Qatar to hold first-ever advisory Shura Council vote Oct 2
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar has announced Oct. 2 as its date for the country’s first election to vote for members of its top…
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Israel taps former settler leader as new head of Yad Vashem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s national Holocaust memorial has a new director. Israel’s government on Sunday approved the appointment of Dani…
Continue Reading Palestinians arrest 24 demonstrators in occupied West Bank
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian police say they have arrested 24 people protesting the government’s response to the death of a prominent…
Continue Reading Putin hopes ruling party will dominate parliament after vote
By DARIA LITVINOVA Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed hope that the Kremlin’s United Russia party will…
Continue Reading Shame put Virginia on course to stronger tenant protections
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Just a few years ago, Virginia was considered a civic embarrassment for its staggering…
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Hobby gold prospecting group has claim near Libby
By JEREMY WEBER Daily Inter Lake LIBBY, Mont. (AP) — An organization based in northwestern Montana is continuing a 160-year tradition of…
Continue Reading What’s wrong with Arizona’s 2020 audit? A lot, experts say
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A cybersecurity firm plucked from relative obscurity to conduct an unprecedented review of…
Continue Reading Veterans are prized recruits as congressional candidates
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Republicans and Democrats have something in common when it comes to recruiting candidates…
Continue Reading Beshear critics vow to work with governor to fight pandemic
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Top Republican leaders in Kentucky are promising to work with Gov. Andy Beshear to fight…
Continue Reading Malaysia’s new PM strikes conciliatory tone in 1st address
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s new prime minister has struck a conciliatory tone in his first national address. A day after being sworn…
Continue Reading Merkel, Ukrainian leader discuss peace efforts, gas pipeline
By YURAS KARMANAU and GEIR MOULSON Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has sought to move forward stalled peace…
Continue Reading ‘Imbecilic’: Ex-UK leader Tony Blair slams Afghan withdrawal
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The former British prime minister who deployed troops to Afghanistan 20 years ago says the U.S.…
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An Apple II manual signed by Steve Jobs just sold for nearly $800,000
By Alaa Elassar, CNN If you thought Apple computers were expensive, you haven’t seen what their manuals go for. Boston-based RR Auction on…
Continue Reading Israeli probe into deadly holy site stampede opens hearings
By ILAN BEN ZION Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli government commission investigating a deadly accident at a holy site in April has…
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Tokyo Paralympics press ahead to allow students to attend
By STEPHEN WADE and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Plans are afoot to allow tens of thousands of school children to attend the Tokyo…
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93 fugitives arrested in Baltimore-area crime sweep dubbed ‘Operation Washout’
By Alaa Elassar, CNN A multi-agency law enforcement operation resulted in 93 fugitives being arrested, according to the US Marshals Service.…
Continue Reading At least 5 South Florida officers died from Covid-19 over the course of one week
By Melissa Alonso, CNN With the spread of the Covid-19 Delta variant fueling a summer of more infections and hospitalizations, health care workers…
Continue Reading At least 5 South Florida officers died from Covid-19 over the course of one week
By Melissa Alonso, CNN With the spread of the Covid-19 Delta variant fueling a summer of more infections and hospitalizations, health care workers…
Continue Reading Henri cuts short Manilow set at NYC virus recovery concert
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — This time, Barry Manilow didn’t make it through the rain. Unlike the Grammy-winning recording…
Continue Reading Japanese FM discusses de-escalation with Iranian officials
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian media are reporting that Iran’s president has met with Japan’s foreign minister in Tehran and the two discussed…
Continue Reading Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie reopens after 6-year overhaul
BERLIN (AP) — An iconic modern art museum in Berlin designed by Bauhaus pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe has reopened to the public after a…
Continue Reading ‘Rob’s rules.’ Witnesses testify about how R. Kelly controlled those in his orbit
By Sonia Moghe and Ray Sanchez, CNN To move in R&B singer R. Kelly’s world, associates and girlfriends had to follow what they called…
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Full FDA approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine will likely drive up vaccination rates, experts say
By Travis Caldwell, CNN With the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine expected to be given full approval by the US Food and Drug Administration in the coming…
Continue Reading Crimean Tatars bemoan their plight as Ukraine hosts summit
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s annexation of of Ukraine’s Black Sea peninsula in 2014 evoked tragic…
Continue Reading Romania’s LGBT community sees gains, ongoing rights struggle
By VADIM GHIRDA and VANESSA GERA Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The 20th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in…
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Greece: Forest fire destroys jobs of pine resin collectors
By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press AGDINES, Greece (AP) — Residents in the north of the Greek island of Evia have made their livings from the…
Continue Reading Greece: Forest fire destroys jobs of pine resin collectors
By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press AGDINES, Greece (AP) — Residents in the north of the Greek island of Evia have made their livings from the…
