SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers are returning to work Saturday after missing a key deadline to prevent the state from starting an unprecedented third consecutive fiscal year without a budget, which means the state is entering dangerous territory.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Robinson Cano hit two home runs, Ariel Miranda allowed only two hits in seven innings and the Seattle Mariners snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-0 victory Friday over the Los Angeles Angels.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Ricky Rubio era in Minnesota is over and it didn't take long for the Timberwolves to find a replacement.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Stephen Vogt wasted little time in making a good impression with his new team.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — India.Arie's soulful, spirit-filled voice returns to the Essence Festival, stronger than ever and she says she's ready for another "SongVersation."
Tom Holland employed his close pal as his assistant to stay grounded.
DEAR AMY: I am one of three sisters who live relatively stable and productive lives after some rough patches growing up.
When Bob Dylan tells the story of Bob Dylan, he often starts at a concert by rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Buddy Holly in the winter of 1959.
The annual War of 1812 re-enactment at the Villa Louis Mansion in Prairie du Chien will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8-9. Visitors will have an opportunity to tour the camps, learn about military life, see how…
A craftsman’s tools were some of his most valuable possessions. Each one would have been carefully selected and made or modified to fit a specific need. They were highly personalized, and to the craftsmen, often priceless.
Sunday marks the beginning of new sale opportunities for Minnesota liquor stores, as a statewide law allowing the stores to open on Sundays goes into effect.
Peggy Meyers had clear visions of retired life.
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Frustrated with a lack of input from insurance companies on how to keep thousands of Nevadans from being kicked off the health exchange, Gov. Brian Sandoval wrote to four industry executives on Friday, calling them…
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has set the salary cap at $99 million for the 2017-18 season.
TORONTO (AP) — Told he'd be getting the day off, Xander Bogaerts took a pass on batting practice and other pregame activity before the Red Sox faced the Blue Jays.
HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday said any activities in Hong Kong seen as threatening China's sovereignty and stability would be "absolutely impermissible," employing some of his harshest language yet toward pro-democracy activities in the territory.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Foltynewicz lost his no-hit bid for Atlanta when Matt Olson clobbered a 3-2 pitch into the elevated right-field seats leading off the ninth inning of the Braves' game with the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
A person with knowledge of the situation says point guard Patty Mills is returning to the San Antonio Spurs on a four-year deal worth $50 million.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. John Kasich once again stood against fellow Republicans in the Ohio Legislature on Friday to support Medicaid expansion, which now provides health insurance to 700,000 low-income Ohioans.
Shooting guard Ron Baker says he is returning to the New York Knicks.
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Latest on legislative efforts to avoid a state government shutdown (all times local):
A central Illinois man was charged Friday with kidnapping in the disappearance of a visiting Chinese scholar who authorities believe to be dead after last being seen three weeks ago, and a federal criminal complaint alleges the suspect's phone was…
EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- Christian Villanueva hit a pair of homers, leading the El Paso Chihuahuas to a 13-4 win over the Reno Aces on Friday.
HOUSTON (AP) — The New York Yankees rebounded from a tough Thursday night with a huge game at the plate to down the best team in baseball on Friday night.
NEW YORK (AP) — Touted prospect Nick Williams made his major league debut for the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night against the New York Mets.