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Photos show Mary E. Brunkow waking up to the news she is a Nobel winner in medicine

October 7, 2025

By LINDSEY WASSON - Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Ross Colquhoun woke up his wife Mary E. Brunkow to tell her she won a Nobel Prize in medicine. She was one of three scientists who won the Nobel for discoveries about how the immune system knows to attack germs and not our own bodies. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US…

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

October 7, 2025

By LISA MASCARO - AP Congressional Corespondent

President Donald Trump’s administration is warning of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a shutdown. That would be a reversal of what has been longstanding policy for some 750,000 furloughed employees. Trump said some people “don’t deserve” to be taken care of during an event at he White House. A new memo being circulated by the White House says that legislation that Trump signed into law in 2019 does not require back pay. It says it’s up to Congress to provide the funds. The move was widely seen as a negotiating tactic. But Democratic Sen. Patty Murry called it a “scare” tactic since the law is clear that workers will be paid.

He sat in the nosebleeds for the Cubs’ historic World Series. Now Quinn Priester can end their year

October 7, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester has experienced postseason baseball at Wrigley Field before. Priester grew up in the Chicago area and was in the Wrigley Field stands for Game 5 of the 2016 World Series. The 25-year-old right-hander will be back at Wrigley on Wednesday as he continues his breakthrough year by trying to end the Cubs’ season and pitch the Brewers into the NL Championship Series. Milwaukee carries a 2-0 lead into Game 3 of this best-of-5 NL Division Series. This start will mark Priester’s postseason debut. Jameson Taillon is starting for the Cubs.

Photos of Egypt’s ‘strongman’ pulling ships, trains and cars in jaw-dropping feats

October 7, 2025

By AMR NABIL - Associated Press

CAIRO (AP) — Ashraf Mahrous is Egypt’s “strongman.” The Egyptian wrestler known as Kabonga has built his reputation on raw strength and relentless discipline. From Cairo to Hurghada, he’s become a familiar figure, training daily and performing extraordinary feats that test the limits of human endurance. Mahrous, 44, has pulled cars and trains — and most recently, two ships weighing…

LeBron James teased ‘the decision of all decisions’ announcement. It was an ad

October 7, 2025

AP

LeBron James has announced a new collaboration with Hennessy in a playful nod to his famous 2010 “decision” to join the Miami Heat. The Los Angeles Lakers star teased an announcement for Tuesday, sparking speculation about his future. However, Hennessy revealed the news early, unveiling a limited edition orange bottle featuring James’ signature gesture. In a video, James humorously echoed his original announcement by saying he’s “taking his talents to Hennessy V.S.O.P.” Social media buzzed with guesses, some predicting correctly that it was an ad campaign. James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, turns 41 in December.

Tropical Storm Jerry forms in the Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane

October 7, 2025

AP

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the Atlantic Ocean on a path toward the Caribbean. The storm was about 1,315 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday, but was traveling west at 24 mph. Forecasters say Jerry has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It was expected to strengthen into a hurricane in the coming days. Swells from Jerry are expected to reach the Leeward Islands on Thursday.

At the center of shutdown fight, health care is one of the most intractable issues in Congress

October 7, 2025

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

Democrats believe health care is an issue that resonates with a majority of Americans as they demand an extension of subsidies in exchange for their votes to reopen the shuttered U.S. government. But it is also one of the most intractable issues in Congress and a real compromise is not likely to be easy. There are some Republicans in Congress who want to extend the higher subsidies, which were first put in place in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. But many GOP lawmakers are firmly opposed to any extension. The government shutdown is in its seventh day and hundreds of thousands of federal workers are going unpaid.

A newly elected mayor in Germany is found with serious stab wounds

October 7, 2025

AP

The newly elected mayor of a town in western Germany has been found with serious stab wounds and Chancellor Friedrich Merz says she was the victim of “an abhorrent act.” Iris Stalzer was elected mayor of Herdecke on Sept. 28. She is a member of the center-left Social Democrats, the junior party in Germany’s conservative-led national government. Investigators said Stalzer was found at her home with life-threatening wounds shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday and she was taken to a hospital by helicopter. A senior official with her party said she was stabbed.

