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What Trump ordering an investigation into Biden's actions might mean legally and politically
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into pardons and other executive actions issued by his predecessor, Joe Biden — launching an unprecedented effort to show that the Democrat hid his cognitive decline and was otherwise too mentally impaired to do the job. Trump, who turns 79 this month, has long questioned the mental acuity and physical stamina of Biden, and his now directing his administration to use governmental investigative powers to try and back up those assertions. Biden, 82, and now undergoing treatments for prostate cancer, dismissed Trump’s actions as “ridiculous.” Legal experts say a president's right to issue pardons is absolute and expect that the legal consequences of Trump's order are unlikely to be greater than the political impact.
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HBCUs depend on federal funding. Their leaders are walking a tightrope on Trump's DEI attacks
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has affirmed the importance of historically Black colleges and universities, and the schools have not faced the kind of pressures that have rocked Ivy League schools Trump has blasted as hotbeds of “wokeness” and antisemitism. But that is not to say it’s a comfortable time for HBCUs’ leaders. The Trump administration’s campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives has encouraged restrictions on classroom discussions around racism, led to cuts in federal research grants, and prompted some colleges to shutter offices that support students of color. For HBCUs, the moment is reminiscent of the era decades ago when they walked a political tightrope to maintain government support for their institutions, said one historian.
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Arrest made in theft of instruments stolen from the rock band Heart at New Jersey venue
SUMMARY: Authorities have made an arrest in the theft of two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart that were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend. Atlantic City police say surveillance video initially led them to the 57-year-old Pleasantville man. They say he was later seen on video walking through various parts of the city, trying to sell the instruments, and he eventually sold one while the other remains unaccounted for. The man has been charged with burglary and theft.
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the New Jersey primary
SUMMARY: Nearly a dozen candidates will compete in New Jersey on Tuesday for the chance to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. Voters will also pick nominees for the state General Assembly. The race for the Democratic nomination for governor features a crowded field of prominent current and former officeholders: U.S. Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherrill, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, New Jersey Education Association president and former Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller and former state Senate President Steve Sweeney. In the Republican primary, former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli has President Donald Trump's endorsement.
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Detained Columbia graduate claims ‘irreparable harm’ to career and family as he pleads for release
SUMMARY: A Columbia graduate facing deportation over his pro-Palestinian activism on campus has outlined the “irreparable harm” caused by his continued detention as a federal judge weighs his release. Mahmoud Khalil said in court filings unsealed Thursday that the “most immediate and visceral harms” he’s faced during his months in custody relate to missing out on the birth of his first child. He also cited potentially “career-ending” harms from the ordeal, noting that Oxfam International has already rescinded a job offer. Khalil’s statement was among a number of legal declarations submitted by his lawyers highlighting the wide-ranging impacts of his arrest.
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Walmart's army of bakery decorators take the cake when it comes to hourly store pay
SUMMARY: The school graduation season is the busiest time of year for the Walmart workers who hand-decorate cakes per customers’ orders. The cakes and optional fillings come pre-baked and frozen from suppliers, but the nation's largest retailer holds a big slice of the American custom cake market. The company says one out of four cakes sold in the U.S. comes from Walmart, and that its workers will collectively decorate more than 1 million cakes during May and June. The discount retail chain's 6,200-strong army of icing artisans are Walmart's highest paid hourly workers, excluding store managers. Detractors on social media have accused the decorators of stealing ideas and undercutting professional cake artists with inexpensive products.
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No injuries when fire erupts at Philadelphia transit lot filled with decommissioned buses
SUMMARY: A fast-moving fire erupted in Philadelphia at a transit bus lot filled with dozens of decommissioned vehicles. The Thursday morning blaze did not cause any injuries, but it burned for nearly two hours before it was declared under control. Authorities say 40 Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority buses were engulfed in flames. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. The city’s Public Health Department inspectors collected samples to assess air quality and the potential for any threat. Citing an abundance of caution, the agency warned nearby residents to stay indoors if possible.
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HBCUs depend on federal funding. Their leaders are walking a tightrope on Trump's DEI attacks
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has affirmed the importance of historically Black colleges and universities, and the schools have not faced the kind of pressures that have rocked Ivy League schools Trump has blasted as hotbeds of “wokeness” and antisemitism. But that is not to say it’s a comfortable time for HBCUs’ leaders. The Trump administration’s campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives has encouraged restrictions on classroom discussions around racism, led to cuts in federal research grants, and prompted some colleges to shutter offices that support students of color. For HBCUs, the moment is reminiscent of the era decades ago when they walked a political tightrope to maintain government support for their institutions, said one historian.
