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August 15, 2025.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, second from left, greets San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt prior to a baseball game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NL West race heats up as Dodgers tie Padres for lead

August 15, 2025

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers have found themselves in a tight race in the NL West. The Padres came into Dodger Stadium on Friday night with a one-game lead over the Dodgers. This was the latest the Padres had led the division since September 2010. The Dodgers had been in first place since April 27. The Dodgers won 3-2, snapping a four-game losing streak and tying for first place. The Padres’ five-game winning streak ended. The teams meet five more times over the next nine days. Both managers are focused on playing well and moving past previous tensions.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández, left, is hit with seeds thrown by Mookie Betts after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Betts’ sacrifice fly and Hernández’s homer lift Dodgers over Padres for tie in NL West

August 15, 2025

Mookie Betts had a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the third inning, Teoscar Hernández homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Diego 3-2 on Friday night to tie the Padres atop the NL West. After three straight hits to open the third, the Dodgers tied it at 1 when Shohei Ohtani grounded into a fielder’s choice to second that scored Michael Conforto. Betts’ sacrifice fly to center scored Alex Freeland before Ohtani was caught stealing to end the inning. Hernández homered 400 feet to center off Jeremiah Estrada in the seventh for a 3-1 lead. The Dodgers ended a four-game skid and the Padres’ five-game winning streak. Clayton Kershaw (7-2) was the winner. Jack Dreyer got the final out for his second save.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orioles’ Brandon Young shrugs off poor last start and nearly makes history vs. Astros

August 15, 2025

Baltimore Orioles rookie right-hander Brandon Young had to move past his last start. In dropping to 0-6, Young saw his ERA increase to 6.70 through the first 10 starts of his major league career after allowing six runs over three innings against the Athletics on Aug. 9. Young bounced back and nearly made history on Friday night. The 26-year old was four outs from throwing the first perfect game in Orioles history before former teammate Ramon Urias’ bouncer to the left of the mound spoiled his bid.

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Things to know about the indictment against the New Orleans mayor

August 15, 2025

Months before New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was set to leave office, she has been indicted in what prosecutors allege was a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard. She and Jeffrey Vappie are accused of exchanging encrypted messages through WhatsApp to avoid detection and erasing them. The pair has said their relationship was professional. The indictment describes it as “personal and intimate.” She has been charged with conspiracy, fraud and obstruction. Vappie was already facing charges of wire fraud and making false statements. He has pleaded not guilty. A grand jury returned an 18-count indictment Friday. The City of New Orleans says the mayor’s attorney is reviewing the indictment.

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Activists with Free DC work on a banner as they gather outside Washington Metropolitan Police Department headquarters in Washington, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump’s aggressive push to take over DC policing may be a template for an approach in other cities

August 15, 2025

The left sees President Donald Trump’s attempted takeover of law enforcement in Washington as part of multifront march to autocracy. The right sees it as a bold move to break through the crust of Democratic urban bureaucracy and make D.C. a meaningfully better place to live. Where that debate settles, if it ever does, may determine whether Washington becomes a Trump-shaped model for how cities are policed, cleaned up and run — or ruined. Trump put some 800 National Guard troops on Washington streets this week. Then he upped the stakes by declaring federal control of the district’s police department. Alarmed local officials sued to block that, and the Trump administration partially retreated, for now.

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President Donald Trump, right, and Russia's President Vladimir Putin depart at the conclusion of a joint press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Takeaways from the Trump-Putin meeting: No agreement, no questions but lots of pomp

August 15, 2025

The much-anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin began with a warm welcome a military flyover but ended with a thud after the two leaders conceded they had failed to reach any agreements on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war. After about 2 1/2 hours of talks Friday, the two men appeared before reporters for what had been billed as a joint news conference but ended up being less than 15 minutes of rather standard diplomatic comments. They gave no indication that any concrete results were achieved and took no questions.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits a solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

Yelich hits 2 HRs as MLB-best Brewers rally past Reds 10-8, tie club record with 13th straight win

