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September 25, 2025.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., right, catches a touchdown pass as Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon defends during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr. shows mercurial side with TD, bobbled pass against Seahawks

September 25, 2025

Marvin Harrison Jr. soared above a defensive back, snagged the ball at the high point and pulled it down for a key touchdown in Arizona’s comeback attempt. The Cardinals’ second-year receiver didn’t celebrate, opting instead to kneel with an arm over the front of his helmet before jogging off the field. After the first half he had, Harrison seemed more relieved than excited about pulling down a highlight-reel touchdown. Harrison caught a touchdown pass and had a pair of key catches on Arizona’s final drive, but also bobbled a pass that led to a first-half interception in the Cardinals’ 23-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks

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FILE - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro points at a map of the Americas during a new conference in Caracas, Venezuela, Sept 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jesus Vargas), File

Boat strikes, warships and Venezuela rhetoric raise questions about Trump’s goals

September 25, 2025

President Donald Trump has sent American warships to the waters off Venezuela and has boasted about strikes on alleged drug boats. He claims Venezuela will face severe consequences if it doesn’t accept more deportees from the U.S. The naval buildup has sparked fears of invasion and speculation about Trump’s intentions toward Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro. Experts say, however, that the flotilla isn’t large enough for a land offensive. Lawmakers and rights groups have raised questions about the legality of using military force against alleged drug traffickers. The Trump administration claims self-defense as justification, but further actions could face objections in Congress.

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President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order regarding TikTok in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups

September 25, 2025

President Donald Trump’s unprecedented retribution campaign against his perceived political enemies reached new heights Thursday as his Justice Department brought criminal charges against a longtime foe and he expanded his efforts to classify certain liberal groups as “domestic terrorist organizations.” Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime Trump target, was indicted by a grand jury for lying to Congress in a hastily brought case days after Trump publicly demanded action. Hours earlier, he signed a memorandum directing his administration to target backers of what he dubbed “left-wing terrorism” as he alleged without evidence a vast conspiracy by nonprofit groups and activists to finance violent protests.

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Umpire Dan Bellino holds the glove of Chicago White Sox pitcher Tyler Gilbert before he pitches during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Umpires take away Tyler Gilbert’s glove after White Sox reliever gets checked for sticky stuff

September 25, 2025

Tyler Gilbert’s glove was taken away by umpires who found it too sticky when the Chicago White Sox reliever entered Thursday night’s game against the New York Yankees. With the White Sox leading 3-1 in the fifth inning, Gilbert was summoned from the bullpen to replace starter Davis Martin at Yankee Stadium. Second base umpire Phil Cuzzi performed a routine inspection for illegal substances before Gilbert reached the pitcher’s mound. Crew chief Dan Bellino, working at third, also took a look and decided something wasn’t right. Gilbert’s glove was confiscated, but the left-hander was permitted to pitch with a different one.

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Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) celebrates after making a 52-yard field goal as time expires during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jason Myers boots 52-yard FG on final play, lifting Seahawks to 23-20 win over Cardinals

September 25, 2025

Jason Myers made a 52-yard field goal as time expired, Sam Darnold threw for 242 yards and a touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks withstood a late rally by Kyler Murray and the Cardinals to beat Arizona 23-20. The Seahawks blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead but still won their eighth straight over their NFC West rivals. The Cardinals trailed 20-6 midway through the fourth. Murray tied it with touchdown passes to Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emari Demercado, but left enough time on the clock for Darnold, who hit Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 22-yard gain to get into Myers’ range.

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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, left, greets relief pitcher Will Vest (19) after the Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians in a baseball game in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Tigers and Guardians tied atop AL Central with 3 games left

September 25, 2025

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians are both 86-73 and tied atop the American League’s Central Division with three games remaining. The last time the division was remotely close after 159 games was in 2014, when the Tigers had a two-game lead on the Kansas City Royals. The last time the AL Central was tied at this point was 2006 when the Tigers and Minnesota Twins had 95-64 records. The Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over Cleveland on Thursday night and go into Boston in control of their own destiny. Even though the Guardians were unable to sweep the Tigers for the second time in less than two weeks, they still got what they wanted by taking two out of three games. Cleveland hosts Texas beginning Friday.

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A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches along the Muwasi, an area that Israel has designated as a safe zone, in Khan Younis southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

Microsoft reduces Israel’s access to cloud and AI products over reports of mass surveillance in Gaza

September 25, 2025

Microsoft said it has disabled services to a unit within the Israeli military after a company review had determined its artificial intelligence and cloud computing products were being used to help carry out mass surveillance of Palestinians. The action came Thursday after The Associated Press and The Guardian published reports revealing how the Israeli Ministry of Defense had been using Microsoft’s Azure platform to aid in the war in Gaza and occupation of the West Bank.

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The indictment of former FBI director James Comey is photographed Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

A look at the Trump-Comey relationship and the indictment against the former FBI director

September 25, 2025

The indictment of former FBI Director James Comey represents the first criminal case against a perceived adversary of President Donald Trump so far in this administration. It comes on the heels of his public demands for Justice Department prosecutions of people he dislikes. The criminal case, legally speaking, centers on false statements Comey is alleged to have made to Congress five years ago. But it also represents the latest chapter in a long-strained relationship whose bitter dynamics burst into public view when Trump fired Comey amid an intensifying FBI investigation into his first presidential campaign.