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Belmont at Saratoga is a draw, but keeping the Triple Crown relevant remains a concern
SUMMARY: The second Belmont Stakes at Saratoga in upstate New York is a draw for avid fans, given the track’s place in horse racing history and a nod to its roots. But the debate continues about how to keep the Triple Crown relevant for a casual audience. Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in the nation, dating back to before the Declaration of Independence. But unlike then, horse racing now has to compete for attention in a crowded sports landscape.
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Ravens extend receiver Rashod Bateman's contract through 2029 in a $36.75M deal
SUMMARY: The Baltimore Ravens have given out another contract extension to a key offensive player. They signed receiver Rashod Bateman through 2029. A person with knowledge of the deal says it's a three-year, $36.75 million extension that includes $20 million in guarantees. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because terms hadn’t been announced. The 25-year-old Bateman is coming off his fourth pro season and easily his best. He played all 17 games in 2024, catching 45 passes for 756 yards and nine touchdowns. His 16.8 yards per reception was the second-highest rate for a player with at least 40 catches.
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Rutschman and Henderson hit back-to-back homers and Orioles beat Mariners 4-3 for 3-game sweep
SUMMARY: Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep and extend their season-best winning streak to six games. After the Orioles (25-36) played so poorly through mid-May that manager Brandon Hyde was fired after leading them to back-to-back playoff appearances, they looked like a contender against a strong Seattle squad. Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 24th homer of the season for the Mariners, a two-run shot in the fifth that made it 3-1.
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Happ homers, has 4 RBIs on 3 hits as Cubs down Nats 7-1
SUMMARY: Ian Happ homered and drove in four runs on three hits, Pete Crow-Armstrong added his team-leading 16th home run and Chicago Cubs beat Washington Nationals 7-1 to earn their seventh consecutive series victory. Colin Rea (4-2) allowed five hits over 5 1/3 scoreless innings after opener Drew Pomeranz completed a clean first as the Cubs won the rubber game and their 16th of 21 overall. Washington’s Jake Irvin allowed three runs over five innings, including Crow-Armstrong’s two-run shot in the first and Happ’s run-scoring double in the second. He allowed eight hits and two walks. Luis García Jr. singled in the Nats’ run in the ninth.
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'The heat got to us:' Giants' practice ends with a fight as players push, shove and throw punches
SUMMARY: The New York Giants went from running plays to squaring off, ready to rumble in the middle of the field. Punches were thrown and helmets and players tossed aside. And they haven’t even made it to minicamp yet. Edge rusher Brian Burns said the heat got to the players Thursday after the Giants’ sixth practice of organized team activities. First, Burns and left tackle James Hudson took off their helmets and squared up as if they were going to fight. On the next play, edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor got into it and Thibodeaux took a swing at his teammate. A few players ended up on the ground.
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Russell Wilson focused on being a leader for the Giants even with all eyes on rookie Jaxson Dart
SUMMARY: Russell Wilson knows he’s not the future. Not at this point in his career. The New York Giants hope that’ll be Jaxson Dart. For now, though, Wilson is the No. 1 quarterback on the depth chart and he fully expects to remain there when the season starts. Still, all eyes during offseason practices are on Dart, the big-armed first-round draft pick from Mississippi. Wilson says that doesn't change his approach at all. The 36-year-old quarterback insists he's doing whatever he can to be a leader for the team on and off the field.
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Some of the most notable accomplishments and moments of Aaron Rodgers' career so far
SUMMARY: Aaron Rodgers isn’t done playing just yet. The 41-year-old four-time NFL MVP is planning to join the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 21st season after two with the New York Jets. Rodgers ended several months of speculation over whether he’d join the Steelers when he informed the team he plans to sign with Pittsburgh, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. Rodgers comes to Pittsburgh with a lengthy list of accomplishments and memorable moments.
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Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera hopeful he can return from fractured left ankle
SUMMARY: Less than a month after undergoing surgery on a fractured left ankle, Oswaldo Cabrera is still holding onto the small possibility of returning to help the New York Yankees. Cabrera has his left leg elevated on a scooter and is in a walking boot. He said he will use the scooter for at least another month before starting to walk with the boot on. Cabrera was carted off the field after getting hurt on an awkward slide in the ninth inning of New York’s 11-5 victory over Seattle on May 12.
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Conforto comes through, Dodgers rally in 8th for 6-5 victory abetted by Mets fielding mishap
SUMMARY: Michael Conforto drove in the tiebreaking run in the Dodgers’ three-run eighth inning, and Los Angeles rallied for a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets on to split the NL powers’ four-game series. Conforto has struggled mightily in his first season with the Dodgers, but he drove a two-out single to left off Reed Garrett for the Dodgers’ third unearned run of the eighth. Will Smith delivered an RBI double moments earlier, and he scored the tying run when the Mets comically misplayed Andy Pages’ grounder to Brett Baty at third. Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte homered for New York.