August 15, 2025

Christian Yelich had two homers among his four hits and drove in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a seven-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8 for their club record-tying 13th straight victory. The Reds chased Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski — making his first start since July 28 — with a seven-run second inning to take an 8-1 lead. Yelich homered leading off the second for Milwaukee’s first run. He had an RBI double in the third before Andrew Vaughn hit his 14th homer — a three-run shot — and Brice Turang’s RBI double to cut it to 8-6. Yelich had a two-run single in the fourth to tie it at 8-all and then hit his 26th homer in the sixth to give the Brewers the lead.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski exits the game in the second inning of a baseball game Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

Rookie Jacob Misiorowski struggles in his return as Brewers rallied for 13th straight win

August 15, 2025

Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski lasted only 1 1/3 innings in the All-Star’s return to the Milwaukee Brewers after a stint on the injured list. Misiorowski started for the NL Central-leading Brewers in their series opener at Cincinnati on Friday night after missing about 2 1/2 weeks. The Brewers rallied for their 13th straight victory to match the longest winning streak in franchise history. The Brewers won their first 13 games in 1987. The rookie threw 54 pitches giving up five earned runs. He hit a batter and then walked three straight before being pulled in a seven-run inning for the Reds.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Caleb Durbin, left, and Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich, right, celebrate at the conclusion of a baseball game game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

A special win: How the Brewers tied their franchise record with 13 straight victories

August 15, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers have matched their franchise record with 13 consecutive wins. On Friday night, they rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8. The Brewers last achieved this streak in 1987. Christian Yelich, who hit two homers and drove in five runs, called it a special win. The Brewers lead MLB with a 77-44 record, six games ahead of Toronto. They’re also nine games ahead in the NL Central. Yelich played with a bat honoring former announcer Bob Uecker, who passed away in January. Manager Pat Murphy believes Uecker is still watching over them.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orioles right-hander Young loses bid for perfect game in 8th inning in 7-0 win over the Astros

August 15, 2025

Baltimore rookie right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for the first perfect game in Orioles history with four outs remaining Friday night in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros. Young retired the first 23 batters he faced, only to have his shot at history end on slow grounder to the third base side by Houston second baseman Ramon Urìas. With two outs in the eighth inning, Urìas, facing the Orioles for the first time since being traded last month, hit a 56 mph grounder between the mound and third base line. Young fielded the ball, but his off-balanced throw sailed wide of first base. Urías was awarded an infield single.

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FILE - Immigrants play soccer at a new U.S. government holding center for migrant children in Carrizo Springs, Texas, July 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Judge denies Trump administration request to end a policy protecting immigrant children in custody

August 15, 2025

A federal judge has denied the Trump administration’s request to end a policy protecting immigrant children in federal custody. The Flores agreement limits how long children can be held and requires safe conditions. U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee in California says it was a repetitive attempt and she saw no reason to terminate it. President Donald Trump’s administration says the Flores Settlement Agreement hinders its immigration crackdown. In a hearing held last week, Gee questioned why a number of children are held longer than the 72-hour limit when border arrests are low. A government attorney cited logistical challenges and policy changes.

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President Donald Trump speaks at an event to promote his proposal to improve Americans' access to their medical records, in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Washington, as Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., left, and Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Mehmet Oz, right, look on. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Trump tax law could cause Medicare cuts if Congress doesn’t act, CBO says

August 15, 2025

The federal budget deficits caused by President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law could trigger automatic cuts to Medicare if Congress does not act, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The CBO estimates that Medicare, the federal health insurance program for Americans over age 65, could potentially see as much as $491 billion in cuts over the next ten years if Congress does not act to mitigate a 2010 law that forces across-the-board to many federal programs once legislation increases the federal deficit. The latest report from CBO showed how Trump’s signature tax and spending law could put new pressure on federal programs that are bedrocks of the American social safety net.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orioles right-hander Young loses perfect-game bid on infield single in the 8th inning vs Astros

August 15, 2025

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for a perfect game against the Houston Astros on Friday night with two out in the eighth inning on an infield hit by Ramon Urias. Urias hit a slow dribbler toward third base side that Young fielded. Young grabbed the ball and threw wildly to first, and the play was ruled a single and an error. Young, who entered the game 0-6 with a 6.70 ERA through the first 10 starts of his MLB, struck out six through eight innings while throwing 93 pitches, 61 for strikes. Baltimore leads Houston 7-0.