Supreme Court hears arguments on whether states can ban conversion therapy for LBGTQ+ kids

October 7, 2025

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST - Associated Press

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in its latest LGBTQ rights case, weighing the constitutionality of bans passed by nearly half of U.S. states on the practice known as conversion therapy for children. The justices on Tuesday are hearing a lawsuit from a Christian counselor challenging a Colorado law that prohibits therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity. Kaley Chiles argues the law violates her freedom of speech by barring her from offering voluntary, faith-based therapy for kids. Chiles has support from President Donald Trump’s Republican administration. Colorado argues the measure simply regulates licensed therapists by barring a practice that’s been scientifically discredited and linked to serious harm.

National Book Award finalists announced: Alameddine, Majumdar, Li and Russell are among the nominees

October 7, 2025

By HILLEL ITALIE - AP National Writer

Fiction by Rabih Alameddine, Megha Majumdar, and Karen Russell, along with a memoir by Yiyun Li, are among this year’s National Book Award finalists. On Tuesday, the National Book Foundation announced five nominees in each of five categories. Winners will be revealed on Nov. 19 in Manhattan. Honorary awards will go to George Saunders and Roxane Gay. Majumdar’s novel “A Guardian and a Thief” is a fiction finalist. Li’s memoir “Things in Nature Merely Grow” is a nonfiction finalist. Other categories include poetry, translated literature and young people’s literature. Each winner receives $10,000.

Government shutdown threatens to stall the recovery in the IPO market

October 7, 2025

By DAMIAN J. TROISE - AP Business Writer

The U.S. government shutdown could raise a caution flag for private companies considering a move to the public market for investors. The IPO market has been on a years-long recovery after spiking inflation slammed the brakes on activity in 2022. Since then, every year has proved to be better than the last. The shutdown means delays and halts in IPO reviews from the Securities and Exchange Commission. A prolonged government shutdown could sap confidence in the U.S. markets and economy as IPO activity approaches a typically slower period near the end of the year.

UFL changes 3 cities as new investor shares bullish vision for spring football

October 7, 2025

By SCHUYLER DIXON - AP Pro Football Writer

Sports entrepreneur Mike Repole isn’t discouraged by the long odds facing pro spring football as a business model. He is bullish on the future of the United Football League as the UFL announces a plan for three replacement cities. Orlando, Florida, is in along with Columbus, Ohio, and Louisville, Kentucky. The cities being replaced are San Antonio, Detroit and Memphis, Tennessee. Those moves are part of a strategy to get into smaller stadiums. The remaining Texas teams in the Dallas area and Houston are going to smaller venues while also changing names.

Nobel Prize in Physics goes to 3 scientists whose work advanced quantum technology

October 7, 2025

By KOSTYA MANENKOV and MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis have won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their research on quantum tunneling. Clarke expressed surprise at the win, acknowledging the significant contributions of his fellow laureates. The Nobel committee highlighted the trio’s 1980s research as foundational for developing quantum technology, including computers and sensors. Quantum mechanics, a century-old field, underpins all digital technology. The prize recognizes their role in making quantum phenomena applicable to real-world technology, with potential uses in computing and cryptography.

Pope Leo XIV to travel to Turkey and Lebanon next month on his first foreign trip

October 7, 2025

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV plans to visit Turkey and Lebanon next month on his first foreign trip as pope. The Vatican announced Tuesday that Leo will be in Turkey from November 27th to 30th and Lebanon from November 30th to December 2nd. The trip includes a pilgrimage to Iznik to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea. This visit fulfills plans made by his predecessor, Pope Francis, who passed away in April. The trip offers an opportunity for Leo to address peace in the Middle East and the challenges faced by Christians in the region.

