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Honduras' president asked to resign after corruption scandal

TEGUCIGALPA (AP) - The head of an anti-corruption organization on Wednesday demanded that Honduran President Xiomara Castro resign after a video was released in which her brother-in-law allegedly received drug money.

Severe solar storm headed to earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said Wednesday.

Nicaragua can now prosecute exiles and seize their property

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Nicaragua's Sandinista-controlled National Assembly approved criminal code changes Tuesday that allow the government to try opponents in absentia and seize the assets of the condemned. It’s a practice that’s already carried out but will now have legal foundation.

2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 10

The United States men’s basketball team is seeking a thrilling finish to its Paris Olympics run when it plays France in a gold-medal showdown. Numerous other sports are wrapping up with the 2024 Olympics nearing its end.

Kelvin Kiptum's memory lingers over Olympic marathon

PARIS (AP) - The memory of Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum hovers over the men's Olympic marathon. His competitors will wind through the streets of Paris on Saturday chasing a gold medal he would have been favored to win. They will stare down a world-record time that he once set.

Lydia Ko tied for the lead with a gold medal in her sights

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) - Lydia Ko of New Zealand had a 4-under 68 to share the lead Friday, leaving her 18 holes away from a chance to complete her Olympic medal collection with gold that would send her into the LPGA Hall of Fame.