By DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — When Yekaterina Maksimova can’t afford to be late, the journalist and activist avoids taking the Moscow subway, even though it’s…
Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ whose triumphant career made her world-famous, dies at 83
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 19…
Black kids face racism before they even start school. It’s driving a major mental health crisis.
By ANNIE MA Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — To her students who need the most support, India Strother is rarely just “Ms. Strother” — she’s a family figure they call “Mom,” a trusted guide as t…
Za’Darius Smith excited to have ‘hand in the dirt’ with Browns, paired up front with Myles Garrett
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Za’Darius Smith has dropped down to touch his literal football roots. “Hand in the dirt,” he said. Of all the reasons Smith is excited to be with…
Lively and Newman star as Reds pound out 18 hits, beat the Cardinals 10-3
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Ben Lively earned his first victory as a starter since 2017, Kevin Newman drove in three runs and Cincinnati had its highest hit total in almost a ye…
Kopech strikes out nine, White Sox roll to 6-0 win over Guardians
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Michael Kopech began the season with the worst month of his major league career. Since then, the right-hander has been almost unhittable. Kopech struck…
North Carolina gerrymander ruling gives electoral gift to GOP in Congress
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina redistricting ruling has set up a possible electoral windfall for congressional Republicans in preserving their U.S. House m…
Authorities capture 1 inmate who escaped Ohio prison, but convicted murderer still on the lam
LIMA, Ohio (AP) — One of two inmates who escaped from an Ohio prison was captured early Wednesday in Kentucky after a police pursuit of a stolen car the men were believed to be in ended in a crash and…
Goldschmidt hits 2 HRs as Wainwright, Cardinals beat Reds 8-5
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt homered in his first two at-bats and Adam Wainwright earned his first victory over Cincinnati since 2019 as the Cardinals defeated t…
8 tips for parents and teens on social media use — from the US surgeon general
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer The U.S. surgeon general is calling for tech companies and lawmakers to take “immediate action” to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on s…