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September 23, 2025.

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) shoots over Indiana Fever forward Brianna Turner (11) during the first half of Game 2 of a WNBA basketball playoff semifinals series Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Wilson scores 25 points as Aces even WNBA semifinal series at 1-1 with blowout win over Fever

September 23, 2025

A’ja Wilson bounced back with 25 points and nine rebounds, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a 90-68 win over the Indiana Fever. The victory evens the WNBA semifinals playoff series. The best-of-five series moves to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Friday night. Wilson also achieved a playoff career-high with five steals. NaLyssa Smith added 18 points, while Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd each contributed to the win. Despite being short-handed, the Fever have proven tough, upsetting Atlanta in the quarterfinals and now heading home with a chance to close out the series.

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This photo provided by the County of Maui shows a wild fire in Maui, Hawaii, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (The County of Maui via AP)

Maui officials lift evacuations, close shelters after wildfire threat to north shore town recedes

September 23, 2025

Officials on the Hawaiian island of Maui have lifted evacuation orders for residents living near a wildfire that broke out late Tuesday. Before the situation improved, police went door-to-door evacuating residents and emergency sirens sounded. Emergency shelters are also closing as residents return home. The fire was first reported Tuesday afternoon and grew to about 300 acres. Paia, a former sugar plantation town popular with windsurfers, is on Maui’s north shore. It is on the opposite side of the island from Lahaina, which was destroyed by a deadly wildfire in 2023.

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Seattle Mariners' Josh Naylor reacts after hitting a three-run double that scored Luke Raley, J.P. Crawford, and Julio Rodriguez during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Surging Mariners clinch playoff berth and close in on AL West title

September 23, 2025

The surging Seattle Mariners have clinched a spot in the postseason, but they hope the real celebrations are yet to come. Seattle earned the playoff berth with a dramatic 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies after getting some help from the New York Yankees, who beat the Chicago White Sox earlier Tuesday evening. Josh Naylor provided the big hit, a bases-clearing double with two outs in the eighth inning after Seattle had generated little offense against the major league-worst Rockies. The Mariners now have their eye on their first AL West title since 2001. Seattle moved four games ahead of the Houston Astros in the division.

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FILE - Ibrahim Almadi holds a photo of his father Saad Almadi graduating from college in 1984, in Washington, Dec. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/John McDonnell, File)

Ruling bans Florida retiree from leaving Saudi Arabia until 2026 over critical social media posts

September 23, 2025

A Florida retiree has been convicted of cyber crimes and blocked from leaving Saudi Arabia until next year over social media posts critical of the kingdom’s crown prince. That’s according to the man’s son. A Sept. 14 ruling says Saad Almadi was found guilty of distributing online content that undermines public order. The conviction spares him additional prison time after he spent more than a year behind bars following his arrest in 2021. Instead, it blocks Almadi from leaving until March. The Saudi government didn’t respond to a request for comment. It doesn’t recognize dual citizenship and regularly rejects criticism of its actions, saying they’re part of a multiyear crackdown on corruption, terrorism and other security threats.

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U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, candidate for Senate in 2026, speaks in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, where he endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy, candidate for Ohio Governor in 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

He planned to run for Ohio governor. Now Jon Husted could be in the US Senate’s toughest 2026 race

September 23, 2025

Jon Husted planned to run for Ohio governor next year. But his political path took an abrupt turn in January, when Gov. Mike DeWine appointed him to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Vice President JD Vance. In just days, the longtime lieutenant governor went from a low-profile state office to one of the most powerful seats in Washington. Now Republicans are counting on Husted to defend the Senate seat in a race with national implications. Democrats recruited former Sen. Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s best-known Democrat, making it a competitive contest. Brown is among the candidates giving Democrats hope about gaining ground in the Senate next year, even as the 2026 map will make retaking the majority difficult.

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FILE - Mystery novelist and screenwriter Raymond Chandler appears in 1946. (AP Photo, File)

A piano, a pregnant woman and a prison: Raymond Chandler’s ‘Nightmare’ is revealed

September 23, 2025

Raymond Chandler’s “Nightmare,” a rarely seen sketch, has been published this week in The Strand Magazine. The piece imagines Chandler in prison for a murder he can’t remember committing. His cellmates include strangers, a pregnant woman, and a piano that must be played lying down after nine o’clock. The story becomes even darker as Chandler learns of his likely execution. “Nightmare” was found among the papers of Chandler’s assistant, Jean Vounder-Davis, and was purchased at auction by Strand Managing Editor Andrew F. Gulli. Chandler scholar Tom Williams finds the piece intriguing, especially its reference to rejection.

