By JOSEF FEDERMAN, Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and resume its fight against Hamas if the group does not go ahead with the next scheduled release of hostages on Saturday. Hamas said Monday — and reiterated Tuesday —…
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By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday deadline to file what the United Nations’ climate chief calls “among the most important policy documents governments will produce this century” — their plans on how they will cut emissions of heat-trapping gases. Most won’t make the deadline. The U.N. says that’s OK…
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LOS ANGELES — Yep, this just might work. Amid the celebratory nature of the evening Monday night in downtown L.A. – T-shirts with Luka Doncic’s No. 77 draped over every seat, the newest Lakers superstar being introduced last among the starters with the blessing of LeBron James, and the presence of Doncic’s mentor, Dirk Nowitzki,…
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By BRUCE SCHREINER LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Like a watered-down drink, domestic sales for American whiskeys were unsatisfying in 2024, as inflation reined in consumer spending on some distilled spirits. But it’s tariffs that loom as one of the stiffest challenges ahead, threatening to deplete sales in key foreign markets, an industry group said Tuesday.…
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Tuesday: Pitchers and catchers report Wednesday: First workout Sunday: Full squad reports Monday: First full-squad workout Feb. 22: First Cactus League game vs. Seattle Mariners at Tempe Diablo Stadium, 12:10 p.m. PT Feb. 28: Angels vs. Dodgers, at Glendale, Ariz., 5:05 p.m. PT March 5: Angels vs. Dodgers, at Tempe, 12:10 p.m. PT March 23: Freeway Series…
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As the Angels head toward their first workout of spring training on Wednesday, here’s a reminder of the roster changes that have taken place over the winter: WHO’S IN? C Travis d’Arnaud, free agent from Atlanta RHP Kyle Hendricks, free agent from Chicago Cubs RHP Kenley Jansen, free agent from Boston LHP Yusei Kikuchi, free…
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Here are some of the key questions the Angels hope to answer during spring training. How is Zach Neto? Neto established himself as the best of the Angels’ young players last season, combining some power, speed and defense at a critical up-the-middle position. However, Neto hurt his shoulder in the final week of the season,…
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TEMPE, Ariz. —Arte Moreno issued a public challenge to Perry Minasian back in October, when the Angels owner said that he had given his general manager “marching orders … to build a team that can contend for a playoff spot.” That’s a tough task on the heels of a 99-loss season. Starting with the first…
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By MAE ANDERSON NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s continued roll out of a wide array of tariffs is rattling small business owners already dealing with tight profit margins. Related Articles Business | An unwanted double: US sales fall for American whiskeys as threats of a trade war heat up Business | Powell says…
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By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered government agencies to restore public access to health-related webpages and datasets that they removed to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump. Related Articles National Politics | Trump’s education chief comes from the boardroom, not the classroom. Backers say that’s her…
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