Yankees’ Aaron Judge ready for more in outfield

After back-to-back days in right field, Aaron Judge returned to designated hitter duty for Wednesday night’s series finale in Minnesota. But that wasn’t because Yankees manager Aaron Boone had any concerns about using Judge, who is nursing a flexor strain in his right elbow, in the outfield for a third consecutive day. “He’s feeling good,”… Read More »

Donald Trump comments on Kate Middleton’s looks at U.K. visit

Upon Donald Trump’s arrival in the U.K. on Wednesday, the president was heard making a comment about Kate Middleton’s appearance. The President and First Lady Melania Trump were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales moments after stepping off Marine One to the grounds of Windsor Castle. As the couples shook hands, Trump told… Read More »

NJ legalizes human composting as green alternative

New Jersey has become the latest state to legalize human composting as an environmentally-friendly alternative to burials and cremations. The legislation, signed into law last week by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, will soon allow for funeral homes and other end-of-life facilities to offer the new service — formally known as natural organic reduction —… Read More »

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market. The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and… Read More »

France’s new prime minister faces a bumpy ride with many challenges

By SYLVIE CORBET, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A ballooning deficit. A fractious Parliament. Unrest on the streets. The challenges facing Sébastien Lecornu, France’s fourth prime minister in a year, are daunting and defeated his immediate predecessors. So he’s trying a different tack. To ease tensions, Lecornu has scrapped proposals to axe two public holidays… Read More »

Nets waive Keon Johnson in ongoing training camp roster shuffle

After drafting four ball handlers in June, the Nets further crowded their backcourt by trading for Kobe Bufkin on Tuesday. Those moves led to Wednesday’s decision to waive veteran guard Keon Johnson. Johnson carved out a role in Brooklyn last season, starting 56 games and averaging 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists over 79… Read More »

100 nonprofits push back against Trump crackdown after Kirk killing

A group of more than 100 nonprofit leaders Wednesday pushed back against President Trump’s promised crackdown on liberal activism in response to the killing of conservative Charlie Kirk. The heads of organizations including the Ford Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the MacArthur Foundation signed a joint letter decrying the reported White House plans to… Read More »

Driver rams car into FBI building gate in Pittsburgh

By PETER SMITH, Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — A driver rammed a car into a security gate at the FBI building in Pittsburgh early Wednesday, then removed an American flag from the back seat and threw it over the gate before leaving, authorities said. The car crashed into the gate at about 2:40 a.m., the… Read More »