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Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts
A portion of one of the most ambitious ocean monitoring networks ever built will go dark this month when scientists board a research vessel and motor off the Oregon coast to pull a research buoy from deep out of the Pacific.
South Koreans vote in local elections seen as a gauge of support after President Lee’s first year
South Koreans began voting Wednesday in mayoral and other local elections that are seen as a gauge of support for President Lee Jae Myung's year-old liberal government.
Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the Cubs’ rotation
Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd are close to returning to the banged-up rotation for the Chicago Cubs after being sidelined by injuries.
Mariners’ Josh Naylor gets a day off to rest after having back spasms
Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor, who exited Monday night's victory over the New York Mets with back spasms, was out of the lineup Tuesday.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says on his 74th birthday retiring is not imminent
Hours after a report surfaced that he was discussing a succession plan with members of the Board of Governors executive committee, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman reiterated that he is not expecting to retire any time soon from the job he has held for more than three decades.
Jakub Mensik goes from cramps and wheelchair to a spot in the French Open semifinals
Less than a week ago, Jakub Mensik was pushed away from the court in a wheelchair after collapsing to the clay with cramps.
Sean McVay doesn’t shoot down speculation on Aaron Donald returning to Rams alongside Myles Garrett
While the Los Angeles Rams would never close the door on Aaron Donald's possible return to the NFL, coach Sean McVay confirms it's entirely up to the superstar defensive tackle to open that door if he wants to play alongside Myles Garrett.
U.S. still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers Tuesday that the U.S. is still in discussions with several countries to resettle more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted America's war effort, while he defended the Trump administration's decision to green-light refugee admissions for tens of thousands of white South Africans.
Bettors split as Knicks open NBA Finals versus Spurs as slight underdogs
The New York Knicks, outside of the five boroughs and surrounding suburbs, weren't considered legitimate favorites to win the NBA Finals for most of the season and even into the playoffs.
U.S. grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World Cup
The U.S. government has given a visa to Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti's national soccer team who lives in the Caribbean country, to travel and participate in the World Cup, an official said Tuesday.
A.J. Brown in ‘awe’ to join childhood favorite Patriots, declines to discuss end of time with Eagles
A.J. Brown got his wish for a fresh start when he was traded by the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots.
U.N. chief proposes options to help end Israel-Hezbollah conflict after peacekeepers leave Lebanon
The United Nations chief has proposed three options to help end the decades-old conflict between Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israel when the 8,100-member U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon ends on Dec. 31.
Iowa superintendent says 2 students were among victims in family mass shooting
Two of the six people who died in a fatal shooting in Iowa on Monday that authorities believe was carried out by a relative were students in a local school district, the superintendent said.
Ex-N.Y. trooper sentenced to at least 2 1/2 years in prison in chase that killed 11-year-old girl
A former New York state trooper was sentenced Tuesday to 2 1/2 to 7 1/2 years in prison after he rammed his vehicle into an SUV during a high-speed chase, leading to the death of an 11-year-old girl.
How a carjacking in Connecticut led back to a man known as the crypto ‘Godfather’ in California
On a leafy Connecticut road in the summer of 2024, would-be kidnappers pulled a couple from their Lamborghini SUV, beat them in broad daylight and threw them into a van, only to be arrested shortly thereafter as multiple witnesses, including a passing off-duty FBI agent, called police.
Andreeva, Kostyuk set up Russia-Ukraine clash in French Open
Marta Kostyuk, the best player on clay this season and a vocal supporter of Ukraine amid the war with Russia, will play her first major semifinal at the French Open against a Russian.
Brunson’s quest for NBA title could also cement a legacy as best Knick ever
Jalen Brunson might be playing for something more than a championship in these NBA Finals.
Hurricanes, Golden Knights set to open Stanley Cup Final with Tuesday’s Game 1
The Carolina Hurricanes rolled through the Eastern Conference playoffs, while the Vegas Golden Knights picked up speed with each round before pulling off a shocking sweep of the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche.
Trump’s financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family
President Donald Trump tried to create a near $1.8 billion fund that could be funneled to his supporters as a means of settling a lawsuit he filed against his own government - even arguing that he "gave up a lot of money in allowing" it.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge out of lineup with bone bruise in right shoulder, may miss a few days
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland because of a bone bruise in his right shoulder, and he might miss a few days.