Canadian PM Carney visits Trump as relations between the longtime allies sit at a low point

October 7, 2025

By ROB GILLIES - Associated Press

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at a time when one of the world’s most durable and amicable alliances has been fractured by Trump’s trade war and annexation threats. Carney’s second visit to the White House on Tuesday comes ahead of a review of the free trade agreement, which is critical to Canada’s economy. More than three-quarters of Canada’s exports go to the U.S. Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st state and his tariffs have Canadians feeling an undeniable sense of betrayal. Relations with Canada’s southern neighbor and longtime ally are at a low point.

The Button King’s legacy lives on in quirky South Carolina museum

October 7, 2025

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

J.D. Stevens feels his late father’s presence when he enters a shed near his South Carolina home. It’s the home of the Button Museum, filled with creations by Dalton Stevens, known as the Button King. Dalton Stevens began sewing buttons on a denim suit in 1983 during sleepless nights. His fame grew from a newspaper story to a local TV spot picked up by then-upstart news network CNN eventually leading to “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” in 1987. Dalton’s fame lasted for decades, with appearances on various talk shows. The Button Museum in Bishopville has objects made of buttons, including a hearse, coffin, outhouse and piano, all created by Stevens.

Interest in women’s sports is growing. Here’s how some women-owned companies are responding

October 7, 2025

By ANNE M. PETERSON - AP Sports Writer

Laura Youngson has made a significant impact by addressing inequality in sports for women and girls. In 2017, she organized a high-altitude soccer match on Mount Kilimanjaro, highlighting the issue. The event led to a documentary and a Guinness World Record. However, Youngson noticed the players wore men’s cleats, which inspired her to launch IDA Sports, creating cleats specifically for women. This move is part of a broader trend where companies like Moolah Kicks and Liv Cycling focus on women’s needs in sports. As interest in women’s sports grows, these brands are rejecting the outdated “shrink it and pink it” mentality.

Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski hits 104.3 mph while throwing 3 innings of shutout relief

October 7, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Jacob Misiorowski rediscovered the form that earned the flamethrowing rookie so much acclaim in the first few weeks after the Milwaukee Brewers called him up from the minors. He was throwing heat. More importantly, he was throwing strikes. Misiorowski fired three innings of scoreless relief while reaching at least 100 mph on 31 of his 57 pitches during the Brewers’ 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of their NL Division Series on Monday night.

Cubs head back home on the brink of elimination after losing 2 straight in Milwaukee

October 7, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

The Chicago Cubs’ hitters aren’t putting enough balls in play, and their pitchers aren’t keeping balls in play. That combination has the Cubs heading back to Chicago on the brink of elimination. Chicago gave up three homers and mustered just one hit after the second inning of a 7-3 loss at Milwaukee on Monday night that gave the Brewers a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five NL Division Series. The Cubs must win two straight in Chicago on Wednesday and Thursday to send the series back to Milwaukee for a deciding Game 5 on Saturday.

Brewers’ Chourio hits 3-run homer in Game 2 of NLDS after hurting his hamstring in series opener

October 7, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio returned to the lineup and hit a three-run homer in Game 2 of an NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night after tightness in his right hamstring caused him to exit the series opener. Chourio sent an 0-2 pitch from Daniel Palencia over the center-field wall with two outs in the fourth inning. Chourio’s 419-foot drive extended Milwaukee’s lead to 7-3. Chourio went 3 for 3 with three RBIs in Milwaukee’s 9-3 Game 1 victory Saturday before leaving in the second inning.

Lineup and Misiorowski-led bullpen provide power as Brewers beat Cubs 7-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDS

October 7, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio each hit a three-run homer, William Contreras added a solo shot and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 to move one win from a trip to the National League Championship Series. The Brewers have a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-five Division Series, which shifts to Wrigley Field in Chicago for Game 3 on Wednesday. Milwaukee is attempting to win a postseason series for the first time since reaching the NLCS in 2018. Vaughn and Chourio hit the first two three-run homers in Brewers postseason history.

