September 13, 2025

Athletics' Nick Kurtz, right, watches the ball after hitting a grand slam during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Kurtz hits 493-foot grand slam, longest MLB homer this season, as Athletics beat Reds 11-5

September 13, 2025

Nick Kurtz launched a 493-foot grand slam — the longest home run in the majors this season — and the Athletics hammered Hunter Greene early in an 11-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Brent Rooker also went deep and rookie Carlos Cortes hit a two-run shot for his third homer in two games as the Athletics handed Cincinnati another costly loss. Jacob Wilson provided a pair of RBI doubles. Greene, an All-Star last year, was tagged for five runs, four hits and four walks over 2 1/3 ineffective innings, raising his ERA from 2.59 to 3.01. With a chance to gain ground in a crowded wild-card race, the Reds remained 1 1/2 games behind the skidding New York Mets for the final National League playoff spot.

Christopher Bell celebrates winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing

September 13, 2025

Christopher Bell seized the victory on a late restart at Bristol Motor Speedway, completing a first-round sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing. Leading the final four laps, Bell finished 0.343 seconds ahead of Brad Keselowski, who was trying to end a 51-race winless streak. Bell joined teammates Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe as playoff winners as Toyotas remained unbeaten in the 10-race championship run. Zane Smith finished third, followed by Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano.

Emmys arrive with ‘The Studio,’ ‘Severance,’ ‘Adolescence’ and ‘The Penguin’ vying for top honors

September 13, 2025

The Emmys are here. The 77th edition of the awards honoring TV’s best airs on CBS at 8 p.m. Eastern, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. “The Studio” is a heavy favorite to go big in categories including best comedy series and best actor in a comedy for co-creator Seth Rogen. “Severance” brought in the biggest number of nominations this year and is competing in the top drama categories. Noah Wyle could become a first-time Emmy winner for “The Pitt.” And 77-year-old Kathy Bates could become the oldest woman ever and the first woman from a network in a decade to win best actress in a drama.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) carries against Florida Jaiden Braker in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

No. 3 LSU intercepts 5 of Florida QB DJ Lagway’s passes in the Tigers’ 20-10 victory

September 13, 2025

Garrett Nussmeier threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, Dashawn Spears returned one of his first two career interceptions 58 yards for a touchdown and No. 3 LSU beat Florida 20-10 on Saturday night. After the ejection of LSU preseason AP All-America linebacker Whit Weeks for a targeting penalty in the game’s opening minutes, the Tigers (3-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) intercepted five of Florida quarterback DJ Lagway’s passes and sacked him three times. Lagway’s career high in interceptions came in what was widely seen as a pivotal bounce-back game for the Gators (1-2, 0-1) and fourth-year coach Billy Napier after a surprising home loss to South Florida a week earlier.

Ohio safety DJ Walker, left, tries to tackle Ohio State running back Bo Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Sayin passes for 3 touchdowns, top-ranked Ohio State pulls away in second half to defeat Ohio 37-9

September 13, 2025

Julian Sayin passed for 347 yards and three touchdowns, Jeremiah Smith found the end zone twice and top-ranked Ohio State pulled away in the second half for a 37-9 victory over Ohio. The Bobcats (1-2) pulled to 13-9 early in the third quarter when Parker Navarro connected with Chase Hendricks for a 67-yard touchdown. However, the Buckeyes took control by scoring on their next four drives. Jayden Fielding’s third field goal put the Buckeyes (3-0) up 16-9 before Sayin found Smith for a 47-yard touchdown and Carnell Tate for a 49-yard score to make it a three-score game. Smith, who had a career-high nine receptions for 153 yards, put it out of reach by going around left end on a 17-yard reverse to make it 37-9 midway through the fourth quarter.

Scoopers Crush Stevens in Rushmore Bowl

September 13, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD – The Sturgis Scoopers piled up 367 of total offense and blew out the Rapid City Stevens

Scottie Scheffler hits from the sixth tee during the first round of the Procore Championship golf event, Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 in Napa, Calf. (AP Photo/Doug Ferguson)

Ben Griffin holds slim Napa lead with an amateur right behind and Scheffler closing fast

September 13, 2025

Ben Griffin is clinging to a one-shot lead in the Procore Championship with two players who are No. 1 in the world right behind. Griffin shot 70 and will be in the final group with Auburn junior Jackson Koivun. He’s the No. 1 player in the world amateur ranking. Two shots behind is Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 player in all of golf. Scheffler had a double bogey and still shot 64. Griffin was bogey-free for 53 holes at Silverado until he bladed a chip on the par-5 18th and made his first bogey of the tournament.

