Protests intensify in Los Angeles after Trump deploys hundreds of National Guard troops

LOS ANGELES (AP) — National Guard troops faced off with protesters in Los Angeles as tear gas was fired at a growing crowd outside a federal complex hours after the federal troops arrived in the city on President Donald Trump’s orders. The confrontation broke out Sunday in front of the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles as a group of demonstrators shouted insults at members of the guard lined shoulder to shoulder behind plastic riot shields. Around 300 National Guard troops had arrived early Sunday on orders from President Donald Trump following two days of clashes with immigration authorities.

What to know about Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to LA protests

President Donald Trump says has deployed California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, over the objections of California Gov. Gavin Newsom. It’s not the first time Trump has activated the National Guard to quell protests. In 2020, he asked governors of several states to send troops to Washington, D.C. to respond to demonstrations that arose after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officers. Here are some things to know about when and how the president can deploy troops on U.S. soil.

Trump's new travel ban takes effect amid escalating tension over immigration enforcement

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the United States by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is now in effect. The ban took effect on Monday and comes amid escalating tension over the president’s campaign of immigration enforcement. Trump signed the new proclamation last week. It applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. It also imposes heightened restrictions on people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela who are outside the U.S. and don’t hold a valid visa.

Alcaraz produces another major comeback to win French Open final in five-set thriller against Sinner

PARIS (AP) — Bad starts in Grand Slam finals are nothing new for Carlos Alcaraz and each time it’s happened he has won the tournament anyway. But not in such dramatic style as Sunday’s French Open final. The Spaniard rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) for his fifth major title in as many finals. It was his second straight French Open title with a comeback, after trailing 2-1 in sets to Alexander Zverev in last year’s final and a third major title from behind following his five-set win against Novak Djokovic in the 2023 Wimbledon final. It was also the longest final in French Open history at 5 hours, 29 minutes.

Tony Awards laud android rom-com 'Maybe Happy Ending' and history-making 'Purpose'

NEW YORK (AP) — “Maybe Happy Ending” had a definite happy ending at the Tony Awards. The android rom-com won the best new musical crown Sunday on a night when Kara Young made history as the first Black person to win two Tonys consecutively. Young starred in best play winner “Purpose.” Sarah Snook won leading actress in a play for her tireless work in “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and Cole Escola won leading actor in a play for “Oh, Mary!” “Sunset Blvd.,” with Nicole Scherzinger, won best musical revival and she beat Audra McDonald for best actress in a musical.

Palestinians say Israeli fire kills 12 near aid sites. Israel says it fired warning shots

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian health officials and witnesses say Israeli fire killed at least 12 people as they headed toward two aid distribution points in Gaza. Israel’s military said it fired warning shots at people who approached its forces Sunday. The sites are run by an Israeli and U.S.-backed group. The past two weeks have seen frequent shootings near the new hubs where thousands of Palestinians are directed to collect food. Many are desperate after 20 months of war. The sites are inside Israeli military zones where independent media have no access. Gaza's Health Ministry says in all, at least 108 bodies were brought to hospitals over the past 24 hours. Israel says it identified Hamas chief Mohammed Sinwar’s body, who was killed last month.

'Not just a party:' World Pride celebrations end with defiant politics on display

Washington (AP) — After the raucous rainbow-hued festivities of Saturday’s parade, the final day of World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital kicked off on a more downbeat note. Thousands gathered under grey skies Sunday morning at the Lincoln Memorial for a rally and protest march, as the community gathers its strength for a looming fight under President Donald Trump’s second administration. The speeches didn’t just target the Trump administration or the Republican party. Some turned their ire on Democratic politicians, who they say have wilted under the pressure of Republican control of the White House and both houses of Congress.

Russia awaits Ukraine's confirmation on a planned exchange of dead fighters, officials say

Russian officials say that Moscow is still awaiting confirmation from Kyiv on a planned exchange of 6,000 bodies of soldiers killed in action. Russia is accusing Ukraine of delaying the process. Russian negotiator Lt. Gen. Alexander Zorin said Sunday that Russia delivered 1,212 bodies of Ukrainian troops to a border site. Zorin said that the Russians are receiving “signals” that the transfer may be postponed until next week. The swap was agreed on during direct talks in Istanbul. But both sides have since accused each other of undermining the plan. Ukraine has denied a date was agreed upon and accused Russia of manipulating facts and submitting incorrect repatriation lists.

Trump officials are vowing to end school desegregation orders. Some parents say they're still needed

FERRIDAY, La. (AP) — Six decades after the federal government ordered Concordia Parish to desegregate its schools, the district remains racially divided. Black students make up more than 92% of Ferriday High School, while 15 minutes away, Vidalia High is 62% white. Yet state and local officials say it’s time to free Concordia Parish and other districts from court-ordered desegregation orders dating back decades. In a stunning shift that reverses decades of policy, they have allies in the federal government. The Trump administration has vowed to lift more desegregation plans from the 1960s. Civil rights activists say it would leave families with little recourse when they face discrimination.

Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hackers tied to China's government have tried repeatedly to access the phones of prominent Americans, part of Beijing's sprawling cyberespionage efforts. Smartphones and other mobile devices present significant national security and cybersecurity risks, as foreign government hackers exploit vulnerabilities in mobile networks and apps to spy on people and steal secrets. And people's careless use of mobile devices to share sensitive information is another concern. National security experts say that mobile security hasn't kept up as mobile devices and networks have proliferated, making them a significant vulnerability in the nation's cyber defenses.