Attorney General Bondi will face Senate questions over political pressure on Justice Department

October 6, 2025

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face lawmakers at a congressional hearing amid growing questions about political influence over the Justice Department. It has already criminally charged one of President Donald Trump’s longtime foes and is facing intense White House pressure to prosecute others. Bondi’s testimony Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee comes just ahead of former FBI Director James Comey’s first court appearance following an indictment that has deepened concerns that the department is being used to seek vengeance against Trump’s political opponents. The hearing is likely to split along deeply partisan lines, with Republicans expected to laud the Justice Department’s efforts to confront violent crime and reverse Biden-era priorities.

Top photos from Week 5 of the NFL season

October 6, 2025

By The Associated Press

Photo highlights from the fifth week of the NFL season. This gallery was curated by AP photo editors. See this gallery in AP Newsroom AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Categories: US & World News

A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish

October 6, 2025

By ALON BERNSTEIN - Associated Press

Israelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas are conducting indirect negotiations in Egypt. The main memorial ceremony is being organized by bereaved families, not the government, reflecting deep divisions over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, which many blame for the failure to secure a ceasefire that would free the hostages. Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed tens of thousands of people and razed entire towns and cities in the Gaza Strip, where those who can are fleeing another Israeli invasion of Gaza City.

Dodgers’ Snell shines as bullpen holds off Phillies’ rally for 4-3 Game 2 win in NLDS

October 6, 2025

By DAN GELSTON - AP Sports Writer

Blake Snell strikes out nine over six shutout innings for the Dodgers, leading to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. Shohei Ohtani delivers an RBI single in a four-run seventh inning, helping the Dodgers maintain a 4-1 lead into the ninth. Nick Castellanos hits a two-run double, making it a 4-3 game. Relievers Alex Vesia and Roki Sasaki hold off the Phillies’ rally. The Dodgers take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series and can advance to the NL Championship Series with a Game 3 win on Wednesday.

Jilly Cooper, British author of bestselling risqué novels, including ‘Rivals,’ dies at 88

October 6, 2025

By SYLVIA HUI - Associated Press

British author Jilly Cooper, known for her bestselling novels, including “Rivals” and “Riders,” has died. She was 88. The author died on Sunday after a fall, a statement from her agency Curtis Brown said. Her agent, Felicity Blunt, praised Cooper for defining culture, writing and conversation for over 50 years. Cooper was best known for her books in “The Rutshire Chronicles,” which portrayed the sex lives and excesses of the well-off, horse-riding set in 1980s England. Her books sold millions of copies in the United Kingdom alone, with “Rivals” adapted as a hit Disney+ TV series last year.

A look at the latest styles and trends at Paris Fashion Week, in photos

October 6, 2025

AP

PARIS (AP) — This photo gallery curated by AP photo editors displays the latest in styles displayed during Paris Fashion Week. Categories: US & World News

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers want him sent to a New Jersey federal prison that offers drug treatment

October 6, 2025

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers want the hip-hop mogul sent to a low-security federal prison in New Jersey to serve his four-year, two-month prison sentence. They told a judge Monday that the facility’s drug treatment program will help him stay clean. Combs’ lawyers wrote a letter urging the judge presiding over his case, Arun Subramanian, to “strongly recommend” that the federal Bureau of Prisons place Combs at FCI Fort Dix, a massive prison located on the grounds of the joint military base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Rush announce reunion tour five years after the death of drummer Neil Peart

October 6, 2025

By MARIA SHERMAN - AP Music Writer

Five years after their influential drummer Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour Monday. Rush co-founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson revealed a 12-date, seven city tour is scheduled for summer 2026. It will kick off in June at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. That’s where the band played their final show in 2015. The reunion tour will end in Cleveland and they’ll also hit Mexico City; Fort Worth, Texas; Chicago; New York and Toronto. Taking Peart’s place is award-winning German composer and producer Anika Nilles. She has previously toured with Jeff Beck.

Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification order

October 6, 2025

By SCOTT BAUER - Associated Press

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is asking a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February. The state justice department, which represents the Wisconsin Elections Commission, on Monday asked for a stay pending an appeal. The fight over verifying the citizenship status of voters in battleground Wisconsin comes as President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has sought voter records from at least 26 states, including Wisconsin.

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day

October 6, 2025

By MARIA SHERMAN - AP Music Writer

It’s the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales in its first day in the U.S. according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company. That includes physical and digital formats. That’s impressive for several reasons. Swift has broken her record for most first week sales in one day. “The Life of a Showgirl” has also become the second-largest sales week for any album in the modern era, since Luminate began tracking sales in 1991. That was also accomplished in just one day. The album was released Friday.

Connor McDavid signs a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers

October 6, 2025

By STEPHEN WHYNO - AP Hockey Writer

Connor McDavid has signed a contract extension to remain with the Edmonton Oilers. The three-time MVP and the only NHL organization he has played with finalized a two-year, $25 million contract Monday on the eve of the start of the season. McDavid will count $12.5 million against the salary cap from 2026-28, the same he has had since 2019. The deal for the best hockey player in the world does not come close to approaching the richest contract in league history agreed to last week when Minnesota signed Kirill Kaprizov for $136 million over eight years.

State supreme court battles move to Pennsylvania, where 3 Democratic justices hope to keep seats

October 6, 2025

By MARC LEVY - Associated Press

Republicans and Democrats have begun pouring money into an election this November for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. It’s the latest example of how state high court races have become proxy battles for the biggest issues roiling the country, from abortion to voting rights to redistricting. Both parties are expected to spend millions of dollars on campaign flyers, digital and TV ads and get-out-the-vote efforts. At stake is whether the highest court in the most populous presidential swing state will keep its liberal majority. But overall spending in Pennsylvania is nowhere near the $100 million spent this year in Wisconsin — a record amount for a state supreme court race.

The Supreme Court begins a term that will examine Trump’s expansive claims of presidential power

October 6, 2025

By MARK SHERMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST - Associated Press

The Supreme Court has opened its new term. The court Monday rejected more than 800 pending appeals, including a challenge by Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s imprisoned ex-girlfriend. In its first arguments, the court also appeared to be inclined to rule against a criminal defendant from Texas in a case about the constitutional right to a lawyer. A major thrust of the next 10 months is expected to be the justices’ evaluation of President Donald Trump’s claims of presidential power. Pivotal cases on voting and LGBTQ rights also are on the agenda. On Tuesday, the justices will hear arguments over bans passed by many states on therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity.

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge in Indianapolis altercation

October 6, 2025

AP

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge of battery involving serious bodily injury in addition to the misdemeanor charges stemming from a weekend incident in Indianapolis that led to his arrest. Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears made the announcement about the new charge, which carries a potential sentence of one to six years in prison. Sanchez was pepper-sprayed and stabbed multiple times during the altercation, according to court records filed Sunday. A police affidavit alleges that Sanchez, smelling of alcohol, accosted a 69-year-old truck driver who backed into a hotel’s loading docks, leading to a confrontation outside the vehicle that prompted the driver to pull out a knife to defend himself.

DOJ contradicts DeSantis: Some detainees at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ likely never in removal proceedings

October 6, 2025

By MIKE SCHNEIDER - Associated Press

U.S. government lawyers say detainees at the Florida Everglades immigration detention center, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” likely include people who have never been in removal proceedings. This contradicts Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s claims since the facility opened in July. The U.S. Department of Justice made this admission Thursday in a court filing. They argue that detainees don’t have enough in common to be certified as a class in a lawsuit over access to attorneys. Civil rights groups allege detainees have been denied proper access to legal counsel, violating their constitutional rights. DeSantis’s office hasn’t responded to requests for comment.