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Josh McCray’s 1-yard TD run in OT gives No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 win at No. 15 Tennessee

September 13, 2025

Josh McCray scored on a one-yard run in overtime to give No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 victory over No. 15 Tennessee. The Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 SEC) came from behind three times to beat the Volunteers (2-1, 1-0) for the ninth straight time with Nate Frazier setting up the winnign score with a 21-yard run on Georgia’s first snap in overtime. Tennessee’s Joey Aguilar threw for 371 yards and four touchdowns and ran for a TD. Chris Brazzell III caught scoring passes of 72, 14 and 66 yards. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a TD.

West Virginia Mountaineers running back Tye Edwards (2) runs it in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Edwards’ short TD run in overtime leads West Virginia over Pittsburgh 31-24 in the Backyard Brawl

September 13, 2025

Tye Edwards rushed for three touchdowns, including a 1-yarder in overtime to lift West Virginia to a 31-24 win over Pittsburgh. West Virginia improves to 2-1 and bounced back from a pitiful performance a week ago at Ohio. Quarterback Nicco Marchiol was benched for five series in the second half before leading West Virginia on a furious comeback. The Mountaineers scored 10 points in the final five minutes of regulation to send it to overtime. After Edwards’ touchdown run, Pittsburgh’s Eli Holstein threw incomplete on fourth down to end the game. Pittsburgh falls to 2-1 and lost for the fourth straight time in Morgantown.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs from UTEP linebacker Donte Thompson (12) and defensive lineman Ashaad Hall (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Manning runs for 2 touchdowns but struggles again in passing game as No. 7 Texas beats UTEP 27-10

September 13, 2025

Arch Manning had two first-half touchdown runs while struggling through another poor passing game in No. 7 Texas’ 27-10 victory over UTEP on Saturday. Manning ran 2 yards for an early touchdown and had a 5-yard scoring run in the final seconds of the half for a 14-3 lead. But he also had 10 straight incompletions, threw an interception in the end zone and was briefly booed by the home crowd in the first half. Manning was 9 of 22 for 97 yards through three quarters with sidearm throws and overthrown receivers before tossing a short touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo early in the fourth. Texas improved to to 2-1, and UTEP fell to 1-2.

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Brewers become first MLB team to clinch playoff spot this season

September 13, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers have become the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season. According to MLB, the New York Mets’ 3-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday sealed at least a National League wild card for the Brewers as they got ready to play Saturday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. The NL Central-leading Brewers own the best record in the majors.

Keali’i Ah Yat throws late TD pass to Brooks Davis to push Montana past North Dakota 24-23

September 13, 2025

Keali’i Ah Yat throws for 300 yards and two touchdowns, leading Montana to a 24-23 victory over North Dakota on Saturday. Ah Yat’s 28-yard touchdown pass to Brooks Davis with 1:35 left seals the win. Earlier, Ty Morrison’s 42-yard field goal brings Montana within six points. North Dakota, ranked 17th, had a 13-0 lead in the first quarter. Jerry Kaminski throws three touchdown passes for North Dakota, but his incomplete pass on fourth-and-7 with 34 seconds left ends their hopes. Montana, ranked seventh, improves to 2-0.

Latino leaders condemn ICE over incidents in Chicago, including driver’s fatal shooting

September 13, 2025

Latino leaders are expressing dismay over recent immigration enforcement operations in Chicago. The incidents include a fatal shooting during a traffic stop, the arrest of an immigrant at a barbershop and a standoff between protesters and agents at an immigration processing facility. Democratic Rep. Chuy Garcia said at a Saturday news conference that the recent incidents have people asking themselves, “What’s to stop them from getting any one of us?” Fellow Democratic Rep. Delia Ramirez said she will demand a thorough investigation of the traffic stop that turned deadly. She also called for community unity. The Department of Homeland Security’s “Operation Midway Blitz” campaign targets so-called sanctuary laws in the state.

Lamson leads Montana State 41-7 lambaste of San Diego, accounting for 4 TDS

September 13, 2025

Quarterback Justin Lamson accounted for 314 total yards and four touchdowns and No. 6 FCS Montana State wore out San Diego 41-7. Lamson threw for 293 yards on 23-for-26 passing and threw three touchdowns and ran for 21 yards and a score. He reached halftime with a 201 yards passing going 16 of 19. He threw a 45-yard touchdown to Taco Dowler for a 7-0 lead on the the Bobcats’ first drive. San Diego scored when Dom Nankil threw an 8-yard touchdown to Josh Heverly with 12:59 left.