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Julio Torres poses for a photo by a cross in an open field, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Terrell, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Veterans who lack citizenship fear being swept up in Trump’s deportations

September 23, 2025

Veterans like Julio Torres are often promised that military service will be a fast-track to U.S. citizenship for themselves and their family members. But as President Donald Trump aggressively pursues a mass deportation agenda, veterans like Torres increasingly fear they may not be allowed to remain in the United States. Democratic Rep. Mark Takano of California is introducing a bill that aims to address that by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to identify whether immigrants are U.S. military veterans and provide them with an opportunity to apply for lawful immigration status. The legislation is also being supported by Republican Rep. Elvira Salazar of Florida.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani fields the ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas in the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Shohei Ohtani has 3rd straight dominant outing on mound with 6 scoreless innings

September 23, 2025

Shohei Ohtani is showing his dominance on the mound as October baseball nears. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way star had his third straight scoreless outing on Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. His fastball consistently hit the 98-100 mph range, even reaching 101.2 mph. Ohtani gave up five singles and started an athletic double play to end the fifth inning. The 31-year-old is building up his pitch count after elbow surgery kept him off the mound last season. He worked five hitless innings in his previous outing.  This was Ohtani’s 100th mound start in the big leagues.

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The New York Yankees celebrate after they clinched playoff berth a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Yankees head to postseason for 8th time in 9 seasons with AL East race still up for grabs

September 23, 2025

The New York Yankees are headed to the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons. But first, there’s plenty to play for over the final days of the regular season. New York secured its spot in the postseason with a 3-2, come-from-behind win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night on José Caballero’s RBI single with two out in the ninth inning that scored team captain Aaron Judge with the winning run. While the win clinched at least an AL wild card, the Yankees closed within a game of East Division-leading Toronto after the Blue Jays lost 4-1 to Boston. New York and Toronto, which won the season series over the Yankees, have five regular-season games remaining with the division crown very much up for grabs.

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CORRECTION CORRECTS HITTING ON THE FACE BY PITCH - Cleveland Guardians' David Fry is hit in the face by a pitch in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Cleveland, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Guardians’ David Fry hospitalized after being hit in face by pitch during crucial win over Tigers

September 23, 2025

Guardians designated hitter David Fry was expected to be hospitalized overnight after he being hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit’s Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning of Cleveland’s 5-2 win over the Tigers. The victory moved the Guardians into a tie for first place in the AL Central. Fry squared around to try to bunt a 99 mph fastball from Skubal and the pitch struck him in the nose and mouth area. As Fry collapsed and grabbed his bloodied face, a visibly shaken Skubal threw off his glove and cap as Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt and trainers rushed onto the field.

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New York Yankees' José Caballero follows through on a walk-off RBI single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Yankees rally past White Sox 3-2, clinch playoff berth and close within 1 game of Toronto in AL East

September 23, 2025

José Caballero’s RBI single with two out in the ninth inning scored Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2, securing their eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons. With the win, the Yankees moved within a game of AL East-leading Toronto and reached the playoffs for the 60th time in team history. It was New York’s second victory in 61 games when trailing through eight innings. Anthony Volpe and Austin Wells opened the ninth inning with singles off Brandon Eisert. After Trent Grisham bounced into a double play, Judge drew his second intentional walk. Cody Bellinger followed with a walk and Volpe scored on a wild pitch. Caballero then looped a single that dropped in front of center fielder Brooks Baldwin as Judge scored the winning run.

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New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello watches the first half of Game 2 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs against the Phoenix Mercury, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

New York Liberty part ways with championship-winning coach Sandy Brondello

September 23, 2025

The New York Liberty will not renew coach Sandy Brondello’s contract for next season. Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but the team struggled with injuries to star players Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu this year. New York earned the No. 5 seed in the playoffs and lost in the first round to the Phoenix Mercury. Brondello was the winningest coach in franchise history, going 107-53 in her four seasons with the team. The Liberty got off to a franchise-best start, winning nine straight games, only to stumble over the next few months as injuries took their toll.

