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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw wipes his face after the top of the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kershaw exits after 4 shaky innings in rusty season debut for Dodgers

May 17, 2025

Clayton Kershaw looked rusty during his first major league outing in nearly nine months. The three-time Cy Young Award winner lasted four innings Saturday night for the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing five runs and five hits against the Angels. He walked three, struck out two and threw 48 of 83 pitches for strikes. The club’s career strikeout leader needs 30 to reach 3,000 in his illustrious career. Kershaw was making his 2025 debut after recovering from offseason toe and knee surgeries. The 37-year-old left-hander gave up three runs in a 38-pitch first inning when Logan O’Hoppe delivered a two-run single and Matthew Lugo had an RBI single.

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Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, center, rear, talks with players during the third period in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Paul Maurice says Game 7s represent ‘freedom.’ It awaits the Panthers and Leafs on Sunday night

May 17, 2025

A spot in the NHL’s final four is at stake Sunday night in Toronto. The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs will play the deciding game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The winner will face Carolina in the East final. The loser goes into the offseason. Florida is trying to get to the conference finals for a third consecutive season. Toronto is trying to get there for the first time since 2002.

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A masted Mexican Navy training ship, the Cuauhtémoc, sits stranded after colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyle Viterbo)

Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts and injuring sailors

May 17, 2025

A Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge during a promotional tour in New York City. The top of the ship’s three masts has slammed into the iconic span Saturday evening and partially collapsed as the boat floated in the East River. New York City Mayor Eric Adams says 19 people were injured, four seriously. But he says the 142-year-old bridge has been spared major damage. The cause of the collision is under investigation. The Mexican navy says in a post on the social media platform X that Saturday’s incident involves the Cuauhtemoc, an academy training vessel.

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Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) is tripped by Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele, right rear, on an attack in the third period of Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series in Dallas, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele scores in Game 6 at Dallas after unexpected death of his father

May 17, 2025

Winnipeg top center Mark Scheifele scored a goal in the Jets’ must-win Game 6 of the second-round of the playoffs in Dallas after the unexpected death of his father. But he also had the penalty that led to the Stars’ power-play goal in overtime for a 2-1 victory that ended the series. Brad Scheifele died overnight, hours before Saturday night’s game. Mark Scheifele scored 5 1/2 minutes into the second period for a 1-0 lead. But his tripping penalty on a breaking Sam Steel with 14.8 seconds left in regulation gave Dallas its only power play, and Thomas Harley scored 1:33 into overtime.

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Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) is tripped by Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele, right rear, on an attack in the third period of Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series in Dallas, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele scores in Game 6 at Dallas after unexpected death of his father

May 17, 2025

Winnipeg top center Mark Scheifele scored a goal in the Jets’ must-win Game 6 of the second-round of the playoffs in Dallas after the unexpected death of his father. But he also had the penalty that led to the Stars’ power-play goal in overtime for a 2-1 victory that ended the series. Brad Scheifele died overnight, hours before Saturday night’s game. Mark Scheifele scored 5 1/2 minutes into the second period for a 1-0 lead. But his tripping penalty on a breaking Sam Steel with 14.8 seconds left in regulation gave Dallas its only power play, and Thomas Harley scored 1:33 into overtime.

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Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin (91), Thomas Harley (55) and Cody Ceci (44) celebrate after Harley scored in overtime in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets in Dallas, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Harley scores on OT power play, Stars beat Jets 2-1 to reach 3rd straight West final

May 17, 2025

Thomas Harley scored on a power play 1:33 into overtime and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final for the third season in a row, beating the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Game 6 on Saturday night. Mark Scheifele scored for the Jets hours after the unexpected death of his father, but also had the tripping penalty with 14.8 seconds left in regulation that set up Dallas to start overtime with a man advantage. Sam Steel, who had scored earlier for Dallas, was on a break when Scheifele lunged forward desperately trying to make a play when he tripped up the forward at the blue line. The Stars move on to face Edmonton in the West final.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani smiles toward the Los Angeles Angels dugout before batting during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 16, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani throws 50-pitch bullpen session in return from elbow surgery; Kershaw activated

May 17, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Saturday, another step in his throwing program in his return from elbow surgery. Ohtani advanced from the 35 pitches he tossed in is previous bullpen session on the same day that the Dodgers activated left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who made his season debut against the Los Angeles Angels. To make room on the roster for Kershaw, right-hander Ryan Loutos was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Also, left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani smiles toward the Los Angeles Angels dugout before batting during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 16, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani throws 50-pitch bullpen session in return from elbow surgery; Kershaw activated

May 17, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Saturday, another step in his throwing program in his return from elbow surgery. Ohtani advanced from the 35 pitches he tossed in is previous bullpen session on the same day that the Dodgers activated left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who made his season debut against the Los Angeles Angels. To make room on the roster for Kershaw, right-hander Ryan Loutos was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Also, left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

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Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers, right, reacts as he starts to run the bases after hitting a walkoff home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Devers homers in 9th to give Red Sox 7-6 win over Braves

May 17, 2025

Rafael Devers homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning against Pierce Johnson, sending the Boston Red Sox to a 7-6 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves that snapped their four-game losing streak. Jarren Duran had a two-run homer and a tying two-run single for the Red Sox, who had dropped 10 of 15. Atlanta’s Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna hit consecutive first-inning homers off Lucas Giolito, helping the Braves build a 5-0 lead before the Red Sox came charging back with two runs in the seventh and two in the eighth. Drake Baldwin added a two-run homer for Atlanta, which lost for only the fifth time in 14 games. Aroldis Chapman struck out three in a scoreless inning for the win.

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Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers, right, reacts as he starts to run the bases after hitting a walkoff home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Devers homers in 9th to give Red Sox 7-6 win over Braves

May 17, 2025

Rafael Devers homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning against Pierce Johnson, sending the Boston Red Sox to a 7-6 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves that snapped their four-game losing streak. Jarren Duran had a two-run homer and a tying two-run single for the Red Sox, who had dropped 10 of 15. Atlanta’s Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna hit consecutive first-inning homers off Lucas Giolito, helping the Braves build a 5-0 lead before the Red Sox came charging back with two runs in the seventh and two in the eighth. Drake Baldwin added a two-run homer for Atlanta, which lost for only the fifth time in 14 games. Aroldis Chapman struck out three in a scoreless inning for the win.

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Food and Drug Administration commissioner Martin Markary speaks during an event in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Monday, May 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions

May 17, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions. Novavax makes the nation’s only traditional protein-based coronavirus vaccine and while it has long been authorized for use, it had expected full approval last month. Late Friday, the FDA licensed the vaccine but for use only in adults 65 and older — or those 12 to 64 who have at least one health problem that puts them at increased risk from the virus. Novavax also is required to do additional clinical trials of the shot.

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Food and Drug Administration commissioner Martin Markary speaks during an event in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Monday, May 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions

May 17, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions. Novavax makes the nation’s only traditional protein-based coronavirus vaccine and while it has long been authorized for use, it had expected full approval last month. Late Friday, the FDA licensed the vaccine but for use only in adults 65 and older — or those 12 to 64 who have at least one health problem that puts them at increased risk from the virus. Novavax also is required to do additional clinical trials of the shot.

