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Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert 06/05/2026 08:16am • NIAMEY, Niger (AP) â At least 49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down and they were stranded for days in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger, authorities said. The victims, all Nigeriens, were returning home from a religious festival in Mali when the truck stopped running more than 80 ki America 250: Weathering the storm — from storm flags to satellites America 250: Weathering the storm â from storm flags to satellites 06/05/2026 07:57am • Americaâs 250th birthday is four weeks away. As the country comes together to celebrate, there will be fireworks from where the nation was born in Boston, Philadelphia and New York City to the National Mall and all the way to the West Coast, thanks to modern technology. Before satellites trans America 250: From Colonials to Mid-Century Modern: The history behind DC’s home styles America 250: From Colonials to Mid-Century Modern: The history behind DCâs home styles 06/05/2026 07:54am • D.C.âs architectural history spans Gothic Victorians, practical Colonials and stately Greek Revivals. When colonists arrived in the area more than 250 years ago, Georgian architecture was the most common house style. Named for Great Britainâs King George, Georgian homes are symmetrical, with Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC 06/05/2026 07:49am • WASHINGTON (AP) â The last time Washington, D.C., residents chose a new delegate to Congress and a new mayor in the same election, gas was $1.33 a gallon and George H.W. Bush was president. This fall they will do it again â under starkly different circumstances. As the city heads toward pivotal Family questions rescue efforts for Sherpa guide found alive on Everest Family questions rescue efforts for Sherpa guide found alive on Everest 06/05/2026 07:38am • KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) â A Sherpa guide who survived a week on the treacherous slopes of Mount Everest was recovering at a hospital in Nepal's capital on Friday, while his family angered by a delay in rescue efforts sought legal action against those responsible. Dawa Sherpa was found Thursday crawl G-III Apparel: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot 06/05/2026 07:13am • NEW YORK (AP) â NEW YORK (AP) â G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (GIII) on Friday reported profit of $66.5 million in its fiscal first quarter. The New York-based company said it had net income of $1.50 per share. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 21 cents per share. The clothing an ABM Industries: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot 06/05/2026 07:06am • NEW YORK (AP) â NEW YORK (AP) â ABM Industries Inc. (ABM) on Friday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $43.1 million. The New York-based company said it had profit of 73 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 90 cents per share. The results missed Wall Str 4 years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors 4 years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors 06/05/2026 07:01am • When Southern Baptists gather Tuesday in Florida for their annual meeting, they'll debate for the fourth year in a row whether to formally ban churches with a woman serving in any role resembling that of pastor â not just the top job. One thing they are unlikely to debate is the politics of many S Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers 06/05/2026 06:39am • LOS ANGELES (AP) â Television and movie actors on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services, a month after their union leaders negotiated a deal they say provides protections against synthetic actors created by artificial intelligence. The ra Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky 06/05/2026 06:24am • LOS ANGELES (AP) â It was early morning on a recent Saturday and The Greyhound Bar & Grill in Los Angeles was abuzz with soccer fans clapping, hooting and hollering. Their eyes were glued to the TV screens, tables littered with beer pints and pitchers and other boozy libations. Paris Saint-Ger Tuniu: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 06/05/2026 06:07am • NANJING, China (AP) â NANJING, China (AP) â Tuniu Corp. (TOUR) on Friday reported earnings of $97,000 in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Nanjing, China-based company said it had profit of 1 cent. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 4 cents per share. The online trave Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies 06/05/2026 06:06am • Shakira and Burna Boy will perform in Mexico City for the first of three opening ceremonies at the World Cup. The music stars will perform Dai Dai, the official song for the tournament, ahead of the opening game between co-host Mexico and South Africa on Thursday. FIFA has planned opening ceremonies How the chaotic final 15 minutes of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final unfolded How the chaotic final 15 minutes of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final unfolded 06/05/2026 06:00am • RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) â The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes combined for five goals in the frantic final 15 minutes of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night, and another one got waved off. It was somehow an even crazier finish than the series opener 48 hours earlier, when Ve The superfans known as the 'Spurs Nuns' aiming to bring divine intervention to the NBA Finals The superfans known as the 'Spurs Nuns' aiming to bring divine intervention to the NBA Finals 06/05/2026 06:00am • SAN ANTONIO (AP) â Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, accepted greetings from a handful of well-wishers in San Antonio Spurs jerseys, then bowed his head to join them in a quick prayer. They're the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco. On game night 2022 semifinalist Morocco has more to prove at this year's World Cup 06/05/2026 06:00am • Legal disputes and acrimony have replaced the accolades and euphoria for Morocco's national soccer team ahead of this year's World Cup. Morocco became embroiled in controversy after hosting the most recent edition of the Africa Cup of Nations â three years after the Atlas Lions made history by bec
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