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Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas' 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito will remain in place at least for the next few days while the court considers whether to allow the new map favorable to Republicans to be used in the midterm elections.
The court’s conservative majority has blocked similar lower court rulings because they have come too close to elections.
The... Read More
Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it's unclear if it will be as bad as last winter's, but some health experts are worried as U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted Friday shows a new version of the virus has emerged.An early analysis suggests current vaccines may still be somewhat effective against the new version of the flu, which has been the main driver of recent infections, CDC data shows.
Some scientists and medical professionals are more worried about disappointing vaccination rates, a main reason why flu... Read More
Kennedy Center says it's being paid $7.4 million ahead of the World Cup draw
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center said Friday that it is being paid $7.4 million to hold the draw for the World Cup at the performing arts venue on Dec. 5.FIFA is donating $2.4 million to the Kennedy Center as it prepares to host one of the biggest events in sports, Roma Daravi, the Kennedy Center's vice president of public relations, told The Associated Press. Soccer's world governing body “has also given us sponsorship opportunities separate from their commitments for an additional $5 million,” she said.
“When you look at the full picture, it totals $7.4... Read More
Adolis GarcÃa among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts
NEW YORK (AP) — Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren't offered 2026 contracts.New York Yankees relievers Mark Leiter Jr., Ian Hamilton, Scott Effross and Jake Cousins also were cut loose along with Boston first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, Houston infielder/outfielder Ramón Urías and Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman.
Thirty-four players agreed to contracts ahead of the non-tender deadline, led by Kansas City infielder Jonathan India ($8 million),... Read More
Trump and Mamdani go from adversaries to allies after White House meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday met the man who had proudly proclaimed himself “Donald Trump's worst nightmare,” but he seemed to find the opposite.The Republican president and New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani were warm and friendly, speaking repeatedly of their shared goals to help Trump's hometown rather than their combustible differences.
Trump, who had in the past called Mamdani a "100% Communist Lunatic" and a “total nut job," spoke openly of how impressed he was with the man who had called his administration... Read More
Top Stories
- Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
- Trump and Mamdani go from adversaries to allies after White House meeting
- Torrential rains return to Southern California, prompting flash flood warnings before moving east
- Gunmen abduct more than 200 schoolchildren and 12 teachers in attack on Nigerian Catholic school
- Proposed peace plan for Ukraine leaves country in a delicate position between US and Russia
- Khashoggi's widow and Democrats demand release of call transcript with Trump and Saudi crown prince
- More swings hit Wall Street, but this time stocks finish higher
- Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces a stark choice and risks losing American support over US peace plan
- Officer acquitted in death of Ta'Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting
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Sports
- Adolis GarcÃa among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts
- Thitikul nearly flawless for a 63 to build 3-shot lead in LPGA season finale
- New York Liberty hire Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach, AP source says
- NCAA won't allow athletes or athletic department staff to bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals