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Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage

Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece on Thursday became the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage , despite opposition from the influential, socially conservative Greek Church.
Rob Manfred says he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2029 after 14 years

Rob Manfred says he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2029 after 14 years

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029.
Victor Wembanyama's 1st All-Star weekend awaits, and it'll be hectic for the Spurs rookie

Victor Wembanyama's 1st All-Star weekend awaits, and it'll be hectic for the Spurs rookie

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA All-Star experience will be hectic, just like everything else has seemed so far in his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs.
In fiery testimony, Fani Willis hits back at misconduct claims that threaten future of Trump case

In fiery testimony, Fani Willis hits back at misconduct claims that threaten future of Trump case

ATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the witness stand Thursday and forcefully pushed back against what she described as “lies” about her romantic relationship with a special prosecutor during an extraordinary hearing over
FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian energy company

FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian energy company

WASHINGTON (AP) — An FBI informant has been charged with lying to his handler about ties between President Joe Biden, his son Hunter and a Ukrainian energy company.
Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says

Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth.
Kansas City mom and prominent Hispanic DJ dies in a mass shooting after Chiefs' victory parade

Kansas City mom and prominent Hispanic DJ dies in a mass shooting after Chiefs' victory parade

Lisa Lopez-Galvan was a music lover and DJ in the Kansas City area who played at weddings, quinceañeras and an American Legion bar and grill.
France and Ukraine to sign a security agreement in Paris in the presence of President Zelenskyy

France and Ukraine to sign a security agreement in Paris in the presence of President Zelenskyy

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will sign a bilateral security agreement with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Friday in Paris to provide “long-term support” to the war-ravaged country which has been battling Russia's
Trump's New York hush-money case will start March 25. It’s the first of his criminal trials

Trump's New York hush-money case will start March 25. It’s the first of his criminal trials

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s hush-money trial will go ahead as scheduled with jury selection starting on March 25 , a New York judge ruled Thursday, turning aside demands for a delay from the former president’s defense lawyers.
6 people are killed, 18 injured by a missile strike in the Russian city of Belgorod, officials say

6 people are killed, 18 injured by a missile strike in the Russian city of Belgorod, officials say

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A missile strike on the Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukraine border on Thursday killed six people, including a child, and injured 18 others, a Russian official said.