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Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops 05/18/2024 06:26pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine came into force on Saturday, as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine’s second-largest city. The legislation, which was watered down from its original draft, Joey Logano captures pole for All-Star race after qualifying first at North Wilkesboro Speedway 05/18/2024 06:25pm • NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — Joey Logano has won 30 poles in his Cup Series career. This one meant something extra to him. Logano will start up front for the NASCAR All-Star race after turning a lap of 1:29.75 on Saturday during qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The two 60-laps heats that 3 dead, 3 wounded in early morning shooting in Ohio's capital 05/18/2024 05:25pm • COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Three people died and three others were wounded in an early morning shooting in Ohio's capital over the weekend, authorities said. Columbus police said the shooting was reported shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday in the Italian Village neighborhood north of downtown, with what ma Golfer's prompt release from jail angers some who recall city's police turmoil 05/18/2024 04:32pm • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler’s arrest and prompt release from a Louisville jail Friday that let him play in a high-profile tournament after being booked on charges including felony assault has sparked questions over whether he was given preferential treatment becau The German chancellor tours flooded regions in the southwest in a show of solidarity 05/18/2024 02:58pm • BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday toured flooded regions in the southwest, where rivers have swelled and caused flash floods and landslides after heavy rain and severe weather. Scholz canceled his attendance at an election campaign event in Saarland, on the border with France Fewer bus routes and longer walks: Prince William school system making some transportation tweaks 05/18/2024 02:17pm • Prince William County Public Schools will be making several changes to transportation for the 2024-25 school year in hopes of improving on-time arrivals and bus routing. In response to challenges with student transportation, the school division contracted a third-party transportation consultant exp Scottie Scheffler, from the course to jail and back: What to know about his PGA Championship arrest 05/18/2024 12:46pm • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested after police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around the scene of a fatal accident Friday ahead of the second round of the PGA Championship. The 27-year-old Scheffler, the world's No. 1-ranked golfer, was French authorities report a sixth fatality in New Caledonia violence 05/18/2024 12:10pm • French security forces reported another death Saturday in armed clashes in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, the sixth fatality in nearly a week of violent unrest scorching the archipelago whose indigenous population has long sought independence. The person was killed in an exchange of NASCAR hopes repaved track, softer tires make for more competitive All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro 05/18/2024 11:59am • NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR is hoping a repaved track and some softer tires will make for more competitive short track racing for Sunday night’s All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. It can’t get much worse than last year. After months of hype leading up to the first race at the Suspected would-be assassin ordered detained as Slovak prime minister's condition is stable 05/18/2024 11:09am • PEZINOK, Slovakia (AP) — The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was ordered to remain behind bars Saturday as the nation’s leader was in serious but stable condition after surviving multiple gunshots, officials said. Slovakia’s Specialized Criminal Court For decades, states have taken foster children's federal benefits. That's starting to change 05/18/2024 12:16am • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — By the time Jesse Fernandez turned 18, the federal government had paid out thousands of dollars in Social Security survivor's benefits because of the death of his mother. But Jesse's bank account was empty. The money had all been used by Missouri's foster care system or Schauffele leading and Scheffler contending at PGA Championship. It only seemed like a normal day 05/17/2024 10:24pm • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Xander Schauffele was in the lead for the fifth time in his last six rounds. Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was in the thick of contention with his 42nd straight round of par or better. Bryson DeChambeau smashed his way into the mix with nine tee shots over 300 yards. By NHRA Route 66 Nationals 05/17/2024 09:52pm • FridayAt Route 66 RacewayJoliet, Ill.First RoundTop Fuel 1. T.J. Zizzo, 3.735 seconds, 331.77 mph; 2. Clay Millican, 3.746, 332.84; 3. Doug Kalitta, 3.750, 332.84; 4. Shawn Langdon, 3.771, 332.10; 5. Shawn Reed, 3.772, 324.51; 6. Antron Brown, 3.775, 331.36; 7. Steve Torrence, 3.776, 336.65; 8. Tony After starting his day in jail, Scheffler finds peace on the course and a chance to win, too 05/17/2024 09:39pm • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Perspective was even harder to come by than birdies through all the raindrops, bourbon and cigar smoke that streamed across golf's biggest stage Friday during one of the sport's most bizarre mornings ever. By the time the world's best player, Scottie Scheffler, had been book Jon Rahm's cut streak at majors ends at 18 following two so-so rounds at the PGA Championship 05/17/2024 09:36pm • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A historically low cut line led to early exits for some big names at the PGA Championships. Jon Rahm's run of 18 straight made cuts in majors ended when he posted a 1-over 72 during the second round at soggy Valhalla on Friday that left him at even par, one shot outside the