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President Donald Trump greets Russia's President Vladimir Putin Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

For Trump and Putin, handshakes on a red carpet and a joint limo ride, then an abrupt ending

August 15, 2025

President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the start of their summit in Alaska. The two men arrived almost simultaneously and exchanged a warm handshake and friendly smiles. Then they climbed into the backseat of Trump’s presidential limousine. The two casually chatted like reunited friends as they were whisked away to talks about the Russia-Ukraine war. It was the kind of greeting fit for the closest U.S. allies, but it was instead rolled out for an adversarial leader who launched the largest land war in Europe since World War II. However, their interactions seemed more muted after emerging from talks that lasted for more than 2 1/2 hours.

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Juli Inkster, of the United States, reacts towards the crowd after finishing the first hole during the first round of the LPGA Portland Classic golf tournament at Columbia Edgewater in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Gradischer)

Juli Inkster wanted a tune-up for Senior Open. She nearly set an LPGA record

August 15, 2025

Juli Inkster played her first LPGA event in three years to face competition before the U.S. Senior Women’s Open next week. The 65-year-old Hall of Famer nearly set an LPGA record. Inkster had a pair of bogeys late in her round at The Standard Portland Classic. She shot 74 after a first-round 69 and missed cut by a stroke. JoAnne Carner holds the record as the oldest to make the cut in LPGA history at age 64 in 2004. Inkster says most players today think she is JoAnne Carner. She says she’s disappointed but glad she played.

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Juli Inkster, of the United States, hits off the second tee during the first round of the LPGA Portland Classic golf tournament at Columbia Edgewater in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Gradischer)

Lee5 takes Portland Classic lead. Inkster falls shot short in bid to make cut at age 65

August 15, 2025

Jeongeun Lee5 shot a 6-under 67 on Friday to take the lead in The Standard Portland Classic, while 65-year-old Juli Inkster fell short in her bid to become the oldest player to make a cut in LPGA Tour history. Lee5, the 36-year-old South Korean player, had a 12-under 132 total at Columbia Edgewater. Winless on the LPGA Tour, she birdied the final five holes on her front nine in the morning round.  Inkster, the Hall of Famer who won the 1999 event, followed her opening 69 with a 74 to miss the cut by a stroke. JoAnne Carner was 64 when she made the cut in the 2004 Chick Fil-A Charity Championship. She played to prepare for the U.S. Senior Women’s Open next week.

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Sebastian Munoz of Colombia shoots a 59, with a double bogey, at LIV Golf Indianapolis

August 15, 2025

Sebastian Munoz has shot the third sub-60 score in LIV Golf history and is the first to post a 59 in a round that included a double bogey. Munoz leads  LIV Golf Indianapolis at the par-71 The Club at Chatham Hills. Dustin Johnson is three strokes back. He joins Joaquin Niemann, who shot a 59 at the LIV Golf Mayakoba event in the first round of the 2024 season. Bryson DeChambeau has the LIV Golf low round of 58 at Greenbrier. Munoz, along with Jon Rahm and Carlos Ortiz, are the only players in the top 10 who have yet to win this year on the LIV Golf tour.

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A woman is detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents outside a Home Depot Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Man struck and killed on freeway after fleeing immigration agents, California official says

August 15, 2025

A man fleeing immigration authorities outside a Home Depot store in Southern California was struck and killed by an SUV when he ran across a nearby freeway. Monrovia City Manager Dylan Feik says police responded to a call Thursday about Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, and an officer saw ICE agents conducting enforcement at a Home Depot location. A man fled on foot and headed toward a nearby freeway, where he was struck by a vehicle and later died. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson says the man was not being pursued by immigration agents. A day later, federal immigration authorities made other arrests in Southern California as part of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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FILE - The OnlyFans logo is displayed on a computer monitor in this posed photo, Dec. 7, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Former Nashville officer gets probation after alleged participation in adult video while on duty

August 15, 2025

A former Nashville police officer has been sentenced to probation on a charge of felony official misconduct after law enforcement officials say he allegedly participated in an adult video while on duty. According to court documents filed Thursday, Sean Herman entered a “best interest” plea in Nashville criminal court for one count. A second count was dismissed. The best interest plea means that a defendant pleads guilty while maintaining factual innocence of the crime. Additionally, he was granted judicial diversion, which means that certain eligible defendants who successfully finish probation under the judge’s conditions will have their case dismissed. They can also then request that charges be expunged from their record.

