IMF deposits much-awaited $1.2B with Pakistan’s central bank under bailout, finance minister says
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s finance minister says the International Monetary Fund has deposited the…
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Just 5% of women’s players at Wimbledon have a female coach. The tennis tour wants to change that
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Only six of the 128 women entered in singles at Wimbledon work with a female coach.…
Continue Reading Tornado touches down near Chicago’s O’Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights
CHICAGO (AP) — A tornado touched down near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, prompting passengers to take shelter and disrupting hundreds…
Continue Reading Presidents of South Korea and Poland hold talks on security, war in Ukraine and business cooperation
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The South Korean president is in Poland for two days of talks and meetings on global security, the war in neighboring…
Continue Reading Summer has become a survival test as heat gets more extreme
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — Estela Martinez usually dons a light shirt and a thin jacket to protect her body from the scorching sun when…
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Kevin Spacey fights back tears as he testifies how sex abuse allegations ‘exploded’ his career
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Kevin Spacey fought back tears and dabbed his eyes with a tissue Thursday as he told jurors in a…
Continue Reading Record monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people in northern India over two weeks
By ASHOK SHARMA and RISHI LEKHI Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Record monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people in northern India over two…
Continue Reading Mass grave with at least 87 bodies found in West Darfur, United Nations says
By JACK JEFFERY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The bodies of dozens of people allegedly killed by Sudanese paramilitary and allied militia have been…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares buoyed by Wall Street’s winning week as inflation eases
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares surged Friday after Wall Street’s winning streak barreled into a fourth day,…
Continue Reading China and ASEAN agree to try to conclude nonaggression pact on sea feud in 3 years
By NINIEK KARMINI and JIM GOMEZ Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — China and Southeast Asian nations have agreed to try to conclude within…
Continue Reading Climate activists block runways at 2 German airports, causing numerous flight cancelations
BERLIN (AP) — Climate activists are protesting at two German airports, causing numerous flights to be canceled during the peak holiday travel…
Continue Reading Russian anti-war activist says he was banned entry into Serbia at Belgrade airport
By JOVANA GEC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A Russian pro-democracy activist residing in Serbia and a fierce critic of the invasion of…
Continue Reading Cyprus urged to take proactive steps against ill-treatment of migrants during failed repatriations
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Europe’s anti-torture monitor is urging authorities in Cyprus to act proactively to ensure there’s no ill-treatment of…
Continue Reading Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse
By ANDREW DALTON and LESLIE AMBRIZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leaders of Hollywood’s actors’ union voted Thursday to join…
Continue Reading Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse
By ANDREW DALTON and LESLIE AMBRIZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leaders of a Hollywood’s actors union voted Thursday to join screenwriters…
Continue Reading UN expert group calls for release of Cambodian-American human rights activist after investigation
By SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A United Nations expert group is calling for the immediate release of a…
Continue ReadingFormer teen performers accuse an agent of sexual assault. They’re hoping it’s Japan’s #MeToo moment
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Kazuya Nakamura says he was 15 when one of the most powerful men in Japanese entertainment history…
Continue Reading High times in Thailand: New weed laws draw tourists from across Asia
By YUCHENG TANG Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A Japanese tourist reaches into a baggie of cannabis he’s just bought in a central Bangkok weed…
Continue Reading A 35-year-old herder was severely injured after a bear attack in Colorado
By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — A bear severely injured a 35-year-old herder who was working for a sheep grazing allotment on the San Juan National…
Continue Reading Tourists are packing European hotspots. And Americans don’t mind the higher prices and crowds
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press VENICE, Italy (AP) — Tourists are waiting more than two hours to visit the Acropolis in Athens. Taxi lines at…
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Two injured in Watsonville gang-related shooting
Watsonville, Calif. (KION-TV) Two teens were shot near Freedom Elementary School on the 200 block of Ross Avenue on Wednesday night, per Watsonville…
Continue Reading Espinoza propels Earthquakes to 2-0 victory over Sounders
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Cristian Espinoza scored on a first-half penalty kick and assisted on a second-half goal by Miguel Trauco to lead the San…
Continue Reading China exports slumped 12.4% in June from a year earlier as global demand weakened
By ZEN SOO AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China has reported its exports tumbled 12.4% in June from a year earlier as demand weakened after…
Continue Reading Pilot says he escaped serious injury by jumping into the ocean when a New Zealand volcano erupted
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A helicopter pilot says he and two of his passengers escaped serious injury by jumping…
Continue Reading Homeless World Cup makes US debut in California and scores victories beyond the field for players
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lisa Wrightsman was a former college soccer player whose life was…
Continue Reading Homeless World Cup makes US debut in California and scores victories beyond the field for players
