Search is on for up to 10 Doberman puppies after dog breeder is killed
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Authorities are investigating the killing of a Colorado dog breeder and trying to find as many as 10 Doberman…
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In a rare event, fire smoke covers Brazil’s capital, prompting federal response
Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — The buildings in Brazil’s modernist capital, Brasilia, have been enveloped in smoky air the past two…
Continue ReadingFrance’s leftist coalition fumes over Macron’s rejection of its candidate to become prime minister
Associated Press NICE, France (AP) — The leaders of France’s main left-wing coalition have accused President Emmanuel Macron of denying…
Continue ReadingFuture of sports streaming market, consumer options under further scrutiny after Venu Sports ruling
AP Sports Writer With the U.S. Open tennis tournament beginning Monday and college football kicking into high gear, this was supposed to be the week…
Continue ReadingImmigrant families in limbo after judge puts U.S. program for spouses on hold
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — After President Joe Biden this summer announced a new U.S. citizenship pathway for immigrant spouses, Oscar…
Continue ReadingPresidential transition planning has begun in earnest, but Trump and Harris are already behind
AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration offered federal resources to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for…
Continue ReadingZuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during the pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to “censor” some COVID-19 content…
Continue ReadingWisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear case seeking to revive recall of GOP Assembly speaker Vos
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The effort to salvage an attempt to recall Republican Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office has…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
Associated Press A New Hampshire resident infected with the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus has died, state health authorities said.…
Continue ReadingPhilip Morris International is expanding a Kentucky factory making nicotine pouches
Associated Press Philip Morris International has announced a $232 million factory expansion in Kentucky. The project will boost production of…
Continue ReadingJury ends second day deliberating in trial of former elected official in killing of Vegas reporter
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury in Las Vegas ended its second day of deliberations Tuesday in the murder trial of a Democratic former…
Continue ReadingCaptain of superyacht that sank off Sicily declines to respond to prosecutor questions, lawyer says
ROME (AP) — The captain of a superyacht that sank during a storm off Sicily last week, killing seven people, has decided not to respond to…
Continue ReadingSan Diego police officer killed and another critically injured in crash with fleeing car
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A San Diego police officer was killed and another was critically injured when a speeding vehicle crashed into their patrol car,…
Continue ReadingEx-jailer in Mississippi is charged in escape of inmate who had standoff with Chicago police
HERNANDO, Miss. (AP) — A former employee of a Mississippi jail has been arrested and charged in the June escape of Joshua Zimmerman, an inmate who…
Continue ReadingHere’s everything you need to know about the Venice Film Festival
AP Film Writer VENICE, Italy (AP) — The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival is about to begin, with major Hollywood films and stars expected…
Continue Reading2 workers killed and 1 injured in tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Two workers were killed and another seriously injured Tuesday in a tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the…
Continue ReadingEdwin Moses documentary to debut Sept. 21 at his alma mater, Morehouse College
AP National Writer A documentary exploring how Edwin Moses blended science with athleticism to become the world’s greatest hurdler in the 1980s,…
Continue ReadingJudge denies bond for fired deputy in fatal shooting of Black airman
Associated Press A judge has denied bond for a fired Florida sheriff’s deputy in the shooting of a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman. Former…
Continue ReadingAfrica’s mpox outbreaks result from neglect and world’s inability to stop epidemics, experts say
AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — A leading African scientist says the rising mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health…
Continue ReadingGermany’s newest panda twins thrive during first 5 days in Berlin Zoo
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s newest panda twins are thriving at the Berlin Zoo. The cubs have spent their first five days of life…
Continue ReadingFake online reviews and testimonials are a headache for small businesses. They hope the FTC can help
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Online reviews and testimonials are a key way that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of…
Continue ReadingComplex supply chains and climate change make “clean beauty” near impossible, but some keep trying
Associated Press EAST GARAFRAXA, Ontario (AP) — “Clean beauty,” the idea of promoting healthy and environmentally friendly beauty…
Continue ReadingUS consumer confidence rises in August as Americans’ optimism about future improves
AP Business Writer American consumers felt more confident in August as their outlook for the future improved. The Conference Board, a business…
Continue ReadingBook Review: ‘Swallow the Ghost’ a promising but uneven exploration of memory in internet age
Associated Press Eugenie Montague explores memory in the digital age with her debut novel, “Swallow the Ghost.” The Associated Press’…