Charley Hull, of England, tees off on the second hole during the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship golf tournament, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at TPC River's Bend in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Charley Hull takes 1-shot lead over Jeeno Thitikul at Kroger Queen City Championship

September 13, 2025

Charley Hull has taken a one-stroke lead over top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul after three rounds of the Kroger Queen City Championship. Hull shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday. She birdied four of her final eight holes to post 16-under 200 at TPC River’s Bend. Hull has two LPGA victories, most recently in 2022. The English player is coming off a runner-up finish in Houston as part of the Aramco series on the Ladies European Tour. Thitikul is seeking to become the first multiple winner on the LPGA Tour this season.

FILE - Gov. Bill Lee speaks during a news conference announcing The Boring Company's intent to build the Music City Loop, a private transportation tunnel that will connect the airport to downtown, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, file)

Memphis mayor says he got confirmation National Guard would be deployed from Trump’s TV comments

September 13, 2025

The Memphis mayor says President Donald Trump’s TV announcement was the first hard confirmation he received that Trump would send in the National Guard to address crime. Speaking on CNN on Saturday, Mayor Paul Young said he learned the idea was under consideration when Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s office informed him earlier in the week. Then on Friday morning, Trump made his announcement on Fox News. The governor has said details of how the Guard will factor into efforts to tackle crime are still being ironed out, and talks with Trump are expected to continue into the upcoming week.

FILE - Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler rushes during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

Commanders’ Austin Ekeler is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, AP source says

September 13, 2025

A person with knowledge of the player’s status tells The Associated Press that Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler will miss the rest of the season because of a torn right Achilles tendon. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because nothing had been announced by the club about the extent of Ekeler’s injury. The 30-year-old Ekeler was in his ninth season in the NFL and second with the Commanders. He is the second player on the team who got a season-ending injury in Washington’s 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night.

FILE - Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith (73) prepares to block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Cowboys and guard Tyler Smith agree on $96 million extension, AP sources say

September 13, 2025

Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Dallas Cowboys and left guard Tyler Smith have agreed on a $96 million, four-year extension. The agreement locks up the new cornerstone of the Dallas offensive line long term and includes $80 million guaranteed. Smith is a game into his fourth season as a 2022 first-round draft pick. The 24-year-old has started since he arrived. That included all 17 games at left tackle as a rookie when eight-time Pro Bowler Tyron Smith was sidelined by an injury.

People wait for loved ones from Guatemala deported from the United States outside La Aurora International Airport, in Guatemala City, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

Judge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportation

September 13, 2025

A federal judge is temporarily keeping measures in place to prevent the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children in government custody. Judge Timothy J. Kelly’s decision on Saturday stops the removal of children who came to the U.S. alone and are living in shelters and foster care. The decision follows a Labor Day weekend operation where the administration attempted to deport dozens of children. Immigration advocates sued, arguing the children were fleeing abuse or violence. Kelly’s order extends protection until Sept. 16. The government initially claimed the parents requested their return but later backtracked.

Georgia Tech place kicker Aidan Birr (33) gets ready to high-five a fan after kicking a game-winning field goal in the closing seconds of the second half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Georgia Tech hits game-ending 55-yard FG as time expires to stun No. 12 Clemson 24-21

September 13, 2025

Aidan Birr made a 55-yard field goal as time expired and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets upset the No. 12 Clemson Tigers. With no timeouts left and the clock running with under 20 seconds to play, the Georgia Tech special teams squad sprinted onto the field and lined up. And on fourth-and-3, Birr connected and the home crowd rushed the field.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has clean scan after experiencing tightness on his left side

September 13, 2025

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal had an exam that showed no structural damage after he felt some tightness on his left side on Friday. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch says “the scan came back clean,” and “it’s all good news.” Hinch says Skubal returned to Detroit after the test. The left-hander is expected to have his next post-start throwing day on Monday. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner motioned to his dugout when he first felt tightness in the fourth inning of Friday night’s 8-2 loss to Miami. He departed after a brief conversation with Hinch and a Tigers trainer.

