Groups seek to block lease plans for Alaska refuge

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Indigenous and conservation groups asked a federal judge Tuesday to block the Trump administration from issuing oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Camp closures force Iraqi families back to shattered homes

DEBAJA, Iraq (AP) — After living in a camp for three years, 70-year-old Merhi Hamed Abdullah returned to his village west of the city of Mosul to find it in ruins — his first glimpse of home since Iraq defeated the…

Inslee unveils climate proposals ahead of full budget plan

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced several climate related proposals for the next legislative session, including fully reinstating a plan to cap carbon pollution in the state.

Russell carries Louisiana-Lafayette past New Orleans 73-63

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Cedric Russell had 20 points as Louisiana-Lafayette topped New Orleans 73-63 on Tuesday night.

Vrankic carries Santa Clara past Fresno Pacific 88-65

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Josip Vrankic had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead six Santa Clara players in double figures as the Broncos routed Fresno Pacific 88-65 on Tuesday night.

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Towns finds increased support from T-wolves on and off court

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns hasn't taken the court with the Minnesota Timberwolves for a game that counts in more than 10 months, a

Handcuffed man dies in Kennewick police car

KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) — A 25-year-old man died in the back of a Kennewick patrol car after he was was detained during a drug investigation, according to police.

Auburn pulls away in second half, beats Texas Southern 80-63

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Allen Flanigan scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half to help Auburn pull away and beat Texas Southern 80-63 on Tuesday night.

Minnesota juvenile lifer walks free after 18 years in prison

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Black man who was sent to prison for life as a teenager took his first steps of freedom to the sound of ringing bells and cheering family members and supporters, hours after a pardons board com…

Council IV, Gilbert lead Wichita State over Tulsa 69-65

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Ricky Council IV had 13 points and eight rebounds as Wichita State narrowly beat Tulsa 69-65 on Tuesday night in an American Athletic Conference opener.

New this week: 'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom' and Paul McCartney

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Win for Life' game

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Oregon Lottery's "Win for Life" game were:

Free agent catcher McCann signs $40.6M, 4-yr deal with Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent catcher James McCann signed a $40.6 million, four-year contract with the New York Mets on Tuesday, joining a team now ready to spend big to build a winner.

Harden with Rockets as season nears, but future uncertain

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden remains a Houston Rocket for now.