Billie Jean King set to earn another honor with the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian…
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New York man hit by stray police bullet needed cranial surgery, cousin says
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The cousin of a New Yorker hit by a stray police bullet says the man underwent cranial surgery to reduce swelling…
Continue ReadingTrump says he will meet with Narendra Modi during Indian prime minister’s visit to US
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump says he’s meeting next week with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi is scheduled to be…
Continue ReadingVatican opens new investigation into leaks surrounding its ‘trial of the century’ probe
ROME (AP) — The Vatican prosecutor has opened a new investigation into the alleged leak of information about its “trial of the century” probe…
Continue ReadingMarch for Bolivia’s ex-President Morales turns violent, as political crisis escalates
Associated Press CARACOLLO, Bolivia (AP) — Thousands of anti-government demonstrators marching in support of Bolivia’s former President Evo…
Continue ReadingMississippi high court rejects the latest appeal by a man on death row since 1994
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the latest appeal by a man who has been on death row for 30 years.…
Continue ReadingGhana’s main opposition party stages nationwide protests over alleged voter roll irregularities
Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana’s biggest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress, has held nationwide protests. It…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills Tuesday to crack down on the use of artificial…
Continue ReadingBrazil court drops a suspect in Amazon slayings of a British journalist and an Indigenous advocate
Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — A federal court in Brazil has dismissed charges against one of three men arrested in the killings of an…
Continue ReadingColombia’s president says attack on army base ‘practically ends’ peace talks with ELN rebels
Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — An attack on a military base in eastern Colombia killed two soldiers and injured at least 21, Colombia’s…
Continue ReadingAt least 30 killed as factions of the Sinaloa Cartel clash in northern Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — At least 30 people have been killed in the past two weeks in Mexico’s northern state of Sinaloa as two factions of the…
Continue ReadingUS moves soldiers to Alaska island amid Russian military activity increase in the area
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. military has moved about 130 soldiers along with mobile rocket launchers to a desolate island in…
Continue ReadingMother and grandparents indicted on murder charge in death of emaciated West Virginia girl
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A grand jury has returned a murder indictment against the mother and two grandparents of a 14-year-old…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, neighbors say
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea and Japan’s militaries say North Korea had test-fired multiple ballistic missiles. The…
Continue ReadingSmall plane lands safely at Boston’s Logan airport with just one wheel deployed
BOSTON (AP) — A small airplane has landed safely at Logan International Airport in Boston despite having just one of its landing wheels deployed.…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the threats in Springfield, Ohio, after false claims about Haitian immigrants
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A small Ohio city has been inundated with hoax bomb threats since last week’s presidential debate,…
Continue ReadingVenezuela’s government says fourth US citizen was detained in alleged plot to kill President Maduro
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s government has announced the arrest of a fourth U.S. citizen in connection with an alleged plot to kill…
Continue ReadingThe Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time in more than two months, the Secret Service that protects the highest echelon of American…
Continue ReadingUS nuclear repository is among the federally owned spots identified for renewable energy projects
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it is teaming up with yet another energy company as…
Continue ReadingA bewildered seal found itself in the mouth of a humpback whale
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — It’s a good thing seals aren’t on a humpback whale’s menu. A photograph by a whale-watching…
Continue ReadingMilan Fashion Week opens with light, ethereal yet grounded looks from Fendi, Ferretti and Marni
AP Fashion Writer MILAN (AP) — As the northern hemisphere started transitioning from summer to fall, Milan Fashion Week invites fashionistas to…
Continue ReadingAfter shooting at Georgia high school, students will return next week for half-days
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Students at Apalachee High School outside Atlanta will return to campus for half-days beginning next week. The…
Continue ReadingThe FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The FBI says it is investigating suspicious packages that have been sent to or received by elections…
Continue ReadingRailroads and regulators must address the dangers of long trains, report says
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — As freight trains have grown longer, the U.S. has seen an increase in the number of a type of derailment caused…
Continue ReadingGeorgia prosecutors drop all 15 counts of money laundering against 3 ‘Cop City’ activists
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia prosecutors have dropped all 15 counts of money laundering that were levied against three Atlanta…
Continue ReadingFather of Colorado supermarket gunman thought he could be possessed by an evil spirit