Continue ReadingA Syrian journalist who reports for international agencies is arrested by Turkish-backed authorities
Associated Press IDLIB, Syria (AP) — A local journalist in rebel-held northwestern Syria who works with international news agencies was arrested by…
Continue ReadingHarris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has a new advertising push to draw attention to her plan to build 3 million new…
Continue ReadingEmbrace the smoke, and other tips for grilling vegetables at a Labor Day barbecue
Associated Press Barbecue guru Steven Raichlen is best known for grilled meat. But his book “How to Grill Vegetables” has also become a go-to…
Continue ReadingIndian police fire tear gas and water cannons at rally against rape and killing of trainee doctor
Associated Press KOLKATA, India (AP) — Police in India have fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of protesters demanding the…
Continue ReadingComic Relief US launches new Roblox game to help children build community virtually and in real life
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The notion that online gaming could help players develop charitable habits seemed bold when the anti-poverty…
Continue ReadingChina accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles
BEIJING (AP) — China has accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government imposed a 100% tariff on imports…
Continue ReadingAn injured and angry water buffalo is on the loose in Iowa
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa (AP) — A water buffalo is on the loose in an Iowa town, and police are warning people that it is injured and aggressive. Police…
Continue ReadingA hostage in Gaza is rescued by Israel after 326 days of captivity
Associated Press BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) — Qaid Farhan Alkadi was alone underground Tuesday after 326 days of captivity in Gaza when Israeli forces…
Continue ReadingUkraine says F-16s shot down some missiles in latest Russian barrage that killed 5
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones across Ukraine for a second day on Tuesday, including some that…
Continue ReadingSeparatist group claims deadliest day in recent history in Pakistan’s Balochistan and threatens more
Associated Press QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A separatist group has claimed responsibility for the deadliest day in recent history in Pakistan’s…
Continue ReadingA top White House official says US and China are working to avoid conflict at talks in Beijing
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A top White House official has arrived in China for talks on a relationship that has been severely tested during…
Continue ReadingWild week of US weather includes heat wave, tropical storm, landslide, flash flood and snow
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — It’s been a wild week of weather in many parts of the United States, from heat waves to snowstorms to flash…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Dow Jones Industrial Average inches up to another record high in mixed trading
AP Business Writers Wall Street notched another record high Tuesday, even as major stock indexes barely budged after a listless day of trading. The…
Continue ReadingOasis reunites for tour, ending a 15-year hiatus driven by Gallagher brothers’ feud
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The Britpop band known for timeless hits like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” Oasis is…
Continue ReadingIran’s supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran’s nuclear program
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader opened the door Tuesday to renewed negotiations with the United…
Continue ReadingDoes American tennis have a pickleball problem?
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Does American tennis have a pickleball problem? Even as the U.S. Open opened this week with more than a million…
Continue ReadingBrazilian moms are leading the charge to secure CBD for sick kids
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — In Brazil, Janaína Silva’s 4-year-old son, Murillo, suffers from severe epilepsy, leading to frequent,…
Continue ReadingDefense attorneys in Arizona’s fake elector case call prosecutors politically motivated
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Attorneys representing Republicans accused of scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential race in…
Continue ReadingFormer Malaysian leader Muhyiddin charged with sedition for allegedly mocking former king
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been charged with sedition over a speech he made that allegedly…
Continue ReadingPope will visit the Istiqlal mosque in Indonesia on the first stop of an interfaith Asian trip
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — When Pope Francis begins his Asia tour next week, one of his early stops will be at Indonesia’s iconic…
Continue ReadingDemocrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The state and national Democratic parties are suing to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia’s State…
Continue ReadingProsecutors are investigating the captain of superyacht that sank off Sicily
ROME (AP) — Prosecutors in Italy are investigating the captain of a superyacht that sank during a storm off Sicily last week, killing seven…
Continue ReadingCoco Gauff begins her US Open title defense with an easy win after a two-match losing streak
AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open title defense is off to a successful start. The 20-year-old American beat Varvara…
Continue ReadingSid ‘Vicious’ Eudy, pro wrestling star in 1990s, dies at 63
Associated Press Sidney Raymond Eudy, a professional wrestler known as Sid Vicious who was known for his intense persona and imposing stature, has…
Continue ReadingUS military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Indo-Pacific commander Adm. Samuel Paparo says the U.S. military is open to the possibility of…
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