the Steelers, who improved to 3-1 going into their bye week. Carson Wentz, making his second consecutive start for the injured J.J. McCarthy, was 30 for 46 for 350 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Vikings.

Oregon moves to No. 2 behind Buckeyes in AP poll; Rebels, Sooners join top 5; Alabama back in top 10

September 28, 2025

By ERIC OLSON - AP College Football Writer

Oregon has moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, while Mississippi has its highest ranking since 2015. Alabama jumped back into the top 10, and Virginia entered the Top 25 for the first time in six years. Ohio State remains No. 1 for the fifth straight week. The Buckeyes received 46 first-place votes. Oregon’s two-overtime win at Penn State boosted them to their highest ranking since last year. Miami slipped to No. 3, followed by Mississippi and Oklahoma.

LeBron’s future, Kawhi’s situation and Tatum’s health all part of the questions for NBA Media Day

September 28, 2025

By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer

The NBA’s Media Day happens on Monday for most teams, marking the start of training camps. LeBron James is set to play his 23rd season, and there are questions about if there will be a 24th. The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard faces scrutiny amid an NBA investigation into potential salary cap violations. Injuries are a big concern, with Jayson Tatum hinting at a possible return despite his Achilles injury. Oklahoma City, last season’s champions, are favorites for the next title. And Victor Wembanyama is expected to be ready for the Spurs, now led by no-longer-interim coach Mitch Johnson.

Things to know about federal law enforcement activity in Portland, Chicago, Memphis

September 28, 2025

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will send troops to Portland, agents clashing with protesters near an immigration enforcement building in suburban Chicago, and the expected arrival of the National Guard in Memphis are the most recent examples of federal law enforcement crackdowns in U.S. cities. Trump said on social media Saturday that he was directing the Department of Defense to “provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland.” Trump said the decision was necessary to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities. His announcement was met with pushback from Oregon’s Democratic governor.

Shutdown standoff deepens ahead of crucial meeting at the White House

September 28, 2025

By FATIMA HUSSEIN and MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Leader John Thune are digging in ahead of this week’s deadline to keep the government open, showing little evidence of budging even as both sides have agreed to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. Republicans say that Democrats need to help them pass a simple extension of government funding by Tuesday night to avoid a shutdown, and they will not agree to negotiate on it even as they will need a bipartisan vote to pass it. Democrats say they want immediate talks on health care and that they are willing to shut down the government if they don’t get concessions.

Trump will speak at a hastily-called meeting of top military leaders, AP source says

September 28, 2025

By CHRIS MEGERIAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump will be speaking at a hastily-called meeting of top military leaders. That word comes from a person with knowledge of Trump’s plans. Hundreds of generals and admirals — senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers — have been summoned for the gathering Tuesday at the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, with little notice by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The person was not authorized to discuss the president’s plans before a public announcement about his attendance and spoke on condition of anonymity.

What’s the craic? Steelers and Vikings fans set for Dublin game

September 28, 2025

By KEN MAGUIRE - AP Sports Writer

Steelers and Vikings fans piled into Croke Park on Sunday for Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game. South Dakota native Aden Scott was dressed in black-and-gold overalls. He says “It’s awesome, the energy is great.” Inside Croke Park, the stadium’s pregame music selection was a steady diet of Irish artists including U2 as players stretched two hours ahead of kickoff. Still, some Irish have objected to the Irish government’s allocation of up to 9.95 million euros to support Sunday’s game.

Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 4 and wounds at least 10, as other regions hit too

September 28, 2025

By DEREK GATOPOULOS, ILLIA NOVIKOV and ELISE MORTON - Associated Press

Russia has launched a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine that killed at least four people. Kyiv faced the heaviest assault and it marked the first major bombardment since last month’s deadly air attack. Kyiv City Administration confirmed Sunday’s casualties that included a 12-year-old girl. Ukraine’s air force reported that 595 drones and 48 missiles were fired with most intercepted. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the attack targeted multiple regions. Ukraine’s Interior Ministry said that 70 people were wounded. The assault followed Zelensky’s announcement of a significant arms deal with the U.S. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that 41 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight.

Intense and intentional training is helping Democratic women gain state lawmaking seats

September 28, 2025

By ISABELLA VOLMERT - Associated Press

Democratic women have made gains in state legislatures and are now nearly equal in number to Democratic men in state legislatures since 2016, according to the The Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. That’s up from making up 34.1% of all Democratic state lawmakers in 2016. However, similar gains are glaringly lacking on the Republican side. Women only comprise of 21.3% of all Republicans in state legislatures. Experts say the numbers are the partially result of a systemic failure to invest in female candidates by the Republican party and its allies.