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FILE - This combo of images released by the Arkansas Department of Corrections shows the recapture of escaped inmate Grant Hardin, an ex-police chief and convicted killer, by Arkansas law enforcement officers and the U.S. Border Patrol, June 6, 2025, near Moccasin Creek in Izard County, about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) northwest of Calico Rock prison. in Calico Rock, Ark. (Arkansas Department of Corrections via AP, File)

‘Devil in the Ozarks’ planned prison escape for months, cited lax security in kitchen, report says

August 15, 2025

An internal review reveals that a former police chief, known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” spent months planning his escape from an Arkansas prison. The Department of Corrections released the report Friday detailing Grant Hardin’s May 25 escape from Calico Rock prison. Hardin was serving sentences for murder and rape and was captured June 6. He used a fake law enforcement uniform to walk out of the facility. Two employees were fired for procedure violations that aided his escape. Hardin was misclassified and shouldn’t have been in a primarily medium-security prison. He faces trial for escape charges in November.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing with President Donald Trump in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

New Air Force policy denies transgender troops hearings before they’re discharged

August 15, 2025

The Air Force says in a new memo that transgender airmen ousted under a recent Trump administration directive will no longer have the chance to argue before a board of their peers for the right to continue serving their country. The memo says military separation boards cannot independently decide whether to keep or discharge transgender airmen and instead “must recommend separation of the member” if the airman has a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. That’s when a person’s biological sex doesn’t match up with their gender identity. Military legal experts advising transgender troops describe the policy as unlawful and fear it could serve as a blueprint across the services.

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Robert MacIntyre, of Scotland, hits from the fairway on the 16th hole during the second round of the BMW Championship golf tournament, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

MacIntyre posts a 64 and builds 5-shot lead over Scheffler at BMW Championship

August 15, 2025

Robert MacIntyre has the largest 36-hole in the BMW Championship in 10 years. MacIntyre shot a bogey-free 64 at Caves Valley and stretched his lead to five shots over Scottie Scheffler. Only the top 10 players on the leaderboard were within 10 shots of him. Scheffler played in the afternoon and wanted to stay in range. He had to settle for six pars at the end but still played bogey-free and shot 65. He’ll be in the last group with MacIntyre in the third round. Ludvig Aberg also shot 64 and was six shots behind the Scotsman.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

The next steps in California Democrats’ plan to counter Texas Republicans’ redistricting push

August 15, 2025

California is stepping into a national redistricting battle after President Donald Trump urged Texas Republicans to redraw maps to maintain their U.S. House majority. California lawmakers will return to the Capitol on Monday to take up the partisan plan. State Democrats hold supermajorities in both chambers, enough to act without Republican votes. Gov. Gavin Newsom is leading the campaign in favor of the maps, signaling a referendum on Trump and the future of American democracy. Lawmakers will hold hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday on a package of bills to establish the new congressional map.

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Library book returned after 82 years. Note says, ‘Grandma won’t be able to pay for it anymore’

August 15, 2025

A library book has been returned nearly 82 years after it was borrowed from the San Antonio Public Library. It came with a letter noting that “Grandma won’t be able to pay for it anymore.” The book is “Your Child, His Family, and Friends” by the psychologist Frances Bruce Strain. The person who returned it says the book was checked out in 1943 by their grandmother when their father was 11 years old. Overdue fines back then were three cents a day. Accounting for inflation, that would be more than $16,000 in today’s money. Luckily, the library eliminated overdue fines in 2021.

