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Israeli PM retracts firing of defense minister amid tension

Israeli PM retracts firing of defense minister amid tension

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday retracted his decision to fire his defense minister over criticism of the government’s contentious plan to overhaul the judiciary.
In mass rally, Israeli settlers march to West Bank outpost

In mass rally, Israeli settlers march to West Bank outpost

JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis led by at least seven Cabinet ministers marched Monday to an evacuated West Bank settlement, in a defiant signal that Israel’s most right-wing government in history is determined to accelerate settlement buildin
Dalai Lama apologizes after video shows him kissing boy

Dalai Lama apologizes after video shows him kissing boy

DHARAMSALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama apologized Monday after a video showing him kissing a child on the lips triggered criticism.
Trump's response to criminal charges revives election lies

Trump's response to criminal charges revives election lies

NEW YORK (AP) — Legally, the most important words former President Donald Trump said after he was charged with 34 felonies by the Manhattan District Attorney last week were “not guilty.
Moose feasts on lobby plants in Alaska hospital building

Moose feasts on lobby plants in Alaska hospital building

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — So this moose walks into a medical building... While that could be a setup to a bad joke, it actually happened in Anchorage on Thursday.
Guyana's Rupununi Rodeo celebrates local cowboy culture

Guyana's Rupununi Rodeo celebrates local cowboy culture

LETHEM, Guyana (AP) — Their horses’ hooves kick up dust amid blaring country music as participants enter the arena to begin the Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo, a celebration of the cowboy lifestyle on Guyana’s rugged Rupununi savannah.
King's coronation: 3 crowns, 2 carriages and a shorter route

King's coronation: 3 crowns, 2 carriages and a shorter route

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III plans to take a shortcut and smoother ride to Westminster Abbey for his coronation, trimming the procession route his mother took in 1953 as he aims for a more modest event that will include some modern touches, Bucking
China military 'ready to fight' after drills near Taiwan

China military 'ready to fight' after drills near Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s military declared Monday it is “ready to fight” after completing three days of large-scale combat exercises around Taiwan that simulated sealing off the island in response to the Taiwanese president’s trip to the U.S.
Jon Rahm rallies to win the Masters as Spanish stars align

Jon Rahm rallies to win the Masters as Spanish stars align

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jon Rahm kept hearing how he was destined to win this Masters because so many Spanish stars were aligned in his favor. Sunday was the birthdate of Seve Ballesteros, his idol and inspiration for playing.
Tiger Woods withdraws before completing third round of Masters

Tiger Woods withdraws before completing third round of Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods withdrew from the Masters before the resumption of the third round because of an injury Sunday, ending his streak of completing all 72 holes of every tournament he has played at Augusta National as a professional.