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Son of former Mexican President L��pez Obrador says US revoked his visa and appeals directly to Trump 08/14/2026 12:58pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) ��� Mexican politician Andr��s Manuel L��pez Beltr��n, the son of former President Andr��s Manuel L��pez Obrador, said the United States revoked his visa, prompting an appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump and criticism Friday from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who called the Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve 08/14/2026 12:57pm • PUERTO MALDONADO, Peru (AP) ��� Eight Peruvian navy personnel jumped from a helicopter into a clearing carved out of the Amazon rainforest by illegal gold miners along the Malinowski River in Peru���s Madre de Dios region, sending sand and dust swirling as they ran toward the mining site. The fores Timberwolves will finally retire Kevin Garnett's jersey after their Feb. 28 game vs. the Celtics 08/14/2026 12:57pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ��� The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey after their game against the Boston Celtics this season. The team announced Friday that the ceremony will take place following the Feb. 28 game at Target Center against the Celtics, who ret How to avoid getting ripped off by AI-powered scams 08/14/2026 12:51pm • Crooks are always looking for ways to use new technology to commit crimes. "The world is just filled with con artists who relentlessly look to steal your money," Kevin Brasler, executive editor of Washington Consumers' Checkbook, said. "These days they're using AI to create really sophisticated l ProQR: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 08/14/2026 12:46pm • LEIDEN, Netherlands (AP) ��� LEIDEN, Netherlands (AP) ��� ProQR Therapeutics NV (PRQR) on Thursday reported a loss of $10.1 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Leiden, Netherlands-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The a Federal judge denies attempt to strike down Mississippi county���s majority-Black judicial districts 08/14/2026 12:38pm • A federal judge, at least for now, has denied a request to prevent a majority-Black section of voters from electing new county judges months before the election begins. The ruling comes in a lawsuit filed by Robert Foster, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate and current DeSoto County supervi US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says 08/14/2026 12:36pm • NIAMEY, Niger (AP) ��� An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization said Friday. Kevin Rideout ���is in good health in the care of U.S. officials,��� SIM International, an Evangelical mission organization, said in a statement. He will soon be reuni Live animals and baking bread feature in Messiaen's `Saint Fran��ois d���Assise' at Salzburg Festival 08/14/2026 12:29pm • SALZBURG, Austria (AP) ��� Philippe Sly worked up a sweat to prepare for the daunting title role in ���Saint Fran��ois d���Assise,��� composer Olivier Messiaen���s crowning achievement. Sly moved into the Kapuzinerkloster, a Capuchin monastery about 1,550 feet (470 meters) above sea level, 7 1/2 wee Josh Allen and DJ Moore show signs of bringing back big-play dimension to Bills offense 08/14/2026 12:14pm • ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) ��� After months of seeking to develop an on-field connection with receiver DJ Moore during the Buffalo Bills spring practices, Josh Allen concluded he might be the one holding up the process. Too often, Allen realized he was doing too much in attempting to impress the newly Daily life around the world, in photos 08/14/2026 11:54am • A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Major League Baseball awards 2028 All-Star Game to San Francisco, which last hosted in 2007 08/14/2026 11:50am • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ��� The All-Star Game is returning to San Francisco in two years. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement Friday that the 2028 Midsummer Classic will be at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. The 2007 game was played in the picturesque water Laufey created a 'third space' with her annual fan event, 'A Very Laufey Day.' Then it exploded 08/14/2026 11:49am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� It was 2023 when Laufey, the Icelandic singer-songwriter known for her neoclassical jazz-pop, decided to create a global fan event. Her second album, ���Bewitched,��� was soon to be released and she wanted to do something big to celebrate it. But more than that, she says, she ���wa Golf Entertainment Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot 08/14/2026 11:46am • STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) ��� STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) ��� Golf Entertainment Group Inc. (GLFE) on Friday reported a loss of $755,000 in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Stamford, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of $1.28. The real estate investment trust posted revenue of $95.7 mill Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson 08/14/2026 11:42am • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Cam Ward struggles in the Titans' 19-13 preseason win over the 49ers 08/14/2026 11:42am • SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) ��� Cam Ward struggled in three drives for Tennessee against San Francisco's backup defense and the Titans went on to beat the 49ers 19-13 in the exhibition opener for both teams Thursday night. Tony Pollard ran for a touchdown and Joey Slye kicked four field goals for the T