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Irmo, S.C.'s Joe Giulietti pitches against Braintree, Mass., during the first inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in South Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/Jared Freed)

Slugger leads South Carolina as blowouts are the rule in early days of Little League World Series

August 15, 2025

South Carolina snuck into the Little League World Series with a five-run rally over the defending champs. But the club from Irmo is showing it belongs at the tournament, thanks in part to slugger-pitcher Joe Guiletti. Joe threw 3 1/3 hitless innings when South Carolina made its world series debut Thursday against Braintree, Massachusetts. With the bases loaded in the second inning, he also smoked a line drive to left-center field that cleared the fence for a grand slam, giving his club an 8-0 lead. South Carolina went on to win 13-0 as blowouts and shutouts were common in opening games of the tournament.

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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks during the summer meeting of the National Governors Association at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Some workers would be excluded from student loan forgiveness program for ‘illegal’ activity

August 15, 2025

The Trump administration has proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that could exclude teachers, social workers and nurses if their employers engage in activities deemed illegal. The Education Department released the proposal on Friday, targeting nonprofits or government bodies working with immigrants and transgender youth. Critics argue this could turn loan forgiveness into a political tool. The proposal allows the education secretary to decide which organizations are excluded. The public has 30 days to comment before the changes take effect in July 2026. Critics call it an attempt to weaponize student loan cancellation.

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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a news conference, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Bad diets, too many meds, no exercise: A look inside the latest ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report

August 15, 2025

A report promised by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to improve children’s health does not call for major changes to food or farming policies. A draft of the “Make America Healthy Again” strategy, obtained by The Associated Press, focuses on studying chronic diseases, air quality, diets, and prescription drug use. The report outlines four problem areas: poor diet, chemical exposure, lack of activity, and medication overuse. It calls for an awareness campaign to boost confidence in pesticides. The report has been submitted to President Trump, but the White House has not confirmed its final version.

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Stone Age humans were picky about which rocks they used for making tools, study finds

August 15, 2025

New research finds early human ancestors during the Stone Age were more picky about the rocks they used for making tools than previously thought. The study published Friday in Science Advances shows that by 2.6 million years ago, early humans had developed a method to chip sharp flakes from rocks to use as blades for butchering meat. At an archaeological site in Kenya, researchers found durable blades made of quartzite, then traced the original rock material to locations several miles away. This suggests the early humans had a mental map of where suitable raw materials were located and planned ahead to use them.

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The Freedom Tower is seen in downtown Miami on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Daniel Kozin)

Cuban exiles honored at Miami’s ‘Ellis Island of the South’ as Trump ramps up immigrant arrests

August 15, 2025

Miami’s Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for Cubans fleeing communist rule at the height of the Cold War. The U.S. State Department provided free medical services, English classes, and job opportunities to hundreds of thousands of Cuban refugees between 1962 and 1974. What was once Miami’s tallest building is getting a $65 million facelift after decades of neglect. It will reopen next month as a museum honoring the history of Cuban exiles with immersive state-of-the-art exhibits that explore the meaning of migration, freedom and homeland.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater watches during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Teddy Bridgewater is hoping to make the best of his NFL return amid high school coaching suspension

August 15, 2025

Teddy Bridgewater is back in the NFL, just a little earlier than the well-traveled quarterback would have preferred. Bridgewater’s initial plan this season was to coach Northwestern High School in Miami this fall, then explore his options of returning to the league as he did a year ago when he led the Bulls to a state title and signed as a backup in Detroit. Instead, Bridgewater was suspended from coaching for self-reporting potentially impermissible benefits to Northwestern players. The 32-year-old Bridgewater still keeps in touch with the high school team but is also happy to be in Tampa Bay, where he brings a veteran presence to a quarterback room led by Baker Mayfield.

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Deer hunter discovers rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin

August 15, 2025

A deer hunter has discovered a rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin. Horicon Marsh Bird Club President Jeff Bahls says a hunter scouting for deer first sighted the bird Sunday in a remote section of the Mud Lake Wildlife Area in Columbia County, northeast of Madison. The hunter sent photos of the bird to Bahls, who verified the creature was indeed a wood stork. Wood storks are typically found around the Gulf of Mexico and in South America. It’s listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act. Bahls says the Wisconsin wood stork is a juvenile that likely became lost.

