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August 12, 2025.

FILE - National security adviser Mike Waltz speaks during a television interview at the White House, May 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Leaving a top Trump administration post? The president may have an ambassadorship for you

August 12, 2025

President Donald Trump has been using diplomatic appointments as a soft landing for officials leaving his administration. National security adviser Mike Waltzand State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce have been reassigned to roles at the United Nations. IRS Commissioner Billy Long is being shifted to ambassador to Iceland. These moves come after rocky tenures in their previous positions. Trump seems to prefer keeping his loyalists close rather than firing them. During his first term, Trump saw high staff turnover, but now he focuses on retaining proven supporters. The White House says it a “tremendous honor” to be an ambassador and says that is “why these positions are highly coveted and reserved for the president’s most loyal supporters.”

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New York Mets' Pete Alonso gestures to the crowd after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Pete Alonso breaks Darryl Strawberry’s Mets franchise home run record

August 12, 2025

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso has connected for his 253rd career homer, breaking the franchise record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years. The 30-year-old Alonso drove a 95.1 mph fastball from Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider just over the wall in right-center for a two-run shot in the third inning. Alonso’s 27th homer of the season lifted the Mets to a 5-1 lead. The Mets celebrated the accomplishment with a scoreboard graphic with the number 253 alongside pictures of Alonso and polar bears in honor of the slugger’s nickname. Alonso went deep again in the sixth.

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In this image from police body cam video provided by the Uvalde County Sheriff's Department, law enforcement agents ready their weapons during the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. (Uvalde County Sheriff's Department via AP)

What newly released videos and records reveal about the Uvalde school shooting

August 12, 2025

Anguished pleas from parents. Confused police officers. And the horrifying scene that emergency crews found when they first got inside the classrooms at Robb Elementary School. Newly released records surrounding the 2022 massacre, including hundreds of pages of files and hours of body camera video, show in greater detail the horrors and failures involved in one the worst school shootings in U.S. history. Nineteen children and two teachers were killed. The trove of documents, which Uvalde authorities spent years fighting to withhold, offer a deeper portrait of the teenage gunman and on-scene communications among hundreds of law enforcement officers who rushed to the rural South Texas campus.

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FILE - The Kennedy Center is seen Aug. 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Trump will be at the Kennedy Center on the same day recipients of the honors are announced

August 12, 2025

President Donald Trump will be visiting the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, the same day that recipients of this year’s honors are announced. Trump avoided the Kennedy Center Honors during his first term due to protests from artists. In his second term, he has made himself chairman and fired the board of trustees, which he replaced with loyalists. On Tuesday, Trump teased a possible name change for the center on Truth Social. He also promised to restore it to its former glory. It’s unclear how this year’s honorees will be chosen, but Trump has indicated he wants a more active role.

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FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, right, appears with singer Taylor Swift after the Chiefs victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

How to watch Taylor Swift’s first appearance on the Kelces’ ‘New Heights’ podcast

August 12, 2025

Taylor Swift’s latest era is almost upon us. Part of the surprising rollout of “The Life of the Showgirl” involved the popular “New Heights” podcast and she’ll appear on it Wednesday. It is hosted by Swift’s boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce alongside his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. Swift’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast will premiere at 7 p.m. Eastern. It will be available to stream in full on YouTube. Episodes typically run around one hour to two in duration. It is unclear how long Swift’s episode will be or how long she will be present.

