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At 45, there’s no stopping Hamlin yet

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — With every Denny Hamlin victory, speculation about his future grows and talks of retirement are questioned. He signed a two-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing that runs through 2027 and he insists it will be his last season. At 45, he's the oldest full-time Cup Series driver in the field, but he can't stop winning. Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday for his third consecutive victory and passed the late Kyle Busch for sole possession of ninth place on the all-time wins list. Hamlin last week won his 63rd race in NASCAR's top ...

Glam and glitz highlight White House UFC show

WASHINGTON — Fueled by a dose of high-octane patriotism, President Donald Trump and UFC boss Dana White walked out from the Oval Office to chants of "USA!" to greet military members and political dignitaries set to watch one of the more surreal spectacles in sports and even in the nation's capital: cage fighting on the White House lawn. A long-time fight fan with a 25-year professional relationship with White, Trump turned 80 on Sunday and fans gathered on a gloomy night on the South Lawn cheered when one fan yelled out "happy birthday!" Diego Lopes and Steve Garcia opened UFC ...

Trump warns Israel and Iran not to ‘blow it’ after new strikes threaten emerging ceasefire deal

JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel’s military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Lebanon’s health ministry said three people were killed and 16 others wounded. Iran warned a military response was coming. Trump reacted on social media: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon” and “Let’s not blow it!” Trump later told Fox News he still expected an agreement ...

Support broadens beyond Harris, Newsom in Democratic primary poll

While former Vice President and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris remains the Democratic frontrunner for 2028, according to new polling, her support, and that for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, may be shifting to other members of the Democratic Party. In the latest The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll conducted from June 4-6 among registered voters who identify as Democrats and left-leaning Independents, Harris maintained a strong lead, capturing the support of 27% of the 1,224 polled. Newsom was a distant second among the names listed, with 14% support. But both Harris and Newsom ...

Gun rights, immigration to be decided at the U.S. Supreme Court

Several high profile cases on gun rights and immigration policy have yet to be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court as the court’s current term is set to end by July. The high court has more than 20 cases it has yet to issue rulings on before the end of the term. Gun rights issues in state legislatures across the country have taken a front seat along with the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Here is a look into some of those cases. Gun Rights Hawaii Gun Restrictions In January, the high court heard arguments in Wolford v. Lopez, a case to determine whether the ...

Knicks are the toast of the town

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Knowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championship trophy, owner James Dolan didn't even wait to be handed the 30-pound gold-plated prize. He grabbed it and lifted it skyward with a yell. "I want to say something to New York," Dolan ...