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By Nate Raymond May 1 (Reuters) – The Trump administration’s assignment of military lawyers to help the Department of Justice prosecute civilians for offenses unrelated to the military does not violate federal law, a Minnesota judge ruled on Friday. U.S. Magistrate Judge Shannon Elkins in Minneapolis reached that conclusion in a closely watched case in which a defendant challenged the lawfulness of being prosecuted by a lawyer from the armed […]

HOUSTON (AP) — Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair will remain with the Houston Texans through the 2029 season after signing a three-year extension this week. The Texans didn’t release terms of the deal when they announced it Friday, but it is reportedly worth $54 million. “Truthfully, I just wanted to be authentically myself and I always felt like if I got the opportunity to be at a place and show […]

SAFFORD, Ariz (AP) — Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees has reported to federal prison to begin a 14-year sentence following a conviction over illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign. Michel reported to prison Thursday, a spokesperson said, with federal records listing him as an inmate at a low-security correctional institution in Arizona. “Today is a painful day […]

Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the U.S. over provisions that would have allowed U.S. entities access to the nation’s sensitive health data without necessary safeguards, an official told The Associated Press on Friday. It was the latest African country to walk away from the deal over similar concerns. Arnold Kavaarpuo, executive director of Ghana’s Data Protection Commission, said the scope of data access requested “went far beyond […]

MEXICO CITY, May 1 (Reuters) – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has tapped agronomist Columba Jasmin Lopez to be the country’s next minister of agriculture and rural development, replacing current minister Julio Berdegue, her government said on Friday. “Her appointment represents the arrival of the first woman to lead Mexican agricultural policy,” the agriculture ministry said in a statement.  (Reporting by Adriana Barrera; Writing by Brendan O’Boyle; Editing by Stefanie Eschenbacher) […]

May 1 (Reuters) – Coinbase said on Friday a deal has been reached on a key provision in a landmark crypto legislation that could clear the path for the bill to move forward in the U.S. Senate. • The bill stalled earlier this year because banks opposed a provision allowing stablecoin issuers and crypto firms to offer yield-bearing products and other rewards paid on stablecoins that could lure away bank deposits, making […]

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski took a no-hitter into the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals but left the game with an apparent injury. After throwing a 98.9-mph swinging strike one to James Wood with one out, Misiorowski looked into the dugout. Manager Pat Murphy and trainer Brad Epstein came out and Misiorowski left the game. The right-hander was in the midst of a dominant effort, having struck out eight […]

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway agreed to a five-year, $38.75 million contract extension, the team announced Friday. Holloway, who turns 25 in September, is under contract with the team through 2030-31. The deal begins this coming season. Holloway ranked second on the Blues in points (51) and goals (22) this season in 59 games. He has 48 goals and 114 points in 136 games with St. Louis after being […]

BOSTON (AP) — A small plane towing a banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the team flew over Fenway Park on Friday while Boston and the Houston Astros took batting practice. The plane towed a banner with big red letters reading: “FIRE CRAIG! SELL THE TEAM!” The banner was aimed at Craig Breslow, Boston’s chief baseball officer, and Red Sox principal owner John Henry. Boston enters Friday game against […]