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April 27, 2024

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  • AP-Scorecard

    April 27, 2024, 4:04 a.m.

    Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events: ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Chicago Cubs 7 Boston 1 Final L.A. Dodgers 12 Toronto 2 Final Atlanta 6 Cleveland 2 Final Texas 2 Cincinnati 1 Final Milwaukee 7 N.Y. Yankees 6 Final Seattle ...

  • A suspect is in custody after 5 people were shot outside a club in the nation's capital, police say

    April 27, 2024, 3:57 a.m.

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Five people were shot late Friday outside a nightclub in the nation’s capital, police said. The shootings happened around 11:30 p.m. in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington. Metropolitan Police Department Assistant Chief Ramey Kyle said officers ...

  • Russia renews attacks on the Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones at southern Russia

    April 27, 2024, 3:56 a.m.

    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine overnight, in attacks that appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russia said its air defense systems had intercepted more than 60 Ukrainian drones over the southern ...

  • Student anti-war protesters dig in as faculties condemn university leadership over calling police

    April 27, 2024, 3:30 a.m.

    NEW YORK (AP) — Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at at universities across U.S. , some of whom have clashed with police in riot gear, dug in Saturday and vowed to keep their demonstrations going, while several school faculties condemned ...

  • Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police

    April 27, 2024, 3:21 a.m.

    Demetrio Jackson was desperate for medical help when the paramedics arrived. The 43-year-old was surrounded by police who arrested him after responding to a trespassing call in a Wisconsin parking lot. Officers had shocked him with a Taser and pinned ...

  • Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as possible Rafah offensive looms

    April 27, 2024, 3:08 a.m.

    CAIRO (AP) — Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and stave off a possible Israeli ground offensive into ...

  • Pro-Palestinian students have peacefully evacuated prestigious Paris university campus building

    April 27, 2024, 3:03 a.m.

    PARIS (AP) — Students in Paris inspired by Gaza solidarity encampments at campuses in the United States peacefully evacuated a campus building at a prestigious French university late on Friday after days of tensions. The head of the Paris Institute ...

  • The US and China talk past each other on most issues, but at least they’re still talking

    April 27, 2024, 12:09 a.m.

    BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his just-concluded latest visit to China with a stop at a Beijing record store where he bought albums by Taylor Swift and Chinese rocker Dou Wei in a symbolic ...

  • Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead

    April 27, 2024, 12:00 a.m.

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to cause Los Angeles nightmares. As if that isn't enough, the rest of the Oilers' lineup is beginning to add to the Kings' frustrations. McDavid and Draisaitl had three-point ...

  • MacKinnon, Nichushkin lead 5-goal outburst in 3rd period, Avs rally for 6-2 win over Jets in Game 3

    April 26, 2024, 11:59 p.m.

    DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored on the power play during a five-goal , third-period outburst and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 on Friday night. Alexandar Georgiev ...

  • AP-Scorecard

    April 26, 2024, 11:54 p.m.

    TODAY'S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ INTERLEAGUE Final Chicago Cubs 7 Boston 1 Final L.A. Dodgers 12 Toronto 2 Final Atlanta 6 Cleveland 2 Final Texas 2 Cincinnati 1 Final Milwaukee 7 N.Y. Yankees 6 Final Seattle 6 Arizona 1 ___ AMERICAN ...

  • Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead

    April 26, 2024, 11:42 p.m.

    PHOENIX (AP) — Anthony Edwards hit a jumper late in the fourth quarter and snarled as he ran down the court, pounding his chest with his fist for emphasis as Minnesota pulled away for another dominant playoff win. The Timberwolves ...

  • Sean 'Diddy' Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit

    April 26, 2024, 10:56 p.m.

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs pushed back against a woman's lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault, filing a motion on Friday to dismiss some claims that were not under law when the alleged incident occurred. ...

  • Ober stays hot, Santana homers to help Twins beat Angels 5-3 for 5th straight victory

    April 26, 2024, 10:51 p.m.

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Bailey Ober learned Friday that the best medicine is not to allow a hit for as long as possible. Ober took a no-hitter into the sixth inning while fighting through a stomach bug, Carlos Santana homered ...

  • Patrick Bailey hits walk-off home run, Giants beat Pirates 3-0

    April 26, 2024, 10:38 p.m.

    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Patrick Bailey hit a walk-off three-run homer, Kyle Harrison pitched six shutout innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Friday. The game was scoreless until the ninth, when Michael Conforto walked ...

  • South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27. Here's why this year is so poignant

    April 26, 2024, 10:38 p.m.

    CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27, when they remember their country's pivotal first democratic election in 1994 that announced the official end of the racial segregation and oppression of apartheid. Saturday ...

  • NBA Daily Playoff Glance

    April 26, 2024, 10:36 p.m.

    All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Saturday, April 20 Cleveland 97, Orlando 83 Minnesota 120, Phoenix 95 New York 111, Philadelphia 104 Denver 114, L.A. Lakers 103 Sunday, April 21 Boston 114, Miami 94 L.A. Clippers 109, Dallas ...

  • NBA Playoff Glance

    April 26, 2024, 10:35 p.m.

    All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Eastern Conference Indiana 2, Milwaukee 1 Sunday, April 21: Milwaukee 109, Indiana 94 Tuesday, April 23: Indiana 125, Milwaukee 108 Friday, April 26: Indiana 121, Milwaukee 118, OT Sunday, April 28: Milwaukee ...

  • NHL Daily Playoff Glance

    April 26, 2024, 10:30 p.m.

    All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) Saturday, April 20 Carolina 3, N.Y. Islanders 1 Boston 5, Toronto 1 Sunday, April 21 Florida 3, Tampa Bay 2 N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 1 Winnipeg 7, Colorado 6 Vancouver 4, Nashville ...

  • NHL Playoff Glance

    April 26, 2024, 10:30 p.m.

    All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Carolina 3, N.Y. Islanders 0 Saturday, April 20: Carolina 3, N.Y. Islanders 1 Monday, April 22: Carolina 5, N.Y. Islanders 3 Thursday, April 25: Carolina 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 Saturday, ...

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