LONDON (AP) — British police have arrested three men under terrorism laws after a car exploded outside a hospital in Liverpool, killing one man and injuring another. Counter-terrorism police say the three men detained Sunday range in age from 21 to 29. Police also cordoned off a residential street in the city in northwest England,
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN Business California gas prices hit $4.682 per gallon on Monday, setting a new record for the state for a second day in a row, according to the American Automobile Association. Monday’s price for regular unleaded was six-tenths of a cent higher than the Sunday average reported by AAA, which broke the
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By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Washington coach Ron Rivera says the team is concerned that Chase Young might have torn a ligament in his right knee. Young was injured during Washington’s 29-19 victory over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. As it is, Young’s second year in
Continue Reading SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Spain beat Sweden 1-0 with a late goal by substitute Álvaro Morata to qualify for the World Cup for the 12th straight time. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Sweden will take part in the playoffs. Morata scored the winner from inside the area in the 86th minute after a long-range shot by Dani Olmo
Continue Reading ELON, N.C. (AP) — Zac Ervin had a career-high 29 points as Elon beat Bluefield College 89-72. Jermiah Jenkins led the Ramblin’ Rams of the NAIA with 20 points.
Continue Reading By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Penguins star Sidney Crosby is expected to play in Pittsburgh’s game at Washington after he and three teammates were activated from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list. Coach Mike Sullivan, who also rejoined the Penguins for Sunday night’s game after exiting COVID-19 protocol, said all four of
Continue Reading THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — The French movie “Petite Nature” (Softie) has won the top Golden Alexander prize at the 62nd Thessaloniki International Film Festival. The film honored Sunday tells the story of a sensitive, gifted 10-year-old boy growing up in a rough neighborhood and taken under the wing of a new teacher. It was written
Continue Reading TURIN, Italy (AP) — Strong serving and consistent baseline play propelled U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev to a 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 win over first-time qualifier Hubert Hurkacz in the opening match of the ATP Finals. Medvedev served 15 aces and didn’t face a single break point against the seventh-seeded Hurkacz. Alexander Zverev won when
Continue Reading HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Gus Okafor posted 17 points and 10 rebounds to carry Southeastern Louisiana to a 77-60 win over NAIA-level Paul Quinn. Ja’Mare Redus led the Tigers with 17 points.
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By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — While world leaders hail the Glasgow climate pact as a good compromise that keeps a key temperature limit alive, scientists are much more skeptical. Leaders say Saturday’s deal keeps the possibility of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times. Scientists say if that
Continue Reading By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — While world leaders hail the Glasgow climate pact as a good compromise that keeps a key temperature limit alive, scientists are much more skeptical. Leaders say Saturday’s deal keeps the possibility of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times. Scientists say if that
Continue Reading TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Spirit advanced to the National Women’s Soccer League championship game with a 2-1 victory over OL Reign on Sunday. The Spirit, undefeated in their last eight matches, will face the Chicago Red Stars next Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky. It is the first time the Spirit have gone to the
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell The Trump Organization has reached a deal with the investment fund CGI Merchant Group to purchase the lease for the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, for $375 million, according to a person familiar with the matter. The Miami group is expected to remove the Trump name from the ornate building located
Continue Reading By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s citizen’s arrest and self-defense laws are key to the defense strategy in the trial of the three white men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. The defense is arguing father and son Greg and Travis McMichael suspected the 25-year-old Black man in burglaries and pursued
Continue Reading Wilbur Smith, a bestselling author who wrote dozens of adventure novels, has died at age 88. His office says in an online obituary that Smith died unexpectedly at his home in Cape Town, South Africa, on Saturday. A cause of death was not provided. Smith was born in 1933 in Northern Rhodesia — now Zambia
Continue Reading LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Aleksandar Mitrovic scored in the 90th minute as Serbia stunned Portugal with a 2-1 win to qualify for next year’s World Cup in Qatar. That leaves Cristiano Ronaldo in danger of missing out on the tournament after four straight appearances. Mitrovic came off the bench to score the winner with a
Continue Reading By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 25 points and 11 rebounds and Monika Czinano added 16 points, leading No. 9 Iowa over Northern Iowa 82-61. Clark, a preseason Associated Press All-American, shot 9 of 22 from the field, including 4 of 13 on 3-pointers. She is averaging 23.3
Continue Reading By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions slogged their way to a 16-16 tie in an ugly nearly four-hour marathon that produced more comedy than highlights. Pittsburgh’s Mason Rudolph completed 30 of 50 passes for 242 yards with a touchdown and an interception while filling in for
Continue Reading DALLAS (AP) — Dallas police say a woman has been arrested after punching a Southwest Airlines employee in the head during boarding for a flight out of a Dallas airport. Police say 32-year-old Arielle Jean Jackson was arrested Saturday afternoon at Love Field. Police said Jackson has been charged with aggravated assault. A Southwest Airlines
Continue Reading By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — While world leaders hail the Glasgow climate pact as a good compromise that keeps a key temperature limit alive, scientists are much more skeptical. Leaders say Saturday’s deal keeps the possibility of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times. Scientists say if that
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