Carlos Acosta brings the streets of Havana to ‘The Nutcracker’ with new take on holiday ballet

LONDON (AP) — Carlos Acosta, the Cuban-born ballet star, has danced “The Nutcracker” countless times in his glittering career. Now he’s giving the ballet a twist by putting the culture and music of his homeland at the heart of the holiday classic. Acosta is choreographing and directing his new show, “Nutcracker in Havana,” which reimagines the traditional story by setting …

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Rival of Netanyahu visits US, signaling wider cracks in Israel’s wartime leadership

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rebuked a top Cabinet minister arriving in Washington on Sunday for talks with U.S. officials, according to an Israeli official, signaling widening cracks within the country’s leadership nearly five months into its war with Hamas. The trip by Benny Gantz, a centrist political rival who joined Netanyahu’s wartime Cabinet following Hamas’ …

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Democratic infighting roils California swing districts that could be key to US House control

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democrats have dominated California politics for years, but party infighting heading into Tuesday’s primaries could give Republicans an edge in swing U.S. House districts that are expected to help determine control of Congress. In Southern California’s 47th District, which includes famed surf breaks in Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach, Democrats Dave Min and Joanna Weiss and …

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Foden lidera remontada de Man City para vencer 3-1 a Man United

MANCHESTER, Inglaterra (AP) — Phil Foden comandó la reacción del Manchester City tras un increíble gol malogrado por Erling Haaland para vencer el domingo 3-1 al Manchester United en un desigual derbi mancuniano que evidenció la grieta que separa a los dos rivales de la Liga Premier. El City se fue al descanso perdiendo 1-0 luego de la anotación de …

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Vasaloppet, grueling Swedish cross-country ski race, reaches 100th edition

MORA, Sweden (AP) — The world’s largest recreational cross-country ski race reached its 100th edition on Sunday, with nearly 16,000 participants tackling Vasaloppet in central Sweden. The grueling race from Sälen to Mora takes place over a 90-kilometre (56-mile) course and is a big part of Sweden’s sporting and cultural history. In 1521, Gustav Eriksson stayed in Sälen during his …

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UMKC takes road win streak into matchup with Oral Roberts

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. UMKC Kangaroos (15-15, 9-6 Summit League) at Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (11-17, 5-10 Summit League) Tulsa, Oklahoma; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -2.5; over/under …

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Simmons and Abilene Christian host Utah Tech

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. Abilene Christian Wildcats (13-15, 8-9 WAC) at Utah Tech Trailblazers (10-18, 6-11 WAC) Saint George, Utah; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Abilene Christian plays the Utah Tech …

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No. 14 Alabama hosts No. 4 Tennessee after Knecht’s 39-point performance

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. Tennessee Volunteers (22-6, 12-3 SEC) at Alabama Crimson Tide (20-8, 12-3 SEC) Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson Tide -2.5; over/under is 168.5 BOTTOM …

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Violence and rights abuses threaten South Sudan’s stability, a UN report warns

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Mass violence and gross human rights violations in South Sudan continue unabated ahead of landmark elections due to take place in December, a report by the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned. Patterns of violence, violations and entrenched impunity continue to blight the lives of an extremely vulnerable population, the report …

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Patterson leads Charlotte against No. 25 South Florida after 20-point game

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. South Florida Bulls (21-5, 14-1 AAC) at Charlotte 49ers (17-10, 11-4 AAC) Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte plays the No. 25 South Florida …

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