Continue Reading How three school districts are defying state restrictions on mask mandates
By Dakin Andone, CNN The debate over masks in schools has reared its head once again with the new academic year, and a handful of states have taken…
Continue Reading Crush at Kabul airport kills 7 as Afghans try to flee
By AHMAD SEIR, TAMEEM AKHGAR and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The British military says at least seven Afghans died in a…
Continue Reading Give tweens and teens the pasta tongs and let dinner magic happen
By Casey Barber, CNN We all have a soft spot in our heart for buttered noodles, but it’s not going to cut it for a family dinner on the…
Continue Reading Israel strikes Gaza after violent protests along border
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military has bombed Palestinian militant weapons sites in the Gaza Strip following a violent demonstration on the…
Continue Reading Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugás by unanimous decision
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Yordenis Ugás beat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision. The Cuban champion put on an impressive…
Continue Reading Garrett shines for Rams, but Raiders hold on for 17-16 win
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Nathan Peterman threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Marcell Ateman in the fourth quarter…
Continue Reading The Latest: Biden warns of IS threat to Kabul evacuation
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is raising concerns that the Islamic State poses a threat as American troops seek to evacuate…
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Highland drops season opener to Rocky Mountain
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Rocky Mountain used two first-half touchdowns to beat Highland, 12-7 on Saturday night. The Grizzlies got a huge 95-yard…
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Idaho State kicks off volleyball season with a sweep
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State volleyball competed in a scrimmage against Northwest Nazarene in preparation for the upcoming regular season.…
Continue Reading Teddy’s Time? Bridgewater solid as Broncos thump Seahawks
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater made another strong statement in his case to be Denver’s starting quarterback,…
Continue Reading Wild pitch in 10th inning sends Padres past Phillies 4-3
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Adam Frazier scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Philadelphia’s Connor Brogdon in…
Continue Reading Top official in eastern China’s Hangzhou under investigation
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party is investigating the top official in the eastern tech and tourism hub of Hangzhou for what it…
Continue Reading Top official in eastern China’s Hangzhou under investigation
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party is investigating the top official in the eastern tech and tourism hub of Hangzhou for what it…
Continue Reading Whitecaps return to BC Place to beat Los Angeles FC 2-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Ryan Gauld scored in the 89th minute and Vancouver Whitecaps beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 on Saturday night in their…
Continue Reading Fagundez has goal, assist to help Austin beat Timbers 3-1
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cecilio DomÃnguez converted a penalty kick in the 11th minute, Diego Fagundez added a goal and an assist and Austin FC beat…
Continue Reading No containment, new threats from Northern California fire
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire burning for a week in Northern California continues to grow out of control — one of about a dozen big…
Continue Reading Diaz, Hampson homers lift Rockies past Diamondbacks 5-2
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — lÃas DÃaz hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning after Garrett Hampson hit a…
Continue Reading Weaver’s late goal lifts Thorns over Lyon 1-0 in WICC final
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Morgan Weaver came off the bench and scored in the 87th minute to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over Lyon in the…
Continue Reading China both worries and hopes as US departs Afghanistan
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China is facing heightened risks, along with potential political and economic opportunities…
Continue Reading China both worries and hopes as US departs Afghanistan
By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China is facing heightened risks, along with potential political and economic opportunities…
Continue Reading Slow-moving storm Henri drenches Northeast US
By DAVID KLEPPER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and DAVID PORTER Associated Press WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — The tropical storm system Henri brought heavy winds and…
Continue Reading At least 10 people have died and 31 remain missing in severe flooding in Tennessee
By Andy Rose and Alaa Elassar, CNN At least 10 people, including two toddlers, have died during severe flooding in Tennessee on Saturday, Humphreys…
Continue Reading Lockdowns or vaccines? 3 Pacific nations try diverging paths
By NICK PERRY, MARI YAMAGUCHI and ROD McGUIRK Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Japan, Australia and New Zealand all got through the…
Continue Reading The Middle East is running out of water, and parts of it are becoming uninhabitable
By Frederik Pleitgen, Claudia Otto, Angela Dewan and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN The ferries that once shuttled tourists to and from the little islets in…
Continue Reading The Middle East is running out of water, and parts of it are becoming uninhabitable
By Frederik Pleitgen, Claudia Otto, Angela Dewan and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN The ferries that once shuttled tourists to and from the little islets in…
Continue Reading Protesters clash in Portland after opposing gatherings
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Opposing rallies that drew hundreds of people in Portland, Oregon, are sparking clashes Sunday. The two groups had gathered…
Continue Reading The Taliban have seized control of Afghanistan. What does that mean for women and girls?