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Seattle Mariners players celebrate after a game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Mariners catch Astros in the AL West after beating Baltimore for their 8th straight win

August 12, 2025

The Seattle Mariners have extended their winning streak to eight games with a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. On Tuesday night, George Kirby led the team, allowing just three hits in seven innings. This win puts Seattle in a first-place tie with Houston in the AL West after the Astros lost to Boston. The Mariners are starting a road trip that also includes games against the Mets and Phillies. They will face Houston again in mid-September.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich, right, high-fives with William Contreras after Yelich hit a two-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug.12, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Frelick and Turang homer off Skenes as the Brewers beat the Pirates 14-0 for their 11th straight win

August 12, 2025

Sal Frelick and Brice Turang homered off Paul Skenes, and the Milwaukee Brewers pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-0 for their 11th consecutive victory. Christian Yelich, Andrew Vaughn and Caleb Durbin also went deep as major league-leading Milwaukee improved to 27-5 in its last 32 games. Freddy Peralta pitched six innings of three-hit ball in his second straight win. The Brewers’ 11-game winning streak is their second of the season and the second-longest in franchise history. Skenes permitted four runs and six hits in four innings.

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FILE - Mexican federal police escort who they identify as Servando "La Tuta" Gómez," leader of the Knights Templar cartel, as he sits inside helicopter at a Federal hanger in Mexico City, Feb. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)

Mexico transfers 26 cartel figures wanted by US authorities in deal with Trump administration

August 12, 2025

Mexico is sending 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States in the latest major deal with the Trump administration. American authorities are ratcheting up pressure on criminal networks sending drugs across the border. Those being handed over to U.S. custody include Abigael González Valencia, a leader of “Los Cuinis,” a group closely aligned with notorious cartel Jalisco New Generation or CJNG, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. They were being flown to American soil after the Justice Department agreed not to seek the death penalty against any of the defendants or against any cartel leaders and members transferred to the U.S. in February.

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FILE - Beyoncé, center, is joined by her daughter Blue Ivy, right, during a halftime performance in an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker, File)

Beyoncé wins first Emmy, for ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ halftime show

August 12, 2025

Beyoncé has added an Emmy to her collection of 35 Grammys. She won for outstanding costumes in her Netflix Christmas Day NFL halftime show, “Beyoncé Bowl.” This marks her first Emmy win after 10 other nominations. The award is one of several juried Emmys, which are decided by committees and announced in advance of next month’s ceremony. They are often very technical and rarely go to big names. Beyoncé is also nominated for best variety special and best direction for “Beyoncé Bowl.” Her husband, Jay-Z, is competing in the same category as an executive producer for Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show.

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FILE - Federal agents ride on horseback at MacArthur Park, July 7, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

National Guard rehearsed show of force against immigration raid protesters, general testifies

August 12, 2025

A general has testified that National Guard troops repeatedly rehearsed their role in an operation at a Los Angeles park intended as a show of force against people protesting immigration raids. Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman testified Tuesday at a trial to determine whether the Trump administration violated federal law when it deployed the soldiers and U.S. Marines to Southern California this summer. Sherman commanded Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles. He says the operation in MacArthur Park was initially planned for June 15. But the park was expected to be busy because that was Father’s Day, so he says the operation was pushed to July 7.

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President Donald Trump departs after speaking with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

US July budget deficit up 20% year-over-year despite record Trump tariff income

August 12, 2025

The U.S. has seen a record increase in tariff income, with a 273% rise in customs revenue from last year. However, the budget deficit is still up by 20% year over year, according to Treasury Department data released Tuesday. Tariff revenues are not yet offsetting federal spending, which is outpacing income from taxes and other sources. Increased spending includes growing interest payments on public debt and Social Security cost of living increases. While some see tariffs as meaningful revenue, others believe they will only modestly reduce federal debt. The Trump administration remains focused on reducing the deficit.

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Part of an email to Bureau of Labor Statistics employees from William Wiatrowski, obtained by The Associated Press, is photographed Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

‘Crazy!!’: How Labor Statistics staff reacted to Trump firing commissioner after dismal jobs report

August 12, 2025

Staff at the Bureau of Labor Statistics called President Donald Trump’s firing of its commissioner “depressing” and “CRAZY!!” That’s according to emails obtained by The Associated Press under the Freedom of Information Act. The emails suggest an agency with little of the corrupting partisanship that Trump had claimed was behind the downward revision of added jobs. Instead, after the commissioner’s firing, BLS employees talked about the importance of accurate numbers and professional integrity in producing data that is foundational for measuring the economy and holding elected officials accountable for how the nation performs.