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Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene (31) is congratulated by Dillon Dingler (13) after hitting a home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Tigers beat Guardians 4-2 to end 8-game skid and move back into tie for AL Central lead

September 25, 2025

Jahmai Jones led off the game with a home run and the Detroit Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak, beating Cleveland 4-2 on Thursday night to move back into a tie with the Guardians for the AL Central lead. Detroit and Cleveland are 86-73 with three games left to play. The Guardians hold the tiebreaker after going 8-5 in the season series. The Tigers head to Boston, where the Red Sox have a one-game lead for the AL’s second wild card. The Guardians will host Texas, which has lost nine of 10. Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also homered off Cleveland starter Parker Messick (3-1). Brant Hurter (4-3) got the win, and Will Vest picked up his 22nd save in 29 opportunities.

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FILE - Smoke from the Dragon Bravo Fire moves over the Grand Canyon from the North Rim blocking the view for tourists at the Desert View overlook July 14, 2025, in Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Portions of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim are opening soon after a devastating wildfire

September 25, 2025

Grand Canyon National Park will soon reopen portions of the North Rim to public access in the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of structures. The National Park Service announced Thursday that daytime access will begin Oct. 1 to locations including Point Imperial. That is the park’s highest overlook at the eastern end of the Grand Canyon. The Dragon Bravo Fire was sparked by lightning in early July and burned for about a week before exploding into a fast-moving conflagration that forced evacuations and consumed the Grand Canyon Lodge. The National Park Service has defended its handling of the fire.

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FILE - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a ceremony at the Pentagon to commemorate the 24rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Sept. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers will keep their Medals of Honor

September 25, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that he has decided that the 20 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for the actions in 1890 at Wounded Knee will keep their awards. He announced it in a video posted to social media Thursday evening. Hegseth’s predecessor, Lloyd Austin, ordered the review of the awards in 2024 after a Congressional recommendation in the 2022 defense bill. This was itself a reflection of efforts by some lawmakers to rescind the awards for those who participated in the bloody massacre on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation near Wounded Knee Creek.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, center, celebrates with his teammates after the Dodgers clinched the National League West title against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a baseball game at Chase Field Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Clayton Kershaw and Dodgers celebrate 12th NL West title in last 13 seasons

September 25, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers have celebrated their 12th NL West title in 13 years, and Clayton Kershaw reflected on his last division championship after an 8-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Kershaw, an 11-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young Award winner, plans to retire at the end of the postseason. Los Angeles has reached 90 wins for the 12th straight full season and will play in a wild card series for the first time since 2022. Manager Dave Roberts has led the team to the playoffs in all 10 years of his tenure. The Dodgers are the defending World Series champions.

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FILE - Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm, seated right, applauds during the first half in game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series against the Orlando Magic, April 23, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

New Celtics owner Bill Chisholm vows to ‘do whatever it takes’ to win championships

September 25, 2025

The Boston Celtics are expecting a smooth ownership transition with Bill Chisholm taking over. The Massachusetts native leads a group that paid a record $6.1 billion for the team. He plans to follow the lead of the group that won two NBA championships in 23 years. Former lead owner Wyc Grousbeck will stay on as CEO for five years, if not longer. Chisholm supports the idea of a WNBA team in Boston. The Celtcis face challenges with the salary cap, having traded key players to avoid penalties. Chisholm emphasizes winning while maintaining flexibility.

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President Donald Trump walks out to greet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump to put import taxes on kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks starting next week

September 25, 2025

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes of 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1. Trump said on his social media site that foreign manufacturers of furniture and cabinetry were flooding the United States with their products and that tariffs must be applied “for National Security and other reasons.” Trump said that foreign-made heavy trucks and parts are hurting domestic producers.

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This photo taken Sept. 25, 2025, in Jackson, Miss. shows a blank screen on a phone while making a 911 call which resulted in a dial tone, during a 911 systems outage across Mississippi and Louisiana. (AP Photo/Sophie Bates)

Officials say 911 emergency lines are back up in Mississippi and Louisiana

September 25, 2025

911 systems across Mississippi and Louisiana are back online after going down Thursday afternoon, an AT&T spokesperson said. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said AT&T was reporting damage to some of its fiber optic lines and that was affecting 911 services across the state. Across Louisiana, 911 phone lines were also down. The state’s most populous cities, including Baton Rouge and New Orleans, reported emergency system outages Thursday afternoon.

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FILE - A list of nine homicide victims all linked to a convicted felon is displayed by the Phoenix Police Department at a news conference Jan. 18, 2018 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Terry Tang, File)

What to know about Arizona serial killings that resulted in 8 murder convictions

September 25, 2025

An Arizona man has been convicted on eight murder charges for a string of fatal shootings in Phoenix after a trial that spanned several months. The jury in Phoenix found 43-year-old Cleophus Cooksey Jr. guilty in the killings that targeted random victims and the defendant’s mother and stepfather over a three-week span in 2017. He was also found guilty of other crimes including kidnapping, sexual assault and armed robbery. The sentencing portion of the trial begins Monday, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Cooksey has maintained his innocence.

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FILE - Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, left, and forward LeBron James yell to the referees during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Lakers coach JJ Redick received extension ahead of full season of LeBron James-Luka Doncic pairing

September 25, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers know head coach JJ Redick will be a part of their future going forward, and plan to give superstar forward LeBron James every chance to do the same. General manager Rob Pelinka said Redick received a contract extension this summer after the 41-year-old completed his first season leading the Lakers, who went 50-32 to finish third in the Western Conference and lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in a first-round playoff series. Getting Redick to sign a new deal after superstar point guard Luka Doncic agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension through 2028 in August leaves James as the last piece of the Lakers’ headlining trio without certainty after this season after picking up his $52.6 million player option in June.

