Volkanovski claims featherweight belt at UFC 314 with unanimous decision over Lopes

MIAMI (AP) — Title fights are nothing new to Alexander Volkanovski. His featherweight bout early Sunday morning against Diego Lopes was his 10th championship fight in a row. But Volkanovski had been in a slump in which he had lost three of his past four matches. He left little doubt against Lopes at UFC 314. He won by unanimous decision. Two judges scored the fight 49-46 and the other had it 48-47. Volkanovski had successfully defended his belt four times before running into his recent slump.

America's news TV channel for the Mideast fires its staff after funding cuts

CAIRO (AP) — The head of the U.S.-funded Al Hurra Arabic-language television and online news outlet has terminated most of his staff and curtailed TV programming. On Saturday, Jeffrey Gedmin notified Al Hurra staffers of their firings. In a letter, Gedmin blamed the Trump administration and Elon Musk, who leads U.S. government cost-cutting efforts in Washington. Gedmin accused the U.S. administration and Musk's Department of Government Efficiency of having “unlawfully” cut off the money that was approved by the U.S. Congress. The White House didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs want jurors at trial questioned about sex, drugs and violence

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs want a judge to let prospective jurors at his upcoming sex trafficking trial be questioned about sex, drugs and violence. The lawyers cited the subjects in a proposed questionnaire to be filled out by individuals summoned for his May 5 trial in Manhattan federal court. The lawyers say they want to know the willingness of would-be jurors to watch videos with physical assault and videos that are sexually explicit. They also want to know likely jurors' views towards people with multiple sexual partners. Combs has pleaded not guilty to allegations he committed sex trafficking and abuse over a two-decade period.

Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. relishing chance to photograph Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Ken Griffey Jr.’s wife Melissa asked him if he could do some chores around the house this weekend. He told her no, he had to work the Masters. He joked that they hadn’t spoken in two days. But the 13-time All-Star and baseball Hall of Famer said he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work this week as a sports photographer for Masters.com, taking photos of golf’s biggest stars like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Phil Mickelson on one of the sport’s most picturesque settings.

High winds and sandstorms prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close parks

BEIJING (AP) — High winds and the threat of sandstorms have prompted China's capital Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights and close public parks to avoid injuries. Elsewhere in the vast country flights and trains were also canceled. Beijing's two massive international, Beijing Capital and Daxing had canceled 693 flights by 2:00 p.m. with warnings of more violent weather on its way, especially in the country's north and along coastal areas. In Beijing, the Universal Studios theme park was closed at least through Sunday and cultural relics such as Beijing's Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven had closed. Football matches and other outdoor events have also been suspended. High winds and sandstorms are generated in China's dry north.

Expect more fake eggs made of colored marshmallows or even potatoes on this year's Easter spread

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — The internet has offered up a host of alternatives as egg prices continue to be stubbornly high. Influencers are dyeing everything from marshmallows to potatoes. There has been a lot of interest from price-conscious parents as U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record high of $6.23 per dozen. Relief could be coming: There is evidence that prices are falling, and grocery stores may start offering discounts to get shoppers in the door. But even with all that, egg prices are higher than ever. That has the idea of coloring potatoes or rocks, which first made the rounds after a 2023 price spike, making a resurgence.

US Attorney Habba investigating New Jersey governor over immigration enforcement policy

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The top federal prosecutor in New Jersey says she launched an investigation into Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and state Attorney General Matt Platkin over the state’s directive to local law enforcement not to cooperate with federal agents conducting immigration enforcement. Alina Habba was appointed last month by President Donald Trump as the interim U.S. attorney for the state. She announced the investigation on Thursday evening on Fox News. A message seeking comment Friday was left with Murphy’s office. Platkin’s office declined to comment.

Eric Dane, star of 'Euphoria' and 'Grey's Anatomy,' reveals he has ALS

“Euphoria” and former “Grey’s Anatomy” veteran Eric Dane has announced that he has ALS but will continue working. The 52-year-old revealed his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in an interview with People magazine Thursday. The 52-year-old actor is married to Rebecca Gayheart and the couple share two teenage children. ALS gradually destroys the nerve cells and connections needed to walk, talk, speak and breathe. Most patients die within three to five years of a diagnosis. “Euphoria” is set to resume shooting this month. Dane’s publicist did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press.