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MINNEAPOLIS — On Friday night at Target Field, the Milwaukee Brewers scored a decisive run after umpires enforced an obstruction ruling against Twins third baseman Royce Lewis, awarding Jackson Chourio home and turning a…
INDIANAPOLIS — Sonia Citron scored 30 points and Kiki Iriafen added 25 points and 13 rebounds as the Washington Mystics beat the Indiana Fever 104-102 in overtime on Friday, after Caitlin Clark’s three-pointer with 1.7 s…
Houston — The Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 Friday night as right-hander Spencer Arrighetti carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning before Texas rookie Justin Foscue’s one-out single ended it. Isaac Pared…
Waterville — Players continued to acclimate to Colby College's indoor courts on Friday during first-round matches of Maine's singles and doubles state tournaments, with Lincoln Academy's Claus Hinck defeating Garrett Whi…
Laurel, Md. — On Friday, at Laurel Park, a 3-year-old colt named Hit Zero died shortly after running in the opening race as Preakness weekend began; the horse was trained by Brittany Russell, ridden by her husband Sheldo…
Washington — Lawmakers from both parties pressed President Trump this week to proceed with a delayed $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan after Trump, departing Beijing on Friday, told reporters he had made "no commitment eit…
Oklahoma City. Tennessee defeated Oklahoma 9-7 on Thursday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in the series opener, with starter Tegan Kuhns throwing five innings and relievers Cam Appenzeller and Bo Rhudy covering the rema…
Tuscaloosa, Ala. This weekend No. 18 Alabama rallied late to win the series opener over No. 15 Ole Miss, then saw the Rebels even the series with a 9-0 shutout on Friday night. Alabama extended a reported seven-game SEC …
Washington — The U.S. Defense Department canceled this week the planned temporary deployment of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, roughly 4,000 soldiers, to Poland; officials said some unit elements and equipment were…
Las Vegas — Allegiant Air completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines this week after receiving regulatory and shareholder approvals, company statements said Wednesday; the deal, first announced in January and valu…
DENVER. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday commuted the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, reducing her nearly nine-year term to about 4.5 years and making her eligible for parole effective June 1, 2026; …
New York — United States financial markets reversed sharply on Friday, May 15, 2026, as a global bond sell-off and surging crude oil prices pushed long-term borrowing costs to their highest levels in years and knocked ma…
In Beijing on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that Iran should not obtain nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to shipping. The comments came …
Major League Baseball announced on May 15, 2026, a series of disciplinary actions following a multi‑month investigation by its Department of Investigations into illegal sports wagering. San Diego Padres infielder/outfiel…
NEW YORK, United States – U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday, May 15, 2026, as investors reacted to the conclusion of a high-profile summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and t…
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday refused Gov. Greg Abbott’s request to remove Democratic state lawmakers who fled Texas in 2025 to block a special-session vote on new congressional maps. The court’s majo…
Television presenters Tess Daly and Vernon Kay have confirmed they are separating after 22 years of marriage, according to statements released in the United Kingdom. The pair, who married in 2003 and have two children, d…
Washington, United States – In a closely watched federal court case over the future of OpenAI, legal teams representing Elon Musk and Sam Altman delivered their closing arguments in a high‑stakes showdown. Musk’s attorne…
United States – FIFA has announced that the 2026 World Cup final, to be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will feature a Super Bowl-style halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira, and South Korea…
United States – U.S. technology companies are increasingly designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk amid the AI firm’s escalating legal dispute with the U.S. government. Firms such as Figma have disclosed in regulato…
WASHINGTON - Louisiana voters will take part Saturday in a streamlined state primary to determine whether Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy secures a third term or is unseated by challengers including state Treasurer John Fle…
Indianapolis — Local meteorologists and broadcasters forecast warmer, more humid conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms across Central Indiana and neighboring Midwestern states this weekend, beginning Friday…
Memphis, Tenn. Tennessee Republicans last week pushed through new congressional maps that split the majority-Black city along Poplar Avenue into three districts likely to elect Republicans, reshaping representation ahead…
Washington. The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly planning to seek an indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro, 94, according to Reuters, CBS and other outlets this week; reporting dated May 14–15, 2026 li…
Tallahassee: A Florida circuit court will hear arguments Friday over newly enacted U.S. House districts signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 4 that plaintiffs say violate the state's constitutional ban on partisan gerryman…