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Scottie Scheffler smiles on the seventh hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Scottie Scheffler storms into a 3-shot lead in the PGA Championship with another major in sight

May 17, 2025

Scottie Scheffler has gone from a three-shot deficit to a three-shot lead in the PGA Championship. Scheffler pulled away Saturday by playing the last five holes at Quail Hollow in 5-under par. That gives him a 65 and the lead over Alex Noren. It was a wild day at Quail Hollow in which nine players had at least a share of the lead at one point. That included Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm. DeChambeau played the last three holes in 3 over and shot 69. He was six behind. Rahm shot a 67 and was five shots back.

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Bryson DeChambeau reacts after hitting his tee shot into the water on the 17th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

DeChambeau collapses on Green Mile, falling from 1st to tie for 8th at PGA Championship

May 17, 2025

For a brief minute, it seemed Bryson DeChambeau was beginning to lock in on a third major championship. The notorious long-ball hitter had just made birdie on the 15th hole Saturday to get to 8-under par giving him sole possession of the lead at the PGA Championship. And then Quail Hollow’s famous three closing holes known as the Green Mile — and a few unfortunate gusts of win — changed everything. The two-time U.S. Open champion made bogey on No. 16 and double bogey on 17. In a span of about 90 minutes, DeChambeau went from first place to tied for eighth and six shots behind leader and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler entering the final round.

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Bryson DeChambeau reacts after hitting his tee shot into the water on the 17th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

DeChambeau collapses on Green Mile, falling from 1st to tie for 8th at PGA Championship

May 17, 2025

For a brief minute, it seemed Bryson DeChambeau was beginning to lock in on a third major championship. The notorious long-ball hitter had just made birdie on the 15th hole Saturday to get to 8-under par giving him sole possession of the lead at the PGA Championship. And then Quail Hollow’s famous three closing holes known as the Green Mile — and a few unfortunate gusts of win — changed everything. The two-time U.S. Open champion made bogey on No. 16 and double bogey on 17. In a span of about 90 minutes, DeChambeau went from first place to tied for eighth and six shots behind leader and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler entering the final round.

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Rory McIlroy among some 50 players whose drivers were tested. PGA says it’s standard procedure

May 17, 2025

The PGA of America says Rory McIlroy was part of some 50 players who had drivers tested before the PGA Championship. Kerry Haigh is the chief championships officer of the PGA of America. He says randomly testing one-third of the 156-man field is normal procedure and this week at Quail Hollow was no exception. McIlroy had to replace his driver because it was no longer conforming. Haigh says that happens to several players from hitting so many shots with the driver. He says results are confidential because players are unaware when a driver doesn’t conform. Intent is never in question.

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Rory McIlroy among some 50 players whose drivers were tested. PGA says it’s standard procedure

May 17, 2025

The PGA of America says Rory McIlroy was part of some 50 players who had drivers tested before the PGA Championship. Kerry Haigh is the chief championships officer of the PGA of America. He says randomly testing one-third of the 156-man field is normal procedure and this week at Quail Hollow was no exception. McIlroy had to replace his driver because it was no longer conforming. Haigh says that happens to several players from hitting so many shots with the driver. He says results are confidential because players are unaware when a driver doesn’t conform. Intent is never in question.

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Jon Rahm, of Spain, hits from the fairway on the fifth hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Back in the mix: Jon Rahm ‘hungry’ for first major championship since joining LIV Golf in 2023

May 17, 2025

Jon Rahm is back in contention at a major championship. Rahm shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday to get to 6-under 207 for the tournament, leaving him with an outside shot to catch Scottie Scheffler, the leader at 11 under. Rahm won the U.S. Open in 2021 and the Masters in 2023. But this is the first time he’s been in contention for a major championship on the final day since announcing he was joining the LIV Tour in December of 2023. In the four majors since he hasn’t finished within eight shots of the lead.

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Jon Rahm, of Spain, hits from the fairway on the fifth hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Back in the mix: Jon Rahm ‘hungry’ for first major championship since joining LIV Golf in 2023

May 17, 2025

Jon Rahm is back in contention at a major championship. Rahm shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday to get to 6-under 207 for the tournament, leaving him with an outside shot to catch Scottie Scheffler, the leader at 11 under. Rahm won the U.S. Open in 2021 and the Masters in 2023. But this is the first time he’s been in contention for a major championship on the final day since announcing he was joining the LIV Tour in December of 2023. In the four majors since he hasn’t finished within eight shots of the lead.

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Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) shoots in front pf Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Clark has triple-double to lead Fever past Sky 93-58 as tempers flare after hard foul in 3rd quarter

May 17, 2025

Caitlin Clark opened the season with the third triple-double of her career Saturday, and the new-look Indiana Fever dominated the final 16 1/2 minutes to pull away from the Chicago Sky 93-58. Last season’s WNBA Rookie of the Year finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists while blocking a career-high four shots. Aliyah Boston added 19 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks, while Natasha Howard scored 15 points in her Fever debut. DeWanna Bonner also scored seven points to move into third on the WNBA’s career scoring list, passing Tina Thompson. Angel Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds for the Sky.

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Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) shoots in front pf Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Clark has triple-double to lead Fever past Sky 93-58 as tempers flare after hard foul in 3rd quarter

May 17, 2025

Caitlin Clark opened the season with the third triple-double of her career Saturday, and the new-look Indiana Fever dominated the final 16 1/2 minutes to pull away from the Chicago Sky 93-58. Last season’s WNBA Rookie of the Year finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists while blocking a career-high four shots. Aliyah Boston added 19 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks, while Natasha Howard scored 15 points in her Fever debut. DeWanna Bonner also scored seven points to move into third on the WNBA’s career scoring list, passing Tina Thompson. Angel Reese had 12 points and 17 rebounds for the Sky.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after being called for a flagrant foul on Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese during the second half an WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Caitlin Clark says flagrant foul for shoving Angel Reese was not ‘malicious’

May 17, 2025

The Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry has added another chapter. Reese took exception to Clark’s hard foul with 4:38 left in the third quarter as the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky opened their seasons on Saturday. After Reese grabbed an offensive rebound, Clark slapped Reese across the arm, knocking the ball away and Reese to the floor. Reese then jumped up and confronted Clark as Fever center Aliyah Boston jumped in between the two players. Following a replay review, the referees upgraded the foul to a flagrant one and called double technical fouls on Boston and Reese.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after being called for a flagrant foul on Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese during the second half an WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Caitlin Clark says flagrant foul for shoving Angel Reese was not ‘malicious’

May 17, 2025

The Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry has added another chapter. Reese took exception to Clark’s hard foul with 4:38 left in the third quarter as the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky opened their seasons on Saturday. After Reese grabbed an offensive rebound, Clark slapped Reese across the arm, knocking the ball away and Reese to the floor. Reese then jumped up and confronted Clark as Fever center Aliyah Boston jumped in between the two players. Following a replay review, the referees upgraded the foul to a flagrant one and called double technical fouls on Boston and Reese.

