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England wins to leapfrog Scotland into Super Eight stage 06/16/2024 02:38am • NORTH SOUND, Antigua (AP) �� England's defense of the Twenty20 World Cup title is still alive after a must-win over Namibia in a rain-affected match, followed by a helping hand from traditional rivals Australia later on Saturday. To reach the Super Eight, England first had to beat Namibia in their

In South Africa, traditional healers join the fight against HIV. Stigma remains high in rural areas 06/16/2024 02:25am • BUSHBUCKRIDGE, South Africa (AP) �� The walls of Shadrack Mashabane��s hut in the rural South African town of Bushbuckridge are covered with traditional fabrics, with a small window the only source of light. What stands out among the herbs and medicines in glass bottles is a white box containing a

For Senegalese fishermen, Eid al-Adha is now a source of anguish, not a joyful occasion 06/16/2024 01:06am • THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal (AP) �� The upcoming holiday of Eid al-Adha should have been a joyful occasion for millions of Muslims in Senegal. But skyrocketing prices, record unemployment and growing inequalities have turned Tabaski �� as the holiday is locally known �� into a source of anguish for

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024? 06/16/2024 12:08am • Deadlines are coming up between now and July 5 in five states where advocates are trying to gather enough voters' signatures to put abortion-related questions on ballots in November's elections. Measures that would enshrine the right to abortion in state constitutions are already on the ballot in fo

Toyota shareholders demand vote against chairman Toyoda as automaker embroiled in testing scandal 06/15/2024 11:07pm • TOKYO (AP) �� Toyota��s chairman Akio Toyoda will be facing some disgruntled shareholders this week, as two major proxy groups demand a vote against keeping the grandson of the founder on its board. The vote expected at the June 18 annual shareholders meeting comes after Toyota apologized recentl

Shania Twain performs, fires up the Edmonton crowd before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final 06/15/2024 10:38pm • EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) �� The Florida Panthers don't impress Shania Twain much despite leading the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Final. The legendary Canadian performer fired up the crowd outside Rogers Place prior to Game 4 on Saturday night and started a ��We want the Cup!�� chant amon

Much of US braces for extreme weather, from southern heat wave to possible snow in the Rockies 06/15/2024 08:29pm • After days of intense flooding in Florida, that state and many others are bracing for an intense heat wave, while the Pacific Northwest will experience unseasonably cold weather and there is a potential for late-season snow in the Rocky Mountains early next week. The chaotic weather map includes the

NASCAR-Xfinity HyVee Perks 250 Results 06/15/2024 07:56pm • Saturday At Iowa Speedway Newton, Iowa. Lap length: 0.88 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (5) Sam Mayer, Chevrolet, 253 laps, 57 points. 2. (12) Riley Herbst, Ford, 253, 38. 3. (22) Corey Heim, Toyota, 253, 0. 4. (17) Sammy Smith, Chevrolet, 253, 45. 5. (3) Sheldon Creed, Toyota, 253, 46. 6.

Mayer takes overtime win in Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway 06/15/2024 07:24pm • NEWTON, Iowa (AP) �� Sam Mayer knew winning the overtime restart of Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway was all about choosing the right line. And Mayer knew the top line was best on a track where everyone has been getting a weekend education on where to run. Mayer took the lead

Missouri abortion ban wasn't about lawmakers imposing religious beliefs, judge says 06/15/2024 06:39pm • A judge in Missouri says lawmakers who passed a restrictive abortion ban were not trying to impose their religious beliefs on everyone in the state, rejecting a case filed by more than a dozen Christian, Jewish and Unitarian Universalist leaders who support abortion rights. The groups sought a perma

Scheffler has another tough day fighting the Pinehurst No. 2 greens at the US Open 06/15/2024 06:32pm • PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) �� Scottie Scheffler didn't expect 5-over par through two days at the U.S. Open would be enough to play the weekend. Yet the world's top-ranked player was back on Saturday. And the reward? Another chance to tussle with Pinehurst No. 2's tricky, domed greens, which continued to

Milan menswear seeks reassurance in nostalgia and artisanal craft, from Fendi to Dolce&Gabbana 06/15/2024 06:22pm • MILAN (AP) �� Amid ongoing wars, hardening political divides and accelerating climate change, Milan designers made a play for escapism on the second day Saturday of Milan Fashion Week, mostly menswear previews for Spring-Summer 2025. Many took inspiration from decades that now seem more reassuring,

Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Scores 06/15/2024 06:17pm • Saturday At Blythefield Country Club Belmont, Mich. Purse: $3 million Yardage: 6,556; Par: 72 Third Round Grace Kim 68-65-66��199 Na Rin An

Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Par Scores 06/15/2024 06:17pm • Saturday At Blythefield Country Club Belmont, Mich. Purse: $3 million Yardage: 6,556; Par: 72 Third Round Grace Kim 68-65-66��199 -17

8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months 06/15/2024 05:46pm • JERUSALEM (AP) �� An explosion in southern Gaza killed eight Israeli soldiers, the military said Saturday, making it the deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months. The attack, coming more than eight months into a grinding war that shows few signs of ending soon, was likely to fuel new calls for