Bari Weiss is the new editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount buys her website

October 6, 2025

By DAVID BAUDER - AP Media Writer

Paramount is buying the successful news commentary website The Free Press and installed its founder, Bari Weiss, as editor-in-chief of CBS News. The move, while anticipated, is a bold one for David Ellison, new corporate leader of Paramount and CBS. Weiss will report directly to Ellison and be responsible for shaping editorial priorities and driving innovation at CBS News. Ellison said he believes the majority of the country wants news that is balanced and fact-based, and he wants CBS to be their home. Some at CBS News have expressed worry that the move will be seen as friendly to President Donald Trump.

Pope Leo XIV starts to correct some of Francis’ more problematic financial decisions

October 6, 2025

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV has begun correcting some of Pope Francis’ more questionable financial reforms and decisions. On Monday he canceled a law that had concentrated financial power in the Vatican bank known by its acronym IOR. Leo’s first-ever executive decree says the Holy See generally does use the Vatican bank. But it can turn to non-Vatican banks in other countries if the Vatican’s investment committee “deems it more efficient or convenient.” The law is the clearest sign yet that Leo is starting to correct some of Francis’ more problematic decisions and recalibrating the Vatican’s centers of power.

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein

October 6, 2025

By MARK SHERMAN - Associated Press

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein. The justices Monday declined to take up a case that would’ve renewed attention on the Epstein sexual-abuse saga after President Donald Trump’s administration sought to tamp down criticism over its refusal to publicly release more investigative files. Trump’s Republican administration had urged the high court to stay out of the case. Lawyers for Maxwell argued she never should’ve been tried or convicted for a role in luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by Epstein. Maxwell is serving 20 years and recently was transferred from a Florida prison to a Texas prison camp.

Silly mistakes, costly blunders and head-scratching decisions led to sloppy football

October 6, 2025

By ROB MAADDI - AP Pro Football Writer

Sunday was filled with sloppy football, silly mistakes and head-scratching decisions. Another NFL player gave away a touchdown by carelessly dropping the ball before he crossed the goal line. A roughing-the-kicker penalty erased a touchdown return in a different game. The Super Bowl champions ignored their record-setting running back. The most egregious play of Week 5 occurred when Cardinals running back Emari Demercado turned a 72-yard touchdown run into a touchback by slowing down near the goal line and releasing the ball as Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed swiped at his arm. Officials initially ruled it a touchdown but a video review showed Demercado didn’t have possession when he entered the end zone.

ICC convicts Darfur militia leader over past atrocities in Sudan

October 6, 2025

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

The International Criminal Court has convicted a leader of the feared Janjaweed militia of playing a leading role in a campaign of atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur region over 20 years ago. It is the first time the court has convicted a suspect of crimes in Darfur. The court ruled Monday that the atrocities were part of a government plan to violently snuff out a rebellion in the western region of Sudan. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd–Al-Rahman showed no emotion as Presiding Judge Joanna Korner read out 27 guilty verdicts. He will be sentenced at a later date. He faces a maximum life sentence.

Ukraine claims it struck Russian ammo plant, oil terminal and weapons depot

October 6, 2025

By ILLIA NOVIKOV - Associated Press

Ukraine has launched long-range drone and missile attacks on key Russian targets. These include an ammunition plant, an oil terminal in Crimea, and a weapons depot. The strikes are part of Ukraine’s strategy to pressure Russia’s military logistics. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the country is using domestically produced weapons and aims to expand these capabilities with foreign funding. Ukraine’s defense industry is growing, with plans to export surplus weapons by the end of the year. The country hopes to provide at least half of its front-line weapons needs with domestically produced arms.

Canada’s last hockey stick factory survives in face of tariff threats and globalization

October 6, 2025

By KELVIN CHAN - AP Business Writer

Roustan Hockey, Canada’s last major wooden hockey stick factory, faces challenges from trade tensions. Located southwest of Toronto, the factory has roots dating back to the 1800s. It survived globalization but now grapples with tariffs from the U.S. under former President Donald Trump. These tariffs have created uncertainty for the business, affecting shipments to the U.S. and causing delays. The Canadian economy has also been hit, with a 1.6% contraction in the second quarter. Despite the decline in wooden stick demand, Roustan Hockey continues to produce, emphasizing its cultural significance in Canada.

