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This Date in Baseball This date in baseballMay 201919 Babe Ruth won a game on the mound and at the plate. He hit his first career grand slam as the Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Browns 6-4.1925 The Cleveland Indians sc... May 20, 2022

Goal with 3.8 left has Tampa up 2-0 SUNRISE, Fla. -- In four games over a pressure-filled week, the Tampa Bay Lightning have gone from the brink of playoff elimination to a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.Ross Colton score... May 20, 2022

Tiger struggles, opens with a 74 TULSA -- By the time Tiger Woods walked toward the fifth tee box Thursday, the hot start to his return to the PGA Championship had turned cold, and what was quickly becoming a steamy day at Southern H... May 20, 2022

20 years after rural Missouri hospital's spike in deaths, ex-worker accused In the five months that Jennifer Anne Hall was a respiratory therapist at Hedrick Medical Center about 90 miles northeast of Kansas City, the rural Missouri hospital experienced 18 “code blue&rd... May 19, 2022

Rosmarie Trapp, whose family inspired ‘Sound of Music,’ dies at 93 Rosmarie Trapp, whose Austrian family the von Trapps was made famous in the musical and beloved movie “The Sound of Music,” has died.She died Friday, May 13, at the age of 93 at a nursing ... May 19, 2022

Illinois man convicted of giving son rifle he used to kill 4 people in Tennessee PEKIN, Ill. — An Illinois man faces up to three years in prison after being convicted of illegally giving his son an assault-style rifle he later used to shoot and kill four people in 2018 at a ... May 19, 2022

Oklahoma approves the nation's most restrictive abortion ban OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma's Legislature gave final approval Thursday to another Texas-style anti-abortion bill that providers say will be the most restrictive in the nation once the governor ... May 19, 2022

Congress OKs latest $40B to help Ukraine repulse Russians WASHINGTON— The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies on Thursday as both parties rallied behind America's latest, and... May 19, 2022

Biden hails Sweden, Finland NATO bids as leaders visit U.S. WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Thursday hailed the "momentous" applications of once-neutral Sweden and Finland to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in response to Russia's invasion of ... May 19, 2022

Biden has an eye on China as he heads to South Korea, Japan WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden embarked Thursday on a six-day trip to South Korea and Japan aiming to build rapport with the two nations' leaders while also sending an unmistakable message to China... May 19, 2022

In Arkansas and Tennessee, 1 in 20 residents missed during U.S. head count Around 1 in 20 residents in Arkansas and Tennessee were missed during the 2020 census, and four other U.S. states had significant undercounts of their populations which could short-change them of fede... May 19, 2022

FDA head: Baby formula factory could reopen by next week WASHINGTON — The head of the Food and Drug Administration told lawmakers Thursday that a shuttered baby formula factory could be up and running as soon as next week, though he sidestepped questi... May 19, 2022

Grand jury indicts man in Buffalo supermarket shooting BUFFALO, N.Y. — The white man accused of killing 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo appeared in court Thursday, standing silently during a brief proceeding attended by some relatives of... May 19, 2022

Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as POWs KYIV, Ukraine — Hundreds more Ukrainian fighters who made their stand inside Mariupol's bombed-out steel plant surrendered, bringing the total to over 1,700, Russia said Thursday, amid inter... May 19, 2022

Disinformation board on pause WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday paused a new board’s work on disinformation and accepted the resignation of its leader, capping weeks of concerns about imping... May 19, 2022

Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing Ukrainian KYIV, Ukraine -- A 21-year-old Russian soldier facing the first war crimes trial since Moscow invaded Ukraine pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing an unarmed civilian.Sgt. Vadim Shyshimarin could get l... May 19, 2022

Golden State rolls in opener SAN FRANCISCO -- Once Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson slowed down, caught their breath and stopped rushing shots, the Splash Brothers got on a roll that proved too much for Dallas to stop.Especially b... May 19, 2022

U.S. Soccer forms deal for equal pay The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men's and women's teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes mat... May 19, 2022

Johnson’s drives key to success TULSA -- Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth are examples of how quickly the landscape can change.Look back one year, and Johnson was the No. 1 player in the world who had been runner-up in the previous ... May 19, 2022

Turner’s three-run blast lifts Dodgers to sweep LOS ANGELES -- Walker Buehler tossed his first career shutout against the Arizona Diamondbacks last month. He wasn't nearly as sharp facing them again.Still, Buehler and the Los Angeles Dodgers ra... May 19, 2022

This Date in Baseball This date in baseballMay 191910 Cy Young won the 500th game of his career as the Cleveland Indians beat the Washington Senators 5-4 in 11 innings.1910 Boston beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 for the fi... May 19, 2022

Carolina stuns NY with two late goals RALEIGH, N.C. -- Sebastian Aho extended the game. Ian Cole ended it. And that allowed the Carolina Hurricanes to escape their first home loss of the playoffs despite being completely outplayed most of... May 19, 2022

EU advancing plan to drop Russian fuel BRUSSELS -- The European Union's executive arm moved Wednesday to jump-start plans for the 27-nation bloc to abandon Russian energy amid the Kremlin's war in Ukraine, proposing a nearly $315 b... May 19, 2022

April inflation hits in 9% Britain LONDON -- Britain's inflation rate rose to the highest level in 40 years last month as Russia's war in Ukraine fueled further increases in food and fuel prices.Consumer price inflation acceler... May 19, 2022

Family Dollar closing West Memphis facility where hundreds of rodents found Family Dollar is closing an Arkansas distribution facility where more than 1,000 rodents were found earlier this year, forcing the recall of items from hundreds of stores, the company said Wednesday.T... May 18, 2022

