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‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory
LOS ANGELES – It’s August, and horror and humor came to play. In a month that’s long been known to let edgier movies thrive,...
A top Federal Reserve official says dour jobs data backs the case for 3 rate cuts
NEW YORK – A top official at the Federal Reserve said Saturday that this month's stunning, weaker-than-expected report on the U.S. job market is...
Jen Pawol breaks MLB’s gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game
ATLANTA – Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.Pawol's much-anticipated debut came...
Lions’ Morice Norris shares good news after he was taken off field in ambulance
DETROIT – Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris shared a social post Saturday, saying he's OK and thanking people for their support after he was...
As federal takeover threats loom, the city of Washington waits for the White House to make its move
WASHINGTON – Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the sidewalks of U Street in Washington, many of them seeking...
How Texas Democrats’ walkout has launched a fight across the US over political maps
AUSTIN, Texas – A weeklong walkout by Texas House Democrats is blocking redrawn congressional maps sought by President Donald Trump and put in motion...
Lions’ Norris taken off the field in an ambulance, with preseason stopped with 6:31 to go
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reservedDetroit Lions safety Morice Norris (26) is hit in the helmet by Atlanta Falcons running back Nathan...
‘Outlander’ prequel series ‘Blood of My Blood’ goes back in time again — to meet the parents
In Starz's “Outlander,” Caitriona Balfe's Claire Fraser is bold and brave. She can also think on her feet in high-pressure moments. Her husband Jamie...
Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote
WASHINGTON – The man who oversees the nation's military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should...
Pocket pancakes? Brewers selling ballpark flapjacks after Pat Murphy’s viral moment
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing manager Pat Murphy's strange eating habits to fans.Murphy went viral in a recent interview for pulling a...