RAFAH, Gaza Strip — The U.N. food agency said Monday that “famine is imminent” in northern Gaza, where 70% of the remaining population is experiencing catastrophic hunger, and that a further escalation of the war could push around half of Gaza's total population to the brink of starvation. The alarming...
Prosecutor Leaves Georgia Election Case Against Trump After Relationship With District Attorney
■Wade's resignation allows District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case. ■Wade offered his resignation in a letter to Willis, citing the interest of democracy and the American public. ■Willis complimented Wade's “professionalism and dignity" in a letter accepting his resignation. ATLANTA — A special prosecutor who had a...
Rory McIlroy’s 65: 10 Birdies, 2 Tee Shots in the Water, 1 Testy Dispute
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.— Rory McIlroy began The Players Championship with a 65 on his scorecard, two tee shots that went into the water, and one lengthy dispute about where to take a penalty drop on Thursday. McIlroy ended the day with 10 birdies for his lowest start ever at...
Aaron Donald Announces His Retirement After a Standout 10-Year Career With the Rams
■Donald was a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. ■He was selected for 10 Pro Bowls and eight All-Pro first teams. ■Donald holds a franchise-record 111 sacks, third in the NFL among active players. LOS ANGELES — Defensive lineman Aaron Donald has announced his retirement after a standout 10-year...
Baseball Superstar Ohtani and His Wife Arrive in South Korea for Dodgers-Padres MLB Opener
■Ohtani was the first Dodgers player to show up at the Incheon international airport. ■Fans greeted Ohtani and his wife with cheers and placards. ■The Dodgers-Padres games will be the first Major League Baseball regular-season games in South Korea. SEOUL, South Korea — Shohei Ohtani and his wife arrived in...
India’s New Citizenship Law Excludes Muslims. Here’s What to Know
■Critics argue the law is an attempt to reshape India into a Hindu state. ■The law provides a fast track to naturalization for non-Muslims from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. ■The law has sparked nationwide protests and has been criticized as undermining India's secular foundation. NEW DELHI — India has implemented...
US, G-7 Allies Warn Iran to Back Off Deal to Provide Russia Ballistic Missiles or Face New Sanctions
■Proposed sanctions include prohibiting Iran Air from flying to Europe. ■Iran's U.N. Mission claims no legal restrictions on ballistic missile sales. ■Existing sanctions on Iran target individuals and limit access to various sectors. WASHINGTON — The United States and allies warned Iran on Friday that major Western economies will pile...
Former 49ers DT Arik Armstead Agrees to a 3-Year, $51 Million Deal with the Jaguars, AP Source Says
■Armstead was released by the 49ers to create salary cap space. ■He reunites with Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke, who drafted him in 2015. ■Armstead's addition could boost the Jaguars' defense, which ranked 25th last season. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Arik Armstead's unemployment lasted roughly a day. The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed...
Supreme Court Rules Public Officials Can Sometimes Be Sued for Blocking Critics on Social Media
■The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that public officials can sometimes be sued for blocking critics on social media. ■Justice Amy Coney Barrett stated that officials using personal accounts for official statements may not be free to delete comments or block critics. ■The court is also evaluating laws in Florida and...
Seat Belt Saved Passenger’s Life on Boeing 737 Jet That Suffered a Blowout, New Lawsuit Says
■The lawsuit accuses Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, and Alaska Airlines of negligence and product defects. ■Boeing and Alaska Airlines face another lawsuit filed last month on behalf of 22 other passengers. ■The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into the incident. SEATTLE — More passengers who were aboard an...