By Sheena McKenzie, CNN A female journalist receives a call warning that they “will come soon.” A woman lawmaker sits and waits for her…
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ISIS terror threat forces US military to establish alternate routes to Kabul airport
By Barbara Starr, Oren Liebermann, Ellie Kaufman and Nicole Gaouette, CNN The US military is establishing “alternative routes” to Kabul…
Continue Reading Stajduhar, Michel help Orlando City beat Fire 1-0
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mason Stajduhar made a career-high five saves for his first MLS shutout, Benji Michel scored and Orlando City beat the Chicago…
Continue Reading Protesters clash in Portland after opposing gatherings
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Opposing rallies that drew hundreds of people in Portland, Oregon, are sparking clashes Sunday. The two groups had gathered…
Continue Reading Rubio, Mayaka score, Rapids rally to beat Real Salt Lake 2-1
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Diego Rubio and Philip Mayaka converted headers five minutes apart in the second half in the Colorado Rapids’ 2-1…
Continue Reading Rubio, Mayaka score, Rapids rally to beat Real Salt Lake 2-1
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Diego Rubio and Philip Mayaka converted headers five minutes apart in the second half in the Colorado Rapids’ 2-1…
Continue Reading Eason, Colts eke past Vikings 12-10; offenses need more work
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jacob Eason passed for 132 yards and directed two field goal drives, as the Indianapolis…
Continue Reading Clarendon, Dangerfield lead Lynx to 101-95 win over Sky
CHICAGO (AP) — Layshia Claredon scored 18 points, Crystal Dangerfield had nine of her 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Lynx beat…
Continue Reading QB Rush solid for Cowboys in 20-14 preseason loss to Texans
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cooper Rush’s days as the backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas might not be over.…
Continue Reading Titans defense shuts down Brady-less Buccaneers 34-3
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Briean Boddy-Calhoun returned a fumble 42 yards for a touchdown and the Tennessee…
Continue Reading Red Bulls-New York FC game postponed by Henri
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — The Hudson River Derby game between the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC was postponed Saturday night because of soggy…
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Must-watch moments from ‘We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert’
By Ally Hill, CNN Jennifer Hudson and Andrea Bocelli wowed the crowd with their vocals, and classics from Earth, Wind & Fire and Santana brought…
Continue Reading Tsutsugo, Newman homer in Pirates 5-4 win over Cardinals
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yoshi Tsutsugo and Kevin Newman homered and Ke’Bryan Hayes added a two-run single, rallying the…
Continue Reading Lyles’ strong start leads Rangers over sloppy Red Sox, 10-1
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Former Boston utilityman Brock Holt hit two RBI singles, and the Texas Rangers used a surprisingly…
Continue Reading FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo play 2-2 draw
HOUSTON (AP) — Matias Vera scored in the 72nd minute and the Houston Dynamo pulled out a 2-2 draw with FC Dallas. The Dynamo had a 1-0 lead at…
Continue Reading Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger turned in a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and led the Steelers’ first-team…
Continue Reading Adam Buksa scores twice, Revolution beat FC Cincinnati 4-1
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Adam Buksa scored twice, Tajon Buchanan and Emmanuel Boateng each added a goal and an assist and the MLS-leading New…
Continue Reading Concert celebrating New York City’s comeback cut short by severe weather ahead of Hurricane Henri
By Alaa Elassar, CNN Thousands of people celebrating the return of New York City at a concert in Central Park were interrupted by severe weather…
Continue Reading Tripoli springs upset to win Pacific Classic at Del Mar
DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Tripoli took the lead around the far turn and went on to win the $1 million Pacific Classic by 1 1/4 lengths at Del Mar.…
Continue Reading Sullivan scores in 87th, Philadelphia ties Montreal 1-1
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Quinn Sullivan scored in the 87th to give the Philadelphia Union a 1-1 draw with Montreal on Saturday night. Sullivan blasted a…
Continue Reading First-place Braves win 8th in row, beat skidding Orioles 4-3
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Austin Riley put Atlanta ahead for good with a fifth-inning homer, and the Braves stretched…
Continue Reading Moreno, MartÃnez score, Atlanta United beats DC United 2-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Marcelino Moreno had a goal and an assist, Josef MartÃnez scored his seventh goal of the season and Atlanta United beat D.C.…
Continue Reading Inter Miami wins 4th straight at home, 3-1 over Toronto FC
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Rodolfo Pizarro scored two goals, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez had two assists and Inter Miami beat Toronto FC 3-1 on…
Continue Reading Tagovailoa sharp in Dolphins’ 37-17 win over Falcons