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Chicago Cubs Matt Shaw (6) reacts after striking out in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)

Cubs 3B Shaw says he’s ‘not concerned at all’ about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorial

September 23, 2025

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw insists he has no regrets about missing a game to attend the memorial for his friend Charlie Kirk, saying he had an invitation from the right-wing commentator’s widow and permission from the team to attend the event in Glendale, Arizona. Shaw says Kirk’s widow Erika texted asking him to attend the event, and that he was “not concerned at all” about any backlash toward him for going. He says he and Kirk lived in the same apartment complex in Arizona and connected through their faith. Kirk, a Chicago area native, would text Shaw after Cubs games. He posed for a photo with Shaw and Chicago infielder Michael Busch on the Cubs’ dugout following a game at Wrigley Field in August. Shaw missed a 1-0 loss at Cincinnati on Sunday.

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FILE - A student walks across the University of Southern Mississippi School of Business in Hattiesburg, Miss., Nov. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Former student sues University of Southern Mississippi and Omega Psi Phi over alleged hazing

September 23, 2025

A former Omega Psi Phi pledge who alleges he was so severely beaten during the Nu Eta chapter’s “Hell Night” that he had to relearn how to walk is now suing the fraternity, the University of Southern Mississippi and multiple other people and organizations. According to the federal lawsuit, Rafeal Joseph and other pledges were struck repeatedly with a wooden paddle made from a two-by-four plank on April 16, 2023. Afterward, Joseph went to the hospital where he underwent a blood transfusion and emergency surgery while being treated for bruised ribs, a hematoma, posterior compartment syndrome and rhabdomyolysis, a severe muscle injury.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Washington, during an event with President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump’s misleading comments on autism validate the ‘MAHA’ movement and reveal its political potency

September 23, 2025

President Donald Trump’s unproven statements about Tylenol, childhood vaccines and autism are validating the so-called Make America Healthy Again movement and revealing its potential political power. Members of the diverse coalition of anti-vaccine activists and others who distrust the American health care system said Trump’s Monday announcement was a watershed moment that signaled their voices were finally being heard. Yet, Trump’s platforming of inaccurate health claims on the White House stage also has alarmed medical professionals. Some of those are prominent Republicans who urged people to listen to their doctors and noted research contradicts the president’s guidance.

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Rep. Tricia Cotham, R-Mecklenburg, center, holds a "Justice for Iryna" notebook before she introduces a bill in response to the murder of Ukrainian Iryna Zarutska during a North Carolina legislative session, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

North Carolina legislature passes ‘Iryna’s Law’ after refugee’s stabbing death

September 23, 2025

The North Carolina legislature has approved a criminal justice package in response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light rail. The package finalized Tuesday with a House vote limits bail and aims to ensure more defendants undergo mental health evaluations. The measure already passed the Senate and now goes to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein. His office said the measure is being reviewed. The bill also includes provisions that aim to help restart executions in the state. Public outrage over the death of Iryna Zarutska intensified with the release of security video showing the attack on the commuter train.

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FILE - Elon Musk attends a news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, file)

After cost-cutting blitz, Trump administration rehires hundreds of laid-off employees

September 23, 2025

Hundreds of laid-off federal employees who managed government workspaces are being called back to their jobs as the Trump administration walks back plans to slash its real estate portfolio. The administration has given employees until the end of this week to accept or decline reinstatement, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. Those who accept must report to work on Oct. 6 after what amounts to a seven-month paid vacation. Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona, the top Democrat on the subcommittee overseeing the GSA, said there’s no evidence that those reductions “delivered any savings.”

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Immigration agent who shot man in Chicago-area traffic stop says injuries were ‘nothing major’

September 23, 2025

A federal immigration agent called his injuries “nothing major” in police body camera footage released Tuesday, showing the moments after the agent shot and killed a Mexican immigrant during a traffic stop this month. Immigration officials had previously said the agent was “seriously injured” by being dragged behind a car. The local police footage was released as Chicago-area advocates and officials including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker have called for more transparency and accountability in the case, which escalated tensions in the country’s third-largest city amid a federal immigration crackdown.

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Bobby Cain, a member of the Clinton 12 who helped integrate Tennessee high schools in 1956, has died

September 23, 2025

Bobby Cain, who helped integrate one of the first high schools in the South in 1956 as one of the Clinton 12, has died in Nashville. He was 85. Cain was a senior when he entered the formerly all-white Clinton High School in Tennessee under court order. He had previously attended a Black high school about 20 miles away in Knoxville and was not happy about leaving his friends to spend his senior year at a new school in a hostile environment. Despite threats and violence, he stuck it out. In 1957 Cain became the first Black student in Tennessee to graduate from a state-run integrated school.

