Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations
By JOHN RABY, JACK BROOK and JOHN SEEWER A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000…
Iran official says support for new sanctions would be an ‘act of war,’ and other Middle East news
By The Associated Press Iran’s president on Sunday defended a memorandum of understanding with the United States as the best way out of a stalled war while the new head…
Nick Martinez allows 1 hit in 6 innings; Rays avert sweep with win over Orioles
Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball, Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning and the Rays beat the Orioles 3-1.
Letters: Why not minor-league baseball? | Property tax falls, insurance rises | Trump’s lack of gravitas
Instead of major-league dreams, Orlando should focus on a less ambitious minor-league ballpark or spring-training facility, which could provide more affordable entertainment while still growing a community.
‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot…
Commentary: With votes on the horizon, will Rays fans finally get their stadium?
John Romano commentary: The important votes in the Rays' stadium saga take place this week. Will it finally be a yes or will ownership start taking swings at other areas,…
Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister
By ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — Mark Carney drew international attention as Canada’s prime minister by warning that middle powers must resist economic coercion by more powerful countries. Now President…
Want to rule your own country? Start a ‘micronation.’ (Yes it’s a thing.)
“Micronations are all about self-expression and breaking the mold and doing things your way.”
Modification adds concussions to Madden NFL video game
The Madden NFL video game is designed to feel real. Where are the concussions? A partnership between the Derek Sheely Foundation and Klick Health created a free mod that simulates…
Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
The last time Pete Buttigieg was giving a political speech in South Carolina, it was to mark a distant finish in the state’s primary that effectively ended his campaign for…