Israeli president seeks to reassure Congress on his country’s democracy, U.S. ties
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog sought to reassure Congress on Wednesday about the state of…
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‘Too much foot-dragging’ over stadium lease deal with Baltimore Orioles, Maryland official says
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland official on a powerful state board says there’s “too much foot-dragging”…
Continue Reading Powerful storm sweeps Croatia and Slovenia after days of heat, killing at least 3 people
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain has killed at least three people and injured several others in Croatia and…
Continue Reading Maine governor expands access to abortion later in pregnancy
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine will soon expand abortion access, joining a half dozen states that leave it to doctors…
Continue Reading Northwestern hazing scandal included multiple sports, men and women, attorneys say
By LARRY LAGE and CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Allegations of hazing in Northwestern’s athletic programs have broadened.…
Continue ReadingBroadcom’s $69 billion VMware purchase wins UK competition watchdog’s approval
LONDON (AP) — Computer chip and software maker Broadcom’s $69 billion plan to buy cloud technology company VMware has cleared another hurdle…
Continue ReadingBefore you play in an office lottery pool, read this
By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — With jackpots reaching ludicrous amounts, lottery pools are quickly flooding offices. At first, they sound like a…
Continue ReadingNational Park Service warns about agitated bison during mating after women injured at 2 parks
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota woman was severely injured by a bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, North Dakota,…
Continue Reading He dedicated his life to exploring the Titanic. Now the owners of the salvage rights will honor him
By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press The company that owns the salvage rights to the wreck of the Titanic is holding a virtual memorial for one of the…
Continue Reading Canadian government is recruiting high-skilled foreigners in the US to move to Canada instead
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian government is recruiting high-skilled foreigners working in the United States to move…
Continue Reading Pakistan’s interior minister accuses Imran Khan of exposing official secrets for political gains
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s interior minister has accused former Prime Minister Imran Khan of “exposing an…
Continue Reading High-water rescue crews save people flooded in Kentucky as death toll rises in northeast US
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — High-water rescue crews pulled people from flooded homes and vehicles Wednesday in Kentucky, where waves of thunderstorms…
Continue Reading Judge upholds $5 million jury verdict against Trump, rejecting the ex-president’s vindication claim
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has upheld a $5 million jury verdict against Donald Trump, rejecting the…
Continue Reading A feline virus mutation in Cyprus caused far fewer cat deaths than claimed, veterinary leader says
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The head of the Cyprus veterinarians association says that claims that a local mutation of a feline virus has killed as many…
Continue Reading A man wrongly convicted in the 1994 fatal shooting of a baby sues the city of New Haven and police
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A 51-year-old Connecticut man who was exonerated after serving 28 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a baby in 1994…
Continue Reading A look at other Americans who have crossed into North Korea over the years
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. and U.S.-led United Nations Command say they are working to resolve the…
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Masks are out at In-N-Out after burger chain bans employees from wearing them in 5 states
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The In-N-Out burger chain will bar employees in five states from wearing masks unless…
Continue Reading In-N-Out burger chain bans employees in five states from wearing masks without a doctor’s note
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The In-N-Out burger chain will bar employees in five states from wearing masks unless…
Continue Reading Microsoft and Activision extend deadline to close $69 billion deal under close regulatory scrutiny
The deadline for Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard has been extended as the companies seek to close…
Continue Reading Police in Kenya open fire on activists protesting new taxes. At least 12 people are wounded
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Police in Kenya have opened fire on protesters calling for the government of President…
Continue ReadingJurors seen shedding tears as family members of victims give emotional testimony at Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial
By Sabrina Souza, CNN (CNN) — Wrenching testimony from family members of the victims caused jurors to get emotional Tuesday, with some shedding…
Continue Reading The upper house of Russian parliament approves a ban on gender changes
MOSCOW (AP) — The upper house of Russia’s parliament has unanimously approved a bill outlawing gender-affirming procedures and sent the measure…
Continue Reading R&A chief Martin Slumbers doesn’t rule out Saudi funding for British Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer HOYLAKE, England (AP) — R&A chief Martin Slumbers won’t rule out taking money from Saudi Arabia’s…
Continue Reading Zhang Shuai quits tennis match after opponent rubs out a ball mark with her foot in disputed call
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Chinese tennis player Zhang Shuai has quit a match after her opponent rubbed out a ball mark with her foot following a…
Continue Reading ‘Am I crossing picket lines if I see a movie?’ and other Hollywood strike fan questions answered
By The Associated Press You watch movies. You watch TV. And now you’re wondering how the dual Hollywood strikes — a pitched battle with…
