FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — An ambitious measure to expand early childhood education in Kentucky passed an early test Tuesday, winning broad support from a legislative panel as lawmakers look for ways to relieve parental stress by increasing access to childcare. The proposal cleared the Senate Families and Children Committee on a 9-1 vote. The legislation still has several hurdles to …

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson has left the team to be with his family after his 4-year-old son, Toby, was hit by a car Sunday. Manager John Schneider said Toby was airlifted to a hospital, and he is “on the road to recovery.” Schneider also praised the first responders in Clearwater for their “incredible work.” …

ATLANTA (AP) — Separate gun bills passed by the Georgia House of Representatives Tuesday would provide a tax credit to pay for gun safety training and gun safes, while another would prohibit financial institutions from using a code to distinguish firearms retailers. The tax credit bill received bipartisan support, passing the chamber by a vote of 162-3. It provides a …

Associates of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday that talks were underway shortly before his death to exchange him for a Russian imprisoned in Germany. “Alexei Navalny could have been sitting here now, today. It’s not a figure of speech,” Maria Pevchikh, a close associate who lives outside Russia, said in a video statement posted on social media. She …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. Baylor Bears (19-8, 8-6 Big 12) at TCU Horned Frogs (19-8, 8-6 Big 12) Fort Worth, Texas; Monday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Horned Frogs -2.5; over/under …

MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan man who pleaded guilty in his disabled brother’s starvation death was sentenced Monday to a minimum of 30 years in prison by a judge who said the defendant is “one step away from becoming a psychopath.” Paul Ferguson, 21, pleaded guilty in December to first-degree child abuse in the death of 15-year-old Timothy Ferguson. …

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Students at two Georgia colleges grappled Monday with the killing of a nursing student killed in a violent act that Republicans including former President Donald Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp blamed on the immigration policies of President Joe Biden. The killing of 22-year-old Laken Riley revived a theme — migrants committing violent crimes — that is …

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly being investigated for making an alleged offensive gesture while playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Footage on social media appeared to show Ronaldo cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis, seemingly aimed at rival Al Shabab supporters. The incident occurred on Sunday after …

Everton has regained four points in its latest bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League. The northwest club’s record 10-point deduction for breaching the league’s financial rules has been reduced to six following an appeal, the competition said Monday. The change in the sanction lifted Everton — an ever-present in England’s top division since 1954 and a nine-time English …

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian police on Tuesday found the bodies of a couple shot and killed by an ex-boyfriend, who happened to be a police officer, hours after he admitted to killing and hiding them under rocks and debris on a rural property. The remains of former television reporter Jesse Baird, 26, and his flight attendant partner Luke Davies, …

CIUDAD DE PANAMÁ (AP) — Con la ausencia del expresidente Ricardo Martinelli, siete de los ocho candidatos a las elecciones presidenciales de Panamá del 5 de mayo se enfrascaron el lunes en el primero de tres debates, en el que abundaron las recriminaciones y exhortaciones a erradicar la corrupción de “cuello blanco” en el país centroamericano. “Los mayores ladrones están …

PORTLAND (AP) — Nick Richards tuvo 21 puntos y 10 rebotes y los Hornets de Charlotte aprovecharon el terrible tino de Portland en la línea de tres para vencer el domingo por 93-80 a los Trail Blazers. Portland encestó 3 de 32 triples, dos fueron en los minutos finales. Los Trail Blazers fallaron 23 consecutivos en un punto del encuentro …

Vegas Golden Knights (32-19-7, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (33-16-8, third in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Maple Leafs -110, Golden Knights -110 BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights look to end a three-game skid with a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto has a 33-16-8 record overall …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. NC State Wolfpack (17-10, 9-7 ACC) at Florida State Seminoles (14-13, 8-8 ACC) Tallahassee, Florida; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jamir Watkins and the Florida State Seminoles …

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde is launching his first television ad of the race, part of a seven-figure statewide buy his campaign said Monday will include multiple spots over the next month. Hovde, a multimillionaire businessman, is running to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin. She has yet to run an ad in the …