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A firefighter surveys the damage of a blaze in downtown Salt Lake City that injured three firefighters and burned several bars and restaurants, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

3 firefighters hurt as fire burns century-old buildings in Salt Lake City’s nightlife hub

August 12, 2025

Officials in Salt Lake City say a fire that started in a restaurant kitchen has injured three firefighters and scorched century-old buildings in a nightlife hub. Fire Chief Karl Lieb says the firefighters were injured while battling the Monday night blaze. One had a broken ankle and another suffered from smoke inhalation and nausea. The third was hurt by falling debris and was briefly trapped against a fence. Lieb says an investigation could take days or weeks. The Downtown Alliance says the fire destroyed buildings that date back to 1920 and were home to beloved businesses.

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FILE - People visit the Smithsonian Museum of American History on the National Mall in Washington, April 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation’s 250th birthday

August 12, 2025

The White House is ordering a review of the Smithsonian museums to align content with President Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. On Tuesday, a letter was sent to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch III, outlining steps for the review. The examination will assess public-facing content for tone and historical framing. The initiative aims to celebrate American exceptionalism and remove divisive narratives. The Smithsonian says it remains committed to factual history and is reviewing the letter. The review will initially focus on eight museums, with more to follow. Civil rights leaders have criticized the focus on the National Museum of African American History and Culture in particular.

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In this image from police body cam video provided by the Uvalde County Sheriff's Department, law enforcement agents ready their weapons during the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. (Uvalde County Sheriff's Department via AP)

Desperate parents pleaded with officers to act during Uvalde school shooting, video shows

August 12, 2025

Police body camera footage shows desperate parents begging law enforcement officers to storm an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, in the frantic minutes after a gunman opened fire. County leaders on Tuesday released videos and other records detailing the law enforcement response during one of the deadliest classroom attacks in U.S. history. The shooting on May 24, 2022, left 19 students and two teachers dead. Authorities were roundly criticized for failing to confront the 18-year-old gunman for more than an hour at Robb Elementary School. One parent can be heard yelling at an officer: “Come on man, my daughter is in there!”

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VA hospitals are finding it harder to fill jobs, watchdog says

August 12, 2025

An independent watchdog for the Department of Veterans Affairs says VA hospitals have reported an increase in severe staffing shortages. Many are having trouble filling jobs for doctors, nurses and psychologists. The term staffing shortage refers to specific jobs that have become hard to fill, not necessarily vacancies. The VA’s Office of Inspector General surveyed 139 VA facilities following reports that 80,000 VA jobs would be cut. That figure was later reduced to 30,000 jobs. The Trump administration said the surveys don’t reflect actual job vacancies. But Democratic lawmakers said the growing challenge of filling VA jobs will ultimately hurt care for veterans.

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President Donald Trump listens to a question from a reporter in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump administration calls out human rights records of some nations accepting deported migrants

August 12, 2025

The Trump administration’s new human rights reports for countries worldwide eliminate mentions of discrimination faced by LGBTQ people and reduce a previous focus on reproductive rights. The reports released Tuesday also criticize restrictions on political speech by U.S. allies in Europe that American officials believe target right-wing politicians. The reports cover 2024 before President Donald Trump took office but reflect his administration’s focus on free speech and protecting the lives of the unborn. However, the reports also offer a glimpse into the Trump administration’s view of dire human rights conditions in some countries that have agreed to accept migrant deported from the United States.

