The third week of January was shaping up to be a special one at the Twins’ academy in the Dominican Republic. It was the beginning of the international signing period, and a handful of teenagers were realizing a big part … Continued
By DAVID A. LIEB and KATE PAYNE, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — For most people in Florida, misdemeanor theft can result in up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. For an immigrant illegally in Florida, that … Continued
The start of Morris Duggan’s soccer career was inauspicious. Growing up as a teenager near Munich, Duggan didn’t play in any youth academy system. He’s a fan of German super-club Bayern, but he only took the field for his village … Continued
By STAN CHOE, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting toward the close of its worst month since April, and U.S. stock indexes are mixed following an economic report highlighting both encouraging and discouraging trends. … Continued
By NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis reached the two-week mark in his recovery from pneumonia Friday as doctors suggested he had overcome the most critical phase of the infection but held out on declaring him out … Continued
By JOSH FUNK, Associated Press Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Egg producers blame the bird flu outbreak for driving prices to record highs, but critics believe giant companies are taking advantage of their market dominance to profit handsomely at … Continued