US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
By JEAN-YVES KAMALE and MONIKA PRONCZUK KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers…
Today in History: July 12, riot erupts in New Jersey over police beating of Black taxi driver
Rioting erupted in Newark, New Jersey, over the police beating of a Black taxi driver; 26 people were killed in the five days of violence that followed.
A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
Doctors are sounding an alarm: More US children have been drowning in recent years. What families can to prepare and prevent drownings.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says
The statement says the Republican from South Carolina passed away Saturday evening “from a brief and sudden illness.”
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
By JON GAMBRELL, MICHELLE L. PRICE and WILL WEISSERT DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. and Iranian leaders traded further threats on Saturday as the interim deal to end…
‘Ted Lasso’ stars bring World Cup fever to Kansas City as Argentina faces Switzerland
By DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champion Argentina playing for a semifinal spot in Ted Lasso’s hometown? You’d better BELIEVE he’s paying…
Erling Haaland neutralized by England and subbed off late as Norway’s World Cup run ends
By TIM REYNOLDS MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Erling Haaland’s day ended earlier than many expected. About 15 minutes later, Norway’s run in the World Cup ended as well. The…
Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
By ALANIS THAMES MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Andreas Schjelderup scored for Norway in the 36th minute and England’s Jude Bellingham equalized in stoppage time on Saturday as the teams…
Ryan Vilade’s 3-run home run, Ben Williamson’s 4 hits lead Rays to a 6-1 victory over Mariners
By ZAK GILBERT ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Vilade hit a three-run homer, Ben Williamson posted a career-best four hits and Jonathan Aranda had three more and an RBI…
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states
By JON GAMBRELL and WILL WEISSERT DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait…