By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump said that, as president, he warned NATO allies that he “would encourage” Russia “to do whatever the hell they want” to countries that are “delinquent” as the front-runner for the Republican nomination ramped up his attacks on foreign aid and long-standing international alliances. NATO’s
Continue ReadingCNN By Jim Sciutto, CNN (CNN) — As US allies reel from Donald Trump’s weekend comments encouraging Russia to attack European allies if they don’t meet NATO budget contribution goals, multiple former Trump advisers warn in my upcoming book that the former president will seek to formally withdraw the US from the NATO alliance if
Continue ReadingWINTHROP, Maine (AP) — One of the 18 people killed in the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history is being remembered in art, including some of his own. An art exhibit this weekend paid tribute to Peyton Brewer-Ross, a Navy shipbuilder and father. It was curated by his fiancé, Rachael Sloat, who said the art
Continue ReadingBy Camila DeChalus, Priscilla Alvarez, MJ Lee and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a deal to secure the release of hostages in Gaza at length on Sunday, according to a senior administration official, who cautioned that while a framework is in place, gaps remain. In
Continue ReadingISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s interior minister says authorities have detained 17 people in connection with an attack at an Istanbul campaign event for upcoming municipal elections. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya on Sunday provided no details on the assailants’ affiliation or motive for the attack a day earlier that critically injured a woman. Turkish President Recep
Continue ReadingLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A soprano well known for her performance in the French cult-classic film “Diva” has died. Funeral services were held Friday for Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez Smith in Lexington, Kentucky. She died at her home there earlier this month at age 75. Her daughter told The Philadelphia Inquirer that her mother died of
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kyle Shanahan can finally get past the Super Bowl hurdle and shed the label of a big-game coaching dud. Brock Purdy can go from being Mr. Irrelevant to Super Bowl champion. For Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, a win in the Super
Continue ReadingBy SPENCER RIPCHIK Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Super Bowl ticket prices remain out of reach for many fans who made travel reservations months ago to come to Las Vegas this week, so they’ll likely be watching on TV like millions of others. That’s just fine with more than a few of them. They’re
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The great adventure Taylor Swift promised fans in Tokyo continued Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, where the pop star planned to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. Swift wrapped up the
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The great adventure Taylor Swift promised fans in Tokyo continued Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, where the pop star planned to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. Swift wrapped up the
Continue ReadingBy Benjamin Brown, CNN (CNN) — Fourteen people were injured, including two seriously, after a tree fell onto the tracks of a children’s roller coaster at an amusement park in the Spanish region of Catalonia Sunday. Strong winds caused the tree to fall on the “Tomahawk” children’s roller coaster at the “PortAventura World” park in
Continue ReadingBy DEREK GATOPOULOS and DEMETRIS NELLAS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — More than 1,500 protesters have gathered in central Athens to oppose legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Greece. The bill is set for a vote in parliament in days. Greece’s conservative government is sponsoring the bill but it will require votes from
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Human rights activists say a 71-year-old Ukrainian man has died in a Russian prison while on trial for espionage. Court documents found by the human rights group Memorial revealed that the Russian state had closed its case against the late Viktor Demchenko, who had been accused of spying, participation in a terrorist
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “ Lisa Frankenstein ” didn’t come to life at the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters. The horror comedy written by Diablo Cody and starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse earned $3.8 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. It debuted in second place on a
Continue ReadingBy LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “ Lisa Frankenstein ” didn’t come to life at the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters. The horror comedy written by Diablo Cody and starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse earned $3.8 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. It debuted in second place on a
Continue ReadingBy RAHIM FAIEZ ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Taliban spokesman says two Afghan prisoners who were held in U.S. custody for at least 14 years at the Guantanamo Bay detention center after 2002 have been released from house arrest in Oman. The spokesman said the two were released as a result of the efforts made by
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — For the first time since his death in 1882, Charles Darwin’s impressive library has been virtually reassembled to reveal the multitude of books, pamphlets and journals cited and read by the influential naturalist. The author of numerous works, Darwin is perhaps best known for his 1859 book, “On the
Continue ReadingBy Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN Mitch McConnell had long prided himself on maintaining GOP unity during his 17-year tenure as Senate GOP leader. That’s hardly the case anymore. As his party has descended into a bitter dispute over immigration, his small contingent of foes within his conference has grown louder and much more outspoken, driven
Continue ReadingBy Maria Kostenko and Simon Cullen, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence claims it has confirmed the use of Starlink satellite communications by Russian forces in occupied areas. It says it has intercepted conversations which indicate the Starlink terminals are being used to provide internet access to Russia’s 83rd Air Assault Brigade operating in the Donetsk region. Elon Musk’s
Continue ReadingBy VANESSA GERA and LORNE COOK Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO’s leader is warning that Donald Trump is putting the safety of U.S. troops and their allies at risk. The alliance’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg issued a statement Sunday after the Republican presidential front-runner said Russia should be able to do “whatever the hell
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