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President Donald Trump speaks while meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump about autism, Tylenol and pregnancy

September 23, 2025

President Donald Trump has announced his administration is recommending women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless necessary. He claims Tylenol is linked to autism, but experts criticize this as unfounded. Trump also made several erroneous statements including incorrectly stating the history of autism rates and that vaccines play a role. Additionally, medical professionals emphasize that Tylenol is safe during pregnancy when needed. They warn that untreated fevers can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby.

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United States' Scottie Scheffler speaks during a news conference before a practice round at the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y., at Bethpage State Park's Black Course between the United States and Europe. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Scottie Scheffler is No. 1 in the world and one of 12 at the Ryder Cup

September 23, 2025

Scottie Scheffler has been the No. 1 player for the last 28 months and he’s handled being a target better than anyone since Tiger Woods. But this is the Ryder Cup and being No. 1 as an American hasn’t always worked so well. Woods was in that spot five times and only twice had a winning record. Dustin Johnson managed only one win when he was the top-ranked player. Scheffler doesn’t think much about his role at Bethpage Black except that his job is to win points. Justin Thomas says the U.S. team looks at Scheffler as one of 12.

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Will Berry speaks during a protest outside the Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday, Sept. 23,2025. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler)

Victim’s son asks Alabama to stop execution of man who killed his mother in a gas station holdup

September 23, 2025

Alabama is scheduled to execute Geoffrey West on Thursday for the 1997 murder of Margaret Berry. Berry was killed during a gas station robbery. Berry’s son has asked the state to not execute West and let him serve life in prison. The two exchanged letters ahead of West’s scheduled execution by nitrogen gas. The two have asked to meet, but prison officials declined the request. Gov. Kay Ivey indicated she does not plan to commute the death sentence. Ivey has commuted one death sentence. The Republican governor said she did so only because of questions about the person’s guilt.

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Parade of Homes Showcases 40 New Builds in the Black Hills Oct. 4–5

September 23, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Black Hills Home Builders Association will host its annual Parade of Homes on Oct. 4–5, giving residents the chance to step inside some of the region’s newest and most innovative homes. The two-day event, now a fall tradition in Rapid City, will feature 40 homes constructed by 19 area builders. […]

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NFL Week 3 Recap

September 23, 2025

NFL Week 3 Recap Week 3 saw several upsets, defensive standouts, and tight finishes. Here are all the games, final

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FILE - The logo for Build-A-Bear Workshop appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)

Build-A-Bear continues to rack up market gains, despite tariffs and teetering mall traffic

September 23, 2025

Tariffs and years of teetering mall traffic have roiled much of the toy industry. But Build-A-Bear investors are continuing to reap sizeable gains. Shares of the toy retailer, which specializes in plush animals that consumers can make in stores, are up more than 60% since the start of 2025. And the company’s profits have soared to record after record in recent quarters. St. Louis-based Build-A-Bear is not immune to U.S. President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs — with the retailer pointing to costs from import taxes on its goods sourced from China and Vietnam, in particular. But the company says it made efforts to reduce this exposure — and anticipates strong consumer demand to boost profits for rest of the year.

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United States' Scottie Scheffler hits from the bunker on the 11th hole during a practice round for the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y., at Bethpage State Park's Black Course. (AP Photo/Robert Bukaty)

Ryder Cup money for the American players is about good charity and bad optics

September 23, 2025

The Americans are an easy target for Europe at the Ryder Cup. It has nothing to do with them being outplayed. It’s about how much they’re getting paid. Europeans have been sniping at the U.S. team for a plan that gives them $300,000 for charity and a $200,000 stipend. The American players say it’s all going to charity. But it’s a bad look and leaves them open to criticism because of all the money in golf. The PGA of America has been paying them for 26 years with all the money designated for charity. This has always been about principle.

