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Storms bring down trees at Masters, play halted in 2nd round

Storms bring down trees at Masters, play halted in 2nd round

Three towering pine trees fell near patrons as storms rolled through Augusta National on Friday , though nobody was hurt, and the second round of the Masters ground to a halt as heavy wind and rain rolled through the area.
Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for minors

Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for minors

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kansas approved a plan early Friday to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth, capping a week of intensifying efforts to roll back LGBTQ rights.
Report: Russia charges Journal reporter with espionage

Report: Russia charges Journal reporter with espionage

MOSCOW (AP) — Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been charged with espionage in Russia and has entered a formal denial, two Russian news agencies reported Friday.
Suspect shoots 2 hostages after wounding California officer

Suspect shoots 2 hostages after wounding California officer

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A man fleeing police in Northern California took two hostages at a public park on Thursday, killing one of them and wounding a California Highway Patrol officer before surrendering, authorities said.
Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest

Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Israel stages rare strikes in Lebanon, also hits Gaza Strip

Israel stages rare strikes in Lebanon, also hits Gaza Strip

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel launched rare strikes in southern Lebanon early Friday and pressed on with bombing targets in the Gaza Strip, marking a widening escalation in the region following violence this week at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site.
China sanctions Reagan library, others over Tsai's US trip

China sanctions Reagan library, others over Tsai's US trip

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China retaliated for the United States House speaker's meeting with the Taiwanese president by announcing sanctions Friday against the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and other organizations, adding to strains over the self-r
US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions

US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Schools and colleges across the U.S.
Saudi, Iran restore ties, say they seek Mideast stability

Saudi, Iran restore ties, say they seek Mideast stability

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Long-time Mideast rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia took another significant step toward reconciliation Thursday, formally restoring diplomatic ties after a seven-year rift, affirming the need for regional stability and
Biden review of chaotic Afghan withdrawal blames Trump

Biden review of chaotic Afghan withdrawal blames Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday laid the blame on his predecessor, President Donald Trump, for the deadly and chaotic 2021 withdrawal of U.S.