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Stellar women's field takes aim at New York City Marathon record on Sunday

Stellar women's field takes aim at New York City Marathon record on Sunday

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Marathon women's record, which has stood for 20 years, could go down Sunday with one of the strongest fields assembled in the history of the race.
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Former Guinea dictator Camara, 2 others escape from prison in a jailbreak, justice minister says

Former Guinea dictator Camara, 2 others escape from prison in a jailbreak, justice minister says

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Gunmen stormed the main prison in Guinea's capital early Saturday and freed former dictator Moussa “Dadis” Camara, the country's justice minister said, announcing the closure of the West African nation's borders.
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Quake shakes northwest Nepal, killing at least 128 and injuring dozens. Officials fear toll to rise

Quake shakes northwest Nepal, killing at least 128 and injuring dozens. Officials fear toll to rise

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Helicopters and ground troops rushed to help people hurt in a strong earthquake that shook northwestern Nepal districts just before midnight Friday, killing at least 128 people and injuring dozens dozens more, officials said S
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Israel resists US pressure to pause the war to allow more aid to Gaza, wants hostages back first

Israel resists US pressure to pause the war to allow more aid to Gaza, wants hostages back first

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday pushed back against growing U.S.
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Toddler critically injured in accidental shooting after suspect discards gun on day care playground

Toddler critically injured in accidental shooting after suspect discards gun on day care playground

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A toddler in Las Vegas was hospitalized in critical condition after finding a gun on a day care playground that had been discarded by a teenager who was fleeing after opening fire on a city bus, authorities announced Friday.
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Killer on the loose: Maine mass shooter was alive for most of massive search, autopsy suggests

Killer on the loose: Maine mass shooter was alive for most of massive search, autopsy suggests

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Army reservist who fatally shot 18 people at two locations in Lewiston before disappearing into the night was alive and possibly on the run during a good portion of the huge search that led to community-wide shelter-in-plac
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Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules

Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
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Man killed, 1-year-old boy suffers fatal injuries in Montana shooting, suspects identified

Man killed, 1-year-old boy suffers fatal injuries in Montana shooting, suspects identified

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A man was shot to death and a 1-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries after gunfire was sprayed into a residence in Montana's largest city.
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Iran puts the death toll from a fire at a drug rehabilitation center at 32

Iran puts the death toll from a fire at a drug rehabilitation center at 32

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A fire at a private drug rehabilitation center in northern Iran killed 32 people on Friday, according to Iranian state media, five more than reported earlier.
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Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey's stubborn debate over protective gear

Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey's stubborn debate over protective gear

It took the NHL until 1979 to mandate helmets and goalie masks for new players. It wasn't until 2013 that eye-protecting visors became mandatory — grandfathered in for veterans, of course. A handful of players still don't wear them.
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