By JULIA FRANKEL CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Spectators trekking through heavy snow to the Cortina Olympic curling stadium were delighted to be greeted by a traditional Scottish bagpipe performance from a group of high sock-wearing, kilt-sporting, snare drum-carrying, glengarry-topped … Continued
By MATT BROWN and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — The late Rev. Jesse Jackson will not lie in honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda after a request for the commemoration was denied by the House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office … Continued
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — It takes an immense amount of energy to power venues and make snow for the Winter Olympics and, for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, organizers pledged that virtually all of the electricity … Continued
By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and MARYCLAIRE DALE PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal judge has denied the Trump administration’s request to delay a Friday deadline to restore an exhibit on the history of slavery at Independence Mall in Philadelphia. Related Articles Trump … Continued
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump warned on Friday that limited strikes against Iran are possible even as the country’s top diplomat said Tehran expects to have a proposed deal ready in the … Continued
The Gophers men’s basketball program has likely suffered its third season-ending injury to a starting player this season. Forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (foot) is out “indefinitely,” head coach Niko Medved said Friday. The 6-foot-8 junior missed the last two games against Washington … Continued