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Great white shark is seen near popular beaches in Maine, sparking a warning from police

August 12, 2025

Reports of a large great white shark near popular beaches in Maine have prompted a warning to beachgoers. The marine resource officer in Scarborough, south of Portland, received a report of a 10- to 12-foot shark on Monday. The shark was seen near Crescent Beach State Park, Higgins Beach, and Pine Point Beach. Commercial clam fisherman David Lancaster captured drone footage of the shark. He described the sight as “magnificent.” Scarborough police said they were sharing the footage Tuesday for public awareness. White sharks are not commonly seen off Maine, but sightings have increased in recent years. Fatal shark bites are exceedingly rare.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) leaves the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Rondale Moore’s comeback bid with Vikings ends painfully with season-ending knee injury

August 12, 2025

Wide receiver and return specialist Rondale Moore will miss another season because of a knee injury. The Minnesota Vikings confirmed Tuesday that testing on Moore’s left knee revealed a season-ending injury. Moore spent the first three years of his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals. He dislocated his right knee during training camp with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 and never played for them. His latest injury came while returning a punt Saturday for Minnesota in an exhibition game as he was tackled at the sideline. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell described the situation as “heartbreaking.”

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FILE - Taiwan lines the third baseline as Lake Mary, Fla., lines the first baseline during team introductions before the Little League World Series Championship game at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

The Little League World Series has had its share of drama before even getting to Williamsport

August 12, 2025

The Little League World Series features players from Venezuela who got visa exemptions to make the trip to central Pennsylvania, an American team that knocked off the defending champ and once-dominant Taiwan trying for a title run. It all starts with a new ESPN film to get youth baseball fans excited for the annual tournament. Airing the night before the LLWS begins Wednesday, ESPN is releasing the Little League documentary “Big Dreams: Little League World Series 2024.”

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Danielle Spencer, left, and Cheryl Pelt rest at home in Malibu, Calif. after Spencer's release from Santa Monica Hospital on Friday, Sept. 16, 1977. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60

August 12, 2025

Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” Danielle Spencer has died at age 60. A family spokesperson said Spencer died Monday after battling cancer for several years. As Dee, she was a deadpan, wisecracking younger sister with a memorable catchphrase, “Ooh, I’m gonna tell mama.” The show aired from 1976 to 1979 and was one of the first on TV to focus on Black teenagers. A major car accident that killed her stepfather left Spencer in a coma for weeks during production of the show. Spencer also appeared in the 1980s reboot “What’s Happening Now!!” and later became a veterinarian.

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FILE - Gervonta Davis stands in the ring before fighting Francisco Fonseca, of Costa Rica, in a boxing match Satur, Aug. 26, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’ domestic violence charge dropped in South Florida

August 12, 2025

A misdemeanor battery case against boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been dropped in South Florida. The Miami-Dade County clerk of court’s online docket showed the charge was dismissed on Tuesday. Davis was arrested in July in Miami Beach after a license plate reader flagged his car. He was released on a $10,000 bond. The charge stemmed from a June report by his former partner, who alleged Davis struck her during an argument. Davis, a Baltimore native, is a prominent figure in boxing, known for his powerful knockouts and drawing large crowds.

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FILE - Montenegrin police officers escort South Korean citizen, Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon in Montenegro's capital Podgorica, March 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Risto Bozovic, File)

Crypto mogul Do Kwon, known as ‘the cryptocurrency king,’ pleads guilty to fraud charges

August 12, 2025

South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon has pleaded guilty to two fraud charges arising from a $40 billion cryptocurrency collapse. The man some dubbed ‘the cryptocurrency king’ entered his plea Tuesday in Manhattan federal court. Authorities said investors worldwide lost money in Singapore firm Terraform Labs’ cryptocurrency crash. The May 2022 collapse came after the company claimed that TerraUSD was a reliable ‘stablecoin.’ Under a plea agreement, the federal government said it won’t seek a prison term of more than 12 years as long as Kwon complies with the terms of the deal, even though federal sentencing guidelines would recommend a 25-year prison term. Sentencing is set for Dec. 11.

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A guide to Taylor Swift’s most elaborate album announcements

August 12, 2025

Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” She revealed the news on Tuesday, continuing her trend of elaborate album announcements. Swift often uses innovative marketing techniques to connect with fans. Her past album announcements have involved social media teasers and even surprise releases. For “Reputation,” she deleted all her social media posts before revealing the album. During the pandemic, she announced “Folklore” just a day before its release. “Evermore” was announced just months later. The release date for “The Life of a Showgirl” remains unknown.

