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Stocks slump as Big Tech sinks and a strong May jobs report boosts odds for higher interest rates 06/05/2026 06:15pm • The U.S. stock market had its worst day since October Friday as a sell-off in big technology companies weighed down the broader market and a strong jobs report boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve will be forced to hike interest rates at some point this year. The S&P 500 sank 2.6%, its Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures 06/05/2026 06:08pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread, according to a new analysis by U.S. health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a range of scenarios ge These houses of worship are older than America. How they outlasted wars, schisms and lawsuits 06/05/2026 06:05pm • (RNS) — On Ash Wednesday this year, about a dozen people attended a noon service at Boston’s Old North Church, founded in 1723. Two days later, a handful of worshippers took part in a Shabbat service at Newport, Rhode Island’s Touro Synagogue, dedicated in 1763. Congregations participating in Randy Moss is cancer-free and angling for the next big catch in pursuit of his bass fishing passion 06/05/2026 06:00pm • Randy Moss is still making big catches, long after he finished playing football. The Hall of Fame wide receiver with the second-most touchdown receptions in NFL history has found his off-the-field calling on the boat, fishing for freshwater bass. “That’s my passion right now. That’s my hobby. Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office 06/05/2026 05:59pm • ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he wants his new acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term. Trump noted that the size of the office has been “way too high American Family Insurance Championship Par Scores 06/05/2026 05:51pm • Friday At TPC Wisconsin Madison, Wis. Purse: $3 million Yardage: 7,031; Par: 71 First Round F.Jacobson/S.Kjeldsen 29-30—59 -12 American Family Insurance Championship Tour Scores 06/05/2026 05:51pm • Friday At TPC Wisconsin Madison, Wis. Purse: $3 million Yardage: 7,031; Par: 71 First Round F.Jacobson/S.Kjeldsen 29-30—59 B.Gay/R.Sabbatini Yankees put Aaron Judge on injured list with rib stress fracture, recall Spencer Jones from Triple-A 06/05/2026 05:45pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees placed Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list Friday, a day after announcing the slugger has a stress fracture in one of his ribs that will keep him off the field indefinitely. The three-time AL MVP will rest and have limited activity before getting re-evaluate Man charged with murder in the Los Angeles stabbing of actor James Handy, who was his mother's boyfriend 06/05/2026 05:40pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Man charged with murder in the Los Angeles stabbing of actor James Handy, who was his mother's boyfriend. Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans 06/05/2026 05:39pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump issued a memo Friday that calls for the U.S. military and national security agencies to accelerate their use of artificial intelligence, while acknowledging the need to protect civil liberties and maintain oversight over autonomous weapon systems. The memo Montgomery Co. schools reverse course on ending girls gymnastics, program to stay 1 more year 06/05/2026 05:32pm • High school girls' gymnastics in Montgomery County, Maryland, will continue for one more school year after school officials said the athletics department failed to include its student athletes and coaches in the process leading to the program's cancellation. Montgomery County Public Schools decid Excitement and joy at Ljubljana Zoo after birth of 3 Siberian tiger cubs 06/05/2026 05:29pm • LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A zoo in Slovenia's capital Ljubljana has presented its newest residents: three Siberian tiger cubs who were born there under two weeks ago. The Siberian tiger is one of the world’s most endangered big cat species, with experts estimating that about 500 remain in the Star power: Viewership for Game 1 of NBA Finals up 90% over last year's series opener 06/05/2026 05:20pm • SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The star power of Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson helped this year's NBA Finals get off to a huge start in terms of viewership, the likes of which hadn't been seen since the last finals matchup between LeBron James and Stephen Curry eight years ago. Game 1 of the finals matc Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government 06/05/2026 05:19pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) — Teachers, families of Mexico's 130,000 missing people, animal rights groups and a range of other social movements in Mexico are capitalizing on impending FIFA World Cup celebrations next week to put pressure on authorities and make demands. Protesters from the country's teachers Quinnipiac women's rugby players sue school after program is dropped from varsity to club level 06/05/2026 05:18pm • NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Members of the Quinnipiac women's rugby team on Friday filed a class-action lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Connecticut seeking the reinstatement of the program's varsity status after the university announced last month that it would be dropped to the club level in 2026-2