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United States' Bryson DeChambeau watches his tee shot on the 12th 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 will start with a bang: Bryson DeChambeau in the opening group with fiery Jon Rahm

September 25, 2025

The Ryder Cup is ready to roar at Bethpage Black and that shouldn’t be too difficult on the spectators. The matches get underway on Friday with Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas in the opening foursomes session against fiery Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. DeChambeau says the idea is to send a message. That’s what U.S. captain Keegan Bradley has done by sending out his most entertaining and energetic twosome on a course with a reputation for a rowdy gallery. And then add President Donald Trump into the mix and it should be quite a loud start to the Ryder Cup.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches his home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Ohtani hits splash shot into Chase Field pool, matches career high with 54th home run

September 25, 2025

Shohei Ohtani tied his career high with his 54th home run, hitting a splash shot into the Chase Field swimming pool for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani reached down for a changeup from Arizona’s Nabil Crismatt for a 406-foot, two-run drive in the fourth inning on Thursday. He also hit 54 homers last season, his first with the Dodgers. His best in six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels was 46 in 2021. Ohtani has 101 RBIs, reaching 100 for the third time.

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FILE - An official walks toward an entrance to the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, Calif., March 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Jury deadlocks again in trial of officer charged with sexually abusing inmates at California prison

September 25, 2025

A federal jury has deadlocked for the second time in a trial of a former correctional officer charged with sexually abusing four inmates at a now-closed federal women’s prison in California. Prosecutors said Darrell Wayne Smith, who worked at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, assaulted the women in their cells and in the prison’s laundry room between 2019 and 2021. He faced 14 counts related to sexual abuse. Jurors, who had been deliberating since Sept. 18, could not reach a unanimous verdict and deadlocked on Wednesday. In March, Smith faced similar charges in a trial that also ended with a deadlock.

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Cincinnati Reds outfielder Noelvi Marte (16) celebrates with teammate TJ Friedl (29) after catching a fly ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Marté’s home run-robbing catch was one of the best Francona says he’s ever seen

September 25, 2025

Noelvi Marté might have saved the Cincinnati Reds’ playoff hopes when he robbed Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds of a home run with a spectacular catch over the wall in the ninth inning of a 2-1 win. The Reds entered the game Thursday against the Pirates one back from the New York Mets for the final NL wild card spot. The win brought them within a half-game. Reds manager Terry Francona said that under the circumstances, the catch was one of the best plays he’s ever seen.

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FILE - Guests ride on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe Theme Park at Universal Resort Orlando, April 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, file)

Woman sues Universal Orlando over injuries from same roller coaster in which man died after ride

September 25, 2025

A woman has sued Universal Orlando Resort, claiming she was injured on a roller coaster at its newest theme park. Sandi Streets filed the negligence lawsuit Wednesday in Orlando, a week after a man died from injuries on the same ride. Streets says she was invited to Universal’s Epic Universe theme park before it officially opened in May. She claims the dual-launch coaster caused her head to shake violently, resulting in permanent injuries. The lawsuit states she has suffered disability and medical expenses. Universal has not responded to request for comment.

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Leonardo DiCaprio, from left, Chase Infiniti and Benicio Del Toro pose during a photo call for the film 'One Battle After Another' in Mexico City, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen

September 25, 2025

Paul Thomas Anderson has spent about 20 years writing “One Battle After Another.” Inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s “Vineland,” the film explores themes like immigration, racism and systemic corruption. The story follows a revolutionary group called the French 75, who take justice into their own hands, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor deeply involved in the revolution. It’s Anderson’s most expensive project to date, shot entirely in VistaVision. The film aims to provoke thought about social issues and political division. It hits theaters on Friday.

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FILE - Campers belongings sit outside one of Camp Mystic's cabins near the Guadalupe River, July 7, 2025, in Hunt, Texas, after a flash flood swept through the area. (AP Photo/Eli Hartman, File)

Parents of missing Camp Mystic flood victim call plan to reopen next year ‘unthinkable’

September 25, 2025

The parents of the only girl still missing from the July flood at Camp Mystic in Texas are demanding the camp halt its reopening plans. Camp Mystic officials said this week that they plan to reopen part of the camp and build a memorial to the 25 campers and two teenage counselors who were killed in the flood. The plan has drawn complaints from some parents who said they weren’t consulted.  CiCi and Will Steward, whose 8-year-old daughter Cici’s body wasn’t recovered, said in a letter to the camp released Thursday that the reopening is “unthinkable.” Families urged the Legislature to pass bills to prevent similar tragedies. Several measures were signed into law in early September.

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Thriller novelist Andrea Bartz is photographed in her home, in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Judge approves $1.5 billion copyright settlement between AI company Anthropic and authors

September 25, 2025

A federal judge on Thursday approved a $1.5 billion settlement between artificial intelligence company Anthropic and authors who allege nearly half a million books had been illegally pirated to train chatbots. U.S. District Judge William Alsup issued the approval in San Francisco federal court Thursday after the two sides worked to address his concerns about the settlement, which will pay authors and publishers about $3,000 for each of the books covered by the agreement. It does not apply to future works.

