By MUNIR AHMED and ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan and Afghanistan traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the countries that Pakistan’s defense minister said Friday means they are now in “open war.” Tensions have been … Continued
In our weekday newsletter in February, we featured 12 cats, 17 dogs and one elk. “I love seeing the pets!” wrote one reader of our signature sign-off that aims to begin readers’ days with a smile. To view more pet … Continued
Today is Friday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2026. There are 307 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 27, 1973, members of the American Indian Movement occupied the hamlet of Wounded Knee in South Dakota, … Continued
Simley’s six-year state title run came to a screeching halt last year, when the Spartans finished fourth in Class 2A. They nearly lost their quarterfinal bout in that tournament. The field had caught the dynastic Spartans, and passed them by. … Continued
Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, Donte DiVincenzo added 18 and the surging Minnesota Timberwolves beat Los Angeles Clippers 94-88 on Thursday night. Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu each scored 12 points and Rudy Gobert had 13 rebounds to help the … Continued