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Tourists leave potatoes on Frederick the Great's grave. They're perpetuating a German myth

POTSDAM, Germany (AP) — Generations of Germans believe Frederick the Great brought the beloved potato to Germany. The legend is this: King Frederick II of Prussia wanted his subjects to eat ...

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate, ensuring the institution will continue

DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years of speculation ...

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Iran’s president orders country to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president on Wednesday ordered the country to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency after American and Israeli airstri...

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Daughter of assassinated civil rights leader sees painful echoes of political violence in America

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — More than 60 years after a white supremacist assassinated civil rights leader Medgar Evers, his daughter still sees the same strain of political violence at work in Ame...

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage before the fall

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An emboldened Russia has ramped up military offensives on two fronts in Ukraine, scattering Kyiv’s precious reserve troops and threatening to expand the fighting to a ne...

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Beck leads Rockies against the Astros after 5-hit game

Houston Astros (51-34, first in the AL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (19-66, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Wednesday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Hunter Brown (8-3, 1.74 ERA, 0.89...

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

UPenn updates swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The University of Pennsylvania on Tuesday modified a trio of school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas and said it would apologize to female athletes “disadvanta...

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Victor Caratini's 3rd career grand slam leads the Astros past the Rockies 6-5

DENVER (AP) — Victor Caratini hit his third career grand slam, Christian Walker went 3 for 4 with an RBI and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5 on Tuesday night. The Astros hav...

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

He pioneered the cellphone. It changed how people around the world talk to each other — and don’t

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Dick Tracy got an atom-powered two-way wrist radio in 1946. Marty Cooper never forgot it. The Chicago boy became a star engineer who ran Motorola’s research and develo...

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Trump keeps saying the GOP mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump keeps saying that Republicans' mega tax and spending cut legislation will eliminate taxes on federal Social Security benefits. It does not. At best,...

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Rockies recall their No. 5-ranked prospect, outfielder Yanquiel Fernández

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies recalled outfielder Yanquiel Fernández, the organization's No. 5-ranked prospect, from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Fernández is battin...

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Myles Turner will join Bucks, who waive Damian Lillard, AP source says, in a free agency surprise

Myles Turner is about to become teammates with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Damian Lillard now has the chance to pick his next spot. And just like that, the first full day of NBA free agency broug...

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

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