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FILE - Mohamed Bahi, New York City Mayor's liaison to the Muslim community exits Manhattan Federal Court, Oct. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

Former aide to Eric Adams pleads guilty to soliciting straw donations for mayor’s campaign

August 12, 2025

A former aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Mohamed Bahi admitted in federal court to soliciting illegal straw donations for Adams’ 2021 campaign from employees of a Brooklyn construction company. He acknowledged knowing the donations would be reimbursed and that it was wrong. Bahi was originally charged in October with witness tampering and destroying evidence, one month after Adams was indicted for accepting bribes and campaign contributions from foreign interests. The Justice Department later dropped charges against Adams, arguing the case had interfered with the mayor’s cooperation in the Trump administration’s agenda. Bahi will be sentenced on Nov. 17.

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FILE - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrives at the White House, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon,File)

US national debt reaches a record $37 trillion, the Treasury Department reports

August 12, 2025

The U.S. government’s gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, setting a new record. This highlights the rapid acceleration of debt on America’s balance sheet and the increasing cost pressures on taxpayers. The Treasury Department reported this update on Tuesday. The national debt reached this level years sooner than pre-pandemic projections due to heavy borrowing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts warn that the growing debt could lead to reduced living standards and increased interest rates. The Joint Economic Committee estimates another trillion dollars could be added in about 173 days.

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Chris Paul is introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Clippers during a basketball news conference at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Judge tosses convictions in 2002 killing of NBA star Chris Paul’s grandfather

August 12, 2025

A North Carolina judge has thrown out the convictions of four men in the death of basketball star Chris Paul’s grandfather over two decades ago. The decision follows a January hearing in Forsyth County. The men were convicted in 2004 or 2005 for the killing of 61-year-old Nathaniel Jones. Jones died from a heart attack outside his home after being tied up, beaten and robbed. The defendants were teenagers at the time of their arrests. The judge cited recanted testimony, poor legal representation and DNA evidence. State attorneys are considering an appeal. The Attorney General’s office has asked the state Court of Appeals to halt enforcement of the judge’s order for now.

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FILE - A Spirit Airlines 319 Airbus approaches Manchester Boston Regional Airport for a landing, Friday, June 2, 2023, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Spirit Airlines sounds the alarm on its future ability to stay in business

August 12, 2025

Just five months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Spirit Airlines is warning about its future ability to stay in business. Spirit Aviation Holdings, the budget carrier’s parent company, says it has “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern within the next year — which is accounting-speak for having the resources needed to sustain operations. In a quarterly report issued on Monday, Spirit pointed to “adverse market conditions” that it’s continued to face despite recent restructuring and other efforts to revamp offerings. That includes weak demand for domestic leisure travel, which Spirit said persisted in the second quarter of its fiscal year.

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FILE - The Theodore Levin United States Courthouse is photographed in Detroit on July 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Michigan jury awards nearly $60M to man who said his rights were violated by prosecutor

August 12, 2025

A jury has awarded nearly $60 million to a man who accused a disgraced Michigan prosecutor and a police officer of violating his rights in filing sexual abuse charges. The criminal case against Sean MacMaster was ultimately dismissed by the state attorney general  in 2019. The jury says Brian Kolodziej and state police Lt. David Busacca acted intentionally or with reckless disregard for the truth. MacMaster claimed Kolodziej pursued sex charges against him in an effort to impress a girlfriend who was related to MacMaster’s former wife. The MacMasters were in a contentious child custody battle.