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Fans greets United States' Bryson DeChambeau on the 17th hole during a practice round at the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, on the Bethpage Black golf course, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Ryder Cup matchups for the opening session at Bethpage Black

September 25, 2025

Bryson DeChambeau will be leading off in foursomes for the Americans at the Ryder Cup on Friday. Europe counters with the equally fiery Jon Rahm, who has never lost a foursomes match. DeChambeau will have Justin Thomas as his partner in the opening match at Bethpage Black. Rahm is with Tyrrell Hatton again. They were sent off first two years ago in Rome. The other matchups are Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick vs. Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley, Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood vs. Collin Morikawa and Harris English, and Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland vs. Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay.

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FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference Aug. 12, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Major charter school network expanding to Miami after lobbying for pro-charter state law

September 25, 2025

A charter school network backed by a billionaire hedge fund manager announced Thursday that it is expanding in Miami. That is after they successfully lobbied Florida’s GOP-controlled Legislature to pass a new state law easing restrictions on the privately run schools and freeing up more state subsidies for the operators. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement in Miami Thursday alongside Success Academy Charter Schools CEO Eva Moskowitz and Citadel investment firm founder Ken Griffin. The new state law they lobbied for clears the way for charter schools to move into underenrolled public schools. One public education advocate called it a “corporate takeover.”

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FILE - This undated photo shows the Madison South Health Center that is owned and operated by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, in Madison. (AP Photo/Kevin Wang)

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood pauses abortions amid federal Medicaid funding cut

September 25, 2025

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says it will stop scheduling patients for abortions starting next week as it works to provide the service in the face of Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill. Abortion funding across the U.S. has been under siege, particularly Planned Parenthood affiliates, which are the biggest provider. The organization warned earlier this year that about half its clinics that provide abortion could be closed as a result of a ban on Medicaid funding for the nonprofit for services other than abortion. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin said Thursday it would pause scheduling abortions after the new law takes effect on Wednesday.

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Western Dakota Tech Enrollment Rises 8% as Graduates Report Strong Outcomes

September 25, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) is reporting its highest fall enrollment growth in years alongside a 100% placement rate for its most recent graduates. The college’s fall 2025 headcount climbed to 1,296 students, marking an 8.1% increase over the previous year. Enrollment of degree-seeking students rose by 9.3%, while dual enrollment […]

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President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Trump officials urge nations to join global effort to restrict the asylum system

September 25, 2025

The Trump administration has pitched several other countries on its view that the global asylum system has been rampantly abused and urged them to join the United States in cracking down on such migration. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau led the discussion on Thursday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly alongside representatives from Kosovo, Bangladesh, Liberia and Panama. Landau’s gathering allowed American officials to gauge early support and interest in what could be a massive overhaul of the asylum system that has been in effect since World War II. Human rights groups watched from the sidelines with unease.

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Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy pauses in the team dugout prior to a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Bruce Bochy’s future with the Texas Rangers is unclear

September 25, 2025

Bruce Bochy is in the final games of his three-year contract with the Texas Rangers, a span that began with the franchise’s only World Series title. Baseball’s winningest active manager isn’t ready to discuss if he will be back next season. Bochy said before Thursday’s home finale against Minnesota that’s something to talk about after the season. Both Bochy and Chris Young, the team’s president of baseball operations, say they will talk about next season after this one is done. The Rangers, who will miss the playoffs for the second year in a row since that championship in 2023, finish with three games at Cleveland this weekend.

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Fans greets United States' Bryson DeChambeau on the 17th hole during a practice round at the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, on the Bethpage Black golf course, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Bryson DeChambeau, a man of the people, brings his show to Ryder Cup with some bickering to boot

September 25, 2025

There might not be a more watchable player at the Ryder Cup this week than Bryson DeChambeau. And for those who miss him on the course, there’s plenty of content available on YouTube. DeChambeau, who has used social media to reinvent himself as a man of the people, will be front and center for Team USA this week at Bethpage Black. The long-hitting California kid is back after missing the event two years ago and says the U.S. loss in 2023 stoked a fire for the event, which kicks off Friday.

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A plane had to be stopped by a safety zone at the end of the runway at a Virginia airport

September 25, 2025

Officials say no injuries were reported after a commercial regional jet overshot the designated touch down zone at a Virginia airport amid heavy rain, but was stopped in a safety area at the end of the runway. The Federal Aviation Administration says CommuteAir Flight 4339 “landed long” as it arrived at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport around 10 p.m. Wednesday. It was safely stopped by an engineered materials arresting system bed at the end of the runway. An official from CommuteAir says 50 passengers and three crew members were on board the flight from Washington Dulles International Airport. The FAA will investigate.

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Chinese premier says US and his country need to ‘work in the same direction’

September 25, 2025

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has told a group of American business executives that the U.S. and his country need “to work in the same direction” to further what he called the most important bilateral relationship in the world. Li met Thursday in New York executives and others interested in U.S.-China relations. He said that their insights were valuable and their actions crucial. The largely closed-door hosted by two nonprofit groups, the U.S.-China Business Council and the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. Li was in New York for the United Nations General Assembly’s annual meeting of world leaders.

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Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years

September 25, 2025

Mariah Carey is releasing her 16th studio album, “Here for It All,” marking a new chapter in her career. This 11-track album out Friday showcases Carey’s evolution as an artist and blends soulful records, R&B, ballads and pop. Fans have eagerly awaited this release, which includes chart-topping singles like “Type Dangerous” and “Sugar Sweet.” Collaborations with artists like Kehlani, Shenseea, The Clark Sisters and Anderson .Paak add to the album’s appeal. Carey describes this as “the era of me,” emphasizing her personal growth and connection with fans. Her spirituality and faith are woven into the music and reflect her journey with the title track and “Jesus I Do.”