Former Chicago Cubs player Anthony Rizzo throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Anthony Rizzo retires with the Chicago Cubs, nearly catches home run in Wrigley bleachers

September 13, 2025

Anthony Rizzo celebrated his retirement in the famed bleachers in Wrigley Field. It was quite a day. Rizzo joined the Chicago Cubs as a team ambassador and threw out a ceremonial first pitch to Cubs outfielder Ian Happ, one of his former teammates. Then he grabbed a seat in the bleachers in left for the Cubs’ afternoon game against Tampa Bay. The 36-year-old Rizzo nearly hauled in Moisés Ballesteros’ first career homer for Chicago in the second inning, but it went off his hands. A fan next to Rizzo retrieved the ball. The big first baseman helped the Cubs win the World Series in 2016 for the franchise’s first title since 1908.

Sean Astin, who starred in ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Rudy,’ is elected as SAG-AFTRA’s new president

September 13, 2025

The union that represents tens of thousands of actors and other entertainer and media professionals has elected Sean Astin as its new president. On Friday, SAG-AFTRA elected Astin — who starred in “Rudy” and “The Lord of the Rings,” among other roles — to succeed Fran Drescher as its president. Astin is the son of the late Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke. He defeated Chuck Slavin in a 79% to 21% vote. Michelle Hurd was elected secretary-treasurer. SAG-AFTRA brings together Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, program hosts and others.

Utah Valley University student Alec Vera stands near a memorial for Charlie Kirk on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

They witnessed Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Now students reckon with the grief

September 13, 2025

Students who witnessed Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University are reckoning with trauma and grief. As investigators spend the weekend digging deeper into suspect Tyler James Robinson ahead of his initial court appearance, the university community is mourning Kirk and taking steps to resume classes on Sept. 17. At a makeshift memorial near the university’s main entrance, people have been leaving flowers. On the quad where the Turning Point USA co-founder was shot, a crew has begun taking down tents and banners and scrubbing away reminders of the killing.

FILE - Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Berea, Ohio, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki,File)

Running back Quinshon Judkins on track to make NFL debut after being activated by Browns

September 13, 2025

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has been activated to the active roster, setting the stage for him to make his NFL debut against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The second-round pick was on a roster exemption after signing his contract in early September. To make room for Judkins, Cleveland waived wide receiver Gage Larvadain. Judkins missed all of training camp because of a domestic violence accusation, but prosecutors declined to pursue the case. Coach Kevin Stefanski says Judkins has been working hard to get up to speed. The Browns are looking to improve their run game after a poor performance last week against Cincinnati.

Oklahoma runs onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Oklahoma strikes sour note with band forced to miss game in Philadelphia because of budget woes

September 13, 2025

The Pride of Oklahoma marching band has been benched because of budget constraints. The band announced on social media that it couldn’t travel to Philadelphia for Saturday’s game between No. 13 Oklahoma and Temple. Instead, the Saint Joseph’s pep band filled in, leading “Boomer Sooner” at Lincoln Financial Field. The Pride of Oklahoma stated it would still travel to all Big 12 road games this season. The full band will go to Texas, while the pep band will visit South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. The Pride of Oklahoma has played at OU games for more than a century.

FILE - Clouds hover over the entrance of the Florida State Prison in Starke, Fla., Aug. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Curt Anderson, file)

Florida man who killed 2 women set for lethal injection next month, extending execution record

September 13, 2025

A Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond in 1996 is scheduled to be put to death in October under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who continues to set a record pace for executions. Samuel Lee Smithers, 72, is scheduled to die by lethal injection Oct. 14 at Florida State Prison. Smithers would be the 14th person set for execution in Florida in 2025, by far the most in a single year and the most in the U.S. DeSantis signed the death warrant Friday night, a few days before the scheduled execution Wednesday of David Joseph Pittman. Another convicted killer, Victor Tony Jones, is set to die on Sept. 30.

The Valkyries made WNBA history and won over fans in just one season

September 13, 2025

The playoff-bound Golden State Valkyries have captivated their target audience to be sure, and then some. Every age and color, every walk of life, that’s what you see in the sellout crowds at raucous, packed Chase Center — where grown men are rocking their pale purple, call it “Valkyries violet” — and the team became the first expansion franchise in WNBA history to earn a playoff berth in its first season.

