MINNEAPOLIS — Edouard Julien homered twice and scored three runs to carry the Minnesota Twins to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Julien, who entered the afternoon in a 3-for-28 start to the season, led off the first and fifth innings with opposite-field drives into the...
Hamas Leader Says 3 Sons, 4 Grandchildren Killed in ‘Revenge’ Israeli Attack
TEL AVIV, Israel — An Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip killed three sons and four grandchildren of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Wednesday, relatives and official Hamas media said, with Haniyeh accusing Israel of acting in “the spirit of revenge and murder.” Haniyeh’s sons are among the highest-profile figures...
Abrams Returns From Injury to Power Nationals Past Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — CJ Abrams homered and drove in three runs after missing three games with a bruised left pinkie, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Tuesday night. “It always feels good to be out there on the field playing baseball,” Abrams said. "Getting out...
Glasnow’s 14 Ks Ties Career High as Dodgers Beat the Twins 6-3
MINNEAPOLIS — Tyler Glasnow tied his career high with 14 strikeouts in seven scoreless innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Tuesday night. James Outman and Will Smith each hit a three-run homer as Los Angeles won for the third time in four games. Mookie...
Michigan School Shooter’s Parents Sentenced to 10 Years for Not Stopping a ‘Runaway Train’
PONTIAC, Mich. — The first parents convicted in a U.S. mass school shooting were sentenced to at least 10 years in prison Tuesday as a Michigan judge lamented missed opportunities that could have prevented their teenage son from possessing a gun and killing four students in 2021. The Verdict and...
Muslims Celebrate the End of Ramadan With Eid al-Fitr
CAIRO — Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that typically include family visits, gatherings, and new clothes. This year, Eid will come just after the Israel-Hamas war crosses the...
Blinken and Cameron Urge Congress to Approve Aid for Ukraine, Calling It Critical for World Security
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Congress on Tuesday to approve new military aid for Ukraine, saying the stalled funding is critical for U.S., European and world security. Meeting at the State Department Speaking after a meeting at the State Department, Blinken...
New EPA Rule Says 218 US Chemical Plants Must Reduce Toxic Emissions That Are Likely to Cause Cancer
WASHINGTON — More than 200 chemical plants nationwide will be required to reduce toxic emissions that are likely to cause cancer under a new rule issued Tuesday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule advances President Joe Biden’s commitment to environmental justice by delivering critical health protections for communities burdened...
Arizona Can Enforce an 1864 Law Criminalizing Nearly All Abortions, Court Says
PHOENIX — Arizona can soon enforce a long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother’s life is at stake, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, opening the door to prosecuting doctors who perform the procedures. Under the decision, a long-dormant law that predates Arizona's statehood would take effect. It...
Nationals Spoil Blake Snell’s Giants Debut in 8-1 Win
SAN FRANCISCO — It all felt pretty strange for Blake Snell. No spring training with his new team to work out the kinks and finally facing big league hitters for the first time in April — he couldn't wait to get back out there. Lane Thomas drove in three runs...