Stocks fall sharply as Target’s woes renew inflation fears NEW YORK -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank more than 1,100 points and the S&P 500 had its biggest drop in nearly two years Wednesday, as big earnings misses by Target and other major retail... May 18, 2022

New ‘disinformation’ board paused amid free speech questions WASHINGTON -- The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday paused a new and controversial board's work on disinformation and accepted the resignation of its leader, capping weeks of concerns about... May 18, 2022

A third of U.S. should be considering masks, officials say WASHINGTON — Covid-19 cases are increasing in the United States – and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned Wednesday in urging areas hardest hit to ... May 18, 2022

Interrogation, uncertainty for surrendering Mariupol troops KYIV, Ukraine -- Nearly 1,000 last-ditch Ukrainian fighters who had held out inside Mariupol's pulverized steel plant have surrendered, Russia said Wednesday, as the battle that turned the city in... May 18, 2022

Ex-cop pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing MINNEAPOLIS — A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.As part of the plea ... May 18, 2022

U.S. Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men's and women's teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes mat... May 18, 2022

3rd dose for kids 5-11 gets FDA nod; Pfizer shot going to CDC advisers U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized a covid-19 booster shot for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds, hoping an extra vaccine dose will enhance their protection as infections once again creep upward.Everyone ... May 18, 2022

Heat is on: Butler scores 41, propels Miami in Game 1 MIAMI -- Jimmy Butler scored 41 points, and the Miami Heat turned things around with a huge third quarter on the way to beating the short-handed Boston Celtics 118-107 in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Con... May 18, 2022

Police: Shooter, 68, wanted more dead SANTA ANA, Calif. -- The man charged with opening fire on a Taiwanese church congregation of mainly elderly people in Southern California wanted to "execute in cold blood as many people in that r... May 18, 2022

’16 Clinton team lawyer starts trial over lie claim WASHINGTON -- A lawyer for Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign who is charged with lying to the FBI early in the Trump-Russia probe sought to "use and manipulate" federal law enforcement to ... May 18, 2022

Libyan militias clash; premier flees capital CAIRO -- An attempt by one of Libya's rival prime ministers to seat his government in the capital of Tripoli triggered clashes Tuesday between competing militias, forcing the newly appointed premi... May 18, 2022

Biden set to loosen U.S. rules for Cuba WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration says it will expand flights to Cuba, take steps to loosen restrictions on U.S. travelers to the island, and lift Trump-era restrictions on remittances that immig... May 18, 2022

Tiger says legacies are built at majors TULSA -- Tiger Woods is all about majors and legacy, a point he drove home Tuesday in a sharp rebuke of Phil Mickelson and his support of a Saudi-funded golf venture that led to Mickelson not defendin... May 18, 2022

Warriors set to face surprising Mavericks SAN FRANCISCO -- Many months ago and well before he returned to the court from an injury absence of more than 2 1/2 years, Klay Thompson made a bold proclamation: "It's championship or bust.&... May 18, 2022

Astros equal MLB mark with 5 HRs in an inning BOSTON -- The Houston Astros tied the major-league record for most home runs in an inning, hitting five off Boston Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi as part of a nine-run second to help Houston rout Bost... May 18, 2022

Triple Crown debate reignited BALTIMORE -- Graham Motion always wondered what it would be like to show up at the Preakness Stakes with the Kentucky Derby winner. When that happened in 2011 with Animal Kingdom, it was all he was ho... May 18, 2022

McIlroy chasing elusive 5th major title TULSA -- Rory McIlroy was 25 years old when he hoisted the Wanamaker Trophy over his head and looked primed for a run at the PGA record books.He'd just won the 2014 PGA Championship for his fourth... May 18, 2022

Lightning strike first, claim Game 1 behind Vasilevskiy SUNRISE, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Lightning won the first two games of their playoff series with the Florida Panthers on the road last year.They're halfway to a repeat performance.Pierre-Edouard Bell... May 18, 2022

Battle of Alberta is splitting allegiances across province RED DEER, Alberta -- The old Crown and Anchor bar in Red Deer was famous for its line drawn down the middle when hosting fans during the Battle of Alberta playoff games of the late 1980s.Calgary Flame... May 18, 2022

UFO hearing skips alien lifeforms WASHINGTON -- Congress held its first hearing in half a century Tuesday on unidentified flying objects. And, no, there is still no government confirmation of extraterrestrial life.Testifying before a ... May 18, 2022

WHO: China’s virus plan unsustainable GENEVA -- The head of the World Health Organization said China's approach to containing the coronavirus is unsustainable because of the highly infectious nature of the omicron variant, but that it... May 18, 2022

Retail sales grow 0.9% in April WASHINGTON -- U.S. retail sales rose 0.9% in April, a solid increase that underscores Americans' ability to keep ramping up spending even as inflation persists at nearly a 40-year high.The increas... May 18, 2022

Don’t overlook cautions with China, Yellen says BRUSSELS -- Even as Western allies grapple with how to counter Russia's assault on Ukraine, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday that they also must take a wary and united approach ... May 18, 2022

Japan takes steps toward reopening TOKYO -- Japan's government announced Tuesday it will begin allowing small package tours from four countries later this month before gradually opening up to foreign tourism for the first time sinc... May 18, 2022

Market report NEW YORK -- Stocks bounced back after a lackluster start to the week with a broad rally Tuesday as traders got back to buying again after a mostly miserable few weeks on Wall Street.The S&P 500 ro... May 18, 2022