A Chinese state broadcaster says Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has met with Chinese billionaire Jack Ma at the start of his trip to China.

The Latest on the Italy bridge collapse (all times local):

Rescue crews found four more bodies Saturday in the rubble of the Genoa bridge collapse, raising the death toll to 42, Italian media reported, as mourners filled a fairground pavilion for a state funeral for many of the victims found in recent days.

Here’s your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see.

Redshirt freshmen are becoming less common as more players contribute straight out of high school. They still can have an impact, though.

Around 1.6 million Muslims from around the world are beginning the five-day hajj pilgrimage on Sunday. They will circle Islam’s most sacred site, the cube-shaped Kaaba in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca, and take part in a series of rituals intended to bring about greater humility and unity among Muslims.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are making themselves right at home at Petco Park.

A look at what’s happening around the majors today:

The leader of the Taliban said Saturday there will be no peace in Afghanistan as long as the foreign 'occupation' continues, reiterating the group’s position that the 17-year war can only be brought to an end through direct talks with the United States.

Thousands of stranded people were waiting for rescue Saturday and officials pleaded for more help as relentless monsoon floods battered the south Indian state of Kerala, where more than 190 have died in a little over a week and much of the state is partially submerged.