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lisa Wrightsman was a former college soccer player whose life was…
Continue Reading 3 soldiers, 2 insurgents killed in shootout in southwest Pakistan, officials say
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say three Pakistani soldiers and two insurgents have been killed in a shootout in the restive southwestern…
Continue Reading Powerball jackpot grows to an estimated $875 million after no winner in Wednesday’s drawing
By Michelle Watson and Travis Caldwell, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball grand prize is growing once again after no winning jackpot tickets were sold…
Continue Reading Black Lives Matter movement marks 10 years of activism and renews its call to defund the police
By AARON MORRISON AP National Writer The Black Lives Matter movement hits a milestone on Thursday, marking 10 years since its 2013 founding in…
Continue Reading Influencer arrested over TikTok video satirizing wealthy Emiratis in Dubai shows limits on freedoms
By NICK EL HAJJ Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An online influencer has been arrested in Dubai over a satirical TikTok video…
Continue Reading Thousands of Ukraine civilians are being held in Russian prisons. Russia plans to build many more
By LORI HINNANT, HANNA ARHIROVA and VASILISA STEPANENKO Associated Press ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian civilians woke long before dawn…
Continue Reading Even the most populous places are pushing for US census corrections to boost funding
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press A misplaced naval ship in California. Overlooked college students in New York City. Missed inmates in Texas. These…
Continue Reading Even the most populous places are pushing for US census corrections to boost funding
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press A misplaced naval ship in California. Overlooked college students in New York City. Missed inmates in Texas. These…
Continue Reading Vela, Biuk spark late surge as LAFC blanks St Louis City 3-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carlos Vela and Stipe Biuk scored goals 10 minutes apart late in the second half to lead Los Angeles FC to a 3-0 victory over…
Continue Reading Black Lives Matter movement marks 10 years of activism and renews its call to defund the police
By AARON MORRISON AP National Writer The Black Lives Matter movement hits a milestone on Thursday, marking 10 years since its 2013 founding in…
Continue Reading A’ja Wilson scores 25 with 12 rebounds, never trail in 97-78 win over Sparks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 25 points and 12 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Los Angeles Sparks 97-78 on Wednesday night.…
Continue Reading Ukraine repels large Russian missile and drone attack that injures civilians in Kyiv
By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials said air defenses shot down 20 Iranian-made drones fired by Russia…
Continue Reading One-third of Americans under heat alerts as blistering weather spreads from Southwest to California
By EUGENE GARCIA and JANIE HAR Associated Press PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — More than a third of Americans were under extreme heat advisories,…
Continue Reading House Republicans set to interrogate FTC’s Khan over ethics, antitrust issues
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MATT O’BRIEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans who say the Federal Trade Commission has been…
Continue Reading Religious freedom vs. ‘gray water.’ AP explains ruling favoring Amish families who shun septic tanks
By MARGERY A. BECK and STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press A long-running religious freedom case has come full circle, with a court ruling this week…
Continue Reading The US House majority is in play next year after a weak GOP midterm showing and recent court ruling
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Republican Rep. David Schweikert used to win his wealthy, suburban Phoenix…
Continue Reading Biden proclaims NATO alliance ‘more united than ever’ as he celebrates new member Finland
By SEUNG MIN KIM, CHRIS MEGERIAN and JARI TANNER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — President Joe Biden said he and other NATO leaders showed the…
Continue Reading ‘A puddle of emotions’: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sarah Snook, Jessica Chastain react to Emmy nominations
By The Associated Preess Last year, she stole the Emmy show with her inspiring, largely sung acceptance speech. Now Sheryl Lee Ralph has another…
Continue Reading Family of Orlando man shot by police while sitting in his car is seeking answers after viewing body camera footage
By Kevin Conlon (CNN) — Family and loved ones of Derek Diaz, who was fatally shot last week by police in Orlando, Florida, say viewing…
Continue Reading Deputy punching baby-holding mother’s face was ‘completely unacceptable,’ LA County sheriff says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the second time in a week, the Los Angeles County sheriff decried the use of force by deputies in the Antelope Valley after…
Continue Reading Panama upsets US 5-4 on penalty kicks after 1-1 tie to reach CONCACAF Gold Cup final
SAN DIEGO (AP) — After winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup with its junior varsity two years ago, the United States failed to repeat. Adalberto…
Continue Reading Human smuggler who rammed Coast Guard boat off California sentenced to 5 years in federal prison
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A boat captain who rammed a U.S. Coast Guard vessel off Southern California after smuggling a dozen people into the country was…
Continue Reading LeBron James says at ESPYS he will play for Lakers in upcoming season
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James will play another season for the Los Angeles Lakers. The 38-year-old superstar…
Continue Reading Thailand’s Move Forward Party leader Pita falls short in parliamentary vote for prime minister
By GRANT PECK and JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The head of the progressive Thai political party that outpaced its rivals to…
Continue Reading Medical and aid groups in northwest Syria fear worse conditions if aid flow from Turkey stops
By GHAITH AL-SAYED and KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press IDLIB, Syria (AP) — The United Nations Security Council’s failure to renew the…
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