A pregnant woman in Gaza’s ruins fears for her baby under Israel’s blockade

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Nearly seven months pregnant, Yasmine Siam couldn’t sleep, living in a crowded tent camp in Gaza and shaken often by Israeli bombardment. She couldn’t find pro...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Promises made, promises kept? Trump’s agenda remains a work in progress after 100 days

WASHINGTON (AP) — Since President Donald Trump returned to office, every week has been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans that his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

How people witnessed the ‘darkest day in Vancouver’ when a car slammed into a crowded festival

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The smells of crispy lumpia, caramelized plantains and other Filipino street foods beckoned attendees of a Vancouver festival as they flooded out of a conc...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

A secret note hidden in Dachau-built ‘Violin of Hope’ tells a tale of survival and craftsmanship

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — During World War II, within the walls of the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau, a Jewish prisoner secretly penned a short note and hid it inside a violin he had craf...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 27 Palestinians

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight into Monday killed at least 27 Palestinians, according to local health officials. There was no immediate comment ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

China shrugs off threat of US tariffs to economy, says it has tools to protect jobs

China’s leaders are downplaying the potential impact from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, saying they have the capacity to protect jobs and limit damage from higher tariffs on Chine...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Putin thanks North Korea for troop deployment and promises not to forget their sacrifices

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea Monday for fighting alongside his troops against Ukrainian forces and promised not to forget their sacrifices, ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Verdugo leads Braves against the Rockies following 4-hit performance

Atlanta Braves (12-15, fourth in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (4-23, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Monday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (0-1, 5.57 ERA, 1.48 WHI...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Fra...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

A new generation of Maasai warriors is born in Kenya

OLAIMUTIAI, Kenya (AP) — In the bracing morning cold in the forest highlands overlooking Kenya’s Maasailand, 900 teenage boys clad in traditional Maasai shukhas or blankets line up for a cup...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Nuggets, Clippers square off with series tied 2-2

Los Angeles Clippers (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -...

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

JB Pritzker calls out 'do-nothing' Democrats for failing to push back against Trump

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sharply criticized fellow Democrats on Sunday for not doing enough to oppose President Donald Trump, drawing a clear divide between himself ...

DATE: Apr 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

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