A 10-month-old Palestinian baby suddenly stopped crawling. Polio had struck Gaza
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Born into the devastating Israel-Hamas war, 10-month-old Abdel-Rahman Abu El-Jedian started…
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Former youth center resident testifies against worker accused of rape
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Jurors in the sexual assault trial of a former youth detention center worker have heard from the man’s…
Continue Reading Group charged with stealing dozens of firearms in string of Maryland gun shop burglaries
BALTIMORE (AP) — Officials say four people have been charged with breaking into a series of gun stores across Maryland and stealing several dozen…
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Opponents stage protests against Florida state parks development plans pushed by DeSantis
Associated Press DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Opponents of a plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to build golf courses, hotels, pickleball courts and other…
Continue Reading What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever
AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs in recent…
Continue Reading Inadequate inspections and lack of oversight cited in West Virginia fatal helicopter crash
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Federal regulators say inadequate inspections and a lack of oversight are partly to blame for the crash…
Continue Reading Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and around the world
Associated Press Dolly Parton’s father grew up poor and never got the chance to learn to read. Inspired by her upbringing, the 78-year-old…
Continue Reading Negotiations so far more effective than rescues in bringing Israeli hostages home from Gaza
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military has rescued its eighth hostage from Gaza, a 52-year-old man found in an underground room…
Continue Reading Georgia Senate Republicans push to further restrict trans women in sports
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia Senate committee is starting a new push by Republicans in the state to ban transgender women from…
Continue Reading Rapper Lil Baby arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of concealed weapon violation
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rapper Lil Baby was arrested in Las Vegas after police accused him of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. The…
Continue Reading US Open: Naomi Osaka gets her first top-10 win in more than four years by defeating Ostapenko
AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A year ago, still on maternity leave and still unsure when she would play elite tennis again, Naomi Osaka visited…
Continue Reading A bald eagle was shot in the beak. A care team in Missouri is hopeful it can be saved
Associated Press VALLEY PARK, Mo. (AP) — A bald eagle is slowly recovering from surgeries after it was shot in Missouri. The male eagle was found…
Continue Reading Biden adviser meets with Qatari leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas negotiations
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s top Middle East adviser on Tuesday held talks in Doha with senior Qatari leaders on the…
Continue Reading Providers halt services after court allows Florida to enforce ban on transgender care for minors
Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that a Florida law banning gender-affirming care can…
Continue Reading Judge extends temporary order for transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer, hears arguments
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A federal judge has extended a temporary order for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team…
Continue Reading Chipotle may have violated workers’ unionization rights, US labor board says
AP Business Writer The National Labor Relations Board says Chipotle may have violated federal labor law in its treatment of employees at its only…
Continue Reading First rioter to enter Capitol during Jan. 6 attack is sentenced to over 4 years in prison
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Kentucky man who was the first rioter to enter the U.S. Capitol during a mob’s attack on the building has…
Continue Reading Man accused of starting destructive California wildfire by throwing firework out car window
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A 26-year-old man has been accused of igniting a destructive California wildfire in early July by throwing a firework from…
Continue Reading How lessons learned from the 2016 campaign led US officials to be more open about Iran hack
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Russian government hacked into Hillary Clinton’s campaign emails and leaked them to the press in…
Continue Reading Mexico puts relations with US and Canadian embassies ‘on pause’ for slamming judicial overhaul plan
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president told reporters Tuesday he has put relations with the United States and Canadian embassies…
Continue Reading Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dead at 83
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Leonard Riggio, a brash, self-styled underdog who transformed the publishing industry by building Barnes &…
Continue Reading Prosecutors seek death penalty for 3 Americans implicated in alleged coup attempt in Congo
Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Prosecutors are calling for for 50 people, including three Americans, to face the death penalty for what…
Continue Reading Man dies on river trip at Grand Canyon; 5th fatality in less than a month
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say an 80-year-old man has died after falling from a boat on the Colorado River inside Grand…
Continue Reading Global players’ union builds on FIFA regulations with a guide for expectant mothers
AP Soccer Writer The global soccer players’ union has released a guide to give athletes and teams alike a guide for best practices in returning…
Continue Reading Utah mother and children’s book author Kouri Richins to stand trial in husband’s death, judge rules
Associated Press PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — A Utah mother of three who published a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death and was…
Continue Reading Defense attorney for Florida deputy charged in airman’s death is a former lawmaker and prosecutor
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The defense attorney for a deputy charged with fatally shooting a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman in…
Continue Reading Jury 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 has ended its second day of deliberations in the murder trial of a Democratic former elected…
Continue Reading Robert F. Kennedy Jr., West approved for ballot in Wisconsin after attempts to oust them fail
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted Tuesday to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the battleground…
Continue Reading Karen Read now faces civil suit as well as murder charge in police officer boyfriend’s death
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — The family of the police officer boyfriend Karen Read is accused of killing by hitting him with her vehicle and leaving him…
Continue Reading Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continues
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Africa’s public health body is seeing a rapid increase in mpox cases, with almost 4,000 reported on…
Continue Reading South Africa is investigating alleged $7B corruption at state-owned companies
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa has active investigations into alleged corruption totaling more than $7 billion at…
Continue Reading More than 200 former Republican presidential staffers sign open letter endorsing Harris over Trump
Associated Press More than 200 staffers for four previous Republican presidential nominees have endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris’ White House…
Continue Reading From cold towels to early dismissal, people are finding ways to cope with a 2nd day of heat wave
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — As a second straight day of hot soupy temperatures approaching triple digits hung over much of the Midwest on…
Continue Reading Judge says she suspects a cover-up of the true source of bail funds for man charged in Tupac killing
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge on Tuesday again rejected a request to free an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader ahead of his…
Continue Reading Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dead at 83
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Leonard Riggio, a brash, self-styled underdog who transformed the publishing industry by building Barnes &…
Continue Reading EPA takes charge of Detroit-area cleanup of vaping supplies warehouse destroyed by explosions
Associated Press CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The federal government is leading a cleanup of the hazardous remains of a Detroit-area storage site…
Continue Reading Ancient tombs with vibrant wall paintings open to public in southern Israel
Associated Press ASHKELON, Israel (AP) — Two nearly 2,000-year-old tombs with magnificent wall paintings will be open to the public for the first…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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 Reading What is Telegram and why was its CEO arrested in Paris?
