4 days ago in Lifestyle

Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has tips for older swimmers, or if you’re returning to the pool

"Of course I'm biased, but I will stack swimming against any other exercise out there, especially as we age," former Olympian Rowdy Gaines told The Associated Press. "And swimming is one of the few sports you can do forever."

4 days ago in Entertainment

New statue of Bridget Jones joins other film icons in London’s Leicester Square

Bridget Jones has joined Harry Potter, Mary Poppins and Paddington as permanent residents of London's famed Leicester Square.

4 days ago in National

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.

4 days ago in Sports

Jalen Hurts’ lone touchdown leads Eagles to 16-9 victory over Lions in lackluster offensive game

The Eagles are positioned again to make a strong run at another Super Bowl — not solely on the arm of Jalen Hurts, the legs of Saquon Barkley and other marquee offensive players all NFL fans know — but on a defense that has churned out a string of masterpieces that fired them to the top of the NFC.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar moment with a lifetime achievement trophy at the Governors Awards

Tom Cruise, at 63 still the biggest movie star in a room full of them, finally got to hold his own Oscar on a Hollywood stage on Sunday night.

7 days ago in National

College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot, Oakland police say

Laney College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series "Last Chance U", has died after being shot on campus, the Oakland Police Department said Friday, and a suspect has been arrested.

1 week ago in Sports

Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card for elbowing Ireland defender in qualifying game

Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The soccer superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea in the second half of a qualifying game Thursday that Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin.

1 week ago in World

Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing six people, leaving gaping holes in apartment buildings and starting fires as the sound of explosions boomed across the city and lit up the night sky.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night

It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade

Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.

1 week ago in Features, Trending

Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.

1 week ago in Entertainment

Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes

Sarah Jessica Parker is going from someone who gives out prizes to getting one. The Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner — and judge for the 2025 Booker Prize — was named Thursday as the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for her "outstanding contributions to television on or off screen."

1 week ago in Sports

Texans’ C.J. Stroud to miss second game due to concussion; Davis Mills to start

Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud is still recovering from a concussion and will miss a second straight game Sunday when the Texans visit the Tennessee Titans.

1 week ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz seals year-ending No. 1 ranking with another win at the ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz secured the year-ending No. 1 ranking in men's tennis on Thursday by beating Lorenzo Musetti to sweep his group at the ATP Finals.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars

Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.

1 week ago in Sports

Cowboys’ hearts heavy after the death of Marshawn Kneeland, coach Brian Schottenheimer says

Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that his heart and the hearts of his players are still heavy after the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, and that they continue to share, laugh and cry after the loss of their teammate last week.

1 week ago in Sports

Nikola Jokic scores 55 points to match NBA season high, Nuggets beat Clippers for 6th straight win

Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 130-116 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory.

1 week ago in Entertainment

9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer Shopping for a music fan is no easy task. It seems like it should…

1 week ago in Entertainment

Bill Murray, Elle Fanning and Elvis Costello celebrate Sofia Coppola at MoMA benefit

When Sofia Coppola was 20 years old and figuring out who she wanted to be in the world, Angelica Huston offered some advice: "Not everyone's going to love you. Don't waste your time on the people who don't," Coppola recalled Wednesday night in New York at the Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit, where she was being honored for her films.

1 week ago in National

Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day

More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers plan to strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company.