Leave the US, Trump tells liberal congresswomen of color
WASHINGTON Starkly injecting race into his criticism of liberal Democrats, President Donald Trump said Sunday that four congresswomen of color should go back to the broken and crime infested countries they came from, ignoring the fact that all of the women are American citizens and three were born in the U.S. His attack drew a searing condemnation from Democrats who labeled the remarks racist and breathtakingly divisive.
Wimbledon: Djokovic beats Federer for fifth title
WIMBLEDON, England It was more a canvas than a court.
AP Exclusive: New election systems use vulnerable software
WASHINGTON Pennsylvanias message was clear: The state was taking a big step to keep its elections from being hacked in 2020. Last April, its top election official told counties they had to update their systems. So far, nearly 60% have taken action, with $14.15 million of mostly federal funds helping counties buy brand-new electoral systems.
AP News in Brief 07-14-19
Islamic extremist attack on Somali hotel leaves 26 dead
11 years after epic, Federer tops Nadal in Wimbledon semis
WIMBLEDON, England After waiting 11 years to get another shot against Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, Roger Federer was so, so close to the finish line.
The new Tiger Woods manages his health more than his game
That was Tiger Woods in his red shirt on Sunday at the Masters. That was Tiger Woods slipping on the green jacket.
Report: FTC approves roughly $5B fine for Facebook
WASHINGTON The FTC has voted to approve a fine of about $5 billion for Facebook over privacy violations, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The report cited an unnamed person familiar with the matter.
Raiders’ Incognito suspended 2 games over personal conduct
NEW YORK Oakland Raiders guard Richie Incognito has been suspended without pay by the NFL for the first two games of the regular season for violating the leagues personal conduct policy.
Acosta exits; Trump’s big Cabinet turnover keeps growing
WASHINGTON Adding to the lengthy list of departures from President Donald Trumps Cabinet, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said Friday hes stepping down amid the tumult over his handling of a 2008 secret plea deal with wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sexually abusing underage girls.
AP News in Brief 07-13-19
House approves 9/11 victims bill, sends it to Senate
Cooper, Granderson help power Marlins past Mets, 8-4
MIAMI Garrett Cooper, Curtis Granderson and Brian Anderson all homered and drove in two runs to power the Miami Marlins to an 8-4 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night in the first game after the All-Star break for both clubs.
Interference or not, NFL refs preparing for replay reviews
PLANO, Texas Veteran NFL referee Tony Corrente was quick to make the distinction about what changes now that pass interference can be challenged by coaches and reviewed by officials.
Tennis tech folks who test all stay mum on Wimbledon speed
WIMBLEDON, England Roger Federer isnt entirely sure whether its the grass courts themselves or the tennis balls or what, exactly, but he does know this: Something feels slower about the way Wimbledon is playing nowadays.
Thunder trading Russell Westbrook to Rockets for Chris Paul and draft picks
The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to trade former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Chris Paul and two first-round draft picks, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Los Angeles Times.
US’ Willaims to face Romania’s Halep in Wimbledon final
WIMBLEDON, England The opponents of Serena Williams and Simona Halep didnt offer much resistance Thursday in their womens semifinal matches.
Party of 5? Competitive NL Central in for taut 2nd half
PITTSBURGH Joe Maddon didnt let the free time created by a rare ejection go to waste.
Setbacks for Trump’s drive to lower prescription drug costs
WASHINGTON After two setbacks this week, President Donald Trump is now focusing his drive to curb drug costs on congressional efforts aimed at helping people on Medicare and younger generations covered by workplace plans.
AP News in Brief 07-11-19
Flooding swamps New Orleans; possible hurricane coming next