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FILE - Reach House, a halfway house for sex offenders, sits atop a small hill, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 in Willimantic, Conn. (AP Photo/Pat Eaton Robb, file)

State of Connecticut settles lawsuit over convict’s killing of visiting nurse for $2 million

September 23, 2025

Connecticut officials have agreed to a $2.25 million settlement of a lawsuit over a sex offender’s killing of visiting nurse Joyce Grayson in 2023. A state judge approved the agreement last Thursday in the wrongful death lawsuit by Grayson’s husband. Settlement talks with other defendants, including her employer, are pending. The 63-year-old Grayson was killed at a halfway house in Willimantic where she had gone to give medication to Michael Reese, who was on probation for attacking another woman. Reese was sentenced last month to 50 years in prison. The lawsuit accused the state of failing to properly supervise Reese during his probation. The killing led to calls for better protections for home health care workers.

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Maine wardens rescue moose trapped for hours in abandoned well

September 23, 2025

A bull moose that fell into an abandoned well in Maine was pulled to safety during an elaborate five hour rescue. The operation happened Wednesday after the family that owned forested land in northern Maine discovered the moose looking out from well that was about 9-feet deep. They alerted the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. A biologist sedated the moose and then wardens put straps on the moose. Using an excavator provided by family, they gingerly lifted the moose out of the well. It eventually woke up and ran off — seemingly unhurt by the ordeal.

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Girl shot in the head in Minneapolis church attack is making ‘miraculous’ progress, family says

September 23, 2025

The family of a 12-year-old girl critically wounded during the deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church says she is making remarkable progress. Doctors expect Sophia Forchas to move this week from acute care to an inpatient rehabilitation program. She was the most seriously wounded child among those who survived the shooting. Just weeks ago doctors were unsure whether she would survive. Her family says Sophia’s medical team remains cautiously optimistic, but there are signs of neurological recovery. Her family says it’s a miracle she survived the attack that killed two students and wounded 21 other people.

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This photo provided by the U.S. Secret Service, in New York, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, shows signal equipment at the location where they were seized by the agency. (U.S. Secret Service via AP)

How a SIM farm like the one found near the UN threatens telecom networks

September 23, 2025

The U.S. Secret Service has found and is quietly dismantling a massive network of “SIM farms” across the New York area just as world leaders gather for meetings at the United Nations. While initially developed for legitimate purposes, SIM farms have often become tools for fraudulent activities targeting mass audiences, such sending phishing texts and making scam calls.

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United States' Xander Schauffele speaks during a news conference before a practice round at the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y., at Bethpage State Park's Black Course between the United States and Europe. (AP Photo/Linsey Wasson)

New dad Xander Schauffele returns to golf at the Ryder Cup looking for a year-ending win

September 23, 2025

Xander Schauffele figures to remember this year more for what happened off the golf course than on it. He became a father in late August when his wife, Maya, gave birth to the couple’s first child. The fourth-ranked player in the world finished in the top 10 at the Masters and the British Open and just outside it at the U.S. Open. But Schauffele also did not win a tournament and took some time away from the sport to tend to the big family milestone. He’s back at the Ryder Cup looking to end the season on a positive note with teammate Justin Thomas unconcerned about what to expect from Schauffele.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Powell signals Federal Reserve to move slowly on interest rate cuts

September 23, 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday signaled a cautious approach to future interest rate cuts, in sharp contrast with other Fed officials who have called for a more urgent approach. In remarks in Providence, Rhode Island, Powell noted that there are risks to both of the Fed’s goals of seeking maximum employment and stable prices. His approach is in sharp contrast to some members of the Fed’s rate-setting committee who are pushing for faster cuts.

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FILE - A sign marks the entrance to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters Aug. 27, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in the US

September 23, 2025

Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” have been increasing dramatically. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists say rates rose almost 70% between 2019 and 2023. They published their findings Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. A subgroup of bacteria with a gene that provides a level of drug resistance that is extremely difficult to treat primarily drove the increase. The rate of those cases jumped more than 460% in recent years in 29 states. Once considered exotic, these bacteria are now more common in the U.S.

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FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Desmond Watson watches from the sideline during practice at NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Buccaneers sign 400-plus pound defensive tackle Desmond Watson to the practice squad, AP source says

September 23, 2025

Defensive tackle Desmond Watson has been signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announce the move. Watson was originally signed by the Buccaneers after going undrafted in April. He weighed 464 pounds at the school’s pro day and was considered the heaviest player in NFL history. The 6-foot-6 Watson lost 25 to 30 pounds before the draft but didn’t get a chance to practice with the Buccaneers because he didn’t lose enough weight. He spent training camp on the non-football injury list.

