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US and China plan talks on economic growth including manufacturing ‘overcapacity’ issue, Yellen says

US and China plan talks on economic growth including manufacturing ‘overcapacity’ issue, Yellen says

GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — The U.S. and China agreed to hold talks that will address a key American complaint about China's economic model, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on the second day of an official visit to China.
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four. South Carolina awaits

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four. South Carolina awaits

CLEVELAND (AP) — Caitlin Clark eventually found a way. Completely shut down in the first half, the most exciting player in women's college basketball now has one game left in her storied career at Iowa.
Mexico's president says his country is breaking diplomatic ties with Ecuador after embassy raid

Mexico's president says his country is breaking diplomatic ties with Ecuador after embassy raid

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Mexico is breaking off diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police broke into the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest a former Ecuadorian vice president who has sought political asylum there after being indicted on corruption.
South Carolina women stay perfect, surge past N.C. State 78-59 to reach NCAA title game

South Carolina women stay perfect, surge past N.C. State 78-59 to reach NCAA title game

CLEVELAND (AP) — Perfectly dominant. Nothing new for South Carolina.
Israel dismisses 2 officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza

Israel dismisses 2 officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Friday that it dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a food-delivery mission , saying the officers had mishandled criti
Biden urges Egypt, Qatar leaders to press Hamas to come to agreement for Israeli hostages in Gaza

Biden urges Egypt, Qatar leaders to press Hamas to come to agreement for Israeli hostages in Gaza

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday wrote to the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, calling on them to press Hamas for hostage deal with Israel, according to a senior administration official, one day after Biden called on Israeli Prime Minister
An earthquake centered between NYC and Philadelphia rattles much of the Northeast

An earthquake centered between NYC and Philadelphia rattles much of the Northeast

NEW YORK (AP) — An earthquake centered between New York and Philadelphia shook skyscrapers and suburbs across the northeastern U.S. Friday, causing no major damage but startling millions of people in an area unaccustomed to such tremors. The U.S.
Dominican judge denies request to lift court order against Rays' Wander Franco in sex abuse probe

Dominican judge denies request to lift court order against Rays' Wander Franco in sex abuse probe

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A judge denied a request by Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco to suspend required monthly meetings with Dominican authorities investigating allegations he had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl
Canada's Edey the overwhelming choice for 2nd straight AP Player of the Year award

Canada's Edey the overwhelming choice for 2nd straight AP Player of the Year award

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — The child who wanted Zach Edey's autograph during his Purdue recruiting trip apparently saw something others missed. Big Maple was destined to be a basketball star.
Iran vows to 'punish Zionist regime' over deadly strike on Iranian consulate attributed to Israel

Iran vows to 'punish Zionist regime' over deadly strike on Iranian consulate attributed to Israel

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The commander of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard warned Friday that “our brave men will punish the Zionist regime,” escalating threats against Israel for an airstrike that killed seven of the group's members, including two Ira