2 police officers wounded, suspect killed in shooting in Waterloo, Iowa
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Two police officers were wounded and a suspect was killed in a shooting on Sunday morning near a park in Waterloo, Iowa. The…
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‘A Quiet Place’ prequel box office speaks volumes as Costner’s Western gets a bumpy start
AP Film Writer “ A Quiet Place: Day One ” is making noise at the box office. The prequel earned an estimated $53 million in its first weekend in…
Continue ReadingEvacuation orders lifted for some Arizona residents forced from their homes days ago by a wildfire
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Evacuation orders in Arizona have been lifted for some residents of northeast Scottsdale, days after they were forced from…
Continue ReadingGathered at Camp David, Biden’s family tells him to stay in the presidential race and keep fighting
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s family used a gathering at Camp David to urge him to stay in the race and keep…
Continue ReadingJudge in Ecuador orders judges, attorneys and officials held in jail as part of corruption probe
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A judge in Ecuador has ordered that more than a dozen suspects including judges, attorneys and government officials be held…
Continue ReadingIsraeli airstrike in the northern West Bank kills a Palestinian militant and wounds 5 other people
Associated Press NUR SHAMS REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank (AP) — Israeli troops carried out an airstrike in the northern West Bank on Sunday, killing a…
Continue ReadingIn the final days before the UK election, Rishi Sunak insists that he can stay in power
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has dismissed suggestions that his party is heading to defeat in Thursday’s general election. Sunak…
Continue ReadingFamily demands accountability for NY police killing of 13-year-old boy. Police said he aimed BB gun
Associated Press On Wednesday, Nyah Mway finished middle school in the central New York city where his family moved about a decade ago as refugees…
Continue ReadingDutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urges support for Ukraine, EU and NATO in his farewell speech
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Long-serving Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has urged his country to support Ukraine and…
Continue Reading‘A Quiet Place’ prequel box office speaks volumes as Costner’s Western gets a bumpy start
AP Film Writer “ A Quiet Place: Day One ” is making noise at the box office. The prequel earned an estimated $53 million in its first weekend in…
Continue ReadingTwo wildfires are burning near Greece’s capital, fueled by strong winds
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Two large wildfires are burning Sunday near Greece’s capital of Athens, and authorities have sent…
Continue ReadingBulgaria’s Orthodox Church elects a new patriarch with pro-Russian views
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s Orthodox Church has elected a bishop considered to be pro-Russian as its new leader in a vote that reflected…
Continue ReadingVenezuelans rehearse voting weeks before the pivotal presidential election
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Some Venezuelans have cast mock votes in a rehearsal less than a month before the highly anticipated…
Continue ReadingGerman police believe man who climbed arena roof during Euro 2024 game was a would-be photographer
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — German police say they believe a man who scaled the roof of the stadium as Germany played Denmark at Euro 2024 was a…
Continue ReadingTwo people are dead, including an accused shooter, after shots are fired at a Virginia gym
Two people are dead after a shooting at a Virginia gym. Alexandria police say they responded to reports of shots fired at a OneLife Fitness gym at…
Continue ReadingMauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani on track for reelection, provisional results show
Associated Press NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (AP) — Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani is on track to secure a second mandate, provisional…
Continue ReadingSWAT member who lost lower leg after being run over by fire truck at Nuggets parade stages comeback
AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The parade last June to honor the NBA champion Denver Nuggets was a day the city and 750,000 fans won’t soon…
Continue ReadingFemale suicide bombers kill at least 18 in coordinated attack in Nigeria, authorities say
Associated Press MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Authorities in northern Nigeria say female suicide bombers have targeted a wedding, a funeral and a…
Continue ReadingAn English bulldog named Babydog makes a surprise appearance in a mural on West Virginia history
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The English bulldog had never been featured prominently in West Virginia history, until now. Republican…
Continue ReadingSummer hours are a perk small businesses can offer to workers to boost morale
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With summer having gotten off to a scorching start, workers across the country may be dreaming of a seaside…
Continue ReadingTim Scott has benefited from mentors along the way. He’s hoping for another helping hand
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Throughout Tim Scott’s life, people have offered him a hand to help him get ahead. Now the South…
Continue ReadingThe Taliban tell the West to look past harsh edicts on Afghan women and girls and build ties
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban is saying the West should look past their harsh edicts on Afghan women and girls to improve relations. No country…
Continue ReadingDangerous Hurricane Beryl restrengthens to Category 4 off Grenada
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Beryl has restrengthened into an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane. The National Hurricane…
Continue ReadingHungary’s Orbán presents a new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties
Associated Press VIENNA (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has presented a new alliance with Austria’s far-right Freedom Party and the…
Continue ReadingLooting and fighting reported in a central Sudan city as paramilitary group attacks military troops
