2-time world champion Doyle Brunson, called the Godfather of Poker, dies at 89

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Doyle Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday, according to his agent. Brunson was 89. Brian Balsbaugh, Brunson’s agent, posted a statement on Twitter from the family. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson,” … Read more

Guest nations at the G-7 reflect outreach to developing countries, worries over China, Russia

TOKYO (AP) — This week’s summit of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies in Hiroshima will include eight other guest nations, part of a complicated, high-stakes diplomatic gambit meant to settle the world’s most serious crises. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has invited South Korea, Australia, India, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, Comoros and the Cook Islands. … Read more

Police searching Castle Island for missing child

Local The missing child is a 4-year-old boy from South Boston. A large group of police, firefighters, and other first responders searched Castle Island in South Boston Sunday night for a missing child. MSP, along w/ @bostonpolice @MAEnviroPolice @BostonFire & @BOSTON_EMS are searching for a missing child on Castle Island and in the surrounding ocean. Patrols, … Read more