Associated Press BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The father of a mentally ill man who killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket says he thought his son may…
Continue ReadingFire destroys 105-year-old post office on Standing Rock Reservation
SELFRIDGE, N.D. (AP) — A fire destroyed the post office in Selfridge, North Dakota. State and federal authorities are investigating the cause. No…
Continue ReadingFor families of Key Bridge collapse victims, a search for justice begins
Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The families of the six construction workers killed in the collapse of Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge…
Continue ReadingLack of citizenship documents might keep many from voting in Arizona state and local races
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Nearly 100,000 voters who haven’t submitted citizenship documents might be prevented from participating in…
Continue ReadingGunfire injures six police officers in Martinique during protests over living costs
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique say at least six police officers have been injured by gunfire…
Continue ReadingGrand prize winner removed 20 Burmese pythons from the wild in Florida challenge
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The winner of the Florida Python Challenge removed 20 Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Ronald…
Continue ReadingPhoenix could finally break its streak of 100-degree days
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — After a meltdown summer, Phoenix finally is getting just a glimpse — ever so briefly — of a cooldown. The…
Continue ReadingMichael Hill and April Brown given expanded MLB roles following the death of Billy Bean
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Miami Marlins general manager Michael Hill has been promoted to Major League Baseball’s senior vice president of on-field…
Continue ReadingCanada’s Trudeau says there’s ‘more work to do’ after his party suffers another by-election loss
Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s focused on the work ahead after the ruling…
Continue ReadingDolphins place Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after latest concussion
AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins placed Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve Tuesday after the quarterback was diagnosed…
Continue ReadingVance touts deportation plan in Wisconsin city where tensions flared over refugee resettlement
Associated Press EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Tensions flared last fall in western Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley with news that several dozen refugees…
Continue ReadingA migrant has died off a Greek island after smugglers ditched 31 people in the sea to avoid patrols
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say one migrant has died after smugglers piloting a speedboat from Turkey to an Aegean Sea island forced…
Continue ReadingPolice shift focus from woods to road patrols in search for Kentucky interstate shooter
Associated Press Police are shifting their strategy while trying to track down an interstate highway shooter in Kentucky. Authorities said Tuesday…
Continue ReadingThe lawyer for 3 Americans facing a death sentence over Congo coup attempt files appeal
Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Three Americans sentenced to death in Congo for a coup attempt have filed an appeal. That’s according…
Continue ReadingHawaii’s Kilauea volcano is erupting again in a remote part of a national park
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii (AP) — One of the world’s most active volcanoes is erupting again in a remote part of a Hawaii national…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the two waves of deadly explosions that hit Lebanon and Syria
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic…
Continue ReadingThe Biden administration is letting Alaska Airlines buy Hawaiian Air but with conditions
AP Airlines Writer The Biden administration is letting Alaska Airlines buy Hawaiian Airlines. The Transportation Department said Tuesday that as a…
Continue ReadingRussia-linked actors are seeding disinformation about Harris as election nears, Microsoft says
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A new Microsoft threat intelligence report details how multiple Russia-linked actors have shifted their efforts to…
Continue ReadingRutgers president plans to leave top job at New Jersey’s flagship university
Associated Press The president of New Jersey’s flagship university says he will step down next year. Jonathan Holloway became the first Black…
Continue ReadingA man accused of stalking UConn star Paige Bueckers is found with an engagement ring near airport
Associated Press Police reports say a man charged with stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers was found with an engagement ring and lingerie…
Continue ReadingCalifornia governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off Tuesday on legislation aiming at protecting Hollywood actors and…
Continue ReadingEx-officer testifies he beat a ‘helpless’ Tyre Nichols then lied about it
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer has testified that he punched a “helpless” Tyre Nichols at least five…
Continue ReadingConservative group asks FEC to probe effort to promote spoiler candidates
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A secretive group that recruited Donald Trump supporters to run as third-party spoiler candidates in some of the…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ indictment
Associated Press Sean “Diddy” Combs, the disgraced hip-hop mogul, faces federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in an indictment that…
Continue ReadingGoogle says it will rethink its plans for a big data center in Chile over water worries
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Google says it will halt plans to develop a major $200 million data center in Chile to address environmental concerns. The…
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