Badlands Sabres Blank Great Falls Americans, 2–0

September 13, 2025

The Badlands Sabres traveled to Great Falls, Montana, for a two-game series against the Americans and came away with a

South Dakota Prep Football Scoreboard for Friday, Sept. 12

September 13, 2025

UNDATED – The South Dakota Prep Football Scoreboard for Friday, September 12: Alcester-Hudson 28 Viborg-Hurley 26 Avon 54 Corsica-Stickney 8

Friday, September 12, South Dakota Prep Volleyball Scoreboard

September 13, 2025

UNDATED – Here is your Friday, September 12, South Dakota Prep Volleyball Scoreboard: Aberdeen Central def. Spearfish, 26-24, 19-25, 25-13,

Prep Soccer Roundup for Friday, Sept. 12

September 13, 2025

UNDATED – In Soccer action Friday, the Spearfish boys dropped a closed game to Sioux Falls Christian. The Chargers edged

Kash Patel speaks at a news conference, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Orem, Utah, as Utah department of public safety commissioner Beau Mason, left, and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox listen. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

September 13, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel is bracing for scrutiny over his leadership of the Charlie Kirk investigation and other areas when he appears before Congress this coming week for oversight hearings. He raised eyebrows hours after Kirk’s killing when he posted on X that “the subject” in the killing was in custody when he in fact remained on the loose. That confusion was an early misstep in an investigation that has become the most consequential test of Patel’s young career as director. The hearings are expected to give a glimpse into the sustained tumult at the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency.

Prep Tennis-Rapid City Stevens wins two matches Friday

September 13, 2025

UNDATED – In Prep Tennis action Friday, Rapid City Stevens picked up a couple of match wins. Stevens edged out

Yellow Jackets Split Matches on Final Day of 1st International Bank Homecoming ClassicV

September 13, 2025

MINOT, N.D.- Black Hills State Yellow Jackets (3-5) were able to finish the 1st International Bank Homecoming Classic with a split

Support for SD biomedical students falls victim to Trump diversity cuts upheld by Supreme Court

September 13, 2025

A students works in the Division of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at the University of South Dakota. (Courtesy of the

Security Bots Land in Rapid City

September 13, 2025

RAPID CITY, SD – You may have noticed these strange Mars Rover lookalikes around Rapid City lately. Flashing a blue

Xp Lee, Democratic candidate for Minnesota house district 34B, knocks on doors during campaigning in Brooklyn Park, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)

Minneapolis suburb’s candidates campaign amid fear and violence after political assassinations

September 13, 2025

As the nation grapples with the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, two candidates are vying for a legislative seat left open by another political attack in Minnesota. Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in June and another state lawmaker and his wife were injured in what investigators call a politically motivated attack. The Republican candidate for Hortman’s now vacant seat, Ruth Bittner, says the political violence briefly made her reconsider running. Democrat Xp Lee, a former city council member, is also running. He supports a ban on semiautomatic weapons to reduce the charged political atmosphere.

University of Victoria postdoctoral fellow Nathaniel Brunt views an image from a collection of photos of the Yazidi people in their northern Iraq homeland in the 1930s, during an interview at the Penn Museum Archives in Philadelphia, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Iraq’s Yazidis rediscover lost history through photos found in a museum archive

September 13, 2025

A University of Pennsylvania researcher is leading an effort to connect photos taken of the Yazidi population in northern Iraq in the 1930s with descendants who lost much of their history in the 2014 Islamic State attacks. Penn doctoral student Marc Marin Webb and others have built an archive of nearly 300 photos taken by Penn Museum archaeologists in the 1930s. They are now sharing them with the Yazidi community to help them reclaim their heritage. Ansam Basher, now a teacher in England, says she was “overcome with emotion” seeing photos of her grandparents on their wedding day.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., joined at left by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters after meeting about Republican efforts to cut health care spending, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies

September 13, 2025

There’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. But the credits are still in danger of expiring as Republicans and Democrats are at odds over how to do it. Democrats have been pushing for months to extend the subsidies. They were first put in place in 2021 and extended a year later, when they controlled Congress and the White House, for low income people who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. And some Republicans are now open to keeping the tax credits.

Radar Hill Road to Close for Sewer Line Installation

September 13, 2025

BOXELDER, S.D. – A portion of Radar Hill Road will close temporarily starting Thursday, Sept. 18, so crews can install

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) drives around Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Lynx, Aces, Liberty lead WNBA title odds as playoffs begin

September 13, 2025

The Minnesota Lynx are favorites to win the WNBA title when the playoffs begin Sunday. Despite a mixed end to the season, they remain top-seeded. The Las Vegas Aces, who ended the season on a 16-game winning streak, and the New York Liberty are close contenders. Aces star A’ja Wilson has overtaken Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier in the MVP race. Atlanta Dream’s odds have dropped, and they may be better positioned next season. Caitlin Clark’s injury has affected betting interest, while Dallas’ Paige Bueckers is a strong favorite for Rookie of the Year.

September 13, 2025.

Finance.