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Suspect charged with murder, attempted murder in deadly Rockford rampage

Suspect charged with murder, attempted murder in deadly Rockford rampage

CHICAGO (AP) — A 22-year-old man has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in a frenzied stabbing and beating rampage that left four people dead in a matter of minutes in a northern Illinois city, authorities said Thursday.
UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza

UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into the war-rav
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues

Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Punxsutawney Phil, the spring-predicting groundhog, and wife Phyllis are parents of 2 babies

Punxsutawney Phil, the spring-predicting groundhog, and wife Phyllis are parents of 2 babies

Now we know what Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who predicts whether an early spring will arrive each Feb. 2, does on the other 364 days.
Russian veto brings end to UN panel monitoring enforcement of North Korea nuclear sanctions

Russian veto brings end to UN panel monitoring enforcement of North Korea nuclear sanctions

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution Thursday in a move that effectively abolishes the monitoring by United Nations experts of U.N.
Palestinian Authority announces a new Cabinet as it faces calls for reform

Palestinian Authority announces a new Cabinet as it faces calls for reform

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform.
Philippine leader warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea

Philippine leader warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said Thursday that his government would take action against what he called dangerous attacks by the Chinese coast guard and suspected militia ships in the disputed South China Sea, saying “Filipinos
Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war

Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians have expressed pride and gratitude toward their men’s national soccer team for qualifying for the European Championship, a rare bit of good news and a welcome distraction from the war with Russia .
Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman should lose state law license for efforts to overturn election, judge says

Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman should lose state law license for efforts to overturn election, judge says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has recommended that conservative attorney John Eastman lose his California law license over his efforts to keep former President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.
Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener, workload the rest of season uncertain

Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener, workload the rest of season uncertain

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker will be back behind the microphone when the Milwaukee Brewers play their home opener Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins.