Winds shred Southern Plains; California set to get more snow
OKLAHOMA CITY — Parts of the Southern Plains counted the injured and surveyed the damage Monday after tornadoes and other powerful winds swept through, killing at least one person in Oklahoma, while some Michigan residents faced a fifth consecutive day without power following last week’s ice storm.
CIA director: Putin too confident he can grind down Ukraine
Wilmington, Del. (AP) — As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, CIA Director William Burns said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being “too confident” in his military’s ability to grind Ukraine into submission.
North Korea holds rare meeting on farming amid food shortage
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a major political conference dedicated to agricultural improvement, state media reported Monday, amid outside assessments that the country’s chronic food insecurity is getting worse.
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
WASHINGTON — If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
Japanese Americans won redress, fight for Black reparations
SAN FRANCISCO — When Miya Iwataki and other Japanese Americans fought in the 1980s for the U.S. government to apologize to the families it imprisoned during World War II, Black politicians and civil rights leaders were integral to the movement.
Bucks win 14th straight; Lakers rally from 27 down vs. Mavs
MILWAUKEE — Jrue Holiday scored 33 points, Brook Lopez made a tiebreaking layup with 24.8 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Phoenix Suns 104-101 on Sunday for their 14th consecutive victory.
4-day workweek trial in UK: Shorter hours, happier employees
LONDON — Work less, get more.
Beyond Kane, much uncertainty ahead of NHL trade deadline
The NHL’s top contenders did not wait until the last minute to do their shopping before the trade deadline.
American Lilia Vu storms to maiden LPGA title in Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand — American Lilia Vu rode a hot putter to claim her maiden LPGA crown with a one-shot victory over home favorite Natthakritta Vongtaveelap at the LPGA Thailand on Sunday.
Alcaraz and Norrie advance to Rio Open final, eye rematch
RIO DE JANEIRO — Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie won semifinal matches Saturday to set up their second straight final at the Rio Open.
Machado, Padres agree to new $350M, 11-year deal
All-Star slugger Manny Machado has agreed to a new $350 million, 11-year contract that will keep him with the San Diego Padres through 2033, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Nicklaus says PGA National will have stronger field in ‘24
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Jack Nicklaus thinks the Honda Classic should have a chance at a stronger field because of looming changes to the PGA Tour, which he said Sunday would mean Pebble Beach getting elevated status and the tour going to Mexico before the Florida swing.
Charles Howell III with 63 wins in Mexico for 1st LIV title
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Charles Howell III finally made winning feel easy Sunday at Mayakoba when his putter came to life for an 8-under 63 to win the LIV Golf Invitational by four shots for his first title in the Saudi-funded series.
Chris Kirk, after 8-year wait, wins the Honda Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Chris Kirk waited nearly eight years to win a PGA Tour event again. Waiting one more hole on Sunday was no problem.
Jake Paul takes first ring defeat by split decision to Fury
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — YouTube star Jake Paul took the first defeat of his professional boxing career Sunday night, losing a split decision to Tommy Fury.
Leaders of House China panel denounce attack on Rep Judy Chu
WASHINGTON — The leaders of a new House select committee on China defended Democratic Rep. Judy Chu on Sunday, saying it was abhorrent and unacceptable for a GOP lawmaker to question her loyalty to the United States based on her Chinese heritage.
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Michigan power crews work, California recovers after storms
CIA chief: China has some doubt on ability to invade Taiwan
WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence shows that China’s President Xi Jinping has instructed his country’s military to “be ready by 2027” to invade Taiwan though he may be currently harboring doubts about his ability to do so given Russia’s experience in its war with Ukraine, CIA Director William Burns said.
How to take your garden and yard back from the mosquitoes
Life comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. Just about everyone who spends any time outdoors will be bothered by the bloodsucking party poopers at one point or another.
Bigger, better, tougher? A look at 2023’s new garden plants
Most gardeners have favorite go-to plants that perform well in their climate and simply make them happy. For me, those are coneflowers, catmint, liatris, alliums, daylilies, black-eyed Susans and oh so many tomatoes.
