WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was absent from the court Monday with no explanation. Thomas, 75, also was not participating remotely in arguments, as justices sometimes do when they are ill or otherwise can't be there in person. Chief Justice John Roberts announced Thomas' absence, saying that his...
‘Civil War’ Declares Victory at the Box Office, Toppling ‘Godzilla X Kong’
Alex Garland’s provocative “Civil War” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s the biggest R-rated opening of the year to...
Scheffler Turns the Masters Into Another Sunday Yawner With a Dominating Win
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler drained all the drama out of the Masters. Which has become a familiar storyline at Augusta National. Despite that familiar refrain about the tournament not beginning until the back nine on Sunday, it's become a rarity for it to be decided at the closing holes...
Ethiopia’s Lemma Wins, Fresno’s Albertson 7th in Boston Marathon. Kenya’s Obiri Retains Women Title.
BOSTON — Sisay Lemma scorched the first half of the Boston Marathon course on Monday, setting a record pace to build a lead of more than half of a mile. Then the weather heated up, and the 34-year-old Ethiopian slowed down. After running alone for most of the morning, Lemma...
Vegas, US Tour and More Signings: Wrexham Has Plenty of Fun and Work Ahead After Latest Promotion
Wrexham and its Hollywood owners are halfway to the promised land. Playing in the Premier League — the world’s richest and most popular soccer league — might not be such a fanciful notion, after all, for a club that not so long ago was success-starved, financially stricken and languishing in...
NBA Play-in Game Preview: West Games on Tuesday, East Games on Wednesday, Eliminations on Friday
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are back in the play-in tournament. So is Stephen Curry, as he and Golden State will be fighting for their season. And Jimmy Butler returns as well, after this round last year was the first step on Miami's way to the NBA Finals....
Palestinian Supporters Block Golden Gate Bridge in Nationwide Protest
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators caused major traffic issues Monday across the San Francisco Bay Area, including on I-880 in Oakland and the Golden Gate Bridge. The demonstrations were part of a worldwide economic blockade in solidarity with Palestine, pro-Gaza supporters said. A third Pro-Palestinian protest has blocked southbound I-880 in West Oakland....
Ship That Caused Bridge Collapse Had Apparent Electrical Issues While Still Docked, Source Says
BALTIMORE — The massive container ship that caused the deadly collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical issues before it left port, someone with knowledge of the situation said on Monday, hours after the FBI said it was investigating whether any laws might have been broken. The Dali left...
Bureau of Prisons to Close California Women’s Prison Where Inmates Have Been Subjected to Sex Abuse
The federal Bureau of Prisons said Monday it is planning to close a women's prison in California known as the “rape club” despite attempts to reform the troubled facility after an investigation exposed rampant staff-on-inmate sexual abuse. Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters said in a statement that the agency...
Rosario, Pinto Homer off Snell in His Return to Tropicana Field as Rays Beat Giants
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Amed Rosario and René Pinto homered off Blake Snell in his return to Tropicana Field, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 9-4 on Sunday. Rosario hit a two-run homer during a three-run first and Pinto had a fourth-inning three-run drive. The light-hitting...