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Marcus Armstrong, of New Zealand, hits the wall in the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirk DeBrunner)

Herta rebounds from Indy 500 qualifying wreck to make the field. Armstrong still has work to do

May 17, 2025

Colton Herta rebounded from a crash early in Indianapolis 500 qualifying on Saturday to safely make the field with a backup car quickly built up by Andretti Autosport. He wound up 29th on a day in which the top 30 speeds were locked into the race on May 25. Marcus Armstrong was not so fortunate. He crashed in a practice just before the qualifying session, and he was unable to get his own backup car built up by Meyer Shank Racing into the field. So, he will return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday as one of four drivers in a shootout for the final three spots on the 33-car starting grid.

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Marcus Armstrong, of New Zealand, hits the wall in the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirk DeBrunner)

Herta rebounds from Indy 500 qualifying wreck to make the field. Armstrong still has work to do

May 17, 2025

Colton Herta rebounded from a crash early in Indianapolis 500 qualifying on Saturday to safely make the field with a backup car quickly built up by Andretti Autosport. He wound up 29th on a day in which the top 30 speeds were locked into the race on May 25. Marcus Armstrong was not so fortunate. He crashed in a practice just before the qualifying session, and he was unable to get his own backup car built up by Meyer Shank Racing into the field. So, he will return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday as one of four drivers in a shootout for the final three spots on the 33-car starting grid.

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Alex Palou, of Spain, talks with his crew as he waits for is turn during qualification for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Palou and Penske set pace in 1st stage of Indy 500 qualifying. Andretti in danger of missing race

May 17, 2025

It was three familiar faces at the top of the Indianapolis 500 qualifying board after the first round of time trials. Two-time defending IndyCar series champion Alex Palou is currently holding the provisional pole. Palou is the winner of four of the first five races this season. He topped Team Penske drivers Scott McLaughlin and two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden. Qualifying on Saturday decides the fast 12 that will run again Sunday to set the first four rows and the pole. Among the drivers who failed to lock into the field of 33 was Marco Andretti, who will be part of a four-driver shootout Sunday to determine who fails to make the field.

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Alex Palou, of Spain, talks with his crew as he waits for is turn during qualification for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Palou and Penske set pace in 1st stage of Indy 500 qualifying. Andretti in danger of missing race

May 17, 2025

It was three familiar faces at the top of the Indianapolis 500 qualifying board after the first round of time trials. Two-time defending IndyCar series champion Alex Palou is currently holding the provisional pole. Palou is the winner of four of the first five races this season. He topped Team Penske drivers Scott McLaughlin and two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden. Qualifying on Saturday decides the fast 12 that will run again Sunday to set the first four rows and the pole. Among the drivers who failed to lock into the field of 33 was Marco Andretti, who will be part of a four-driver shootout Sunday to determine who fails to make the field.

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New York Mets pitcher Edwin Díaz (39) reacts after striking out New York Yankees' Aaron Judge to close out the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Mets’ Pete Alonso thinks ahead to possible Subway Series against Yankees, saying `It’d be sick’

May 17, 2025

After listening to Yankees fans rail at Juan Soto for two days, New York Mets star Pete Alonso thought about the possibility of a Subway Series in October. Alonso says “it’d be electric,” speaking after the Mets rallied past the Yankees 3-2 in their second meeting this year. “Any chance we can avoid the Van Wyck, that’d be great.” Alonso would love the chance to play a World Series entirely in New York and avoid the perpetually congested expressway leading to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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New York Mets pitcher Edwin Díaz (39) reacts after striking out New York Yankees' Aaron Judge to close out the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Mets’ Pete Alonso thinks ahead to possible Subway Series against Yankees, saying `It’d be sick’

May 17, 2025

After listening to Yankees fans rail at Juan Soto for two days, New York Mets star Pete Alonso thought about the possibility of a Subway Series in October. Alonso says “it’d be electric,” speaking after the Mets rallied past the Yankees 3-2 in their second meeting this year. “Any chance we can avoid the Van Wyck, that’d be great.” Alonso would love the chance to play a World Series entirely in New York and avoid the perpetually congested expressway leading to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun defends in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder look to take major step in Game 7 vs. Nuggets

May 17, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City’s young core has reached its moment of truth. The Thunder squad that won a league-best 68 games this season can validate that regular-season success if they can beat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals at home on Sunday. The Thunder face an experienced Denver squad that the won the title in 2023 and claimed a Game 7 victory this season in the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers. The winner advances to play Minnesota in the Western Conference finals.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun defends in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder look to take major step in Game 7 vs. Nuggets

May 17, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City’s young core has reached its moment of truth. The Thunder squad that won a league-best 68 games this season can validate that regular-season success if they can beat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals at home on Sunday. The Thunder face an experienced Denver squad that the won the title in 2023 and claimed a Game 7 victory this season in the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers. The winner advances to play Minnesota in the Western Conference finals.

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This combo from photos provided by Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office shows from left top: Dkenan Dennis, Gary C Price, Robert Moody, Kendell Myles, Corey E Boyd. Bottom from left: Lenton Vanburen Jr, Jermaine Donald, Antonine T Massey, Derrick D. Groves, and Leo Tate Sr. (Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office via AP)

Critics blast hourslong gap before officials disclosed 10 inmates’ escape from New Orleans jail

May 17, 2025

At least a dozen law enforcement agencies are searching for seven of the 10 men who broke out of a New Orleans jail by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet and scaling a wall. Friday’s escape is already drawing intense scrutiny and opprobrium. It took hours for sheriff’s officials to learn of the escape and then more time still to alert New Orleans police. Some of the missing men are accused of violent offenses and they escaped into a neighborhood less than 2 miles from the city’s famous French Quarter. Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has said the men were able to get out of the Orleans Justice Center because of defective locks, and possibly with help from people inside her department.

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This combo from photos provided by Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office shows from left top: Dkenan Dennis, Gary C Price, Robert Moody, Kendell Myles, Corey E Boyd. Bottom from left: Lenton Vanburen Jr, Jermaine Donald, Antonine T Massey, Derrick D. Groves, and Leo Tate Sr. (Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office via AP)

Critics blast hourslong gap before officials disclosed 10 inmates’ escape from New Orleans jail

May 17, 2025

At least a dozen law enforcement agencies are searching for seven of the 10 men who broke out of a New Orleans jail by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet and scaling a wall. Friday’s escape is already drawing intense scrutiny and opprobrium. It took hours for sheriff’s officials to learn of the escape and then more time still to alert New Orleans police. Some of the missing men are accused of violent offenses and they escaped into a neighborhood less than 2 miles from the city’s famous French Quarter. Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson has said the men were able to get out of the Orleans Justice Center because of defective locks, and possibly with help from people inside her department.

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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) stops the puck in the third period of Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Andersen’s steady play in net has the Hurricanes back in the Eastern final for 2nd time in 3 years

May 17, 2025

Goaltender Frederik Andersen has been strong through two rounds of the playoffs for the Carolina Hurricanes. Andersen is 7-2 with a 1.36 goals-against average and .937 save percentage. Those numbers are best among goalies with multiple postseason starts. That’s a key reason why the Hurricanes are back in the Eastern Conference final for the second time in three seasons. The 35-year-old Andersen has had health and injury issues in recent years. That includes missing a lot of the regular season last year with a blood-clot issue. Andersen says he’s enjoying the postseason after those challenges.