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Michael Conforto's tiebreaking RBI single is a ray of hope in his gloomy season with the Dodgers
SUMMARY: Michael Conforto smacked a clean drive to left with two outs in the eighth inning, and he celebrated at first base while Andy Pages scored the tiebreaking run for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The big hit ended up deciding the Dodgers’ 6-5 victory over the New York Mets. Yet it was much bigger than that to Conforto, who had done almost nothing worth celebrating in his dismal first season with the defending World Series champions. The left fielder is batting .167 with a .581 OPS, producing just three homers and 10 RBIs in 212 plate appearances.
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Fried allows one hit in six innings, bounces back from first loss as Yanks beat Guardians 4-0
SUMMARY: Max Fried allowed only an infield single to José Ramírez three batters into the game in six innings to bounce back from his first loss, and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-0 on Thursday night. Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer and added an RBI single as the Yankees headed into their first meeting against the rival Red Sox with their 16th win in 22 games. Jazz Chisholm Jr. added a late run-scoring single. Fried had his fourth scoreless outing this season and allowed one hit for the second time this season.
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Aaron Rodgers ends months-long dance with Steelers by agreeing to a 1-year deal
SUMMARY: Aaron Rodgers is back for a 21st season. The four-time NFL MVP agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The decision ends months of “Will he? Or won’t he?” speculation for Rodgers, who even visited the team’s facility in March but took his time before deciding to join Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh. Rodgers is coming off a season in which he threw 28 touchdowns against 11 interceptions for the Jets, who limped to a 5-12 finish.
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Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin are kindred spirits. Their union carries plenty of stakes for both
SUMMARY: Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin will have plenty on the line when they join forces this fall in Pittsburgh. Rodgers, a four-time MVP quarterback, is hoping to end his career on a more upbeat note after two miserable seasons with the New York Jets. Tomlin, the NFL's longest tenured head coach, hasn't had a single losing season in his 18 years in Pittsburgh. Bringing in Rodgers offers the Steelers their best chance to be competitive in 2025, though it could come at the cost of the club being in position to find its quarterback of the future in the 2026 draft.
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Giants using a swashbuckling approach to turnovers: ‘Be a damn pirate’
SUMMARY: The New York Giants might have to walk the plank if they don’t get better at taking possessions away from opponents this season. Sitting on the sideline during practice is a wooden turnover chest that contains no gold, silver or jewels. When a defensive player creates a turnover with an interception or a fumble recovery he gets to place the football inside the chest while the entire unit celebrates. Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen said the defense has adopted the motto: Be a damn pirate. Bowen got the creative idea by watching his son's T-ball team, which is appropriately named the Pirates.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/GiantsusingaswashbucklingapproachtoturnoversBeadamnpirate/37e002e93be1cb636778acfc951400f0/text——————————
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US Open '25: Players to watch at Oakmont for the US Open
SUMMARY: A capsule look at players to watch when the U.S. Open returns to Oakmont for the 10th time on June 12-15.
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US Open '25: A hole-by-hole look at Oakmont
SUMMARY: A hole-by-hole look at Oakmont Country Club, which is hosting the U.S. Open for the 10th time. Included is the stroke average and difficulty of how each ranked at the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont.
