By Dave Skretta The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Hunter-Reay has been around long enough to remember when the Indianapolis 500 was the true culmination of the “Month of May,” when fans would file through the old turnstiles each day during the multi-week buildup to the biggest one-day sporting event […]
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By Laurie Kellman The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A dozen times, Rep. Ayanna Pressley asked the witness for a yes or no answer on housing policy. Not once did Ben Carson, President Donald Trump’s housing secretary, give her one. Instead, he mocked her: “Yes or no, can you ask me […]
By John Leicester The Associated Press OUISTREHAM, France — There were countless times on D-Day and in the fighting in Normandy that followed when Leon Gautier could have been killed or grievously wounded. He and his comrades in an elite French unit were among the first waves of Allied troops […]
The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG — Botswana’s government says it has lifted its ban on elephant hunting, a decision that is likely to bring protests from wildlife protection groups. The southern African nation is home to more elephants than any other country, with an estimated 130,000. The government’s statement posted on […]
By David Rising The Associated Press BERLIN — A senior German diplomat headed Thursday to Tehran to press Iran to continue to respect the landmark nuclear deal, despite the unilateral withdrawal of the U.S. and increasing pressure from Washington. Tensions have soared in the Mideast recently as the White House […]
By Cassandra Szklarski The Canadian Press TORONTO — When life gets Solomon Harper down, he dances. And when he feels happy, he dances even more. The 16-year-old from St. Theresa Point First Nation describes dance as a powerful emotional outlet, a motivator that’s pushing him to mentor other youth, and […]
By Tom Krisher The Associated Press DETROIT — A new automatic lane-change feature of Tesla’s Autopilot system doesn’t work well and could be a safety risk to drivers, according to tests performed by Consumer Reports. The magazine and website tested “Navigate on Autopilot” and found it less competent than human […]
By Julie Watson The Associated Press LA JOLLA, Calif. — At first glance, it looks like a branch of kelp, but then an eye moves among its leafy appendages, and ridges of tiny, translucent fins start to flutter, sending the creature gliding through the water like something from a fairy […]