Mideast nations confront chaos in their region, which Egypt warns ‘is at a point of implosion’

September 28, 2025

By EDITH M. LEDERER - Associated Press

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Oman — all nations in the thick of the unrest that has pervaded the Middle East — confronted the crisis in the region at the annual U.N. gathering of world leaders. Egypt’s top diplomat warned that the Mideast “is at a point of implosion.” All four countries decried Israel’s ongoing pursuit of war in Gaza and the horrific impact on Palestinian civilians. And they bemoaned the failure of the UN and the broader international community to achieve a ceasefire and end the bloodshed. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, whose country has been a key mediator in Gaza, sharply criticized the international community “standing idly by as a spectator” while international law is systematically violated in Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East.

Trump’s comments on autism evoke anger and hope among autistic people and their families

September 28, 2025

By LAURA UNGAR - AP Science Writer

Some mothers of autistic children say President Donald Trump was blaming moms when he suggested taking Tylenol while pregnant causes autism. Some thought Trump was villainizing autism. But others saw his words as hopeful. Recent comments about autism made by the Republican president and others in his administration are stirring up a wide range of views and feelings among autistic people and their families. Some welcome the renewed focus and pledges of research money for the complex developmental condition. Others are outraged by what they consider the blaming, shaming and spreading claims not grounded in science.

Trump’s shutdown blame game: Why he says Democrats are at fault

September 28, 2025

By SEUNG MIN KIM - Associated Press

President Donald Trump is blaming Democrats for a potential government shutdown. He says they’re “crazed” and want to “shut it down.” Trump is focused on laying pressure on Democrats to either back down from their health care demands or be held responsible if a shutdown comes Wednesday. The Republican president has indicated he’s not willing to compromise with Democrats. But he’s agreed to a meeting Monday with congressional leaders from both parties. Republicans believe Democrats will be blamed if the government closes, while Democrats feel Republicans would be faulted by voters.

Guardians clinch postseason spot with walk-off hit by pitch, complete historic turnaround

September 27, 2025

By JOE REEDY - AP Sports Writer

Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said during the Guardians’ 10-game losing streak in July that things would turn around. The Guardians ended up making one of the biggest turnarounds in baseball history. Cleveland clinched a postseason spot Saturday night with a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. C.J. Kayfus was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottomg of the ninth inning, forcing home the winning run. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it’s the first time since at least 1920 that a team won on a walk-off hit by pitch to clinch a postseason spot. The Guardians are the first American League team to reach the playoffs after having a 10-game losing streak during the season.

Reds and Mets chasing final National League playoff spot on last day of regular season

September 27, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

One playoff berth remains up for grabs heading into the final day of Major League Baseball’s regular season. Cincinnati will earn the National League’s third and final wild card if the Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers or the New York Mets lose at Miami on Sunday. A New York victory and Cincinnati loss would send the Mets to the playoffs instead. The Reds and Mets have identical 83-78 records. Cincinnati owns the head-to-head tiebreaker because it won four of its six meetings with the Mets this season.

Trump’s moves to consolidate power, punish enemies draw comparisons to places where democracy faded

September 27, 2025

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI - Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s consolidation of power and targeting of his political opponents bring back unnerving memories for those who have watched elected leaders undermine democracies elsewhere in the world. Since he returned to office in January, Trump has been remaking the federal government into an instrument of his personal will. Those familiar with other countries where that has happened, including Hungary and Turkey, say there is one striking difference: Trump appears to be moving more rapidly, and more overtly, than others did. Trump has both scoffed and winked at the allegation that he’s an authoritarian: “I’m not a dictator,” he told reporters last month.

Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with 3-2 win over Rangers

September 27, 2025

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

C.J. Kayfus was hit by a pitch from Robert Garcia with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning, scoring Petey Halpin to clinch a playoff berth for the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers. Cleveland is guaranteed at least an American League wild card and remains tied with Detroit atop the AL Central. The Guardians own the head-to-head tiebreaker going into the final day of the regular season Sunday. Garcia intentionally walked Gabriel Arias to load the bases before hitting Kayfus on the right arm with his second pitch to the rookie. Cade Smith retired five batters for the win as three Guardians relievers combined for 3 1/3 scoreless innings.

Tigers clinch playoff berth with 2-1 win over Red Sox in Game 161 and avert September collapse

September 27, 2025

By JIMMY GOLEN - AP Sports Writer

The Boston clinch party moved across the diamond. Less than 24 hours after the Red Sox drenched the home clubhouse at Fenway Park to celebrate their postseason berth, the Detroit Tigers were spraying Champagne in the visitors’ locker room after beating Boston to earn a spot in the American League playoffs. After blowing a 14-game lead in the AL Central and an eighth-inning lead on Friday night that would have secured their spot a day earlier, the Tigers beat the Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday. Assured at least a wild card, Detroit can still win the division and host a first-round playoff series with a win Sunday at Boston and a Cleveland loss to Texas.

