Judge rules New York can't ban federal agents from wearing face coverings

NEW YORK (AP) – New York can’t ban federal agents from wearing face coverings or require that they wear visible identification, a federal judge ruled Monday.

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Lee homers twice, Webb tosses 6 shutout innings as Giants deal Rangers 6th straight loss

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1 on Monday night.

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Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly star as Cubs beat Dodgers 10-5

CHICAGO (AP) – Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly and Kevin Alcántara each hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their fourth consecutive loss with a 10-5 victory Monday night.

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Alec Burleson hits 3 homers as Cardinals outslug Yankees 13-7

NEW YORK (AP) – Alec Burleson hit three two-run homers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory Monday night after blowing a six-run lead.

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Kirk goes deep as the Blue Jays snap Astros' 6-game streak in a 3-1 win

HOUSTON (AP) – Alejandro Kirk homered, Jesús Sánchez and Ernie Clement each had an RBI and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Houston 3-1 on Monday night, snapping the Astros’ six-game winning streak.

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Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as tension rises

TOKYO (AP) – Japan needs to adapt to the new methods of warfare like drones and artificial intelligence used in Ukraine and the Middle East and strengthen its defense industry, the government said Tuesday.

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A Honduran judge grants former President Juan Orlando Hernández release

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) – A judge in Honduras ruled Monday that former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who recently returned to the Central American country after a Trump pardon for drug trafficking charges in the U.S., will not be jailed during his trial for fraud and money laundering.

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Pirates defeat Brewers for the 6th time in 7 games this season

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Spencer Horwitz hit a three-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their dominance over the Brewers this season, beating Milwaukee 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.

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As Colombia prepares for inauguration, outgoing leader doubles down on fraud claims

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) – Colombia’s outgoing President Gustavo Petro on Monday reiterated claims of fraud in the nation’s June election, which his party lost narrowly to conservative leader Abelardo de la Espriella.

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After failing to land Tarik Skubal, Brewers get Dustin May and 2 relievers

MILWAUKEE (AP) – The Milwaukee Brewers had their sights set on acquiring a top-tier pitcher before the trade deadline – namely Tarik Skubal – but had to shift gears when the back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner ended up with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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