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Suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings loses bid to separate case into multiple trials

September 23, 2025

The suspect in Long Island’s infamous Gilgo Beach serial killings has lost his bid to separate the sprawling case involving seven brutal killings spanning decades into multiple trials. Judge Timothy Mazzei ruled Tuesday that the trial against Rex Heuermann would move forward as a single trial. Heuermann’s lawyers argued there was no “unique and consistent modus operandi” common to all the murders. But prosecutors noted the victims were all petite women in their 20s involved in the sex trade. They also said the remains of nearly all of the victims were found in the same location not far from Heuermann’s home.

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Scientists discover a new dinosaur from Argentina with a crocodile bone in its mouth

September 23, 2025

Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur from Argentina that may have used its long arms and claws to capture prey. The new find was possibly 23 feet long and hailed from a mysterious group of dinosaurs called megaraptorans. Most of the fossils of the predator are fragments. In a new study, researchers say they uncovered part of a skull as well as arm, leg and tail bones from a rock formation in Argentina. The discovery could help scientists understand how these creatures fed and where they fall on the evolutionary timeline. The research was published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications.

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President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump cancels White House meeting with Schumer and Jeffries despite risk of a government shutdown

September 23, 2025

President Donald Trump has canceled this week’s planned meeting with congressional Democratic leaders ahead of a potential federal government shutdown. The Republican president refuses to negotiate over Democratic demands to shore up health care funds as part of any deal to keep the government funded. Congress faces a deadline next week to approve legislation to fund the government by Oct. 1. In a Tuesday social media post, Trump rejected the sit-down the White House agreed to the day before with Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. Trump says he’s decided no meeting with the Democratic leaders “could possibly be productive.” Jeffries says, “Trump Always Chickens Out.”

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A demonstrator holds a sign in response to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show outside of Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to his late-night show after ABC lifts suspension

September 23, 2025

ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” is set to return to the air, with millions of people expected to watch to see how he addresses his nearly weeklong suspension. Another mystery is how many ABC affiliates will actually carry his return Tuesday. Kimmel’s suspension by ABC following remarks about the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death triggered a national discussion about freedom of speech and President Donald Trump’s ability to police the words of journalists, commentators and even comics. The return reportedly came after negotiations between Kimmel and executives for ABC and its parent company, Walt Disney. ABC said Kimmel would return after the network had “thoughtful conversations” with the host.

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Music Review: Geese’s ‘Getting Killed’ is the inventive Brooklyn band’s most accessible album yet

September 23, 2025

Geese’s third studio album, “Getting Killed,” showcases a shift from their previous lo-fi post-punk style to a more accessible sound. The intense opening track contrasts with the rest of the album’s easy-listening vibe, writes The Associated Press’ Krysta Fauria. The album moves away from the alt-country concept of their last album. Tracks like “Cobra” and “Islands of Men” highlight soulful elements and unique structures. While the lyrics are often irreverent, Cameron Winter’s distinctive voice adds depth. Fans of Geese’s earlier work might feel ambivalent about the band’s trajectory, but it broadens their appeal.

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A poster showing the Trump Gold Card is seen as President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

More Americans think companies benefit from legal immigration, a new AP-NORC poll finds

September 23, 2025

A new poll finds U.S. adults are more likely than they were a year ago to think immigrants in the country legally benefit the economy. That comes as President Donald Trump’s administration imposes new restrictions targeting legal pathways into the country. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey finds Americans are more likely than they were in March 2024 to say it’s a “major benefit” that people who come to the U.S. legally contribute to the economy and help American companies get the expertise of skilled workers. At the same time, perceptions of illegal immigration haven’t shifted meaningfully. Americans still see fewer benefits from people who come to the U.S. illegally.

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U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Matt McCool, center, looks at live video surveillance feeds in the agency's New York Field Office, in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Secret Service dismantles telecom threat around UN capable of crippling cell service in NYC

September 23, 2025

The U.S. Secret Service has dismantled a massive hidden telecom network in New York. Investigators say the system could have crippled cell towers and jammed 911 calls. The cache included over 300 SIM servers with more than 100,000 SIM cards. It was located within 35 miles of the United Nations. The network could have blacked out cellular service, especially during the United Nations General Assembly. Officials have not uncovered a direct plot against the assembly. Forensic analysis is ongoing, and authorities suspect nation-state actors. The operation highlights new risks to the invisible infrastructure of modern cities.

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