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17-year-old Eli Willits, No. 1 pick in MLB draft, signs with Nationals for $8.2 million bonus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eli Willits didn’t want to waste time before signing his first pro contract. The 17-year-old shortstop is on a tight schedule. Willits agreed with the Washington Nationals ...

Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape

HA LONG BAY, Vietnam (AP) — A Vietnamese man who survived the capsizing of a tour boat in Ha Long Bay described his escape from the overturned vessel. At least 35 people were killed in the a...

Max Holloway retains UFC BMF title, spoils Dustin Poirier's retirement fight

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Max Holloway said he wanted to play spoiler and he did it Saturday night in the main event. Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier in a unanimous decision to retain the UFC BMF ...

Water tanks replace springs on a Serbian mountain as drought endangers some 1,000 cows and horses

SUVA PLANINA, Serbia (AP) — A severe drought this summer has left over 1,000 cows and horses without water on a mountain in southeast Serbia, forcing the authorities to bring up emergency su...

Arctic birders combat impact of climate change and avian flu on delicate ecosystem

VARDØ, Norway (AP) — In one of the top Arctic birding destinations in the world, environmental and health challenges are threatening some of the seabirds that are part of Norway's unique coa...

Pacquiao's comeback falls short as Barrios retains WBC welterweight title in majority draw

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao pushed back against his doubters, the odds and even Father Time on Saturday night — and nearly made some history. But Pacquiao, in the end, fell just short on...

Napheesa Collier caps busy weekend with All-Star Game MVP Award in win over Team Clark

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier played the role of All-Star captain perfectly. First, she made all the right picks for her roster. Then she answered all the labor questions. And finally...

What to know about the trial of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro will wear an electronic ankle monitor on orders from the Supreme Court, where he is on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup...

Rockies beat Twins 10-6 for first home series victory of the season

DENVER (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar hit a three-run homer to break a fifth-inning tie and the Colorado Rockies won a home series for the first time since late last season with a 10-6 victory over t...

Napheesa Collier's record-breaking performance leads her team to victory in WNBA All-Star Game

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier made a statement with her record play on the court and the players made one with warmup shirts for the WNBA All-Star Game. Collier scored a record 36 poi...

Memory cafes at the National Comedy Center ignite laughter and connection for dementia patients

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Side by side on a sofa inside the National Comedy Center, Gail and Mario Cirasunda chuckled at a clip from the 1980s sitcom “Family Ties” that was playing on a TV scre...

Car strikes crowd outside Los Angeles venue, injuring 30. Bystanders attack driver, who was shot

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a performance venue along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, injuring 30 people and leading bystander...