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FILE - A woman visits a makeshift memorial outside Sparetime Bowling Alley, the site of a mass shooting, Oct. 28, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Maine mass shooting survivors refile lawsuit after Pentagon watchdog report cites Army negligence

September 25, 2025

The survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history have refiled their lawsuit against the U.S. government following a new U.S. Department of Defense watchdog report that faults the U.S. Army for a high rate of failure to report violent threats by service members. Eighteen people were killed in Lewiston on October 2023 when Robert Card opened fire at a bowling alley and a bar and grill. Dozens of survivors and relatives sued the federal government earlier this month on grounds that the Army could have stopped Card, a reservist, from carrying out the shootings. The amended lawsuit was filed Tuesday.

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‘Beast mode’ to ‘teraflop’: 10 words from the Merriam-Webster dictionary update

September 25, 2025

Merriam-Webster has announced a major update to its “Collegiate” dictionary, adding over 5,000 new words. The additions include “petrichor,” which describes the smell of rain on dry earth. There’s also “teraflop,” a unit of computing speed. Others are “beast mode,” referring to intense effort, and “love language,” about expressing affection. There’s also “rizz,” a slang for charisma, and “hard pass,” meaning a firm refusal. “Dad bod” describes a certain physique, and “side-eye” is a look of disapproval. “Farm-to-table” relates to locally sourced food, and “dumbphone” is a basic mobile phone.

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FILE - Megan Mantia, left, and her boyfriend Thomas, return to Mantia's fire-damaged home after the Eaton Fire swept through, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope, File)

LA County response to deadly fires slowed by lack of resources, outdated alert process, report says

September 25, 2025

An outside review of Los Angeles County’s response to January’s deadly wildfires found a lack of resources and an outdated emergency alert process led to delays in warning residents about the need to evacuate as flames began consuming neighborhoods. The Independent After-Action Report was commissioned by county supervisors after the Eaton and Palisades fires killed more than 30 people and destroyed thousands of homes. The report released Thursday says a series of weaknesses, including “outdated policies, inconsistent practices and communications vulnerabilities,” hampered the effectiveness of the county’s response. The county says it’s not intended to investigate or assess blame.

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FILE - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George review troops during the POW/MIA National Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

Hegseth abruptly summons top military commanders to a meeting in Virginia next week

September 25, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned hundreds of generals and admirals to a base in northern Virginia for a sudden meeting next week. The directive doesn’t offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers. Confirmation comes from two people familiar with the matter who weren’t authorized to publicly discuss the sensitive plans and spoke on condition of anonymity. The Pentagon’s top spokesman confirms that Hegseth “will be addressing his senior military leaders early next week.”

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FILE - Cleophus Cooksey Jr., accused of killing eight people over a three-week span in late 2017, listens during his trial in Maricopa County Superior Court, May 5, 2025, in Phoenix, Ariz. (Mark Henle/The Arizona Republic via AP, Pool, File )

Man accused of 8 fatal shootings in Phoenix area faces jury verdict following murder trial

September 25, 2025

A man tried for murder after he was accused of killing eight people in the metro Phoenix area in 2017 is set to hear a jury’s verdict against him. Cleophus Cooksey Jr.’s trial came more than seven years after the killings due to repeated delays caused by the pandemic. The 43-year-old is accused of murder and other charges stemming from the fatal shootings in Phoenix and nearby Glendale over a three-week span. If he is convicted in the verdict expected Thursday, prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty. Cooksey has said the allegations against him are false. He pleaded not guilty.

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Aaron Glenn’s viral dance moves sparked mixed reactions, but Jets coach says he’ll always be himself

September 25, 2025

Aaron Glenn’s dance moves on the sideline have made him a viral sensation on social media. The New York Jets coach celebrated a blocked field goal and touchdown with an impromptu dance during Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. Despite the Jets losing 29-27, Glenn’s dance gained attention when ESPN’s Jenna Laine synchronized it to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September.” Her tweet has since garnered 2.6 million views. Glenn says he hasn’t seen that video but insists he’s just being himself. He adds that he will continue be authentic, regardless of others’ opinions of how a head coach should act.

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FILE - Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., speaks during a news conference on the Voting Rights Advancement Act, on Capitol Hill Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

Trump extends Georgia health insurance program with work requirements, despite red tape findings

September 25, 2025

President Donald Trump’s administration has extended Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program for 15 months. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that the program will continue through December 2026. It was set to expire next week. Pathways requires low-income adults to document 80 hours of work or other activities each month to qualify for health insurance. Pathways has enrolled far fewer people than originally projected, covering 9,175 people as of August. It has spent twice as much on administrative costs than on providing actual health care. Georgia’s program is closely watched because Republicans mandated similar work requirements throughout the country as part of the tax and budget overhaul signed into law by Trump.

