Top judges in Brazil want review after deadly police raid
BRASILIA, Brazil — Several justices from Brazil’s Supreme Court say a ruling last year that banned police operations in Rio de Janeiro favelas, or slu...
The Latest: France welcomes EU curb on AstraZeneca vaccine
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the decision from the European Union not to renew its order for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Sabres’ high expectations unravel with last-place finish
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Sabres were so confident they had moved forward corner from their miserable past, the team’s marketing department included owner T...
At 220-9, Zimbabwe avoids another 3-day defeat vs Pakistan
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Pakistan requires just one more wicket to complete another easy win after Zimbabwe resumed Sunday on 52-4 in its first innings of t...
Micronesians feel hatred in Hawaii, decry police shooting
HONOLULU — Comments on social media about a 16-year-old boy shot and killed by Honolulu police have been so hateful that a Catholic priest, who hails ...
British government in talks over venue switch for CL final
LONDON — The British government is holding talks about getting the all-English Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea moved to Wem...
Late VAR drama denies Cologne in Bundesliga relegation fight
BERLIN — Cologne had an injury-time equalizer ruled out through VAR before Freiburg scored twice to win 4-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
Nebraska death sentences continue despite no execution drugs
OMAHA, Neb. — Three times in the past four years, Nebraska prosecutors have sought death sentences, and each time they have been successful. Within a ...
School co-op raises funds for Black history museum
PETERSBURG, Va. — “It’s so nice to hear children’s voices in here again,” said Richard Stewart, immersed in a field trip of about 20 kids standing in ...
Florida weighs allowing limited harvest of goliath grouper
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida may lift its three-decade ban on catching and killing goliath grouper. Wildlife officials say the coastal fish's numbe...
Street parties celebrate end of Spain’s state of emergency
BARCELONA, Spain — Impromptu street celebrations erupted across Spain as the clock struck midnight on Saturday, when a six-month-long national state o...
In tense Jerusalem, flag-waving Israeli march to go ahead
JERUSALEM — Police on Sunday gave the go-ahead to the annual Jerusalem Day parade, a flag-waving display of Israeli claims to all of the contested cit...
As cases grow, India’s vaccination campaign falters
BENGALURU, India — Since India opened vaccinations to all adults this month, hoping to tame a disastrous coronavirus surge sweeping across the country...
Long-haul carrier Emirates to ship aid for free into India
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai's long-haul carrier Emirates will begin shipping aid for free into India to help fight a crushing outbreak of the ...
Kessel’s OT goal leads Coyotes past Sharks 5-4
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Phil Kessel scored his 10th goal of the season against San Jose 2:30 into overtime and the Arizona Coyotes ended their regular seas...
McDavid reaches 100 points, Oilers beat Canucks 4-3
EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists to reach 100 points this season, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 win over the Van...
Valanciunas has double-double, Grizzlies beat Raptors 109-99
TAMPA, Fla. — Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points and 21 rebounds, De'Anthony Melton hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Memphis Grizzlies ...
As India surges, Bangladesh lacks jabs, faces virus variants
DHAKA, Bangladesh — India's surge in coronavirus cases is having a dangerous effect on neighboring Bangladesh, with health experts warning of imminent...
Wennberg’s hat trick leads Panthers over Lightning 5-1
SUNRISE, Fla. — Alex Wennberg scored three goals to lead the Florida Panthers past the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night, keeping alive Florid...
The Latest: Utility regulator shares discredited theories
PHOENIX — An elected Arizona utility regulator has shared discredited conspiracy theories while trying to persuade energy and power providers not to r...
Hammer leads Americans to 7-5 lead in Walker Cup at Seminole
JUNO BEACH, Fla. — Cole Hammer and Ricky Castillo each won two matches Saturday in the Walker Cup and the United States took a 7-5 lead into the final...
Police: 3 hurt in Florida mall shooting as shoppers scatter
MIAMI — A shooting at an upscale South Florida shopping mall that began as a fight between two groups of people left three persons injured Saturday af...
Beefed-up Israel police clash with Palestinians in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM — Israeli police on Saturday clashed with Palestinian protesters outside Jerusalem's Old City during the holiest night of Ramadan in a show ...
EXPLAINER: Why are people protesting across Colombia?
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Thousands of Colombians have protested across the country against a government they feel has long ignored their needs, allowed...
Tawny Kitaen, star of ’80s rock music videos, dies at 59
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Tawny Kitaen, the sultry red-haired actress who appeared in rock music videos during the heyday of MTV and starred opposite To...
Sabalenka wins Madrid Open; Zverev faces Berrettini in final
MADRID — Aryna Sabalenka is glad she changed her mind about playing at the Madrid Open.
2 killed, 23 hurt when boat capsizes off San Diego coast
SAN DIEGO — Two people were killed and nearly two dozen others were hospitalized after a wooden boat capsized Sunday during a possible human smuggling...
NJ governor vows ‘major’ announcement on virus restrictions
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is promising a “major announcement" Monday on easing restrictions imposed in the Garden State due to COVID...