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Blue Jays hit first leadoff back-to-back homers in World Series history — on 3 pitches
LOS ANGELES – The Toronto Blue Jays hit the first back-to-back homers to begin a game in World Series history Wednesday night when Davis...
A Confederate statue is restored as part of Trump’s efforts to reshape how history is told
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has restored a memorial to a Confederate general in Washington, D.C. that demonstrators took down during racial justice protests...
Louisiana and Virginia take steps toward redistricting in a growing battle for US House power
Republican lawmakers in Louisiana and Democrats in Virginia pressed ahead Wednesday with plans that could allow mid-decade redistricting as part of a growing national...
Younger Americans less concerned about political violence and free speech threats: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON – In the tumultuous political climate marked by this year's assassinations of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah and a Democratic legislator in...
The East Wing demolition was ‘jarring.’ But a White House history buff sees a silver lining
WASHINGTON – Stewart McLaurin knew it was coming.An entire wing of the White House, a building he calls “the most special, important building on...
A federal judge in Tennessee warns Trump officials over statements about Kilmar Abrego Garcia
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A federal judge in Tennessee on Monday warned of possible sanctions against top Trump administration officials if they continue to make...
Trump’s lawyers ask New York appeals court to toss out his hush money criminal conviction
NEW YORK – President Donald Trump’s lawyers have asked a New York state appeals court to toss out his hush money criminal conviction, saying...
Lindsey Vonn says she has ‘nothing to prove’ as she prepares to return to the Olympics
NEW YORK – Lindsey Vonn feels like she has “nothing to prove” in her bid to return to the Olympics at the age of...
Freeman’s homer in 18th inning lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classic
LOS ANGELES – Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice in another record-setting performance and...
The Latest: Trump meets with newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo
U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with Japan's newly elected, ultraconservative leader in Tokyo during one of the busiest days of his Asia trip.Just...