New Orleans musicians find way to soothe the city with music

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — On Saturday afternoons, pianist Harry Mayronne wheels a piano onto the front porch of the home of jazz singer Anais St. John for their weekly performance. The duo – spaced 6-feet apart – serenades a handful of friends and neighbors assembled on chairs on the sidewalk and a larger audience online.

Financial irregularities in African soccer exposed by audit

Financial irregularities across African football have been unearthed in a confidential audit of the continent’s governing body that raises concerns about the legitimacy of millions of dollars of cash payments that were distributed to executives and national associations with sparse records.

More than 2,400 fetuses found at Illinois home to be buried

CHICAGO (AP) — In what's sure to be a politically charged ceremony, more than 2,400 fetuses found last year at the suburban Chicago home of one of the Midwest's most prolific abortion doctors will be buried Wednesday in Indiana, a state with some of the nation's toughest anti-abortion laws.

Italian town where Bryant played as a kid mourns — again

ROME (AP) — For a city already familiar with losing a basketball hero, Kobe Bryant’s death made a particularly strong impact in the Italian town of Rieti.

Financial irregularities in African soccer exposed by audit

Financial irregularities across African football have been unearthed in a confidential audit of the continent’s governing body that raises concerns about the legitimacy of millions of dollars of cash payments that were distributed to executives and national associations with sparse records.

Financial irregularities in African soccer exposed by audit

Financial irregularities across African football have been unearthed in a confidential audit of the continent’s governing body that raises concerns about the legitimacy of millions of dollars of cash payments that were distributed to executives and national associations with sparse records.

Italian town where Bryant played as a kid mourns — again

ROME (AP) — For a city already familiar with losing a basketball hero, Kobe Bryant’s death made a particularly strong impact in the Italian town of Rieti.

Iran denies missile hit plane, calls on West to share data

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Friday denied Western allegations that one of its own missiles downed a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed outside Tehran, and called on the U.S. and Canada to share any information they have on the crash, which killed all 176 people on board.

Seattle police chief vows changes in crowd-control tactics

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best on Wednesday vowed to make sure her officers' badges are visible when they cover protests and agreed to look into crowd-control tactics, but she defended their need to wear protective equipment.

George 'Kraig' Jorgensen

July 27, 1944 – May 23, 2025

George “Kraig” Jorgensen, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2025, at the age of 80. His passing was sudden and swift, much as he had always hoped for.

Tamara McFarland

1962 – 2025

Tamara McFarland nee Shimp, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, teacher and friend, passed away in her home on June 27, 2025, at the age of 62. Tammy was born September 1, 1962, in Crawford, Nebraska to Johnna and Donald Shimp.

Consuelo Bustamante Meza

1936 — 2025

Consuelo Bustamante Meza, 88, a beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on February 26, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Steven L. Gilbert

1958 – 2025

Steven L. Gilbert, devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025. Steve lived heroically with the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s for 18 years, but it never daunted his loving spirit and sense of humor. Steve was a gentle giant and leaves a legacy of strength during trial, humor in hard times and an enduring love of God, family and ice cream.

Lives Lost: Families find solace in memories and mementos

Long after the funeral or memorial, if one was even possible, and long after the condolence cards, the phone calls of support, there is simply the emptiness. That’s when the memories rush in.

Lives Lost: Families find solace in memories and mementos

Long after the funeral or memorial, if one was even possible, and long after the condolence cards, the phone calls of support, there is simply the emptiness. That’s when the memories rush in.

Lives Lost: Families find solace in memories and mementos

Long after the funeral or memorial, if one was even possible, and long after the condolence cards, the phone calls of support, there is simply the emptiness. That’s when the memories rush in.

Lives Lost: Families find solace in memories and mementos

Long after the funeral or memorial, if one was even possible, and long after the condolence cards, the phone calls of support, there is simply the emptiness. That’s when the memories rush in.

The Latest: Protesters take knee on street in Washington

The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

An Iraqi father confronts militia in search for missing son

BAGHDAD (AP) — In the span of 30 seconds, Ali Jasb, a young rights lawyer, vanished into the night in southern Iraq.

An Iraqi father confronts militia in search for missing son

BAGHDAD (AP) — In the span of 30 seconds, Ali Jasb, a young rights lawyer, vanished into the night in southern Iraq.