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 187 yards and one touchdown in one half and the Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 37-17.…
Continue Reading Ravens tie NFL record with 19th straight preseason win, 20-3
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tyler Huntley threw for 187 yards, and the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Carolina Panthers…
Continue Reading Castellanos drives in 4, Reds beat Miami 7-4 to take series
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Nick Castellanos hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Ohtani in spotlight for Little League Classic
By The Associated Press Shohei Ohtani figures to be the center of attention as the Angels and Indians travel to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to play…
Continue Reading Biden administration may compel commercial US airlines to help transport Afghan evacuees
By John Harwood, Kaitlan Collins and Kevin Liptak, CNN The Biden administration could potentially compel US airlines to help with transporting tens…
Continue Reading At least 10 people have died and 31 remain missing in severe flooding in Tennessee
By Andy Rose and Alaa Elassar, CNN At least 10 people, including two toddlers, have died during severe flooding in Tennessee on Saturday, Humphreys…
Continue Reading Filly escapes racetrack, runs on Kentucky highway
HENDERSON, Ky. (AP) — A 2-year-old filly got loose before a race at a Kentucky track and ran onto a highway alongside cars before being…
Continue Reading Filly escapes racetrack, runs on Kentucky highway
HENDERSON, Ky. (AP) — A 2-year-old filly got loose before a race at a Kentucky track and ran onto a highway alongside cars before being…
Continue Reading Russia beats Switzerland 3-1 in women’s world hockey
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Valeria Pavlova and Viktoria Kulishova scored in 14-second span midway through the second period and Russia opened the…
Continue Reading Two young boys steered their car to safety after their father was fatally shot while driving
By Melissa Alonso and Alaa Elassar, CNN A pair of young brothers had to take control of their SUV and steer themselves to safety when their dad was…
Continue Reading Virus protocols sideline Dallas assistant Quinn, DT Watkins
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and defensive tackle Carlos Watkins have been sent home from a preseason…
Continue Reading Woody Austin birdies 18th to take Boeing Classic lead
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. (AP) — Woody Austin birdied the par-5 18th on Saturday for a 4-under 68 and a one-stroke lead over Jim Furyk and Colin…
Continue Reading Radio host who regretted vaccine skepticism dies of COVID
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A conservative talk radio host from Tennessee who had been a vaccine skeptic until he was hospitalized from COVID-19 has…
Continue Reading Yelich drives in 6 runs, powers Brewers past Washington 9-6
By JIM HOEHN Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich had a grand slam in the eighth inning, a solo shot in the first and finished with…
Continue Reading El huracán Henri pone a 42 millones de personas bajo alertas de tormenta mientras se dirige a la costa noreste
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El huracán Henri avanza hacia la costa noreste y se espera que toque tierra el domingo, lo que podrÃa…
Continue Reading IndyCar title race flips to O’Ward in wild race at Gateway
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MADISON, Ill. (AP) — The IndyCar championship flipped leaders Saturday night when Alex Palou was collected in…
Continue Reading Conservative talk show host Phil Valentine dies after battle with Covid-19, his employer says
By Andy Rose, CNN Phil Valentine, a Nashville-based conservative radio talk show host who had questioned whether it was necessary for all people to…
Continue Reading Stern, Catchings, Cash inducted into Women’s Basketball Hall
By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — What David Stern did for the sport of basketball transcended any gender bias and opened a…
Continue Reading Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife have been hospitalized after testing positive for Covid-19
By Natalie Andes, Hollie Silverman and Alaa Elassar, CNN Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife are both hospitalized after testing positive for Covid-19.…
Continue Reading Arreaga, Will Bruin score late goals, Sounders beat Crew 2-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Xavier Arreaga and Will Bruin scored late goals about a minute apart to help the Seattle Sounders beat the defending champion…
Continue Reading Brittany Force leads NHRA Top Fuel qualifying at Brainerd
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) — Brittany Force took the No. 1 spot in Top Fuel qualifying for the fifth straight event Saturday in the Lucas Oil NHRA…
Continue Reading Wade’s pinch-hit HR in 9th lifts Giants past A’s 6-5
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr. connected for a two-run homer in the ninth inning, helping…
Continue Reading Beijing wants women to have more babies. So why isn’t it loosening rules on egg freezing?
By CNN staff Eva Cai knows she wants a child. She’s just not sure if she wants a husband. So, in 2019 she took a train across the border from…
Continue Reading Rev. Jesse Jackson, wife Jacqueline hospitalized for COVID
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. The famed 79-year-old…
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