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Yankees' Judge doesn't need surgery, but Volpe and Rodón had operations and could be out until May 10/16/2025 02:44pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees star Aaron Judge won't need surgery on his elbow but shortstop Anthony Volpe and left-hander Carlos Rodón had operations this week and could be sidelined until May. Judge's throwing was limited after the two-time AL MVP hurt the flexor tendon in his right elbow in July. Ma WATCH: Virginia attorney general candidates debate with text scandal front and center 10/16/2025 02:36pm • The two candidates for Virginia attorney general, Republican incumbent Jason Miyares and his Democratic challenger Jay Jones, squared off Thursday night in their first and only debate before Election Day on Nov. 4. The debate took place at University of Richmond, and came just two weeks after text m Food assistance is safe through October, but it may be at risk if the shutdown continues 10/16/2025 02:20pm • A federal program that provides food assistance to 40 million low-income people could be at risk in November if the government shutdown isn't resolved by then. And in at least some places, new applications for the program are not being approved. But there's still a lot of uncertainty about the Suppl 8 restaurants join DC Michelin Guide 10/16/2025 02:17pm • The 2025 D.C. Michelin Guide has been stacked with eight additions to its coveted roundup of best restaurants. CLICK TO ENLARGE: From left to right, meals at Providencia, Elmina and Birch Thomas. (Courtesy Vina Sananikone-Providencia, Nico Schinco-Elmina and Birch Thomas-Karravaan) The restau ITF to change name to World Tennis in bid for 'clearer identity' 10/16/2025 01:57pm • LONDON (AP) — The International Tennis Federation will change its name to “World Tennis” as of 2026. The switch was ratified Thursday by member national tennis associations voting at the governing body's annual general meeting. “The change will provide a clearer identity that is more relevan Average long-term US mortgage rate slips to 6.27%, nearing a low for 2025 10/16/2025 01:54pm • The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage declined again this week, easing to just above its lowest level this year. The average long-term mortgage rate slipped to 6.27% from 6.3% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.44%. The latest dip brings MI5 chief says China is a security threat to UK as officials trade blame over spy case collapse 10/16/2025 01:30pm • LONDON (AP) — China poses a daily threat to Britain’s security, the head of the country's domestic intelligence agency said Thursday, remarks that step up pressure on authorities to explain why the prosecution of two men charged with spying for Beijing collapsed just before they were due to stan Judge blocks Trump cuts, restores $34 million in anti-terror funds for New York City transit system 10/16/2025 01:28pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from withholding nearly $34 million in funding earmarked to protect New York’s transit system from terrorist attacks. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said in a ruling Thursday that the Republican administration’s decision, Alex Murdaugh family's shocking murders and deep-rooted secrets revealed in new Hulu limited series 10/16/2025 01:12pm • When the wife and son of prominent South Carolina attorney, Alex Murdaugh, were shot and killed in 2021, the news instantly captivated the public’s attention. Were they targets in an act of judicial revenge? Was the whole family in danger? Soon, the story went from tragic and shocking to bizarre SCORE vs. SAFE: Two competing bills in Congress seek to protect college sports and its athletes 10/16/2025 12:51pm • Efforts to reform college sports remain uncertain as falls arrives, with the two most-thorough attempts each struggling to find enough backing in Congress due to their different priorities. The SCORE Act, introduced in July with a hint of bipartisanship, would give the NCAA a limited antitrust exem All Blacks' first major rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years confirmed for 2026 10/16/2025 12:38pm • CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — New Zealand's first traditional rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years was confirmed for 2026 on Thursday including a fourth test at a neutral venue. Next August and September, the All Blacks will play the world champion Springboks in tests at Ellis Park, Cape Town S Westamerica: Q3 Earnings Snapshot 10/16/2025 11:52am • SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) on Thursday reported net income of $28.3 million in its third quarter. The San Rafael, California-based bank said it had earnings of $1.12 per share. The holding company for Westamerica Bank posted revenue of $67.4 mi The greatest women's college basketball players: Who made the list? 10/16/2025 11:48am • For many college basketball experts, selecting the greatest players of the women's poll era sounds easy — until they try it. Of course, USC's Cheryl Miller and Diana Taurasi of UConn are relatively easy choices. But narrowing the list from there gets tricky, inevitably leaving out talented players Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'I'm not there yet' in his quest to be among the all-time greats 10/16/2025 11:30am • MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo's family home in Greece has a balcony that gives him what he describes as an incredible view of Athens. The nighttime routine when he's there typically goes like this: grab some fruit, head outside, gaze out at his homeland, let time just drift away. In those mom Trump's push for law and order shows he's no longer encumbered by government guardrails 10/16/2025 10:35am • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was telling a Rose Garden audience about his efforts to quell violence in the nation's capital when, as if on cue, his words were drowned out by the wail of sirens from passing vehicles. “Listen to the beauty of that sound,” Trump said, grinning. “The