Francesca Paris

Maximum Security outpaced the competition on the muddy track and appeared to have won but was disqualified after an objection. Country House's trainer called it a bittersweet victory.

Evans had been placed in a medically induced coma after a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics. She was known for her progressive writings about Christianity and her own faith journey.

The president skipped the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in favor of a rally, where he touted economic growth and mocked Democratic presidential contenders.

The tabloid's parent company, American Media Inc., has become embroiled in controversies surrounding President Trump. It also sparred with Jeff Bezos over blackmail accusations.

Judge Lawrence Knipel refused a request from parents to lift the vaccination order that was imposed last week to stem a measles outbreak. The parents claimed the city had overstepped its authority.

Most of the measures are aimed at Havana. One change will allow lawsuits against foreign companies operating on property in Cuba that was seized from U.S. citizens.

The Eastern hellbender salamander may not be a looker. But its sensitivity to pollution and changing water conditions makes the creature a useful indicator for water quality in rivers and streams.

The settlement goes to a teenager who was sexually abused and then kidnapped by a teacher at her Catholic high school. The archdiocese apologized for the "serious harm" done to the victim.

It's the latest measure officials in the region have taken to combat the disease. Between Rockland County and New York City, more than 500 cases have been confirmed since the start of the year.

For years, New Zealand's government and international media worked to keep Louisa Akavi's name secret. Now the Red Cross hopes that revealing her identity will lead to information on her whereabouts.