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Australian Open: Did the Happy Slam become the Angry Slam? Or is tennis just changing?

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Things are somewhat out of control at the Australian Open this year, and that's got only a little to do with the results on the courts.

Yes, there were some upsets, including Madison Keys eliminating No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the women's semifinals Thursday night. It also was the first time since 1990 that three teenagers beat top-10 men's seeds at a Grand Slam tennis tournament. The loser of one of those matches, Daniil Medvedev, got fined $76,000 for behaving badly. Last year's women's runner-up exited in the first round.

Ho, hum. The real The... Read More

Trump says he may withhold federal aid for Los Angeles if California doesn't change water policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal disaster aid for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles unless California leaders change the state's approach on its management of water.

In a Fox News Channel interview on Wednesday, Trump repeated false claims that the state's fish conservation efforts in the northern part of the state are responsible for fire hydrants running dry in urban areas. He says the blame for Los Angeles' struggles to tame some of the deadly fires lies with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a political foe who has called for partnership and... Read More

Jewelry designer, "Bling Empire: New York" cast member Lynn Ban dies at age 51

Netflix's “Bling Empire: New York” cast member Lynn Ban has died at age 51.

Her death comes weeks after the jewelry designer and fashion expert was hurt in a Christmas Eve skiing accident in Aspen, Colorado. She later underwent brain surgery.

Sebastian Ban posted on his mother's verified Instagram account that she died Monday.

“I know she wanted to share her journey after her accident and brain surgery, so I thought she would appreciate one last post sharing the news to people who supported her. Many of you followed my mum but never got the chance to... Read More

Aerial attack helps firefighters maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Overnight water drops helped stop the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and firefighters battled to increase containment as dangerous winds whipped up again Thursday.

The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and in less than a day had charred nearly 16 square miles (41 square kilometers) of trees and brush near Castaic Lake, a popular recreation area about 40 miles (64 kilometers) from the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that are burning for a third week.

There was no growth overnight and... Read More

Panic spreads in eastern Congo's largest city as rebels battling the army close in around Goma

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Panic spread in Goma on Thursday, with M23 rebels steadily inching closer to the city in eastern Congo as they battle the Congolese army. Bombs were heard going off in the distant outskirts and hundreds of wounded civilians were brought in to the main hospital from nearby towns and villages.

The rebel group has been making significant advances in recent weeks, closing in on Goma, which is home to around 2 million people and a regional hub for security and humanitarian efforts.

M23 is one of about 100 armed groups that have been vying for a foothold... Read More

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Australian Open: Did the Happy Slam become the Angry Slam? Or is tennis just changing?

Trump says he may withhold federal aid for Los Angeles if California doesn't change water policies

Jewelry designer, "Bling Empire: New York" cast member Lynn Ban dies at age 51

Aerial attack helps firefighters maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles

Panic spreads in eastern Congo's largest city as rebels battling the army close in around Goma

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