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UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis puts belt on the line against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

August 15, 2025

Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis will put his belt on the line for the third time against one of the most feared pound-for-pound fighters on the UFC roster. Du Plessis (23-2) will face Khamzat Chimaev (14-0) at a sold-out United Center on Saturday night at UFC 319 as the event returns to Chicago for the first time in more than six years. Chimaev quickly gained UFC lore when he joined the organization in 2020 and secured three finishes in 66 days. However, Chimaev struggled with illness and became less active. UFC president Dana White says “this is one of the best fights we’ve had in a long time.”

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Richard Thomas dons wig and mustache to play icon Mark Twain in one-man play touring the US

August 15, 2025

Richard Thomas has taken on the role of Mark Twain in a one-man show originally performed by Hal Holbrook. The Emmy Award winner immediately accepted the offer to star in “Mark Twain Tonight!” The show tours more than a dozen states this summer and fall. Holbrook portrayed Twain for over 50 years, making more than 2,300 performances. Thomas jokes about following in Holbrook’s footsteps and Twain’s. The show mixes Twain’s speeches and passages from his books to offer a multidimensional look at the American icon. Thomas sees Twain as representing America perfectly with all its contradictions.

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Delaware ex-Gov. Mike Castle, who championed 50 State Quarters Program while in Congress, dies at 86

August 15, 2025

Former Delaware governor and congressman Mike Castle has died at 86. The Delaware Republican Party announced he died Thursday in Greenville. Castle was among Delaware’s most successful politicians, never losing a race until his stunning upset in a 2010 U.S. Senate primary. During his 18 years in Congress, he became a leader of centrist Republicans, earning a reputation as a fiscal conservative and social moderate not afraid to challenge the party line. His signature issue in Congress was creating the popular 50 State Quarters Program, which featured commemorative coins honoring each state, starting with Delaware.

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FILE - This Nov. 13, 2008 file photo shows the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Lisa Poole, File)

Critics say Trump’s push for fairness in college admissions is leaving out legacy preferences

August 15, 2025

President Donald Trump is attempting to reshape college admissions according to his definition of merit, with an emphasis on test scores and a blind eye toward diversity. Yet the Republican president’s critics and some allies question his silence on other admissions policies that give applicants a boost because of their wealth or family ties. In recent weeks, Trump has promised a new era of fairness in admissions. But none of his measures has touched on legacy admissions, an edge given to the children of alumni, or similar preferences for the relatives of donors. Virginia’s Republican governor has signed a bill barring legacy admissions at public institutions, following similar measures in Colorado, California and elsewhere.

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Music Review: Conan Gray’s ‘Wishbone’ further confirms his place as a tastemaker of Gen Z pop

August 15, 2025

Conan Gray’s wistful fourth album, “Wishbone,” arrives Friday. It is a return to form for Gray, writes The Associated Press’ Elise Ryan in her review. She says that the album’s 12 diaristic tracks oscillate between bold heartbreak anthems and moments of tender reflection. Rejection serves as inspiration for angst and contemplation. On “Wishbone,” Gray once again collaborates with producer Dan Nigro, known for his work with Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan. Their reunion finds Gray comfortable but candid. Recurring characters, settings and symbols help him recount relationships atop a sonic landscape informed by his past releases.

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Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, center left, and guard Courtney Williams (10) react during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Lynx getting along just fine while Collier recovers, with Carrington making seamless arrival

August 15, 2025

The Minnesota Lynx haven’t missed a beat since falling one game short of a WNBA championship last year. Their recent acquisition of DiJonai Carrington has helped reinforce their depth and bolster their defense while superstar Napheesa Collier recovers from a sprained right ankle. Carrington came earlier this month in a trade with the Dallas Wings. She played previously for the Connecticut Sun where she was a teammate of current Lynx players Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman. Carrington has 40 points, 12 rebounds and six steals off the bench in three games since her arrival. They lead the league at 27-5.

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