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Nashville Predators prospect proudly comes out as gay

Nashville Predators prospect proudly comes out as gay

A Nashville Predators prospect has come out as gay, a milestone moment for the sport of hockey as the first player signed to an NHL contract to make that declaration publicly. Luke Prokop said he was proud to say he is gay.
Iraqi officials: Roadside bomb kills 30 in Baghdad market

Iraqi officials: Roadside bomb kills 30 in Baghdad market

BAGHDAD (AP) — A roadside bomb attack targeted a Baghdad suburb Monday, killing at least 30 people and wounding dozens of others at a crowded market, Iraqi medical officials said.
New chief selected for Capitol Police after 1/6 insurrection

New chief selected for Capitol Police after 1/6 insurrection

WASHINGTON (AP) — A police official who has run large departments in Maryland and Virginia has been selected as chief of the U.S. Capitol Police in the aftermath of the Jan.
In step to shut Guantanamo, Biden transfers Moroccan home

In step to shut Guantanamo, Biden transfers Moroccan home

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration took a step toward its goal of shutting down the Guantánamo Bay detention centre for terror suspects Monday, releasing into the custody of his home country a Moroccan who'd been held without charge almost since t
Capitol rioter who breached Senate gets 8 months for felony

Capitol rioter who breached Senate gets 8 months for felony

CHICAGO — A Florida man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag was sentenced Monday to eight months behind bars, the first resolution for a felony case in the Capitol insurrection .
Car rams into restaurant patrons, injures 10 in Spanish city

Car rams into restaurant patrons, injures 10 in Spanish city

MADRID — Authorities in southern Spain's city of Marbella say they have ruled out terrorism as the motive for a driver plowing a car into a sidewalk filled with outdoor restaurants and injuring at least 10 people Monday.
Who's in? California recall candidate list draws confusion

Who's in? California recall candidate list draws confusion

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The official list of who's running in California's recall election of Democratic Gov.
Out for a ride: Tadej Pogacar wins 2nd straight Tour title

Out for a ride: Tadej Pogacar wins 2nd straight Tour title

PARIS — Tadej Pogacar took the yellow jersey to Paris to win his second straight Tour de France on Sunday after a grueling three-week odyssey that at times he made look like a recreational ride.
OPEC, allies raise limits for 5 countries to end oil dispute

OPEC, allies raise limits for 5 countries to end oil dispute

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — OPEC and allied nations agreed Sunday to raise the production limits imposed on five countries next year and boost their production by 2 million barrels per day by the end of this year, ending a dispute that roiled oil m
Brazil: President Bolsonaro leaves hospital after treatment

Brazil: President Bolsonaro leaves hospital after treatment

BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left a hospital on Sunday after being treated there since last week for an intestinal obstruction.