Continue Reading Microsoft and Activision extend deadline to close $69 billion deal under close regulatory scrutiny
The deadline for Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard has been extended as the companies seek to close…
Continue Reading Prosecutor says Kevin Spacey used celebrity status for ‘opportunity grab’ described by accusers
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — It was no coincidence that three of Kevin Spacey ‘s four accusers described similar…
Continue Reading Israeli doctors hold ‘warning strike,’ caution that judicial overhaul threatens health care system
By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Doctors in Israel have held a two-hour strike to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…
Continue Reading Sri Lanka’s Parliament approves new anti-corruption law as part of an IMF economic bailout plan
By BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Parliament approved an anti-corruption legislation as the island…
Continue Reading UK Prime Minister Sunak apologizes for ban on LGBTQ+ people in the military
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologized for the treatment of gay veterans, saying a previous ban on LGBTQ+ people serving…
Continue Reading China’s vice president says it will work with US on climate as long as political conditions are met
BEIJING (AP) — China’s vice president says his country is willing to work with Washington on reducing global warming as long as its political…
Continue Reading Jamie Lee Curtis is working on a new children’s book, ‘Just One More Sleep,’ for January publication
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis also has a busy career as a children’s author. Her next work is called “Just One More Sleep”…
Continue Reading Canadian wildfires hit Indigenous communities hard, threatening their land and culture
By TAMMY WEBBER and NOAH BERGER Associated Press EAST PRAIRIE METIS SETTLEMENT, Alberta (AP) — The worst wildfire season in Canadian history is…
Continue Reading As police try to solve deaths of four women in Oregon, mothers hope for answers
By ANDREW SELSKY and LISA BAUMANN Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The announcement that authorities are holding a person of interest in the…
Continue ReadingThe winning numbers for the $1 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn
By Holly Yan and Tina Burnside, CNN (CNN) — The winning numbers for Wednesday’s colossal $1 billion Powerball jackpot – the third largest…
Continue ReadingPolice say they cannot verify most of the information Carlee Russell, who went missing in Alabama after 911 call about a child on an interstate, gave to detectives
By Emma Tucker, Steve Almasy, Nouran Salahieh and Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — Police shared new details Wednesday on the case of Carlethia…
Continue Reading 15 die by electrocution after transformer explodes in northern India
By BISWAJEET BANERJEE Associated Press LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Fifteen people including six policer officers have died by electrocution after a…
Continue Reading Gucci’s CEO is stepping down as its French parent shakes up leadership
LONDON (AP) — The president and CEO of Gucci is stepping down later this year. It’s the latest shakeup to the luxury fashion brand and comes…
Continue Reading India’s Tata will build a $5-billion new electric car battery factory in the UK
LONDON (AP) — India’s Tata Sons has confirmed plans to build a 4-billion-pound, or $5.2-billion, electric car battery factory in the U.K. The…
Continue Reading Women’s World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Soccer Writer AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s Football Ferns are aiming to win fans as well as matches at the…
Continue Reading How to pay for an expensive summer move
By JACKIE VELING of NerdWallet Summer is the most expensive time of year to move. Though costs are down this year compared to previous summers,…
Continue Reading Texas women denied abortions give emotional accounts in court, ask judge to clarify law
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Women who sued Texas after saying they were denied abortions despite serious risks to their…
Continue Reading5 things to know for July 19: Trump, Tropical storm, Covid, Immigration, North Korea
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — A popular fast-food chain in the US has banned employees in some locations from wearing face masks while on the…
Continue Reading Judge rejects moving trial of man charged in Nancy Pelosi’s husband attack out of San Francisco
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday denied a motion to move the trial of a man charged in last…
Continue Reading China looks to Kissinger meeting to improve strained relations with US
BEIJING (AP) — Amid a steep downturn in relations with the United States, China has looked to a meeting with former U.S. national security adviser…
Continue Reading European Union rushes firefighters to Greece as grueling Mediterranean heat wave takes toll
By DEREK GATOPOULOS, NICOLE WINFIELD and DAVID BRUNAT Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighting aircraft and ground crews from several…
Continue Reading 11 dead after a wall collapses near an under-construction bridge in Pakistan during monsoon rains
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Police and rescue officials say 11 workers were killed after a portion of the outer wall of a sprawling building collapsed near an…
Continue Reading How does MLB take over a local broadcast? Even with months of planning, it’s a mad scramble
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Doug Johnson was answering emails at the Miami East hotel on May 30 when his phone rang with the call he had been…
Continue Reading How does MLB take over a local broadcast? Even with months of planning, it’s a mad scramble
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Doug Johnson was answering emails at the Miami East hotel on May 30 when his phone rang with the call he had been…
Continue Reading Chinese e-retailer Temu files lawsuit in US against rival Shein, alleging antitrust violations
By ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese e-commerce retailer Temu has filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts accusing its rival Shein of…
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