WASHINGTON — A solid majority of Americans oppose a federal abortion ban as a rising number support access to abortions for any reason, a new poll finds, highlighting a politically perilous situation for candidates who oppose abortion rights as the November election draws closer. Increasing Support for Legal Abortion Around...
Novak Djokovic Uses Wimbledon Crowd’s ‘Disrespect’ as Fuel as He Moves Closer to Another Title
LONDON — Novak Djokovic is just one example of a superstar athlete who manages to find motivation wherever possible. Serena Williams, Michael Jordan and Tom Brady are others who come to mind. With Djokovic, it often derives from — or at least his perception that there are — crowds who...
Pope Begs for New Peace Efforts After Latest Attacks in Ukraine, Gaza
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appealed for concrete new measures to end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza Tuesday after attacks targeted a children's hospital in Kyiv and a school in Gaza. The Vatican press office issued a statement Tuesday expressing Francis' pain over the new attacks and his "profound...
Heavy Israeli Bombardment in Gaza City Forces Medical Facilities to Close as Thousands Flee
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Heavy Israeli bombardment shook Gaza City on Tuesday as thousands of fleeing Palestinians searched for shelter and medical facilities were forced to shut down in the latest offensive in the territory's north. Israel's new ground assault in Gaza's largest city is its latest effort to...
Reds Acquire Outfielder Austin Slater From Giants for Left-Handed Reliever Alex Young
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder Austin Slater and cash in a trade with San Francisco that sent left-handed reliever Alex Young to the Giants. Young was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento after the swap was finalized late Sunday night, the Giants said. Slater Joins Reds The 31-year-old Slater will...
Late Hall of Famer Willie Mays Receives Final Military Honors for His US Army Service
SAN FRANCISCO — Willie Mays received final military honors for his time served in the U.S. Army during a special presentation of an American flag to son Michael and taps was sounded at a public memorial service Monday for the late Hall of Famer. Memorial Service Highlights Baseball dignitaries past...
Grammy Museum to Launch K-Pop Exhibit Celebrating Hybe
The Grammy Museum will soon launch its first full-floor K-pop exhibit as part of its ongoing initiative to explore the music, culture, technology, fandom and business behind Korean pop music. The museum partnered with Hybe, the South Korean entertainment company behind K-pop sensation BTS and countless other international acts, and...
Here’s What to Know About Boeing Agreeing to Plead Guilty to Fraud in 737 Max Crashes
Boeing will have a felony conviction if it follows through on an agreement with prosecutors to plead guilty to fraud in connection with approval of its 737 Max before two of the planes crashed, killing 346 people off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia. The American aerospace giant has...
NATO Leaders Are Descending on Washington. Here’s What to Know
WASHINGTON — NATO leaders meet this week for a summit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the military alliance, which has never been larger and more focused but is also facing potentially existential threats from outside and within. If Russia's war in Ukraine, challenges posed by an increasingly aggressive China, and...
More Than 3 Million Pass Through US Airport Security in a Day for the First Time as Travel Surges
More than 3 million people passed through U.S. airport security on Sunday, the first time that number of passengers have been screened in a single day as travel surges, according to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. The record, which was widely predicted to happen at some point over the July...