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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) stops the puck in the third period of Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Andersen’s steady play in net has the Hurricanes back in the Eastern final for 2nd time in 3 years

May 17, 2025

Goaltender Frederik Andersen has been strong through two rounds of the playoffs for the Carolina Hurricanes. Andersen is 7-2 with a 1.36 goals-against average and .937 save percentage. Those numbers are best among goalies with multiple postseason starts. That’s a key reason why the Hurricanes are back in the Eastern Conference final for the second time in three seasons. The 35-year-old Andersen has had health and injury issues in recent years. That includes missing a lot of the regular season last year with a blood-clot issue. Andersen says he’s enjoying the postseason after those challenges.

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FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) walks on the field during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Antonio Brown detained after gunshots outside Adin Ross’ boxing event

May 17, 2025

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown says he was briefly detained by police following an altercation in which gunshots were fired outside Adin Ross’ celebrity boxing event in Miami. Miami police confirmed in a written statement that officers responded to the area at about 3 a.m. after receiving an alert from the gunshot-detection system ShotSpotter. Officer Kiara Delva, a department spokeswoman, said police questioned several people but made no arrests. Brown posted on social media that he had been “jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me” at the popular streamer Ross’ event.

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FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) walks on the field during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Antonio Brown detained after gunshots outside Adin Ross’ boxing event

May 17, 2025

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown says he was briefly detained by police following an altercation in which gunshots were fired outside Adin Ross’ celebrity boxing event in Miami. Miami police confirmed in a written statement that officers responded to the area at about 3 a.m. after receiving an alert from the gunshot-detection system ShotSpotter. Officer Kiara Delva, a department spokeswoman, said police questioned several people but made no arrests. Brown posted on social media that he had been “jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me” at the popular streamer Ross’ event.

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Heather Donahue walks on a rural road, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Freedom, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Still finding trouble in the woods: ‘Blair Witch Project’ star at center of Maine road dispute

May 17, 2025

Heather Donahue starred in the low-budget hit movie “The Blair Witch Project” and has been embroiled in a spat with locals in her tiny Maine town after she started marking trees to help people find their way in the dense forests. It’s a twist of fate harkening back to her long ago movie career. Donahue had been a member of the town’s governing board but lost a recall election recently after a controversy about whether a rural road was public or private. She says she is putting the saga behind her and getting back to enjoying a quiet life in Maine.

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Heather Donahue walks on a rural road, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Freedom, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Still finding trouble in the woods: ‘Blair Witch Project’ star at center of Maine road dispute

May 17, 2025

Heather Donahue starred in the low-budget hit movie “The Blair Witch Project” and has been embroiled in a spat with locals in her tiny Maine town after she started marking trees to help people find their way in the dense forests. It’s a twist of fate harkening back to her long ago movie career. Donahue had been a member of the town’s governing board but lost a recall election recently after a controversy about whether a rural road was public or private. She says she is putting the saga behind her and getting back to enjoying a quiet life in Maine.

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) raises his stick to the crowd after Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Carolina HurricanesThursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to keep playing for the Capitals, his 21st NHL season at age 40

May 17, 2025

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to return to the Washington Capitals next season and hopes to make their roster for a 21st NHL season. Ovechkin turns 40 in September. The Russian superstar broke Wayne Gretzky’s career goal-scoring record late this season and is currently at 897. Ovechkin has one season left on the five-year, $47.5 million contract he signed in 2021. He scored 44 goals in 65 games this season around missing time with a broken leg. He had five goals and an assist in 10 playoff games.

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) raises his stick to the crowd after Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Carolina HurricanesThursday, May 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to keep playing for the Capitals, his 21st NHL season at age 40

May 17, 2025

Alex Ovechkin says he intends to return to the Washington Capitals next season and hopes to make their roster for a 21st NHL season. Ovechkin turns 40 in September. The Russian superstar broke Wayne Gretzky’s career goal-scoring record late this season and is currently at 897. Ovechkin has one season left on the five-year, $47.5 million contract he signed in 2021. He scored 44 goals in 65 games this season around missing time with a broken leg. He had five goals and an assist in 10 playoff games.

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FILE - Ryan Walters, Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Superintendent, speaks at a rally, Nov. 1, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election

May 17, 2025

Beginning next school year, the curriculum standards for Oklahoma high school students will including conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election. The standards were revised at the direction of state School Superintendent Ryan Walters. The first-term conservative has leaned into fighting what he describes as “wokeness” in public schools. A lawsuit has been filed challenging the new standards, and even the GOP governor and state legislators have expressed concern over letting the standards take effect for the upcoming school year. One Democratic state lawmaker says Walters’ push is “harmful posturing and political theater.”

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FILE - Ryan Walters, Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Superintendent, speaks at a rally, Nov. 1, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election

May 17, 2025

Beginning next school year, the curriculum standards for Oklahoma high school students will including conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election. The standards were revised at the direction of state School Superintendent Ryan Walters. The first-term conservative has leaned into fighting what he describes as “wokeness” in public schools. A lawsuit has been filed challenging the new standards, and even the GOP governor and state legislators have expressed concern over letting the standards take effect for the upcoming school year. One Democratic state lawmaker says Walters’ push is “harmful posturing and political theater.”

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Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown, third from left, watches with teammates during the second half of Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks Friday, May 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Celtics have an uncertain future with Jayson Tatum’s injury, huge payroll to confront

May 17, 2025

The Boston Celtics entered this season with hopes of ending the NBA’s six-season drought without a repeat champion. It all thudded to the surface in the postseason, cemented by Boston’s 4-2 conference semifinals loss to a New York Knicks team that it had previously dominated this season. Just as painful as getting dethroned at NBA champions was the devastating ruptured Achilles tendon injury to Jayson Tatum. It cast a pall not only over the remainder of the New York series but has thrust the Celtics’ future into uncertainty heading into the offseason.

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Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown, third from left, watches with teammates during the second half of Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks Friday, May 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Celtics have an uncertain future with Jayson Tatum’s injury, huge payroll to confront

May 17, 2025

The Boston Celtics entered this season with hopes of ending the NBA’s six-season drought without a repeat champion. It all thudded to the surface in the postseason, cemented by Boston’s 4-2 conference semifinals loss to a New York Knicks team that it had previously dominated this season. Just as painful as getting dethroned at NBA champions was the devastating ruptured Achilles tendon injury to Jayson Tatum. It cast a pall not only over the remainder of the New York series but has thrust the Celtics’ future into uncertainty heading into the offseason.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, shakes hands with Colombia's President Gustavo Petro after delivering his opening speech for the opening ceremony of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Forum of China and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States at China National Convention Center in Beijing, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Colombia seeks to join China-based development bank as Latin America drifts away from Washington

May 17, 2025

Colombia’s government has applied to join a China-based development bank. It’s another sign of Latin America’s drift away from the U.S. as the Trump administration’s foreign aid cuts, trade barriers and crackdown on immigration spurs many leaders in the region to seek closer ties with Washington’s geopolitical rival. The announcement was made by President Gustavo Petro as he wrapped up a visit to China this week with a stop in Shanghai to visit the New Development Bank. The multilateral lender was set up a decade ago. Petro told reporters in China on Saturday that Colombia is committed to purchasing $512 million worth of shares in the bank.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, shakes hands with Colombia's President Gustavo Petro after delivering his opening speech for the opening ceremony of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Forum of China and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States at China National Convention Center in Beijing, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Colombia seeks to join China-based development bank as Latin America drifts away from Washington

May 17, 2025

Colombia’s government has applied to join a China-based development bank. It’s another sign of Latin America’s drift away from the U.S. as the Trump administration’s foreign aid cuts, trade barriers and crackdown on immigration spurs many leaders in the region to seek closer ties with Washington’s geopolitical rival. The announcement was made by President Gustavo Petro as he wrapped up a visit to China this week with a stop in Shanghai to visit the New Development Bank. The multilateral lender was set up a decade ago. Petro told reporters in China on Saturday that Colombia is committed to purchasing $512 million worth of shares in the bank.