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This image provided by NASA/JPL-Caltech on Aug. 23, 2025, NISAR imaged land adjacent to northeastern North Dakota’s Forest River, light-colored wetlands and forests line the river’s banks, while circular and rectangular plots throughout the image appear in shades that indicate the land may be pasture or cropland with corn or soy. (NASA/JPL-Caltech via AP)

First radar images from new Earth-mapping satellite showcase Maine coast and North Dakota farmland

September 25, 2025

NASA has released the first radar images from a new Earth-mapping satellite showing the Maine coast and North Dakota farmland in incredible detail. The pictures are from a spacecraft that rocketed into orbit from India two months ago. The joint U.S.-Indian mission will survey virtually all of the world’s land and ice masses multiple times. By tracking even the slightest shifts in land and ice, the satellite will give forecasters and first responders a leg up in dealing with natural disasters. NASA says the pictures released Thursday are a preview of what’s to come once science operations begin in November.

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U.S. Capitol Police officers with a K9 detector dog, patrols outside of Supreme Court, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Bipartisan group of top officials urges Court to reject Trump’s effort to fire Fed governor

September 25, 2025

A bipartisan group of former Federal Reserve chairs, Treasury secretaries, and top White House economists urged the Supreme Court Thursday to reject an attempt by President Donald Trump to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. In a filing with the court, the former officials argued that allowing the removal to proceed would undermine the Fed’s longtime independence from day-to-day politics and lead to higher inflation and a weaker economy. The filing from such an influential group underscores the unpredecented nature of Trump’s effort to remove Cook and the potentially far-reaching consequences for the economy if he were to succeed.

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FILE - USA's Phil Mickelson, left, and Keegan Bradley celebrate after winning their foursomes match on the 15th hole at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Phil Mickelson is an unwanted outsider in what could have been his Ryder Cup at Bethpage

September 25, 2025

This could have been Phil Mickelson’s Ryder Cup. When Bethpage Black was awarded the 2025 version of USA vs. Europe, all signs pointed toward Mickelson, who built his reputation as a fan favorite on the brawny municipal course outside New York City. Now 55 and with six major titles to his name, Mickelson would’ve been a natural to be leading the U.S. this week. His move to LIV Golf, however, turned him into an outsider in the world of “traditional golf.” In one of the ironies of this year’s event, it’s one of Mickelson’s favorite Ryder Cup partners serving as captain. Mickelson and Keegan Bradley went 4-1 as a team in 2012 and 2014.

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FILE - Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook, speaks during a conversations with leaders from organizations that include nonprofits, small businesses, manufacturing, supply chain management, the hospitality industry, and the housing and education sectors at the Federal Reserve building, Sept. 23, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Greenspan, Bernanke and Yellen urge Supreme Court to let Lisa Cook keep her job as a Fed governor

September 25, 2025

Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Janet Yellen and other former top economic officials appointed by presidents of both parties are urging the Supreme Court to preserve the Federal Reserve’s political independence and allow Lisa Cook to remain as a central bank governor for now. The filing Thursday comes as the justices are weighing an emergency appeal from the administration to remove Cook while her lawsuit challenging her firing by President Donald Trump proceeds through the courts. The Fed board was designed to be largely independent from day-to-day politics. No president has fired a sitting Fed governor in the agency’s 112-year history.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa (97) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jets quarterback Justin Fields progressing in concussion protocol, could return Monday vs. Dolphins

September 25, 2025

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields remains in concussion protocol but is progressing toward a possible return for the game against Miami on Monday night. Coach Aaron Glenn said Thursday that Fields will practice for the first time since suffering a concussion in the Jets’ loss to Buffalo in Week 2. Fields is expected to be limited as he works through the injury. He will have two more full practices on Friday and Saturday to determine if he’ll be ready to play against the Dolphins. Tyrod Taylor started in Fields’ place last Sunday, throwing two touchdowns and a pick-6.

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Mortgage rates are displayed at a credit union in Wheeling, Ill., Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage edges higher after declining four weeks in a row

September 25, 2025

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up this week, ending a four-week decline. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate rose to 6.3% from 6.26% last week. A year ago, it averaged 6.08%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages also edged higher, rising to 5.49% from 5.41% last week. Mortgage rates are influenced by factors like the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies and bond market investors’ expectations. The recent downward trend bodes well for prospective homebuyers who have been held back by stubbornly high home financing costs.

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FILE - Dallas Stars' Jamie Benn skates during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn to undergo surgery for a collapsed lung

September 25, 2025

The Dallas Stars say captain Jamie Benn will undergo surgery for a collapsed lung. The team says Benn was diagnosed with the injury late in its preseason game Tuesday night against Minnesota. General manager Jim Nill says Benn is expected to make a full recovery and be re-evaluated in four weeks. The 36-year-old winger has spent his entire career with Dallas and is entering his 17th NHL season.

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The Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, with just days to go before federal money runs out with the end of the fiscal year on Tuesday, Sept. 30. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

What we know about how a government shutdown would unfold

September 25, 2025

The threat of a government shutdown has become a recurring event in Washington. Another one of those moments has arrived as the beginning of the fiscal year approaches Wednesday. This time, however, prospects for a last-minute compromise look rather bleak.  A lot of government would continue during a shutdown. FBI investigators, CIA officers, air traffic controllers and agents manning airport checkpoints continue to work. So do members of the Armed Forces. But they won’t get paid until the lapse in federal funding ends. In a provocative move, the White House is also threatening the mass firing of federal workers if a shutdown begins Oct. 1.

