US states prepare for battle over abortion pills
The anti-abortion movement in the United States has set its sights on a new target: doctors sending pills across state lines to help women end unwanted pregnancies.
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Trump's tariff rollback brings limited respite as new levies loom
US President Donald Trump imposed vast tariffs this week on key partners Canada and Mexico, roiling cross-border ties before offering temporary relief to manufacturers -- but with more levies kicking in next week, the respite may be fleeting.
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Two dead, nearly 230 sickened in US measles outbreak: authorities
A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has killed two people and infected more than 200, prompting a top health agency to issue a travel warning.
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Muslim nations endorse alternative to Trump's Gaza takeover plan
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation on Friday endorsed an Arab League counter-proposal to US President Donald Trump's controversial plan to take over Gaza and displace its residents, two ministers told AFP.
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'Not clicking' - top seed Zverev crashes out in Indian Wells opener
World number two Alexander Zverev, beaten by Tallon Griekspoor in his Indian Wells opener, said "terrible" play has pushed thoughts of supplanting Jannik Sinner atop the rankings out of his mind.
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US carries out first firing squad execution since 2010
A South Carolina man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend's parents was put to death by firing squad on Friday in the first such execution in the United States in 15 years, prison officials said.
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Friendship the fuel as Lowry takes two-shot lead at Arnold Palmer
A relaxed Shane Lowry fired a five-under-par 67 to open up a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando on Friday.
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Hackman died of natural causes, a week after wife: medical examiner
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife died of natural causes about a week apart, a medical examiner said Friday, ending more than a week of mystery surrounding the death of one of Hollywood's most beloved stars.
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Griekspoor stuns top-seeded Zverev, avenges French Open defeat
Tallon Griekspoor stunned top-seeded Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4) in the second round at Indian Wells on Friday, avenging a devastating loss to the German at Roland Garros last year.
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Two dead, 200 sickened in US measles outbreak: authorities
A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has killed two people and infected more than 200, prompting a top health agency to issue a travel warning.
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