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FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Student loans have been confusing lately. Here’s a guide to know where you stand

May 17, 2025

Between collections resuming, courts challenging student loan programs and layoffs in the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about the status their student loans. Recently, the Education Department announced that it would start involuntary collections through the Treasury Department’s offset program. Involuntary collection could affect the roughly 5.3 million borrowers who are in default. At the center of the turmoil are the government’s income-driven repayment plans, which reduce monthly payments for borrowers with lower incomes. Those plans were temporarily paused after a federal court blocked parts of the plans in February.

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FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Student loans have been confusing lately. Here’s a guide to know where you stand

May 17, 2025

Between collections resuming, courts challenging student loan programs and layoffs in the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about the status their student loans. Recently, the Education Department announced that it would start involuntary collections through the Treasury Department’s offset program. Involuntary collection could affect the roughly 5.3 million borrowers who are in default. At the center of the turmoil are the government’s income-driven repayment plans, which reduce monthly payments for borrowers with lower incomes. Those plans were temporarily paused after a federal court blocked parts of the plans in February.

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FILE - Former FBI director James Comey gestures while speaking at Harvard University's Institute of Politics' JFK Jr. Forum in Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

The old slang term ’86’ probably started as restaurant-worker jargon. Suddenly it’s in the news

May 17, 2025

The slang term at the center of a political firestorm around former FBI Director James Comey likely originated as food-service-industry jargon before extending to other uses. In a since-deleted Instagram post, Comey shared a photo of shells in the shapes of “86 47.” He said he took it as a political message, since President Donald Trump is the 47th president, and to “86” something can be to get rid of it, like a rowdy patron at a bar. But Trump and other Republicans took it more ominously, saying Comey was advocating violence, given that “86” has at times been used as a way to mean someone’s killing.

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FILE - Former FBI director James Comey gestures while speaking at Harvard University's Institute of Politics' JFK Jr. Forum in Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

The old slang term ’86’ probably started as restaurant-worker jargon. Suddenly it’s in the news

May 17, 2025

The slang term at the center of a political firestorm around former FBI Director James Comey likely originated as food-service-industry jargon before extending to other uses. In a since-deleted Instagram post, Comey shared a photo of shells in the shapes of “86 47.” He said he took it as a political message, since President Donald Trump is the 47th president, and to “86” something can be to get rid of it, like a rowdy patron at a bar. But Trump and other Republicans took it more ominously, saying Comey was advocating violence, given that “86” has at times been used as a way to mean someone’s killing.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley reacts after Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield scores during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves return to Western Conference finals, driven as ever to win for revered Conley

May 17, 2025

An exhausted Anthony Edwards made a point to promise a return to the Western Conference finals when the Minnesota Timberwolves were ousted from the NBA playoffs last year. He was particularly talking to Mike Conley. Nobody with the Wolves is more revered than the 37-year-old point guard. There isn’t anyone they want more to win for this time than him. He’s never reached the NBA Finals. The Wolves eliminated Golden State in the second round with a significant contribution from Conley. He played tight defense on Warriors sharpshooter Buddy Hield and had 16 points in the elimination game on Wednesday.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley reacts after Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield scores during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves return to Western Conference finals, driven as ever to win for revered Conley

May 17, 2025

An exhausted Anthony Edwards made a point to promise a return to the Western Conference finals when the Minnesota Timberwolves were ousted from the NBA playoffs last year. He was particularly talking to Mike Conley. Nobody with the Wolves is more revered than the 37-year-old point guard. There isn’t anyone they want more to win for this time than him. He’s never reached the NBA Finals. The Wolves eliminated Golden State in the second round with a significant contribution from Conley. He played tight defense on Warriors sharpshooter Buddy Hield and had 16 points in the elimination game on Wednesday.

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Tyrrell Hatton, of England, reacts to his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Quail Hollow’s closing 3 holes known as the Green Mile proving to be huge test at PGA Championship

May 17, 2025

The Green Mile nearly sent Masters champion Rory McIlroy home early from the PGA Championship. Quail Hollow’s closing three holes known did a number on several other players, too. The Green Mile has lived up to its diabolical reputation this week as one of the most difficult stretches in all of golf and has had a big impact on the leaderboard. In short, if you can navigate the Green Mile in par or close to it, you’re probably playing well. The Green Mile accounted for three of the four toughest holes Friday, with 38 double bogeys or worse.

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Tyrrell Hatton, of England, reacts to his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Quail Hollow’s closing 3 holes known as the Green Mile proving to be huge test at PGA Championship

May 17, 2025

The Green Mile nearly sent Masters champion Rory McIlroy home early from the PGA Championship. Quail Hollow’s closing three holes known did a number on several other players, too. The Green Mile has lived up to its diabolical reputation this week as one of the most difficult stretches in all of golf and has had a big impact on the leaderboard. In short, if you can navigate the Green Mile in par or close to it, you’re probably playing well. The Green Mile accounted for three of the four toughest holes Friday, with 38 double bogeys or worse.

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New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) gestures to fans during the second half of Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Boston Celtics Friday, May 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Knicks beat Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 and advance to face Pacers in Eastern Conference finals

May 16, 2025

The New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years and ended the one-year NBA title reign of the Boston Celtics with astonishing ease, rolling to a 119-81 victory in Game 6. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 23 points for the Knicks, who will face the Indiana Pacers, the same team they met in their last conference finals appearance in 2000. Game 1 is Wednesday night in New York. Mikal Bridges scored 22 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 for the Knicks, whose 38-point margin of victory was their largest in a postseason game.

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New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) gestures to fans during the second half of Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Boston Celtics Friday, May 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Knicks beat Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 and advance to face Pacers in Eastern Conference finals

May 16, 2025

The New York Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years and ended the one-year NBA title reign of the Boston Celtics with astonishing ease, rolling to a 119-81 victory in Game 6. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 23 points for the Knicks, who will face the Indiana Pacers, the same team they met in their last conference finals appearance in 2000. Game 1 is Wednesday night in New York. Mikal Bridges scored 22 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 for the Knicks, whose 38-point margin of victory was their largest in a postseason game.

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, foreground left, smiles during the second half of a WNBA basketball game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Los Angeles Sparks in San Francisco, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

The Valkyries bring WNBA basketball to the Bay Area in their franchise debut

May 16, 2025

The fans in the packed arena were decked out in matching purple T-shirts emblazoned with the phrase “First of a Lifetime.” After years of hoping the WNBA would come to the Bay Area and more than 18 months after the expansion team was awarded by the league, the Golden State Valkyries made their debut. They hosted the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night and lost 84-67. Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase said she had this day circled on her calendar since the schedule was released and spent the entire day at the arena in anticipation.