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Residents say fighters from Sudan’s notorious paramilitary group have looted homes and shops and taken over the…
Continue ReadingStorms in Switzerland and Italy cause flooding and landslides, leaving at least 4 people dead
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities say weekend storms in Switzerland and northern Italy caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four…
Continue ReadingZelenskyy appeals to West to relax targeting limits for Ukraine as glide bombs hammer front line
Associated Press DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — Drone footage from Ukraine’s military released Sunday has shown what appears to be bodies in a…
Continue ReadingUK’s landmark postwar elections: When Thatcher became the first female prime minister in 1979
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s upcoming general election is widely expected to lead to a change of government for the first time in 14…
Continue ReadingHungary’s populist Orbán to take over EU presidency as many issues hang in the balance
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — When Hungary takes over the helm of the European Union on July 1, many politicians in Brussels will have…
Continue ReadingLGBTQ+ Pride Month culminates with parades in NYC, San Francisco and beyond
NEW YORK (AP) — The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reached its exuberant grand finale on Sunday, bringing rainbow-laden revelers to the…
Continue ReadingAmerican and British voters share deep roots. In 2024, they distrust their own leaders, too
Associated Press DARTFORD, England (AP) — British and American voters are going to the polls the same year for the first time in more than three…
Continue ReadingAmerican and British voters share deep roots. In 2024, they distrust their own leaders, too
Associated Press DARTFORD, England (AP) — Distrust has settled over the campaign trails in the United States and United Kingdom ahead of July 4…
Continue ReadingHow will Louisiana’s new Ten Commandments classroom requirement be funded and enforced?
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Even as a legal challenge is already underway over a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to…
Continue ReadingShould gun store sales get special credit card tracking? States split on mandating or prohibiting it
Associated Press Beginning Monday, a California law will require credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard to provide banks with special retail…
Continue ReadingKenya’s urban population is growing. The need for affordable housing is, too
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya has an affordable housing problem. The government plans to build 250,000 houses each year, with the…
Continue ReadingBET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind
AP Music Writer Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards — even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early. The…
Continue Reading‘Lab-grown’ meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — As Florida’s ban on “lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect next week, one manufacturer hosted a last…
Continue ReadingFrench voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The far-right National Rally leaped into a strong lead Sunday in France’s first round of legislative elections,…
Continue Reading11 people injured when escalator malfunctions in Milwaukee ballpark after Brewers lose to Cubs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eleven people were injured when an escalator malfunctioned at American Family Field in Milwaukee following the Brewers’ loss to…
Continue ReadingA private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden’s debate performance
AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A sense of concern is growing inside the top ranks of the Democratic Party that leaders of Joe…
Continue ReadingFor India’s garbage pickers, a miserable and dangerous job made worse by extreme heat
Associated Press JAMMU, India (AP) — The putrid smell of burning garbage wafts for miles from the landfill on the outskirts of Jammu in a…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signs budget to close $46.8B budget deficit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed California’s budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16…
Continue ReadingThousands attend annual EuroPride parade in Greek city of Thessaloniki amid heavy police presence
Associated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — About 15,000 people have attended the annual EuroPride parade, police say, most of them in support of…
Continue ReadingAfter president’s debate debacle, Jill Biden delivering the message that they’re still all in
Associated Press EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jill Biden was right at her husband’s side Saturday as they exited Air Force One to head for a…
Continue ReadingAn AP Photographer picked his own path when trying to make the perfect Mud People Festival photo
Associated Press BIBICLAT, Philippines (AP) — Aaron Favila has been working for The Associated Press in the Philippines for 26 years, covering…
Continue ReadingArizona wildfire advances after forcing evacuations near Phoenix
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — More than 200 firefighters were battling a wildfire northeast of Phoenix on Saturday that threatened scores of homes and…
Continue ReadingThere are 4.8 billion reasons why other leagues are watching the fallout from ‘Sunday Ticket’ case
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Professional sports leagues have 4.8 billion reasons to review how they distribute out-of-market broadcasts…
Continue ReadingWimbledon 2024: Here’s how to watch on TV, betting odds and more you should know
LONDON (AP) — Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has beaten seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win a second…
Continue ReadingBolivian general accused of failed coup is transferred to a maximum-security prison
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The Bolivian general accused of leading a failed coup has been sent to a maximum-security prison as he faces charges of…
Continue Reading4 killed after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash; driver suspected of DUI
UPLAND, Calif. (AP) — Four people were killed early Friday after a six-minute pursuit by law enforcement ended in a two-vehicle crash in Southern…
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