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Nick Kurtz and Elly De La Cruz among 7 players whose contracts unilaterally renewed by teams

NEW YORK (AP) — AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz's contract was renewed by the Athletics, and shortstop Elly De La Cruz's deal was set unilaterally by the Cincinnati Reds for the second stra...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt

A former Army National Guard member who had spent eight years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State opened fire on a classroom at Virginia's Old Dominion University on Thursday b...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress

BEIJING (AP) — While much of the world’s attention is on the Iran war, that hasn’t stopped China from moving ahead with national priorities with global repercussions. Not that China doesn’t ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

A 5.5 quake jolts central Turkey, sending residents into the cold streets

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake struck central Turkey on Friday, Turkey’s emergency response said. The tremor sent some residents rushing into the streets but no damage ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders

The Trump administration denounced CNN on Thursday for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader's public statement, the second time in three days that he's targeted the network for...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon, DHS says

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — The armed man who rammed his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest Reform synagogues Thursday has been identified as a 41-year-old naturalized citizen born i...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government said Thursday night that it would release 51 people from the island’s prisons in an unexpected move. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the release in the u...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

WASHINGTON (AP) — Since starting a war with Iran caused oil and gasoline prices to spike, President Donald Trump has pivoted from a focus on keeping energy prices low to trying to paint high...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Spurs star Wembanyama ruled out of showdown with Nuggets due to right ankle soreness

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanayama will miss Thursday night's game against the Denver Nuggets due to right ankle soreness. Wembanyama was questionable and ruled...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq and rescue is underway

WASHINGTON (AP) — An American military refueling plane taking part in the operation against Iran crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts were underway, U.S. Central Command said Thursday. It was ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The governments of Venezuela and Colombia on Thursday announced the cancellation of a highly anticipated meeting between their presidents planned for the following ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

The NWSL embarks on its 14th season with returning stars and 2 new teams

With two of its big stars back, two new teams joining the fold and an expanded broadcast presence, the National Women's Soccer League is embarking on its 14th season hoping to benefit from t...

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Nick Kurtz and Elly De La Cruz among 7 players whose contracts unilaterally renewed by teams

ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt

China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress

A 5.5 quake jolts central Turkey, sending residents into the cold streets

Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders

Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon, DHS says

Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

Spurs star Wembanyama ruled out of showdown with Nuggets due to right ankle soreness

US military refueling plane crashes in Iraq and rescue is underway

Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'

The NWSL embarks on its 14th season with returning stars and 2 new teams

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