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, foreground left, smiles during the second half of a WNBA basketball game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Los Angeles Sparks in San Francisco, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

The Valkyries bring WNBA basketball to the Bay Area in their franchise debut

May 16, 2025

The fans in the packed arena were decked out in matching purple T-shirts emblazoned with the phrase “First of a Lifetime.” After years of hoping the WNBA would come to the Bay Area and more than 18 months after the expansion team was awarded by the league, the Golden State Valkyries made their debut. They hosted the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night and lost 84-67. Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase said she had this day circled on her calendar since the schedule was released and spent the entire day at the arena in anticipation.

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San Francisco Giants' Wilmer Flores, right, celebrates Heliot Ramos after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Friday, May 16, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Flores hits 3 homers and drives in 8 runs to back Webb as Giants thump A’s 9-1

May 16, 2025

Wilmer Flores homered three times — including a grand slam — and drove in eight runs to back a strong start by Logan Webb, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Athletics 13-5. Flores set single-game career highs for homers and RBIs. He hit his seventh career slam in the third inning off A’s starter JP Sears. He had a three-run shot against Michel Otañez in the sixth, then added a solo shot off Anthony Maldonado in the eighth. Webb carried a shutout into the eighth inning. He allowed one run and five hits in eight innings.

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San Francisco Giants' Wilmer Flores, right, celebrates Heliot Ramos after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Friday, May 16, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Flores hits 3 homers and drives in 8 runs to back Webb as Giants thump A’s 9-1

May 16, 2025

Wilmer Flores homered three times — including a grand slam — and drove in eight runs to back a strong start by Logan Webb, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Athletics 13-5. Flores set single-game career highs for homers and RBIs. He hit his seventh career slam in the third inning off A’s starter JP Sears. He had a three-run shot against Michel Otañez in the sixth, then added a solo shot off Anthony Maldonado in the eighth. Webb carried a shutout into the eighth inning. He allowed one run and five hits in eight innings.

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Used beverage containers are seen in a bag outside the Glisan BottleDrop Redemption Center on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Oregon’s landmark bottle redemption law may change due to concerns over drugs and homelessness

May 16, 2025

In 1971, Oregon became the first state in the nation to pass a “bottle bill.” Consumers currently pay a 10-cent deposit on certain beverage cans and bottles, then get that deposit back when returning them at a store or redemption center. Now Oregon lawmakers may overhaul the law. They’re considering new time restrictions on redemption sites that some say have become magnets for drugs and homelessness. The legislation would also allow new types of alternative return sites in Portland in response to retailers’ concerns. Some residents say redemption centers negatively impact their neighborhoods. Others say bottle returns are key income sources for poor people.

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Used beverage containers are seen in a bag outside the Glisan BottleDrop Redemption Center on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Oregon’s landmark bottle redemption law may change due to concerns over drugs and homelessness

May 16, 2025

In 1971, Oregon became the first state in the nation to pass a “bottle bill.” Consumers currently pay a 10-cent deposit on certain beverage cans and bottles, then get that deposit back when returning them at a store or redemption center. Now Oregon lawmakers may overhaul the law. They’re considering new time restrictions on redemption sites that some say have become magnets for drugs and homelessness. The legislation would also allow new types of alternative return sites in Portland in response to retailers’ concerns. Some residents say redemption centers negatively impact their neighborhoods. Others say bottle returns are key income sources for poor people.

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FiLE - House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)

Republicans forge their tax bill in Trump’s image, with ‘MAGA accounts’ and more

May 16, 2025

House Republicans are in the final rounds of negotiations over a sweeping budget plan that has been significantly influenced by President Donald Trump’s priorities. Many GOP lawmakers expect the bill will only make it through the finish line if Trump personally weighs with members. It is not unusual in the modern era for a president to direct the legislative priorities in Congress, but many House Republicans see Trump’s role as singular and decisive as they aim to pass the bill before Memorial Day.

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FiLE - House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)

Republicans forge their tax bill in Trump’s image, with ‘MAGA accounts’ and more

May 16, 2025

House Republicans are in the final rounds of negotiations over a sweeping budget plan that has been significantly influenced by President Donald Trump’s priorities. Many GOP lawmakers expect the bill will only make it through the finish line if Trump personally weighs with members. It is not unusual in the modern era for a president to direct the legislative priorities in Congress, but many House Republicans see Trump’s role as singular and decisive as they aim to pass the bill before Memorial Day.

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2 dead and at least 3 injured in Las Vegas gym shooting, police say

May 16, 2025

Las Vegas police say a shooting inside an athletic club has killed two people, including the suspect, and injured another three people. Police say one person was killed at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on the city’s west side as gunfire erupted. Officers who arrived at the scene then shot the armed suspect after he ran out the door. Police say the three people who were injured were transported to local hospitals, with one in critical condition. Officials are still investigating a motive.

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2 dead and at least 3 injured in Las Vegas gym shooting, police say

May 16, 2025

Las Vegas police say a shooting inside an athletic club has killed two people, including the suspect, and injured another three people. Police say one person was killed at the Las Vegas Athletic Club on the city’s west side as gunfire erupted. Officers who arrived at the scene then shot the armed suspect after he ran out the door. Police say the three people who were injured were transported to local hospitals, with one in critical condition. Officials are still investigating a motive.

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New York Mets' Juan Soto acknowledges the reaction of the crowd as he steps to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Friday, May 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Juan Soto greeted with standing jeer in Yankee Stadium return, then touches heart with helmet

May 16, 2025

Fans rose to their feet for Juan Soto’s Yankee Stadium return in a rare standing jeer, and he responded by taking off his helmet, tipping it to the crowd and touching it against his heart. Having spurned the Yankees’ riches for the Mets’ even greater fortunes, he was the center of attention back in the Bronx, wearing bright orange wristbands that could be spotted from the farthest seats during a 6-2 loss to the Yankees. After helping the Yankees reach the World Series in his only season in pinstripes, Soto signed a record $765 million, 15-year contract with the Mets, turning down a $760 million, 16-year offer from the Yankees.

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New York Mets' Juan Soto acknowledges the reaction of the crowd as he steps to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Friday, May 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Juan Soto greeted with standing jeer in Yankee Stadium return, then touches heart with helmet

May 16, 2025

Fans rose to their feet for Juan Soto’s Yankee Stadium return in a rare standing jeer, and he responded by taking off his helmet, tipping it to the crowd and touching it against his heart. Having spurned the Yankees’ riches for the Mets’ even greater fortunes, he was the center of attention back in the Bronx, wearing bright orange wristbands that could be spotted from the farthest seats during a 6-2 loss to the Yankees. After helping the Yankees reach the World Series in his only season in pinstripes, Soto signed a record $765 million, 15-year contract with the Mets, turning down a $760 million, 16-year offer from the Yankees.

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll, left, is hugged by right wing Mitch Marner (16) after the Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Auston Matthews breaks through, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 2-0 to force Game 7

May 16, 2025

Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period, Joseph Woll stopped 22 shots, and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their season alive by beating the Florida Panthers 2-0 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday night. Max Pacioretty added an insurance goal for the Leafs, who improved to 4-2 when facing elimination since the start of the 2023 playoffs. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 15 shots for the Panthers, the defending Stanley Cup champions who oddly are only 8-7 in potential closeout games over the last three postseasons.