4 dead after flooding in Arizona, including in historic mining town

September 27, 2025

AP

Four people have died after heavy rain caused flooding in Arizona, including three in a rural 19th-century mining town where floodwaters forced people to seek safety on their rooftops and washed out a propane distributorship, scattering about 1,000 tanks downtown. About 2.5 inches of rain fell in the mining town of Globe on Friday. Another storm moved in Saturday afternoon, temporarily halting the search for people possibly missing in the flood. Another person was found dead Saturday morning near a vehicle caught in floodwaters in suburban Phoenix the night before.

What to know about Iran’s nuclear program as UN reimposes ‘snapback’ sanctions

September 27, 2025

By JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program have been reimposed. This puts Tehran under new pressure as tensions remain high in the wider Mideast over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. At the U.N. General Assembly this week in New York, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tried a last-minute diplomatic push to stop the sanctions. However, Iran’s supreme leader boxed in their efforts by describing diplomacy with the United States as a “sheer dead end.” Meanwhile, efforts by China and Russia to halt the sanctions failed Friday.

McIlroy gives as good as he gets at Ryder Cup, telling fans to shut up, then sending them to exits

September 27, 2025

By EDDIE PELLS and MICHAEL R. SISAK - Associated Press

With the match tightening and the crowd screaming, Rory McIlroy backed off his approach shot from the rough on the 16th hole at Bethpage Black and shouted “Shut the (expletive) up!” Then he stepped in, hit that approach to 3 feet and Tommy Fleetwood made the putt to cap Europe’s 3-and-2 victory over Collin Morikawa and Harris English at the Ryder Cup. McIlroy paired with Shane Lowry for a 2-up win over Justin Thomas and Cameron Young in the afternoon. With the help of McIlroy’s 3 1/2 points over his first four matches, Europe all but wrapped up the 2025 edition of an event that seems to grow more combustible each year.

Long, fraught timeline of Iran nuclear tensions

September 27, 2025

By The Associated Press

The United Nations has reimposed nuclear sanctions on Iran, putting new pressure on Tehran’s ailing economy as tensions remain high in the wider Mideast over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered a last-ditch effort to try to halt the sanctions at the U.N. General Assembly met this week in New York. Efforts by China and Russia to stop the sanctions failed as well. The clock started when France, Germany and the United Kingdom on Aug. 28 declared Iran wasn’t complying with its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers

WNBA suspends Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve 1 game for behavior and comments in playoff loss to Mercury

September 27, 2025

By DOUG FEINBERG - AP Basketball Writer

The WNBA has suspended Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve for one game for her conduct and comments during and following the Lynx’s 84-76 loss to the Mercury on Friday night. Her conduct and comments included aggressively pursuing and verbally abusing a game official on the court, failure to leave the court in a timely manner upon her ejection with 21.8 seconds to play in the fourth quarter, inappropriate comments made to fans when exiting the court, and remarks made in a postgame press conference. Reeve will serve the suspension on Sunday when the Lynx play the Mercury in Game 4 of the teams’ semifinals series in Phoenix.

Statue of rock n’ roll queen Tina Turner unveiled in Tennessee community where she grew up

September 27, 2025

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

A 10-foot statue of rock n’ roll queen Tina Turner has been unveiled in the rural Tennessee community where she grew up, before she became a singer and electrifying stage performer and one the world’s most recognizable and popular entertainers. The statue was revealed during a Saturday ceremony in Brownsville, located about an hour drive east of Memphis. The city of about 9,000 people is near Nutbush, the community where Turner went to school as a child. Turner, 83, died May 24, 2023, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich. Her Grammy-winning singing career included the hit songs “Nutbush City Limits,” “Proud Mary,” “Private Dancer,” and “What’s Love Got To Do With It.”

NFL eyes Asia as next destination as it bolsters ties with Dublin

September 27, 2025

By KEN MAGUIRE - AP Sports Writer

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league wants to expand its slate of international games to Asia. He didn’t specify which countries and a spokesman declined further comment. But it could be an indication the league is ready to stage a game in the Middle East and it comes a day after announcing that Rio de Janeiro will join the list of hosts in 2026. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings play in Ireland’s first regular-season game — and Goodell said he has “no doubt” there will be more in Dublin. In 2026, Australia will host a regular-season game for the first time. Goodell says “Our next step after Australia would be probably moving into Asia.”

The sparse indictment of Comey by Trump’s Justice Department belies a complicated backstory

September 27, 2025

By BYRON TAU - Associated Press

The indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is only two pages and alleges he falsely testified to Congress in 2020 about authorizing someone to be an anonymous source in news stories. There’s a backstory and it involves a long-running feud between Trump and Comey. Trump blames Comey for having started an investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 campaign that led to the appointment of a special counsel. Trump has spent years bashing Comey and saying he was worthy of being charged with treason. Comey has hardly backed down. In a 2018 memoir, Comey compared Trump to a mafia don and said he was unethical and “untethered to truth.”

