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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister confirmed dead in helicopter crash

May 20, 2024 2:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Negar Mahmoodi, Artemis Moshtaghian, Tamara Qiblawi, Sophie Tanno, Helen Regan and Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Ultraconservative Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed Sunday, along with his foreign minister, in a helicopter crash in Iran’s remote northwest, injecting fresh uncertainty as the country’s hardline clerical establishment navigates rising regional tensions and domestic discontent. The loss of two of Iran’s most influential

Yu Darvish extends scoreless innings streak to 25 in Padres’ 9-0 rout of Braves

May 19, 2024 7:22 PM Associated Press

By BILL TROCCHI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Yu Darvish dominated a slumping Braves offense and extended his career-high scoreless innings streak to 25 while earning his 200th professional win as the San Diego Padres hammered Atlanta 9-1 on Sunday night. Darvish (4-1) gave up only two hits, struck out nine and walked one on

Climate change impacts millions in India. But as the country votes, some politicians skirt the issue

May 19, 2024 7:14 PM Associated Press

By SIBI ARASU Associated Press BEED, India (AP) — Almost 970 million Indians are voting in general elections amid sweltering heat and unpredictable weather extremes exacerbated by human-caused climate change, leading to loss of livelihood, forced migration and increasingly difficult living conditions for millions across the country. Voters are looking for politicians who promise relief,

Iran’s hard-line president still missing after likely helicopter crash in foggy, mountainous region

May 19, 2024 6:51 PM Associated Press

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on Sunday, sparking a massive rescue operation in a fog-shrouded forest as the public was urged to pray. As the sun

Saudi Arabia’s 88-year-old King Salman has a lung infection and will take antibiotics, doctors say

May 19, 2024 6:31 PM Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s 88-year-old King Salman has been diagnosed with a lung infection and will undergo treatment with antibiotics after falling ill with a fever and joint pain. That’s according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency, which reported the diagnosis early Monday. King Salman underwent medical examinations at the Royal

Lai Ching-te inaugurated as Taiwan’s president in a transition likely to bolster island’s US ties

May 19, 2024 6:22 PM Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s new president Monday, beginning a term in which he is expected to continue the self-governing island’s policy of de facto independence from China while seeking to bolster its defenses against Beijing. Thousands of people gathered in

Taiwan’s new president calls on China to stop its ‘intimidation’ after being sworn into historic third term for ruling party

May 20, 2024 1:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Cheung, Simone McCarthy and Jessie Yeung, CNN Taipei (CNN) — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on Beijing to cease its intimidation of the democratic island after he was was sworn in as president Monday, marking the start of a historic third consecutive term for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which has championed

Shohei Ohtani’s first walk-off hit for the Dodgers caps an eventful week for the superstar slugger

May 19, 2024 5:57 PM Associated Press

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s first walk-off hit for the Los Angeles Dodgers was also his first game-ending hit in the majors in nearly four years. His still-new teammates and fans who celebrated with him Sunday at Chavez Ravine expect to see many more feats from a superstar

Russian court freezes assets of 2 German banks in gas project dispute

May 19, 2024 5:29 PM Associated Press

By ELISE MORTON and STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN Associated Press VIENNA (AP) — The Russian state news agency Tass says a court in St. Petersburg has ordered the seizing of assets of Germany’s Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank in Russia. The order is in response to a lawsuit over the planned construction of a liquefied natural gas terminal

Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

May 19, 2024 4:47 PM Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Every step Xander Schauffele took Sunday toward becoming a major champion brought small reminders that it was never going to be easy. It wasn’t just Bryson DeChambeau pushing in the PGA Championship until he finally caught Schauffele with a birdie on the last hole at

Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

May 19, 2024 4:47 PM Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Every step Xander Schauffele took Sunday toward becoming a major champion brought small reminders that it was never going to be easy. It wasn’t just Bryson DeChambeau pushing in the PGA Championship until he finally caught Schauffele with a birdie on the last hole at

Schumer announces Senate to vote this week on previously blocked bipartisan border bill

May 19, 2024 4:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Ted Barrett and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, attempting to put political pressure on Republicans, announced Sunday that the chamber will vote this week on a long-negotiated bipartisan border bill that Republicans blocked earlier this year. The New York Democrat called the legislation “a tough, serious-minded, and – critically,

Kevin Pillar has a poetic moment, gets 1,000th career hit in Angels’ win at Texas with parents there

May 19, 2024 4:37 PM Associated Press

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kevin Pillar tucked a keepsake ball into his bag from his 1,000th career hit that meant even more to him than just putting the Los Angeles Angels ahead to stay in a series-clinching victory over the reigning World Series champions. While Pillar is a California

Power restored to most affected by deadly Houston storm, with the rest by Wednesday

May 19, 2024 4:33 PM Associated Press

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Houston area residents affected by deadly storms last week received some good news as officials said power had been restored Sunday to a majority of the hundreds of thousands who had been left in the dark and without air conditioning amid hot and humid weather. The

Bryson DeChambeau puts on a show but somehow comes up short at PGA Championship

May 19, 2024 4:25 PM Associated Press

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The putt that barely toppled in on the 18th hole. The tee shot that hit a tree on No. 16 but careened back into the fairway. The chip-ins from off the green, the fist pumps in the air and the fist bumps with the fans.

Shohei Ohtani delivers a walk-off single in the 10th inning of the Dodgers’ 3-2 win over Cincinnati

May 19, 2024 4:18 PM Associated Press

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani delivered his second major league walk-off hit Sunday, a two-out single in the 10th inning that sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Andy Pages hit an early two-run homer for the Dodgers, who have won 20

Stefanik calls for wiping Hamas ‘off the face of the Earth’ and touts Trump policies in speech to Israeli Knesset

May 19, 2024 4:15 PM CNN

CNN By Aileen Graef and Avery Lotz, CNN (CNN) — House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik delivered remarks at the Israeli Knesset Sunday, saying victory for Israel in the war against Hamas starts with “wiping” those responsible for the October 7 terrorist attacks “off the face of the Earth” and calling for a return to

Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

May 19, 2024 4:09 PM Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Xander Schauffele cashed in at just the right time Sunday by making a 6-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the PGA Championship for his first major with the lowest score in major championship history. The Olympic gold medalist got something even more

Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

May 19, 2024 4:09 PM Associated Press

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Xander Schauffele cashed in at just the right time Sunday by making a 6-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the PGA Championship for his first major with the lowest score in major championship history. The Olympic gold medalist got something even more

Plan to boost Uber and Lyft driver pay in Minnesota advances in state Legislature

May 19, 2024 4:04 PM Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A plan to boost pay for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minnesota has advanced in the state Legislature. The plan gained approval in the House on Sunday. It was crafted by Democrats to replace a minimum pay measure the Minneapolis City Council passed. That measure had prompted Uber and Lyft

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