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US Open '25: Facts and figures for the 125th championship
SUMMARY: Some facts and figures for the 125th U.S. Open golf championship. The U.S. Open is being played at Oakmont Country Club in western Pennsylvania for a record 10th time.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/USOpenFactsandfiguresforthethchampionship/af3745bdf769163256c9a01b86a4f6dc/text——————————
US Open '25: Oakmont is the name that stands out in golf's toughest test
SUMMARY: The U.S. Open goes back to Oakmont for a record 10th time and there's a reason for it. The course as tough as Pittsburgh steel is renowned as the hardest course in the land. It's one the USGA doesn't have to mess around with to get the toughest test in golf. Never mind that Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are the biggest stars in golf this year. What has everyone's attention going into the U.S. Open is how tough Oakmont will play. Bryson DeChambeau is the defending champion. Scheffler goes to Oakmont having won three of his last four tournaments.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/USOpenOakmontisthenamethatstandsoutingolfstoughesttest/09ade3cae9037c19b436bb5901fe445e/text——————————
Some of the most notable accomplishments and moments of Aaron Rodgers' career so far
SUMMARY: Aaron Rodgers isn’t done playing just yet. The 41-year-old four-time NFL MVP is planning to join the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 21st season after two with the New York Jets. Rodgers ended several months of speculation over whether he’d join the Steelers when he informed the team he plans to sign with Pittsburgh, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. Rodgers comes to Pittsburgh with a lengthy list of accomplishments and memorable moments.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/SomeofthemostnotableaccomplishmentsandmomentsofAaronRodgerscareersofar/76815fc880c43fff5c096f9a267dace9/text——————————
Bo Bichette homers as Blue Jays win 9-1, hand slumping Phillies 6th loss in 7 games
SUMMARY: Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer, Myles Straw and Tyler Heineman each had two hits and three RBIs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Philadelphia 9-1, handing the slumping Phillies their sixth loss in seven games. Alejandro Kirk had three hits, scored once and drove in a run as the Blue Jays took two of three from Philadelphia. Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt allowed one run and five hits in a season-high seven innings to win for the third time in four starts. Nick Castellanos had three hits and Kyle Schwarber had an RBI single for Philadelphia, which finished 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/BoBichettehomersasBlueJayswinhandslumpingPhilliesthlossingames/81ddb133544ee3e4484ee205977646aa/text——————————
MLB reinstates 4 players after yearlong bans for betting on baseball
SUMMARY: Major League Baseball’s one-year suspensions for betting on baseball have ended for four players — San Diego starter Jay Groome, Athletics relief pitcher Michael Kelly, Philadelphia infielder José Rodríguez and Arizona reliever Andrew Saalfrank. The A’s reinstated Kelly, and he pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in Thursday's 14-3 victory over visiting Minnesota. Kelly was suspended for betting on baseball while in the minor leagues. The other three minor leaguers were penalized for betting on big league games. Each player wagered less than $1,000.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/MLBreinstatesplayersafteryearlongbansforbettingonbaseball/5f8299579be267e5bc8d3e0329130512/text——————————
Aaron Rodgers ends months-long dance with Steelers by agreeing to a 1-year deal
SUMMARY: Aaron Rodgers is back for a 21st season. The four-time NFL MVP agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The decision ends months of “Will he? Or won’t he?” speculation for Rodgers, who even visited the team’s facility in March but took his time before deciding to join Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh. Rodgers is coming off a season in which he threw 28 touchdowns against 11 interceptions for the Jets, who limped to a 5-12 finish.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/AaronRodgersendsmonthslongdancewithSteelersbyagreeingtoayeardeal/d85464437bd990ec3872934984e18dcb/text——————————
Valdez pushes personal winning streak to 5 as Astros top Pirates 8-2 after long delay
SUMMARY: Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings, Isaac Paredes homered twice, and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 after a lengthy rain delay. Valdez (6-4) won his fifth straight decision by limiting the Pirates to two runs on five hits with three walks and a season-high 11 strikeouts after waiting out the delay that pushed the start of the game back 3 hours and 22 minutes. Paredes hit his 13th homer of the season leading off the fourth against Mitch Keller (1-8). His 14th, a two-run shot in the ninth, put the game away. Jared Triolo had two hits and scored twice for the Pirates.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/ValdezpushespersonalwinningstreaktoasAstrostopPiratesafterlongdelay/573693d02c1315b8c4ed0216fba5a542/text——————————
Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin are kindred spirits. Their union carries plenty of stakes for both
SUMMARY: Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin will have plenty on the line when they join forces this fall in Pittsburgh. Rodgers, a four-time MVP quarterback, is hoping to end his career on a more upbeat note after two miserable seasons with the New York Jets. Tomlin, the NFL's longest tenured head coach, hasn't had a single losing season in his 18 years in Pittsburgh. Bringing in Rodgers offers the Steelers their best chance to be competitive in 2025, though it could come at the cost of the club being in position to find its quarterback of the future in the 2026 draft.
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US Open '25: What happened at previous Opens at Oakmont
SUMMARY: Oakmont is hosting the U.S. Open for a record 10th time. Here's what happened the previous nine times at the storied country club.
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US Open '25: Oakmont's par-3 8th hole requires removing a head cover
SUMMARY: Oakmont is known for its bunkers and fast greens. But also getting a lot of attention going into the U.S. Open is the par-3 eighth hole. It measures 289 yards on the card as the longest par 3 in the majors. But it is certain to play 300 yards or more at least in one of the rounds as it did in the 2007 U.S. Open. Viktor Hovland is among those who don't like a par 3 that stretches so long players have to remove head covers on their fairway metals. He says then it starts getting silly.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/USOpenOakmontsparthholerequiresremovingaheadcover/8373d8ecfc3c9dafa65b3600d806fd1c/text——————————
US Open '25: A trivia quiz covering more than a century of golf
SUMMARY: A trivia quiz covering a century of golf at the U.S. Open.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/USOpenAtriviaquizcoveringmorethanacenturyofgolf/9f8a3ea915b1ef4f2ff3867b37e41971/text——————————
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