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A sign welcoming people to Fort Stewart in Georgia is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Army sergeant charged with attempted murder in the shootings of 5 Fort Stewart soldiers

August 12, 2025

An Army sergeant accused of shooting five fellow soldiers at a Georgia base has been charged by the military with attempted murder. The suspect was also charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence. An Army spokesperson said one of the victims was the suspect’s romantic partner. Sgt. Quornelius Radford was arrested last Wednesday, when officials say he opened fire with a personal handgun on members of his supply unit at Fort Stewart, which is southwest of Savannah. Fort Stewart officials say soldiers restrained and disarmed the gunman before military police arrived. All five of the wounded soldiers survived the attack.

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Scientists standing by to rescue rare manatee sighted in cold New England waters

August 12, 2025

A manatee was recently spotted off the coast of Massachusetts for the first time in almost a decade. Scientists told The Associated Press Friday that officials are standing by to intervene if needed. The manatee was first seen July 26 off the southwestern coast of Cape Cod in the area of Nantucket Sound. Bystanders found it beached a few days later on the tidal flats in Mattapoisett and pushed the manatee back into the water. The animals usually find habitat in warmer southern waters. Experts say the animals could become sick, starve or die in the colder New England water.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, calls a play in the huddle during practice at NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers eager for helmet switch: ‘It looks like a spaceship’

August 12, 2025

Aaron Rodgers is adjusting to life with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including finding a new helmet. The NFL banned his preferred helmet for safety reasons, and he’s not thrilled with the current one. Rodgers, the league’s oldest player, is still searching for a comfortable fit. Rodgers praised the team’s backup quarterbacks after a recent win over Jacksonville. He also aims to connect with new teammates, often chatting with them during practice. Rodgers believes in leading by serving and wants to build strong relationships with the team.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., left, and his wife, Elaine Chao, wave to the crowd at the annual Fancy Farm picnic Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Sen. McConnell and wife join Kentucky ceremony marking expansion of their archives

August 12, 2025

Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao’s status as a powerhouse couple was on display as they attended a ceremony in Kentucky for the archives that will catalogue their careers. On Tuesday, they marked the expansion of the McConnell Chao Archives at McConnell’s alma mater, the University of Louisville. McConnell is in his final term after the Republican senator revealed in February he won’t seek reelection in 2026. His wife Chao is a former U.S. labor and transportation secretary for Republican administrations. UofL President Gerry Bradley says the archives will be an invaluable source for scholars and historians by offering insights into the couple’s careers.

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Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s highest-profile Democrat, expected to seek a return to the US Senate in 2026

August 12, 2025

Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s best-known Democrat, is expected to make another run for the Senate next year as Democrats wage an uphill fight to win control of the chamber. Democrats view Brown as one of their most formidable candidates in 2026, despite his reelection loss to Republican Bernie Moreno last year. The former three-term senator hasn’t yet made a formal announcement, but several people familiar with his plans who were not authorized to speak publicly about them said he plans to run.

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New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo speaks during a press conference Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Andrew Cuomo swipes at Zohran Mamdani over a classic New York topic: rent

August 12, 2025

As he seeks to boost his campaign for New York City mayor, Andrew Cuomo is proposing an overhaul to New York City’s rent laws and escalating his attacks on the frontrunner, Zohran Mamdani. In recent days, Cuomo, who lost to Mamdani in the Democratic primary, has urged his opponent to move out “immediately” from his rent stabilized apartment, accusing him of taking housing from those less fortunate. On Monday, the former governor released a proposal that would limit income for those in rent regulated units. That plan has drawn skepticism from some housing experts. A spokesperson for Mamdani accused Cuomo of being out of touch with the needs of middle class New Yorkers.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd as he walks onto the 18th green during the final round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Golf is not like team sports. It was never meant to have a finish line to the season

August 12, 2025

There was so much faux outrage over Rory McIlroy missing the first PGA Tour postseason event. He wasn’t the first to skip it. And he didn’t even drop in the FedEx Cup. It should be a reminder that golf is not like other sports. There is no defining end to the season like a Super Bowl or a World Series. The PGA Tour originally called the postseason a “championship series” but then went to “playoffs” and it makes no sense. But what it created was incentive for the best to keep playing after the majors. That still works, even without McIlroy.