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin, not pictured, at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Sept 2, 2025. (Maxim Shemetov/Pool Photo via AP)

Trump will hold talks with Pakistan’s prime minister in the latest sign of warming relations

September 25, 2025

President Donald Trump is set to hold talks with Pakistan’s prime minister at the White House. The meeting with Shehbaz Sharif later Thursday is the latest sign of warming relations. Earlier this week, Sharif joined Trump and other leaders of Muslim and Arab countries at the U.N. General Assembly to discuss the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Ties have improved between the U.S. and Pakistan as Trump’s relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become strained over India’s increased purchases of discounted Russian oil after Moscow invaded Ukraine. The U.S. and Pakistan recently reached a trade agreement to develop Pakistan’s oil reserves and lower tariffs.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to court a week before he faces sentencing

September 25, 2025

Sean “Diddy” Combs has returned to court a week before the Grammy-winning hip-hop producer faces sentencing for his July conviction on two prostitution-related charges. He waved to supporters and touched his heart before sitting down in Manhattan federal court on Thursday. Judge Arun Subramanian listened to arguments from lawyers on points of law that might help him decide how long the Bad Boy Records founder must spend behind bars. The 55-year-old Combs will have been jailed for nearly 13 months when he is sentenced on Oct. 3. His lawyers, noting that he was acquitted of the most series charges he faced, say he should go free now. Prosecutors say he should spend years more locked up.

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Scientists find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea

September 25, 2025

An undersea submersible has spotted crabs, worms and fish thriving on the surfaces of World War II explosives thought to be toxic to marine life. Scientists found more creatures living on top of warheads than in the surrounding seabed at a former weapons dump site in the Baltic Sea. Researchers filmed networks of anemones, starfish and other underwater life in the Bay of Lübeck off the coast of Germany. The study was published Thursday in the journal Communications Earth and Environment. It’s the latest example of wildlife flourishing in polluted sites. Scientists hope to calculate how much contamination was absorbed by sea life.

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FILE - Sen. Claiborne Pell, D-R.I., is shown at Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 15, 1991. (AP Photo/Marcy Nighswander, file)

What to know about the opposition around renaming new Pell grants after Trump

September 25, 2025

A proposal to name a new provision in the federal Pell Grant program after President Donald Trump has sparked controversy. The name change is part of a House appropriations bill for the upcoming fiscal year. Rhode Island’s congressional delegation says renaming the new grant would erase the legacy of U.S. Sen. Claiborne Pell, who was instrumental in creating the program in 1973. Pell Grants provide financial aid to students with significant financial need. A new grant called the Workforce Pell Grant was introduced under a tax and spending cuts package Trump signed into law earlier this year.

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Laila Lockhart Kraner carries ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ positivity to DreamWorks’ live-action hybrid film

September 25, 2025

Laila Lockhart Kraner, known for her role in “Gabby’s Dollhouse,” has seen the show’s messages of positivity and resilience shape her life. Six years after first playing Gabby, these lessons have become core principles for her. The series is loved by kids worldwide and is expanding with “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie,” opening Friday. The film emphasizes creativity and problem-solving for all ages. It features Gloria Estefan and Kristen Wiig, and the story follows Gabby’s adventure to rescue her dollhouse. The franchise has grown into a global sensation, with toys, music and live events, highlighting the power of imagination.

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FILE - People walk past a "vote" sign on the first day of early voting in the general election in Miami, on Oct. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Campaign delays push to expand Medicaid in Florida until 2028, citing new state law

September 25, 2025

A campaign to expand Medicaid in Florida is delaying its push to get the issue on the ballot until 2028. In a statement Thursday, the group Florida Decides Healthcare cited a new state law restricting the process to get constitutional amendments before voters. The group had been working to get the measure on the 2026 ballot, while challenging the law in a federal court. That case is set to go to trial next January. Representatives for Gov. Ron DeSantis did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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FILE - The likeness of George Washington is seen on a U.S. one dollar bill, March 13, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth

September 25, 2025

The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% from April through June in a dramatic upgrade of the government’s previous estimate of second-quarter growth. The Commerce Department said Thursday that U.S. gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — rebounded in the spring from a 0.6% first-quarter drop caused by fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade wars. The department had previously estimated second-quarter growth at 3.3%. The first-quarter GDP drop, the first retreat of the U.S. economy in three years, was mainly caused by a surge in imports as businesses hurried to bring in foreign goods before Trump could impose sweeping taxes on them.

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Fashion meets Freud. A new exhibit explores clothes through a psychoanalytic lens

September 25, 2025

A new exhibit at The Museum at FIT in New York City explores fashion through the lens of psychoanalysis. Curated by Valerie Steele, it features nearly 100 designer pieces to examine connections between fashion and such things as the unconscious mind and desire. Steele notes that Freud himself took care with what he wore. The exhibit discusses how Freud has played out in fashion in a variety of ways. There’s Marc Jacobs’ “Freudian slip” dress and John Galliano’s “Freud or Fetish” collection. Among the highlights is Elsa Schiaparelli’s “Hall of Mirrors” jacket. The exhibit runs from September 10 to January 4 of next year, with a companion book by Steele due in November.

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Russian warplanes detected flying near Alaska for ninth time this year, US military says

September 25, 2025

The U.S. military says fighter jets have intercepted Russian warplanes near Alaska again. The North American Aerospace Defense Command reported the incident Thursday. The incident occurred Wednesday, marking the third time it has happened in about a month and the ninth time this year. NORAD says it detected two Tu-95s and two Su-35s in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. Nine U.S. aircraft, including an E-3 Sentry and four F-16s, were scrambled to intercept them. NORAD says the Russian planes stayed in international airspace and did not enter U.S. or Canadian territory. NORAD says such activity is regular and is not considered a threat.

