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Attacks on 2 villages in northern Nigeria leave at least 20 people dead, residents say 04/08/2026 03:07pm • ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) ��� Gunmen attacked two villages in the north-central region of Nigeria, killing at least 20 people, residents said Wednesday. The attacks occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Bagna and Erena, located in the Shiroro area of Niger state. Shiroro is about 250 kilometers (155 m Carney attracts a 5th Conservative lawmaker to Canada's Liberal Party 04/08/2026 03:06pm • TORONTO (AP) ��� Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has attracted another opposition Conservative lawmaker to the Liberal Party, further assuring that he will soon have a majority government. Ontario Member of Parliament Marilyn Gladu alluded to U.S. President Donald Trump���s threats to Canada��� FanDuel Promo Code: Get Enhanced $250 Bonus for the Masters, NBA, MLB games 04/08/2026 02:57pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services All new users who sign up with this FanDuel promo code offer will be able to redeem a recently upgraded welcome offer for the Masters t Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove 04/08/2026 02:55pm • On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony cassette recorder in his pocket, went to see an up-and-coming rock band from Washington for their debut show in Chicago. After a blast of guitar feedback, 22-year-old Kurt Cobain politely announced to the crowd at the small c A no-hit start for Jacob Latz this season to set a Texas Rangers franchise record 04/08/2026 02:54pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) ��� Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob Latz has a no-hit start this season, setting a franchise record over nine innings in his first five appearances. Opposing hitters were 0 for 28, one batter more than 27 outs needed for a full game, against the pitcher who turned 30 on Wedne Music Review: Make way for Ella Langley's 'Dandelion,' a new era of old-soul country 04/08/2026 02:50pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� A few years ago, Ella Langley emerged a saving grace for modern country music because she dared to look backward. ���You Look Like You Love Me,��� her award-winning, inescapable 2024 hit with Riley Green, pulled from another era ��� all pedal steel and spoken-word choruses, the sam Iran accuses US of violating 3 clauses of framework for a deal, says ceasefire, negotiations with US are 'unreasonable' 04/08/2026 02:48pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) ��� Iran accuses US of violating 3 clauses of framework for a deal, says ceasefire, negotiations with US are 'unreasonable.' A first for Michigan���s $2.4B SOAR business incentive program: New jobs 04/08/2026 02:29pm • Michigan���s embattled $2.4 billion business incentive program has spurred controversy, but last year it began generating something new: Jobs. Reports submitted to the state for the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund show that 1,846 jobs were created in 2025 among 10 companies awa Judge gives 15-year sentence to a woman who admitted selling ���Friends��� star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him 04/08/2026 02:28pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Judge gives 15-year sentence to a woman who admitted selling ���Friends��� star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him. Brazil's Lula argues for ban on online betting platforms 04/08/2026 02:26pm • SAO PAULO (AP) ��� Brazil's President Luiz In��cio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he favors a national ban on online betting platforms, whose revenues in the South American nation are estimated at more than $4 billion per year, one of the biggest markets in the world. The 80-year-old Lula, who is More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show 04/08/2026 02:23pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The number of Federal Reserve policymakers willing to consider an interest rate hike this year rose between the January and March meetings, as higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war threatened to worsen inflation in the coming months. Minutes of the Fed's March 17-18 meeti Southwest Airlines, once known for its free bags perk, hikes fees amid higher jet fuel costs 04/08/2026 02:12pm • Southwest Airlines is raising checked baggage fees by $10, less than a year after ending its ���bags fly free��� perk that long set it apart, as jet fuel costs have jumped since the start of the Iran war. Customers checking one bag will pay $45 starting on Thursday, while a second will now cost $55, Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for game against Trail Blazers 04/08/2026 02:12pm • SAN ANTONIO (AP) ��� Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were ruled out for the San Antonio Spurs ��� game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Wembanyama is out after suffering a rib contusion on Monday and Castle is out with right knee soreness, the team announced. Wembanyama ne Brazil's Indigenous leader Raoni backs Lula despite protesting against railway in the Amazon 04/08/2026 02:12pm • BRASILIA (AP) ��� Raoni Metuktire, the Amazon���s most internationally famous Indigenous leader, on Wednesday said he still supports President Luiz In��cio Lula da Silva and will campaign for his reelection in October, despite opposing projects backed by the government that are contested by him and You aren't the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day 04/08/2026 02:09pm • Have you ever pulled into the driveway of your home or a parking lot spot and just ... stayed there? Maybe it���s a few minutes, or half an hour. You might be scrolling on your phone, belting out a favorite song or just staring into the distance. Scroll through TikTok and you���ll find countless vi