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FILE- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) lead players onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

From NFL stars to HBCU head coaches: Vick and Jackson on same path as they briefly reunite in Philly

August 12, 2025

Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson have become rookie head coaches at HBCU schools. Vick is at Norfolk State and Jackson at Delaware State. They haven’t played for the Eagles in over a decade but returned to their old stomping ground Tuesday. They’ll face off on Oct. 30 at Lincoln Financial Field. Neither has coaching experience, joining other former NFL stars like Deion Sanders in leading HBCU programs. Vick and Jackson hope to inspire young players and add new chapters to their careers.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark looks on from the bench during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

WNBA ratings and attendance are still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries

August 12, 2025

Even with many of its top stars sidelined, the WNBA has still had strong ratings and attendance numbers this season. Injuries have kept Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese out, but that hasn’t dampened fan interest. ESPN games are up slightly over last season and games on ABC are up 17%. Attendance has also still been strong, thanks to the addition of the Golden State Valkyries, who have sold out all of their home games. Still, it’s not all been rosy with negative attention coming with a number of sex toys being thrown on the court at various arenas.

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Andrew Dana Vig

August 12, 2025

Andrew Dana Vig  was born January 10, 1958 to A. Wayne and Carole Rae Vig in Belle Fourche, SD. He joined the family of two brothers, Barry and Martin and […]

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Thunder headlining NBA’s opening night, Christmas schedule for this season

August 12, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder felt slighted last season when they were left off the NBA’s Christmas schedule. That won’t be an issue this year. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the NBA champion Thunder will be working at home for Christmas this season, playing host to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs as part of the league’s annual Dec. 25 quintupleheader. The other Christmas games, released by the NBA on Tuesday: Cleveland at New York, Houston at LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and Dallas visiting Golden State, and Minnesota playing at Denver.

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Buffalo Bills' James Cook stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Bills RB James Cook resumes practicing after weeklong ‘hold-in’ as part of contract standoff

August 12, 2025

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook resumed practicing, ending — temporarily, at least — his “hold-in” as part of a contract standoff that began on Aug. 3. Cook took the field in uniform and participated at the start of practice after missing four straight sessions last week — the last two in which the fourth-year player failed to make an appearance on the sideline. Speaking before practice, coach Sean McDermott referred to Cook’s return as a step in the right direction. Cook, who co-led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns last season, is seeking a contract extension in the final year of his rookie deal.

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FILE - Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov clutches his chest with an injury which forced him to retire injured from a fourth round men's singles match against Italy's Jannik Sinner at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, file)

3-time Grand Slam semifinalist Grigor Dimitrov is out of the US Open with an injured chest muscle

August 12, 2025

Three-time Grand Slam semifinalist Grigor Dimitrov has pulled out of the U.S. Open a little more than a month after tearing a chest muscle against Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Dimitrov’s withdrawal on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Dimitrov has failed to complete a match at his past five Grand Slam tournaments. It also happened at the Australian Open in January and the French Open in May, plus last year’s Wimbledon and U.S. Open. With Dimitrov out of the field, Alejandro Tabilo gets a spot in the men’s singles bracket, which starts play on Aug. 24.

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4 arrests after home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt was ransacked by burglars, police say

August 12, 2025

Police say four people have been arrested in connection with a burglary earlier this summer at a Los Angeles home reportedly owned by actor Brad Pitt. Officers responded June 25 to a break-in at the house in the Los Feliz neighborhood. Police said at the time that suspects broke in through the front window, ransacked the home and fled with miscellaneous property. Detectives have made four arrests, but police didn’t immediately release the suspects’ names. Officials could not identify who owned or lived in the home. Pitt reportedly bought the property for $5.5 million in April 2023.

