BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombians are casting ballots on Sunday in the first round of the South American nation’s presidential election, choosing between candidates with radically diverging visions for the future of peace in a country haunted by decades of armed conflict. The vote, seen as a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies, comes …
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend an annual parade honoring Israel on Sunday, breaking with a decades-long political custom because of his support of Palestinian rights. Though it has gone by different names over the years, the Israel Day parade has always been a must-attend event for mayors, …
One of the country’s messiest and most consequential governor’s races is hurtling toward an inflection point on Tuesday in California. Voters are looking for a replacement for Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, and their decision will help determine the future of a state government that is a testing ground for progressive ideas and a punching bag …
Over four years ago, Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko allowed longtime ally Russia to use his territory to invade Ukraine. Now officials in Kyiv are warning that Lukashenko could again allow his land to serve as a launchpad for more attacks by the Kremlin’s forces. While Belarus has not contributed troops to battle, Lukashenko has …
Wembanyama left the series with an MVP trophy of his own — and a whole lot more. The French standout — in just his third season — has led the Spurs to the NBA Finals. The newly crowned Western Conference finals MVP had 22 points in a Game 7 win at Oklahoma City, one that …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the “Powerball” game were: 01-27-35-44-52, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2 (one, twenty-seven, thirty-five, forty-four, fifty-two, Powerball: twelve, Power Play: two) Estimated jackpot: $170 million Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Photos You …
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The last time the New York Knicks made the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs were the opponent and just happened to have a generational big man talent who was heading to the title round for the first time. Back then for the Spurs, it was Tim Duncan. This time for …
Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop. Lemieux died of suicide at age 60 on Thursday, according to authorities, after earlier in the week serving as the Montreal …
SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) – Japanese defence minister Koizumi Shinjirō denied accusations of “new militarism” in a speech delivered at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier forum for defence leaders, militaries and diplomats. “Think about it. There’s a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of …
May 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Saturday it had carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific killing three men, the second strike in as many days. U.S. Southern Command said in a post on X that intelligence had confirmed that the vessel was transiting along “narco-trafficking” routes in …