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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll, left, is hugged by right wing Mitch Marner (16) after the Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Auston Matthews breaks through, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 2-0 to force Game 7

May 16, 2025

Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period, Joseph Woll stopped 22 shots, and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their season alive by beating the Florida Panthers 2-0 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday night. Max Pacioretty added an insurance goal for the Leafs, who improved to 4-2 when facing elimination since the start of the 2023 playoffs. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 15 shots for the Panthers, the defending Stanley Cup champions who oddly are only 8-7 in potential closeout games over the last three postseasons.

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives the ball past Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton, right, in the first half in a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 16, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Paige Bueckers looks forward to moving on after getting much-hyped WNBA debut out of the way

May 16, 2025

Paige Bueckers’ hometown in Minnesota took on her name for a day as a tribute to her WNBA debut. The team from her home state wasn’t quite as accommodating. Bueckers scored the first points of the season for the Dallas Wings and finished with 10, while fellow UConn alum Napheesa Collier finished with 34 points for Minnesota in the Lynx’s 99-84 victory. All important details, yes. But maybe the biggest is that the first one is out of the way for the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft.

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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives the ball past Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carleton, right, in the first half in a WNBA basketball game Friday, May 16, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Paige Bueckers looks forward to moving on after getting much-hyped WNBA debut out of the way

May 16, 2025

Paige Bueckers’ hometown in Minnesota took on her name for a day as a tribute to her WNBA debut. The team from her home state wasn’t quite as accommodating. Bueckers scored the first points of the season for the Dallas Wings and finished with 10, while fellow UConn alum Napheesa Collier finished with 34 points for Minnesota in the Lynx’s 99-84 victory. All important details, yes. But maybe the biggest is that the first one is out of the way for the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft.

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Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Jhonattan Vegas stays ahead in PGA Championship as Scottie Scheffler looms large

May 16, 2025

Jhonattan Vegas remains in the lead at the PGA Championship on a day where the drama was everywhere else. Vegas made a double bogey on the last hole for a 70. He leads by two. It’s the name three shots behind that has everyone’s attention. Scottie Scheffler has been scrapping by and not making many mistakes. He shot a 68 and was tied with Max Homa. Rory McIlroy is still wild off the tee. He has a new driver because his regular was deemed nonconforming earlier in the week. Defending champion Xander Schauffele narrowly made the cut with gritty play.

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Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Jhonattan Vegas stays ahead in PGA Championship as Scottie Scheffler looms large

May 16, 2025

Jhonattan Vegas remains in the lead at the PGA Championship on a day where the drama was everywhere else. Vegas made a double bogey on the last hole for a 70. He leads by two. It’s the name three shots behind that has everyone’s attention. Scottie Scheffler has been scrapping by and not making many mistakes. He shot a 68 and was tied with Max Homa. Rory McIlroy is still wild off the tee. He has a new driver because his regular was deemed nonconforming earlier in the week. Defending champion Xander Schauffele narrowly made the cut with gritty play.

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FILE - Former FBI director James Comey gestures while speaking at Harvard University's Institute of Politics' JFK Jr. Forum in Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Comey interviewed by the Secret Service over ’86 47′ social media post

May 16, 2025

Former FBI Director James Comey has been interviewed by the Secret Service about a social media post that Republicans suggested was a call for violence against President Donald Trump. That’s according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who said federal agents questioned Comey on Friday. The interview is expected to help investigators assess the purpose and intent of the post and whether Comey intended to communicate a threat to the president, which he has denied. At issue is an Instagram post from Thursday in which Comey wrote “cool shell formation on my beach walk” under a picture of seashells that appeared to form the shapes for “86 47.”

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FILE - Former FBI director James Comey gestures while speaking at Harvard University's Institute of Politics' JFK Jr. Forum in Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Comey interviewed by the Secret Service over ’86 47′ social media post

May 16, 2025

Former FBI Director James Comey has been interviewed by the Secret Service about a social media post that Republicans suggested was a call for violence against President Donald Trump. That’s according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who said federal agents questioned Comey on Friday. The interview is expected to help investigators assess the purpose and intent of the post and whether Comey intended to communicate a threat to the president, which he has denied. At issue is an Instagram post from Thursday in which Comey wrote “cool shell formation on my beach walk” under a picture of seashells that appeared to form the shapes for “86 47.”

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits his tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Report: McIlroy’s driver deemed nonconforming ahead of PGA Championship

May 16, 2025

XM Sirius PGA Tour Radio is reporting Rory McIlroy’s driver was deemed to be nonconforming at the PGA Championship. The report says he learned this before the start of the major. McIlroy made the cut on the number Friday at Quail Hollow after a 69. He has declined to speak to the media for two days in a row. The USGA confirms only that it did driving testing at Quail Hollow this week for the PGA Championship. The USGA often tests clubs at U.S. majors and PGA Tour events it is asked. It says the results are confidential.

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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits his tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Report: McIlroy’s driver deemed nonconforming ahead of PGA Championship

May 16, 2025

XM Sirius PGA Tour Radio is reporting Rory McIlroy’s driver was deemed to be nonconforming at the PGA Championship. The report says he learned this before the start of the major. McIlroy made the cut on the number Friday at Quail Hollow after a 69. He has declined to speak to the media for two days in a row. The USGA confirms only that it did driving testing at Quail Hollow this week for the PGA Championship. The USGA often tests clubs at U.S. majors and PGA Tour events it is asked. It says the results are confidential.

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FILE - Defense attorney Gerald Kelly confers with defendant Stephen Stanko during a pretrial hearing at the Georgetown County Courthouse in Georgetown, S.C., Monday, July 31, 2006. (AP Photo/Tom Murray, Pool, File)

South Carolina man convicted of murdering 2 people gets a June execution date

May 16, 2025

An inmate sentenced to death twice in two South Carolina killings has been scheduled to be executed on June 13. The South Carolina Supreme Court issued the death warrant against Stephen Stanko on Friday for the Horry County shooting death of a friend. Stanko is also on death row for killing a woman he was living with in Georgetown County and raping her teenage daughter. Stanko is the first South Carolina inmate whose execution was scheduled since Mikal Mahdi was put to death by firing squad on April 11. Stanko will have until May 30 to decide whether he will die by firing squad, lethal injection or the electric chair.

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FILE - Defense attorney Gerald Kelly confers with defendant Stephen Stanko during a pretrial hearing at the Georgetown County Courthouse in Georgetown, S.C., Monday, July 31, 2006. (AP Photo/Tom Murray, Pool, File)

South Carolina man convicted of murdering 2 people gets a June execution date

May 16, 2025

An inmate sentenced to death twice in two South Carolina killings has been scheduled to be executed on June 13. The South Carolina Supreme Court issued the death warrant against Stephen Stanko on Friday for the Horry County shooting death of a friend. Stanko is also on death row for killing a woman he was living with in Georgetown County and raping her teenage daughter. Stanko is the first South Carolina inmate whose execution was scheduled since Mikal Mahdi was put to death by firing squad on April 11. Stanko will have until May 30 to decide whether he will die by firing squad, lethal injection or the electric chair.

