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A Missouri doctor's death is steeped in mystery and speculation. Authorities aren't talking 06/15/2023 04:47pm • CASSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — John Forsyth was known as a hard-working doctor who cared deeply for his patients and often teased nurses in the emergency room to ease tension. He was a father of eight and newly engaged. He also co-founded a cryptocurrency business with his brother. His sudden disappearance Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families 06/15/2023 03:17pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children, rejecting a broad attack from some Republican-led states and white families who argued it is based on race. The court l Confidence in science fell in 2022 while political divides persisted, poll shows 06/15/2023 02:52pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Confidence in the scientific community declined among U.S. adults in 2022, a major survey shows, driven by a partisan divide in views of both science and medicine that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, 39% of U.S. adults said they had “a great deal of confidence” Sweden moves closer to launching a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics 06/15/2023 01:58pm • STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden is moving closer to another bid to host the Winter Olympics for the first time in what's shaping up to be a race for the 2030 Games with only one obvious candidate. Following a four-month feasibility study, Swedish sports officials said Thursday there is a desire for the No Movie Review: Chris Hemsworth returns in 'Extraction 2,' a gun-for-hire who pulls you completely in 06/15/2023 01:15pm • Tyler Rake was clinically dead when we last saw him at the end of “Extraction,” tumbling over a bridge in Bangladesh with a fatal, burbling bullet wound to his neck. But death is no match for Netflix. Chris Hemsworth returns as the sad-sack, gun-for-hire Rake in “Extraction 2” and you'll tha NC--Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 06/15/2023 01:12pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Lionel Messi scores, gets hugged by a fan during Argentina's 2-0 win over Australia 06/15/2023 12:58pm • BEIJING (AP) — Lionel Messi got hugged by a fan who ran onto the field wearing a No. 10 Argentina shirt Thursday during a 2-0 friendly win over Australia in which the World Cup champion scored the fastest goal of his career. Messi was standing near the corner flag in the second half when the fan r Wildfires driven by climate change are on the rise - Spain must do more to prepare, say experts 06/15/2023 12:09pm • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain must do more to prepare for increasingly virulent wildfires stoked by climate change, a large group of the country’s leading wildfire prevention experts said on Thursday. A declaration backed by 60 experts and institutions said the "increasingly intense fires ... ar Japan emperor says ties with developing nations key to tackling global challenges 06/15/2023 11:39am • TOKYO (AP) — Cooperation with developing countries is key to dealing with climate change and other global challenges, Japanese Emperor Naruhito said Thursday ahead of a visit to Indonesia, his first official friendship trip abroad since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne four years ago. Naruhito b Through personal ups and downs, they've waited years to perform Hajj. These are their stories 06/15/2023 10:11am • This year’s Hajj is a landmark: the first full pilgrimage after a daunting three-year period when the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced the scale of one of Islam’s holiest and most beloved rites. Millions of Muslims from around the world will start converging next week on Mecca in Saudi Arabia Let it bee: The women on a mission to save Mexico City's bees 06/15/2023 08:27am • MEXICO CITY (AP) — "Knife,” Adriana Velíz says with the concentration of a brain surgeon. Shrouded in a white bee suit, she lies stretched out on the ground in one of Mexico City’s most buzzing districts. Taking the knife, she pries open the side of a light post and flashes a glowing red lant Today In History: June 15, Washington appointed to lead Continental Army 06/15/2023 12:01am • Today in History Today is Thursday, June 15, the 166th day of 2023. There are 199 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 15, 1775, the Second Continental Congress voted unanimously to appoint George Washington head of the Continental Army. On this date: In 1215, England� Indian, Pakistani coasts on high alert a day before Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall 06/14/2023 11:07pm • MANDVI, India (AP) — The coastal regions of India and Pakistan were on high alert Wednesday with tens of thousands of people being evacuated a day ahead of a cyclone's expected landfall. The India Meteorological Department said Cyclone Biparjoy was packing sustained winds of up to 145 kilometers p Milwaukee bankruptcy avoidance plan clears Wisconsin Legislature 06/14/2023 11:06pm • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature on Wednesday passed a bipartisan plan to prevent Milwaukee from going bankrupt that also sends more state aid to every community in the state, a long-sought-after funding increase agreed to by Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The m Oakland Athletics stadium deal wins final legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Vegas 06/14/2023 10:59pm • CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof. The deal that backers said wi