WASHINGTON — Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter in al-Qaeda’s Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, has agreed to plead guilty, the Defense Department said Wednesday, pointing to a long-delayed resolution in an attack that altered the course of the United States and much of the Middle...
MrBeast, YouTube’s Biggest Star, Acknowledges Past ‘Inappropriate Language’ as Controversies Swirl
NEW YORK — MrBeast, YouTube's biggest star and a philanthropic force with nearly unrivaled influence among young audiences, acknowledged Wednesday that he used "inappropriate language" in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, and his...
NFL Is Moving Closer to Replacing the Chain Gang With New Technology to Measure First Downs
The NFL is moving closer to replacing the chain gang with new technology to measure line to gain. NFL executive Gary Brantley told The Associated Press the league will test Sony's Hawk-Eye technology during some preseason games. The system most likely wouldn't be ready for full implementation until next season,...
UAW Endorses Harris, Giving Her Blue-Collar Firepower in Industrial States
DETROIT — The United Auto Workers on Wednesday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, giving her union firepower for the likely contest this November against Republican Donald Trump. UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement that the union's "job" in this year's election was to defeat Trump. The...
Katie Ledecky Adds Another Gold to Record-Tying Medals Collection
NANTERRE, France — On a night when Léon Marchand was attempting an audacious double, Katie Ledecky proved again she’s a sure bet in swimming’s longest event. Ledecky romped to the eighth Olympic gold medal of her brilliant career and 12th medal overall with a runaway victory in the 1,500-meter freestyle...
Donald Trump Falsely Questions Kamala Harris’ Race as He Appears at Gathering of Black Journalists
CHICAGO — Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago Wednesday in an interview that quickly turned hostile. Trump Makes False Claims on Harris The Republican former president claimed that Harris, the...
Harris Freshens up Her Message on the Economy as Trump and Republicans Go After Her on Inflation
WASHINGTON — All of a sudden it's Kamala Harris ' economy — a major opportunity as well as a possible risk for the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Harris Crafting Narrative Shortly after President Joe Biden left the race a week ago, Harris began to craft her own narrative around the...
Patrick Willis’ Short but Impactful Career Leads Him to Hall of Fame
SANTA CLARA — From the day he stepped into the NFL until a foot injury forced him into retirement after eight brilliant seasons as a do-everything linebacker, Patrick Willis succeeded at the highest level. Willis Earns Numerous Accolades During Illustrious Career Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2007. Five first-team...
Stock Market Today: Big Tech Rebounds and Oil Prices Rally in a Frenetic Day for Financial Markets
NEW YORK — Big technology stocks are bouncing back and boosting U.S. indexes on Wall Street Wednesday, one of the day's many sharp swings for financial markets around the world. The S&P 500 was rallying by 1.6% in morning trading and on track for its best day in five months....
Extortion and Gang Violence Are Hitting Even Big Corporations and Business Leaders in Mexico
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico — Even Mexico's largest corporations are now being hit by demands from drug cartels, and gangs are increasingly trying to control the sale, distribution and pricing of certain goods. Well-known, high-ranking business leaders aren't safe. On Monday, the head of the business chambers' federation in Tamaulipas state,...