Europe romps to another session win in Ryder Cup for a commanding 5-point lead

September 27, 2025

By DOUG FERGUSON - AP Golf Writer

Another day, more of the same for the dominant European team in the Ryder Cup. Jon Rahm delivered another great performance and another point. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood had another easy time. Europe was so good Saturday morning in foursomes that it’s assured of having the lead going into Sunday with still another session to play. Scottie Scheffler has made some history of his own. He’s the first No. 1 player in the world to lose his first three matches in the Ryder Cup. Europe went 3-1 in fourballs, just like Friday. The lead is now five points.

Reds have put themselves in position to keep the Mets out of the playoffs

September 27, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

The Cincinnati Reds have put themselves in position to earn their first playoff berth since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season while keeping the free-spending New York Mets out of the postseason. Cincinnati’s 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers and New York’s 6-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday enabled the Reds to tie the Mets for the National League’s third and final wild-card playoff berth. The Reds own the head-to-head tiebreaker over New York. The Mets’ $322.6 million payroll at the start of the season led all MLB teams.

As Democrats prepare for a possible federal shutdown, their endgame is uncertain

September 27, 2025

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

Senate Democrats have struggled for months to counter President Donald Trump. Now, with a possible government shutdown looming, they’ve settled on a bold, one-step strategy if they don’t get significant concessions on health care before federal funding runs out Wednesday. That strategy is to vote to shut down. The plan is heartily endorsed by many of the party’s frustrated voters in the base and by activists. Less clear is what’s in the party playbook come that deadline. That’s when the administration could begin laying off hundreds or even thousands of federal workers, if it carries through with plans laid out by the White House this week.

Thieves steal $1M worth in craft whiskey from Washington distillery

September 27, 2025

By REBECCA BOONE - Associated Press

Thieves have stolen 12,000 bottles of craft whiskey from Westland Distillery in a rare U.S. liquor heist. Nearly $1 million in product was stolen, including the distillery’s sought-after limited edition Garryana whiskey. The Skagit Valley Sheriff’s Office is investigating the July 31 theft. Officials say someone used fraudulent documents to pick up the shipment. An expert says similar heists are rare in the U.S., though they happen occasionally in parts of Europe where it is easier to sell alcohol on the secondary market.

Aaron Nola shakes off miserable season and stakes his claim for spot in Phillies’ playoff rotation

September 27, 2025

By DAN GELSTON - AP Sports Writer

Aaron Nola has shown he might still be valuable for the Phillies in the postseason. On Friday night, he pitched a near-perfect game against the Twins, leading to a 3-1 victory. Nola took a perfect game into the sixth inning and moved into second on Philadelphia’s career strikeout list. He allowed just two hits and struck out nine over eight innings. Despite a challenging season with injuries and inconsistency, Nola’s performance suggests he could be a key player for the NL East champions. Phillies manager Rob Thomson is considering using him out of the bullpen in the playoffs.

Schwarzenegger directs a band in a beer tent at Munich’s Oktoberfest

September 27, 2025

AP

Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken up the baton at Munich’s Oktoberfest. The former California governor spontaneously conducted a live band and the singing crowd in a beer tent on Friday night. The Austrian-born star of “The Terminator” and “True Lies” clearly enjoyed himself. Afterward, he took selfies with the musicians, according to German news agency dpa. Schwarzenegger, dressed in traditional Bavarian attire, was accompanied by his partner Heather Milligan and his son, Christopher. He has visited the world’s largest folk festival in Bavaria several times in the past, dpa reported. Oktoberfest began on September 20 and ends October 5.

Trump says he’ll send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle ‘domestic terrorists’

September 27, 2025

By CHRIS MEGERIAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump says he’ll send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities. He made the announcement Saturday on social media, writing that he was directing the Department of Defense to “provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland.” He said he was “authorizing Full Force, if necessary.”

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve blasts WNBA refs after Napheesa Collier hurt late in playoff loss

September 27, 2025

By DAVID BRANDT - AP Sports Writer

Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve lost her cool during during the Lynx’s 84-76 loss to the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA playoff semifinals. The Lynx, down 2-1 in the series, face Game 4 on Sunday in Phoenix. Reeve was ejected Friday night after receiving her second technical foul in the final minute. It occurred when Alyssa Thomas stole the ball from Napheesa Collier, leading to Collier’s leg injury. Reeve criticized the officiating, calling for changes at the league level. She expressed frustration with the officiating crew, describing their selection as “malpractice.”