Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?
President Donald Trump reshaped this year’s U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists to replace them. Now the question is whether he’ll put his money where…
Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture
By JOSHUA A. BICKEL and JENNIFER McDERMOTT HOPKINTON, R.I. (AP) — At Ashawaug Farm in southwest Rhode Island, Dawn and Cassius Spears preserve their Indigenous knowledge of agriculture through the…
Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity on 250th anniversary
Pope Leo XIV prayed Friday for the United States to recommit itself to its founding ideals of protecting life and human dignity as he participated remotely in an event on…
Plant Doctor: Celebrate America’s 250th with blooms in a patriotic container garden
Gardening advice from an urban horticulturist emeritus with the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service
Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions and casts itself as the victim
By NICOLE WINFIELD ROME (AP) — The traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV and caused a schism defended their actions Friday, insisting they were merely saving souls and were…
Today in History: July 4, Declaration of Independence adopted by Second Continental Congress
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
Egypt defender Mohamed Hany becomes first player with two own-goals in the same World Cup
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Egypt defender Mohamed Hany has become the first player in World Cup history to have two own-goals in the same tournament. A free kick by Australia…
Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
By ALANIS THAMES MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Argentina and Cape Verde headed to extra time at the World Cup with their Round of 32 match even at 1-1 on…
Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink
By TIM REYNOLDS MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — All that Vozinha originally wanted out of this World Cup was for his mother to see him play. He got that —…
Pictures: Altamonte Springs ‘Red Hot and Boom’ celebrates America’s 250th
The City of Altamonte Springs celebrated Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday with Red, Hot & Boom at Cranes Roost Park on Friday, July 3. Music performances by country singer-songwriter…