BAGHDAD — Iraq began removing cement walls from areas surrounding the capital's most fortified enclave Monday, opening parts of the so-called Green Zone to traffic in a symbolic move coinciding with nationwide celebrations marking the anniversary of the country's costly victory over the Islamic State group. The partial reopening of...
Latest: Election to Shatter Record of Women in House
Women will break the current record of 84 serving at once in the U.S. House. With ballots still being counted across the country, women have won 75 seats and are assured of victory in nine districts where women are the only major-party candidates. Outrage and organizing by women have defined...
Democrats Chip Away at GOP Dominance in State Governments
Democrats took back the governor's office in Illinois on Tuesday, their first victory in a nationwide strategy to consolidate power in their traditional strongholds and chip away at years of Republican dominance in numerous other state capitols. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded to his Democratic opponent, J.B. Pritzker, less than...
Brady, Patriots Beat Rodgers, Packers 31-17
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers spent the week telling anyone who asked that the other guy was the better quarterback. In the second matchup between the future Hall of Famers, it was the one with five Super Bowl rings who walked off the field with the victory....
Dodgers Rejoice! Bellinger Lifts LA Over Brewers 2-1 in 13.
LOS ANGELES — By the time Manny Machado rounded third base, the Los Angeles Dodgers had already started streaming out of the dugout. After more than five hours of tension-filled baseball, they were certainly eager to celebrate. Cody Bellinger singled home the winning run with two outs in the 13th inning Tuesday...
LeBron Gets First Win in LA as Lakers Beat Kings
LeBron James is a winner for the first time as a Laker. James scored 18 points in a back-and-forth first half before resting in the second half, watching his teammates pull out a 128-123 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Brandon Ingram missed two free throws with...
Bulldogs and Red Wave Dominate UCLA at the Rose Bowl
PASADENA — A big Saturday of eight upsets by Group of Five schools over Power Five teams includes a Red Wave. Fresno State, which brought a large group of fans from Northern California to the Rose Bowl, dominated UCLA 38-14. Marcus McMaryion ran for four touchdowns and passed for another...
Clovis Golfer Sails to Victory in FedEx Cup Playoff Opener
PARAMUS, N.J. — To his right was the silver trophy Bryson DeChambeau won Sunday at The Northern Trust, a victory that felt comfortable to everyone but him. To his left was the silver FedEx Cup trophy, a reminder of the ultimate prize in the PGA Tour season. Missing was the...