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South Korea's prime minister and top presidential officials offer to resign after election defeat

South Korea's prime minister and top presidential officials offer to resign after election defeat

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s prime minister and senior presidential officials offered to resign en masse on Thursday, after their conservative ruling party suffered a crushing defeat in parliamentary elections .
Arkansas hires John Calipari to coach the Razorbacks, a day after stepping down from Kentucky

Arkansas hires John Calipari to coach the Razorbacks, a day after stepping down from Kentucky

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Fireworks went off as new Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari was introduced to fans at Bud Walton Arena. If his past success is an indicator, many more fireworks are forthcoming.
3 shot and 5 in custody after gunfire disrupts Philadelphia Eid event, police say

3 shot and 5 in custody after gunfire disrupts Philadelphia Eid event, police say

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A joyful celebration of the end of Ramadan devolved into panic Wednesday in Philadelphia after rival groups exchanged gunfire, leaving at least three people injured and hundreds of parents and children to flee in search of safety.
New York appeals court rejects Donald Trump’s third request to delay Monday's hush money trial

New York appeals court rejects Donald Trump’s third request to delay Monday's hush money trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is now 0 for 3 in last-minute attempts to get a New York appeals court to delay his looming hush money criminal trial.
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills 3 sons and 4 grandchildren of Hamas' top leader

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills 3 sons and 4 grandchildren of Hamas' top leader

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli aircraft killed three sons of Hamas’ top political leader in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, striking high-stakes targets at a time when Israel is holding delicate cease-fire negotiations with the militant group.
Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league

Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league

NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto's Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
Vermont's Goddard College to close after years of declining enrollment and financial struggles

Vermont's Goddard College to close after years of declining enrollment and financial struggles

PLAINFIELD, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's Goddard College, a small school known for its progressive education, is closing after years of declining enrollment and financial struggles, the board of trustees announced.
Trump says Arizona's abortion ban goes too far and defends the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Trump says Arizona's abortion ban goes too far and defends the overturning of Roe v. Wade

ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump said Wednesday that an Arizona law that criminalizes nearly all abortions goes too far and the former president called on Arizona lawmakers to change it, while also defending the overturning of Roe v.
6 former Mississippi law officers sentenced in state court for torture of 2 Black men

6 former Mississippi law officers sentenced in state court for torture of 2 Black men

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Already sentenced to federal prison, six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to a long list of state and federal charges for torturing two Black men were sentenced Wednesday in state court.
Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics. Paris gold medalists get $50,000

Track and field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics. Paris gold medalists get $50,000

Monaco — Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics, with World Athletics saying Wednesday it would pay $50,000 to gold medalists in Paris.
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