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Verhaeghe wins it in OT for the Panthers, who top Lightning 3-2

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe lifted a backhander just under the crossbar 2:59 into overtime, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their NHL first-round playoff series. It was the fifth OT winner in Verhaeghe’s career, coming on a play where Matthew Tkachuk […]

The Latest | World leaders call on Iran and Israel to avoid allowing conflict to worsen

World leaders called on Iran and Israel to try to avoid escalating tensions following the apparent Israeli strike on Friday near an Iranian air base and nuclear facility. Group of Seven foreign ministers warned of new sanctions against Iran on Friday for its drone and missile attack on Israel last weekend, and urged both sides […]

The Latest | World leaders call on Iran and Israel to avoid allowing conflict to worsen

World leaders called on Iran and Israel to try to avoid escalating tensions following the apparent Israeli airstrike on Friday near an Iranian air base and nuclear facility. Group of Seven foreign ministers meeting in Italy warned of new sanctions against Iran for its drone and missile attack on Israel last weekend, and urged both […]

The Latest | Netanyahu vows to carry out Rafah invasion, which US says would be a mistake

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has escalated his pledge to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which is filled with around 1.4 million Palestinians, most of whom are displaced from other parts of the Gaza Strip. “It will happen. There is a date,” Netanyahu declared in a video statement Monday, without elaborating. The […]

The Latest | Israeli troops have withdrawn from Khan Younis ahead of expected Rafah offensive

Israeli troops have withdrawn from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group. Defense officials said that troops were merely regrouping as the army prepares to move into what they say is Hamas’ last stronghold, Rafah. Israel for weeks has vowed a […]

The Latest | Israeli troops withdraw from Khan Younis ahead of expected Rafah offensive

Israeli troops have withdrawn from the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, wrapping up a key phase in its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group. Defense officials said that troops were merely regrouping as the army prepares to move into Hamas’ last stronghold, Rafah. Israel for weeks has vowed a ground offensive in nearby […]