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FILE - A pride flag is seen in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Oct. 8, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

World Pride comes to Washington in the shadow of, and in defiance of, the Trump administration

May 16, 2025

The World Pride 2025 welcome concert, with pop icon Shakira performing at Nationals Stadium, isn’t until May 31. But for host city Washington, D.C., the festivities start with a string of localized pre-Pride events beginning with Trans Pride on Saturday. Hundreds of LGBTQ+ rallies, seminars, parties, after-parties and after-after-parties are planned for the next three weeks across the nation’s capital, including Black Pride and Latin Pride. It all culminates in a two-day closing festival on June 7 and 8. The biannual international event typically draws more than a million visitors. But this year’s events will carry a sense of community-wide anxiety due to the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration.

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FILE - A pride flag is seen in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Oct. 8, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

World Pride comes to Washington in the shadow of, and in defiance of, the Trump administration

May 16, 2025

The World Pride 2025 welcome concert, with pop icon Shakira performing at Nationals Stadium, isn’t until May 31. But for host city Washington, D.C., the festivities start with a string of localized pre-Pride events beginning with Trans Pride on Saturday. Hundreds of LGBTQ+ rallies, seminars, parties, after-parties and after-after-parties are planned for the next three weeks across the nation’s capital, including Black Pride and Latin Pride. It all culminates in a two-day closing festival on June 7 and 8. The biannual international event typically draws more than a million visitors. But this year’s events will carry a sense of community-wide anxiety due to the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration.

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Margie's Intention, with jockey Flavien Prat, wins the 149th running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race Friday, May 16, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Favorite Margie’s Intention handles the slop at Pimlico, wins the Black-Eyed Susan

May 16, 2025

Margie’s Intention outran Paris Lily in the stretch to win the Black-Eyed Susan by three-quarters of a length. The 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies was delayed around an hour because of a significant storm that passed over Pimlico. Margie’s Intention was the 5-2 favorite at race time. She had little difficulty on the sloppy track with Flavien Prat aboard. Paris Lily started impressively and was in front in the second turn, but she was eventually overtaken by Margie’s Intention on the outside. Kinzie Queen was third. Morning line favorite Runnin N Gunnin finished last in the nine-horse field.

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Margie's Intention, with jockey Flavien Prat, wins the 149th running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race Friday, May 16, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Favorite Margie’s Intention handles the slop at Pimlico, wins the Black-Eyed Susan

May 16, 2025

Margie’s Intention outran Paris Lily in the stretch to win the Black-Eyed Susan by three-quarters of a length. The 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies was delayed around an hour because of a significant storm that passed over Pimlico. Margie’s Intention was the 5-2 favorite at race time. She had little difficulty on the sloppy track with Flavien Prat aboard. Paris Lily started impressively and was in front in the second turn, but she was eventually overtaken by Margie’s Intention on the outside. Kinzie Queen was third. Morning line favorite Runnin N Gunnin finished last in the nine-horse field.

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Xander Schauffele wipes his face on the sixth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Schauffele battles back to make the cut at the PGA Championship, extends streak to 64 tournaments

May 16, 2025

Xander Schauffele kept his cut streak alive — barely. The defending champion shot an even-par 71 on Friday at the PGA Championship to make the cut on the number at 1-over 143, extending his streak to 64 tournaments. He hasn’t missed a cut since the 2022 Masters. Masters champion Rory McIlroy also had some drama, making the cut on the number after bogeying 17 and 18. McIlroy, the third-ranked Schauffele and No. 4 Collin Morikawa were all nine shots behind second-round leader Jhonattan Vegas. Six of the top 10 players in the world missed the cut — two-time PGA winner Justin Thomas (No. 5), Ludvig Aberg (No. 6), Hideki Matsuyama (No. 7), Russell Henley (No. 8), Sepp Straka (No. 9) and Shane Lowry (No. 10).

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Xander Schauffele wipes his face on the sixth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Schauffele battles back to make the cut at the PGA Championship, extends streak to 64 tournaments

May 16, 2025

Xander Schauffele kept his cut streak alive — barely. The defending champion shot an even-par 71 on Friday at the PGA Championship to make the cut on the number at 1-over 143, extending his streak to 64 tournaments. He hasn’t missed a cut since the 2022 Masters. Masters champion Rory McIlroy also had some drama, making the cut on the number after bogeying 17 and 18. McIlroy, the third-ranked Schauffele and No. 4 Collin Morikawa were all nine shots behind second-round leader Jhonattan Vegas. Six of the top 10 players in the world missed the cut — two-time PGA winner Justin Thomas (No. 5), Ludvig Aberg (No. 6), Hideki Matsuyama (No. 7), Russell Henley (No. 8), Sepp Straka (No. 9) and Shane Lowry (No. 10).

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FILE - Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden arrives at the presentation of the Gershwin Prize, to be awarded to Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)

Donald Trump’s Library of Congress fight is really about the separation of powers

May 16, 2025

President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of top officials at the Library of Congress and equally sudden attempt to appoint a slate of loyalists as replacements has morphed into an enormous fight over the separation of powers. And it’s a power struggle with potentially vast consequences. The battle over control of the Library of Congress has prompted Republican leaders on Capitol Hill to deliver rare pushback against Trump.  Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other Republicans have been talking with the White House about a potential path to détente. New York Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle says “this egregious overreach into the legislature by the executive branch is just unwarranted and, we believe, unprecedented.”

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FILE - Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden arrives at the presentation of the Gershwin Prize, to be awarded to Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)

Donald Trump’s Library of Congress fight is really about the separation of powers

May 16, 2025

President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of top officials at the Library of Congress and equally sudden attempt to appoint a slate of loyalists as replacements has morphed into an enormous fight over the separation of powers. And it’s a power struggle with potentially vast consequences. The battle over control of the Library of Congress has prompted Republican leaders on Capitol Hill to deliver rare pushback against Trump.  Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other Republicans have been talking with the White House about a potential path to détente. New York Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle says “this egregious overreach into the legislature by the executive branch is just unwarranted and, we believe, unprecedented.”

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A water tower bears the name of the town, Princeton, Texas, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

A Texas suburb that saw its population jump by a third is the fastest-growing city in the US

May 16, 2025

The fastest-growing city in the U.S. last year was a Dallas suburb that saw its population jump by nearly a third. The U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday that the number of residents in Princeton, Texas, increased from about 28,000 to 37,000 from 2023 to 2024. The growth has come so fast that the city has struggled to build roads and infrastructure fast enough. The city’s mayor says affordability has been the main draw to the area, which still has a small-town feel even as housing developments have blanketed the area. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2024 estimates show that cities of all sizes grew on average in that time period.

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A water tower bears the name of the town, Princeton, Texas, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

A Texas suburb that saw its population jump by a third is the fastest-growing city in the US

May 16, 2025

The fastest-growing city in the U.S. last year was a Dallas suburb that saw its population jump by nearly a third. The U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday that the number of residents in Princeton, Texas, increased from about 28,000 to 37,000 from 2023 to 2024. The growth has come so fast that the city has struggled to build roads and infrastructure fast enough. The city’s mayor says affordability has been the main draw to the area, which still has a small-town feel even as housing developments have blanketed the area. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2024 estimates show that cities of all sizes grew on average in that time period.

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