Photos show a water buffalo festival in Thailand at the start of harvest season

October 6, 2025

By SAKCHAI LALIT - Associated Press

CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — The humble water buffalo has become a prized show animal in Thailand. They were celebrated Monday at an annual buffalo racing festival and beauty pageant in the city of Chonburi. These days tractors have largely replaced the buffalo for heavy farm work. But the contests have sparked a renewed interest in the animals. The festival held…

French Prime Minister resigns after less than a month in office

October 6, 2025

AP

France’s new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has resigned just a day after naming his government and less than a month in office. The French presidency announced Monday that President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation. Lecornu’s choice of ministers faced criticism across the political spectrum. His decision to bring back former finance minister Bruno Le Maire to serve at the defense ministry was particularly controversial. Other key positions were largely unchanged from the previous cabinet, with Bruno Retailleau as interior minister, Jean-Noël Barrot as foreign minister, and Gérald Darmanin at the justice ministry.

Snowstorm traps hundreds of hikers on Mount Everest during China’s national holiday

October 6, 2025

AP

Rescue workers are helping hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at a tourist camp on Mount Everest in Tibet. Chinese state media reported late Sunday that about 350 hikers reached a meeting point in Tingri county. Rescuers are in contact with another 200 hikers. They were trapped at camps at an elevation of over 16,000 feet. A hiker who managed to descend told Jimu News that the snowfall crushed some tents. Hundreds of rescuers headed up the mountain Sunday to clear paths and bring down the trapped people. The snowstorm struck during a national holiday in China, when many people travel.

Photos from 2 years of war between Israel and Hamas bear witness to its horrors

October 5, 2025

By The Associated Press

It’s been two years since Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel, plunging the region into war. Photos taken by Associated Press journalists have charted the turmoil and devastation. The first images were of bodies in the streets in southern Israel, scorched homes and triumphant Palestinian fighters parading hostages and captured military vehicles into Gaza. Then came the Israeli airstrikes lighting up…

Julio Rodríguez lifts Mariners over Tigers 3-2, Seattle takes Game 2 of ALDS to even series

October 5, 2025

By DOUG MILLER - Associated Press

Julio Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series to even the series. With the game knotted at 2-2 and one out in the bottom of the eighth inning, AL MVP candidate Cal Raleigh doubled with one out. Shortly after, Rodríguez doubled home Raleigh to put the Mariners in front for good. Closer Andrès Muñoz retired the Tigers in order for the save one night after throwing two innings in a 3-2 loss in 11 innings. Jorge Polanco homered twice for Seattle. After going scoreless against Seattle starter Luis Castillo and three Mariners relievers, the Tigers tied the game against Matt Brash in the top of the eighth.

Voting is underway in California on new maps that could swing US House control, check Trump’s power

October 5, 2025

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD - AP Political Writer

The fight for control of the U.S. House is underway in California. Voters are considering whether to drastically reshape congressional districts to add as many as five Democratic seats in advance of the 2026 midterm elections. The plan championed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is intended to offset Trump’s moves in Texas to gain five Republican districts ahead of the midterms. Ballots are arriving at voters’ homes and voting concludes on Nov. 4. The outcome of the election could determine which party controls the closely divided House and the reach of President Donald Trump’s power in the second half of his term.

Brewers’ Chourio tests hamstring during workout, his status for Game 2 of NLDS vs Cubs is uncertain

October 5, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio’s status for Game 2 of the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs remains uncertain a day after he had an MRI on his right hamstring. Brewers manager Pat Murphy says the MRI was inconclusive. Murphy says Chourio was still testing the strained hamstring during a workout on Sunday. Game 2 of the best-of-five series is Monday night. The Cubs plan to start left-hander Shota Imanaga while the Brewers will use lefty Aaron Ashby as an opener.