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Leslie Beninato, river cleanup logistics manager of MountainTrue, removes a PVC pipe from the French Broad River on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

On North Carolina’s rivers and streams, the cleanup of Helene’s fury seems never-ending

September 25, 2025

It’s been only a year since Hurricane Helene hammered the southeast U.S. from Florida to the Carolinas. Some of the heaviest damage came from flooding in the North Carolina mountains, where some 30 inches of rain turned gentle streams into walls of water that swept away anything in their path. The worst wreckage has been cleared away, but cleanup crews are still at work plucking smaller debris from waterways throughout the region. In the understandable haste to rescue people and restore their lives to some semblance of normalcy, some fear the recovery efforts compounded Helene’s impact on the ecosystem. Contractors hired to remove vehicles, shipping containers, shattered houses and other large debris from waterways sometimes damaged sensitive habitat.

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"Now Hiring" sign is displayed at a retail store in Schaumburg, Ill., Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week despite signs of a slowing labor market

September 25, 2025

U.S. jobless claim applications fell to their lowest level in two months last week as layoffs remain low despite mounting evidence of a softening labor market. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the week ending Sept. 20 fell by 14,000 to 218,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet had forecast 235,000 new applications. The four-week average of claims, which softens some of the weekly volatility, declined by 2,750 to 237,500. The total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits for the previous week of Sept. 13 inched down by 2,000 to 1.93 million.

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Palestinians survey the aftermath of an Israeli military strike on the Abu Dahrouj family home in Zawaida, central Gaza Strip, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

AP, Reuters demand answers from Israeli government on airstrike that killed journalists last month

September 25, 2025

Two major news agencies are demanding that Israel clarify what happened during strikes last month that killed five journalists as part of the Israeli war against Hamas in Gaza. Reuters and The Associated Press — through their top editors, Alessandra Galloni and Julie Pace — called on the Israeli government to “explain the deaths of these journalists and to take every step to protect those who continue to cover this conflict.” Killed in the strikes were five journalists, including visual journalist Mariam Dagga, who worked for AP and other news organizations; Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri; and Moaz Abu Taha, a freelance journalist whose work had been published by Reuters.

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Phillip Swagel, director of the Congressional Budget Office, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

He’s the budget scorekeeper for Congress. Lately, it’s been a tough job

September 25, 2025

The Congressional Budget Office has faced criticism over its analysis of Republicans’ big tax breaks and spending cuts bill. Speaker Mike Johnson and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise have denounced the CBO, while President Donald Trump has called the office “very hostile.” CBO Director Phillip Swagel emphasizes in an interview with The Associated Press the agency plays a nonpartisan role in assessing legislation. The CBO recently reported Trump’s tariffs could reduce the national deficit by $4 trillion but may cause temporary inflation. Swagel stresses the importance of unbiased analysis to inform Congress and the public. Swagel says the CBO’s priority is to make sure its work is accurate.

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FILE - Pedestrians walk past the boarded up and closed Cinerama Dome movie theater, April 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Streaming is overtaking theaters for movie watchers, an AP-NORC poll finds

September 25, 2025

A new poll finds Americans are more likely to watch recently released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading out to a theater. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows about three-quarters of U.S. adults say they watched a new movie on streaming instead of in the theater at least once in the past year, while about two-thirds say they’ve watched a movie in a theater. The results suggest American moviegoers are more likely to stream a film than see it in the theaters, a shifting tide that was accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath. Convenience and cost are both factors.

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FILE - Barbie-themed merchandise is displayed in a special section at Bloomingdale's, in New York, Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

How to navigate social media trends without derailing your budget

September 25, 2025

From coastal grandma to clean girl aesthetic, microtrends are everywhere on social media, and you’re often encouraged to spend money to participate. Experts warn that while trends can bring happiness, they can also derail financial goals and lead to debt. But there are ways to navigate social media trends without overspending. First, you might want to pause for a set amount of time before making a purchase and make sure it’s something you really want. Removing credit card details from your browser and disabling Apple Pay on your phone can also help ensure you think before you spend.

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FILE - President Donald Trump tees off during the opening ceremony for the Trump International Golf Links golf course, near Aberdeen, Scotland, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Donald Trump heads to the Ryder Cup, embraced by a golf world that once shunned him

September 25, 2025

Four years ago, President Donald Trump was persona non grata in the golf world, ostracized from the sport he loves in the wake of the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The PGA of America pulled his chance to host its major championship and officials in his hometown, New York City, tried ousting his company from the golf course it had hired him to run. On Friday, Trump will be front and center at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Long Island — welcomed to the first day of competition by the very powers that once shunned him. The Ryder Cup is run by the PGA of America, the organization that yanked its 2022 PGA Championship from his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf course.

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The Seattle Mariners celebrate after the team's win against the Colorado Rockies to clinch the American League West Division, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Mariners win AL West for 1st time in 24 years as Raleigh reaches 60 homers in 9-2 win over Rockies

September 25, 2025

It was only fitting when it was Cal Raleigh who catapulted the Seattle Mariners to their first AL West championship in 24 years Wednesday night. The switch-hitting catcher launched two more homers to give him a major league-best 60 this season, and the streaking Mariners clinched the fourth division crown in the franchise’s 49-year history with a 9-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. The only big league team that’s never been to a World Series, Seattle last won the AL West in 2001 when it set an American League record with 116 wins — thanks in large part to a prolific rookie season from Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki.

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