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett speaks during a news conference before practice at the team's NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Browns All-Pro DE Myles Garrett ticketed after police say he drove 100 mph in Cleveland suburb

August 12, 2025

Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett has been accused of driving a Ferrari 100 mph on a suburban Cleveland interstate. The Strongsville Police Department stopped Garrett just after 2 a.m. Saturday in a 60 mph zone on Interstate 71 near the Ohio Turnpike, according to a citation. Garrett is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday but he could pay a $250 fine without appearing. Garrett is expected to be with the Browns in Philadelphia for a joint workout with the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles. Garrett was stopped less than an hour after the Browns landed at Hopkins International Airport after their 30-10 victory over the Panthers.

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs on his solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)

MLB drops plan to start World Series early if both League Championship Series end by Game 5

August 12, 2025

Major League Baseball has decided to start this year’s World Series on Oct. 24. MLB introduced a flexible schedule last year if both League Championship Series ended in five games or fewer, but the New York Mets extended the NL Championship Series to six games. The World Series is set to begin on a Friday for the fifth consecutive year. The playoff format, which began in 2022, includes 12 teams, with the top two in each league receiving first-round byes. All four best-of-three Wild Card Series are scheduled for consecutive days from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at the side of the higher seed.

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SD FFA Foundation Names Kaltvedt as Executive Assistant

August 12, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The South Dakota FFA Foundation has named Tracy Kaltvedt as its new executive assistant, succeeding Gretchen Sharp, who retired after 24 years of service. Kaltvedt, a 1997-98 South Dakota FFA state sentinel, brings a background in project management, operations, process improvement and data security. She has also been a longtime supporter […]

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New York Jets' Jay Tufele sacks Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Packers quarterback Jordan Love out for at least a week after having procedure on left thumb

August 12, 2025

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says quarterback Jordan Love will miss at least a week after having a procedure to repair a ligament issue in his left thumb. Love was spotted with his thumb wrapped on the sideline during the Packers’ 30-10 preseason loss to the New York Jets on Saturday. Love started the game and went 1 of 5 for 7 yards with neither of the two drives he led resulting in points. The injury is to Love’s non-throwing hand and occurred when he was sacked for a 3-yard loss by Jay Tufele on the quarterback’s final snap from scrimmage, coach Matt LaFleur said.

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From ‘Bodies’ to new albums, allow Offset and JID to reintroduce themselves

August 12, 2025

Atlanta rappers JID and Offset have new albums out this month. Before JID released “God Does Like Ugly” last week, and before Offset will release “Kiari” on Aug. 22, the pair teamed up for an unusual Hot 100 hit. Titled “Bodies,” the song combines Offset’s melodic flow with JID’s lyrical dexterity atop a sample of a Drowning Pool’s 2001 hit. JID told The Associated Press it is one of his favorite compositions. He also described his new album as intentional. Offset says “Kiari” is a very personal album. It features John Legend and arrives after Cardi B filed to divorce him.

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S.D. American Legion All-Star Games

August 12, 2025

BRANDON, S.D. — Team Black swept two games from Team Red in the South Dakota Baseball Coaches Association’s American Legion All-Star Baseball games on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. The games […]

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This photo provided by U.S. Dept. of Justice, shows intercepted eastern box turtles that a New York man pleaded guilty Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in federal court in New York to exporting more than 220 parcels containing around 850 eastern box turtles and three-toed box turtles, according to the U.S. Justice Department. (U.S. Dept. of Justice via AP)

Man admits trying to smuggle 850 protected turtles valued at $1.4 million to Hong Kong

August 12, 2025

A man admitted trying to smuggle protected turtles worth more than $1 million from New York City to Hong Kong. They were shipped in boxes labeled “plastic animal toys.” Federal prosecutors say Wei Qiang Lin, a Chinese national who lives in Brooklyn, pleaded guilty Monday to exporting more than 220 parcels containing around 850 eastern box turtles and three-toed box turtles. These turtles feature colorful markings and are a “prized feature” in global pet markets. Officers saw them at a border inspection, bound and taped inside knotted socks. Prosecutors say Lin also shipped venomous snakes. He faces up to five years in prison.

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