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Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death

Former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer pleaded guilty Thursday in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in exchange for prosecutors recommending a 15-year sentence, becoming the first of five officers charged in the case to admit guilt.
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No evidence of mechanical failure in plane crash that killed North Dakota lawmaker, report says

No evidence of mechanical failure in plane crash that killed North Dakota lawmaker, report says

BISMARCK, N.D.
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After weeks in besieged Gaza, some foreign nationals and wounded Palestinians are allowed to leave

After weeks in besieged Gaza, some foreign nationals and wounded Palestinians are allowed to leave

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli ground troops have advanced to “the gates of Gaza City” in heavy fighting with militants, the military said Wednesday, as hundreds of foreign nationals and dozens of seriously injured Palestinians were allowed to leav
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Senate sidesteps Tuberville's hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff

Senate sidesteps Tuberville's hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate circumvented a hold by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Thursday and confirmed Adm.
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Colombia's government says ELN guerrillas kidnapped the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz

Colombia's government says ELN guerrillas kidnapped the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's government said Thursday that the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, known as ELN, was responsible for the weekend kidnapping of the father of Liverpool and Colombian national soccer team striker Luis Díaz.
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UN votes overwhelmingly to condemn US economic embargo on Cuba for 31st straight year

UN votes overwhelmingly to condemn US economic embargo on Cuba for 31st straight year

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to condemn the American economic embargo of Cuba for a 31st straight year.
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Diplomacy to pause fighting and ease siege intensifies as Israeli ground troops advance on Gaza City

Diplomacy to pause fighting and ease siege intensifies as Israeli ground troops advance on Gaza City

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops advanced toward Gaza City on Thursday, as the Palestinian death toll rose above 9,000. With no end in sight after weeks of heavy fighting, U.S.
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Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 win over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5

Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 win over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5

PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager took a mighty hack and barely connected, sending a dribbler through an open area on the left side of the infield for his team's first hit in the seventh inning.
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Corey Seager earns second World Series MVP, joining Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson

Corey Seager earns second World Series MVP, joining Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson

PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager etched his name alongside three Hall of Famers, hitting 1,270 feet of home runs and getting a breakthrough single that lifted the Texas Rangers to their first World Series title .
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Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83

Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Bob Knight, the brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball, has died. He was 83.
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