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Mexico’s next president faces 3 pressing challenges: money, dialogue and the US election 06/04/2024 03:50pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s newly elected president, the first woman to win the job, faces a long list of challenges, including persistent cartel violence, a deeply divided country, cash-straitened social programs and the long shadow of her mentor, outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrado Kristaps Porzingis says he plans to be ready for Game 1 of NBA Finals matchup with Mavericks 06/04/2024 02:45pm • BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis plans to be ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. His left calf is another issue. “I don't know. We'll see,” the 7-footer said Tuesday. "I have a couple of more days. I've done a lot of work up until this point and I've done everything need Maria Friedman, a longtime friend of Stephen Sondheim, teaches 'Merrily We Roll Along' to sing 06/04/2024 12:00pm • NEW YORK (AP) — On opening night of the Broadway revival of “Merrily We Roll Along,” one person in the audience strangely wasn't nervous — the director. “It was the only time in my life that I felt completely calm,” said Maria Friedman, who has helmed the show to seven Tony Award nominat Union leaders demand firings following killing of Md. parole agent 06/04/2024 09:46am • Union leaders representing state parole and probation agents are calling for the immediate firing of Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Secretary Carolyn J. Scruggs and two others following the line-of-duty death of an agent last week. Parole and Probation Agent Davis Martinez, Tractors rumble in streets again ahead of EU polls. Farming is a big issue and the far right pounces 06/04/2024 05:24am • BEERSEL, Belgium (AP) — The far-right Flemish Interest party had set up the demonstration in the picture-pretty rolling fields south of Brussels, ahead of the four-day European Union election starting Thursday. The goal was clear: Decrying how farmers would lose fertile land to what they see as ov Israel declares 4 more hostages are dead in Gaza, including 3 older men from Hamas video 06/04/2024 12:19am • JERUSALEM (AP) — Four more hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7 were declared dead by the Israeli military — including three older men seen in a Hamas video begging to be released. Monday's announcement heightens pressure on the Israeli government to agree to a U.S. cease-fire proposal that could secure Astros RF Tucker leaves game after fouling ball off right shin against Cardinals 06/04/2024 12:13am • HOUSTON (AP) — Houston right fielder Kyle Tucker left Monday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals after fouling a ball off his right shin in the third inning. Tucker dropped to his hands and knees after the ball bounced off his leg, just below the knee. He remained in that position for s Hoskins homers in return to Philly, but Dahl goes deep in Phillies debut to key 3-1 win over Brewers 06/03/2024 11:06pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins homered for the Milwaukee Brewers in his return to Citizens Bank Park, but David Dahl went deep in his Philadelphia debut to back Zack Wheeler and the Phillies in a 3-1 victory Monday night. In the opener of a three-game series between National League division lead Rhys Hoskins sheds a tear, as he expected, in his return to Philly with the Brewers 06/03/2024 09:50pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins expected to shed a tear at some point Monday night. It didn’t take long. Hoskins received a standing ovation prior to his first plate appearance in Philadelphia since the 2022 World Series, when he was the starting first baseman for the Phillies. He tipped his ba The Latest | Four more Israeli hostages declared dead, and Palestinians seek to join genocide case 06/03/2024 09:40pm • Israel's military confirmed the deaths of four more hostages held by Hamas — including three men in their 80s who were seen in a Hamas video begging for their release. Around 80 hostages captured on Oct. 7 are believed to still be alive in Gaza, alongside the remains of 43 others. Monday's announc Jury is chosen in Hunter Biden's federal firearms case and opening statements are set for Tuesday 06/03/2024 08:08pm • WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A jury was seated Monday in the federal gun case against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, after prospective panelists were questioned about their thoughts on gun rights and drug addiction while the first lady watched from the front row of the courtroom. Opening statement Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn't sure he can continue at the French Open 06/03/2024 08:02pm • PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic was laying on his back on a French Open sideline early in the second set Monday, wincing while his injured right knee was manipulated by a trainer — and worrying that he might need to quit playing the match. After stumbling and limping around, then finding himself dow Advice From Famous Commencement Speakers 06/03/2024 08:00pm • Words of advice to recent college graduatesCommencement is a time for families to gather and celebrate the accomplishments of their college graduates. But before students walk across that stage, they hear words of reflection from their peers and college administrators, as well as advice on life afte The Guide to Making or Accepting an Offer on a Home 06/03/2024 08:00pm • On both sides of a real estate transaction, the purchase offer is the first formal communication that leads to the final deal. The offer combines financial details with the nuances of negotiation, and it's the first step in reaching an agreement and closing on a house. To help you craft an offer on How to Save for a Wedding 06/03/2024 08:00pm • Get prepared, eager brides and grooms: Wedding costs are high across the United States. In 2023, The Knot Real Weddings Study revealed the average ceremony and reception cost the happy couple $35,000. While such an outlay may be doable for some couples, it's far too high for many. Without plenty of