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IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Former Associated Press photographer Dang Van Phuoc, who was wounded multiple times during the Vietnam War and returned to capture the action even after losing an eye in an explosion, has died. He was 91. Phuoc died Saturday in Southern California after collapsing suddenly, his nephew, Van Nguyen, said. Phuoc was hired in 1965 by AP’s former photo chief, Horst Faas, to replace another local hire […]

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him. Khalil, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., was detained by immigration authorities last year because of his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia in the spring of 2024. The U.S. government argued at the time that Khalil’s presence in the U.S. […]

Patrick Mahomes, wearing a large brace on his surgically repaired left knee, participated in the Kansas City Chiefs’ first organized team activities practice on Tuesday. The team tweeted a video of the three-time Super Bowl MVP backpedaling to simulate taking the ball from a snap, then throwing a pass. The caption read, “QB1” with a clock emoji. It is unclear how long Mahomes was on the field or the extent […]

SYDNEY, May 27 (Reuters) – Australian consumer prices increased by less than expected in April thanks to a government tax cut on fuel, data showed on Wednesday, while core inflation ticked up as higher oil prices fed through to the broader economy. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed its monthly consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.4% in April, from the previous month, while the annual pace slowed to […]

Israel Security Chief Met Exiled PA Rival Mohammed Dahlan in UAE During Ceasefire – Report   By The Media Line Staff   A meeting took place between Shin Bet chief David Zini and exiled Palestinian politician Mohammed Dahlan in the United Arab Emirates during the ceasefire, according to a report by Kan. Dahlan is a longtime rival of Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas.   Kan reported that the meeting took place during […]

As-Suwayda Druze Leader Calls Push for Split From Damascus ‘Irreversible’   By Rizik Alabi/The Media Line   [DAMASCUS] In a development that could deepen Syria’s internal divisions and reshape the political dynamics of the country’s south, Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in As-Suwayda province, declared that the push for separation from the central government in Damascus is “irreversible,” signaling a move toward an autonomous administration in what he referred to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams was downgraded to out by Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night, after being listed as questionable throughout the day because of his ongoing issues with a strained left hamstring. Ajay Mitchell, who typically starts in Williams’ place, was ruled out earlier by the Thunder with a strained right soleus. The Thunder opted to put Jared McCain […]

Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was asked a couple months ago about the possibility of winning the Coach of the Year award this season, and his answer was succinct. “I don’t need it,” he said back in March. “I think it’s a stupid award.” On Tuesday, Mazzulla won a stupid award. Mazzulla was announced as the NBA’s top coach for 2025-26, after the Celtics earned the No. 2 seed […]

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Even before the New York Knicks won the Eastern Conference title, some of their fans took to the streets of Manhattan with a message. The chants: “We want Wemby! We want Wemby!” The Knicks have done their part, getting to the NBA Finals. And now, they’ll have to wait until at least Thursday to see which team comes out of the Western Conference — either Victor […]