AP Technology Writer Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, has been arrested in Paris over allegations that his platform…
Continue Reading France’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 Reading Future 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 Reading 1 killed in interstate crash involving truck carrying ‘potentially explosive’ military devices
BRINKLEY, Ark. (AP) — One person has died in a crash on Interstate 40 in Arkansas that backed up traffic for hours on the busy highway. The…
Continue Reading A judge pauses key Biden immigration program. Immigrant families struggle to figure out what to do.
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Maria García began the week full of hope. Swinging by the office of her attorney in Los Angeles, she…
Continue Reading Presidential 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 Reading Wisconsin 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 Reading New 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 Reading San 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 Reading Man distraught over planned sale of late mother’s home fatally shoots 4 family members and himself
Associated Press SYOSSET, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man distraught that he was being forced to move from his late mother’s home shot and killed four…
Continue Reading Ex-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 Reading Here’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 underway, with major Hollywood films and stars arriving in…
Continue Reading 2 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 Reading Edwin 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 Reading Separatist 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 Reading Africa’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 growing mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health…
Continue Reading Germany’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 Reading Fake 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 Reading Judge denies bond for fired deputy in fatal shooting of Black airman
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A judge has denied bond for a fired Florida sheriff’s deputy in the shooting of a Black U.S. Air Force senior…
Continue Reading Harris 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 Reading US 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 Reading A 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 Reading Comic 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 Reading An 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 Reading Ukraine 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 Reading Complex 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 Reading Oasis 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 Reading A 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 Reading Iran’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 Reading Zuckerberg 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 Reading Rent remains a pain point for small businesses even as overall inflation cools off
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — While many costs have come down for small business, rents remain high and in some cases are still rising,…
Continue Reading UK prime minister contrasts his leadership with the past but warns of painful choices ahead
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is seeking to draw a contrast between his new government and the past, saying the…
Continue Reading China 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 Reading Typhoon Shanshan threatens heavy rain and traffic disruption in southwestern Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful typhoon was approaching Japan’s southwestern islands Tuesday, with weather officials cautioning residents against heavy…
Continue Reading Indian 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 Reading French judge extends police custody for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
PARIS (AP) — French prosecutors say an investigative judge has extended police custody for the Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov. He was detained on…
Continue Reading A 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 Reading US 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…
Continue Reading Japan protests after a Chinese reconnaissance plane violated its airspace
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan says a Chinese military aircraft briefly entered Japanese airspace, calling the incident an “absolutely…
Continue Reading China calls for more support for its Ukraine peace plan created with Brazil
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China is calling for more countries to endorse its peace plan for Ukraine, after a round of diplomacy with…
Continue Reading Stock 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 Reading Coco 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 Reading Former Malaysian leader Muhyiddin charged with sedition for allegedly mocking former king
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged Tuesday with sedition over a speech he made that…
Continue Reading Wild 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. Millions of people are enduring dangerous heat…
Continue Reading Brazilian 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 Reading It’s official, the census says: Gay male couples like San Francisco. Lesbians like the Berkshires
Associated Press Gay male couples tend to gravitate toward big cities, while lesbian couples prefer more pastoral smaller cities or towns.…
Continue Reading Defense 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 Reading Pope 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…
Continue Reading Army private who fled to North Korea will plead guilty to desertion
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Army private who fled to North Korea just over a year ago will plead guilty to desertion and four other…
Continue Reading Judge in Texas orders pause on Biden program that offers legal status to spouses of US citizens
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Texas has issued a temporary pause on the Biden administration’s new protections that…
Continue Reading Prosecutors make their case for why Utah children’s book author should face trial in husband’s death
Associated Press PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Detectives on Monday described in court how they zeroed in on a Utah mother known for penning a…
Continue Reading Fugitive ex-official implicates Mexican ex-president, others in tale spun of student disappearances
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A former head of investigations for Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office told officials investigating the 2014 disappearance…
Continue Reading Colorado GOP chair ousted in a contentious vote that he dismisses as a ‘sham’
Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — The chairman of the Colorado Republican Party has been ousted in a vote that he says is…
Continue Reading LA to pay more than $38M for failing to make affordable housing accessible
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The city of Los Angeles will pay more than $38 million to settle a lawsuit from 2017 over allegedly failing to…
Continue Reading Colombia announces emergency imports of jet fuel, but government insists there are no shortages
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian officials say they are taking emergency measures to ensure flights in the South American country can run on…
Continue Reading Man charged in Arkansas grocery store shooting sued by woman who was injured in the attack
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A woman injured in the mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store that killed four has sued the man…
Continue Reading Green Party’s Jill Stein will remain on Wisconsin ballot after court refuses to hear challenge
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein will remain on the ballot in Wisconsin after the state Supreme…
Continue Reading Tulsi Gabbard, who ran for 2020 Democratic nomination, endorses Trump against former foe Harris
Associated Press Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential bid, furthering her shift away from the party she…
Continue Reading Fair-goers scorched by heartland heat wave take refuge under misters as some schools let out early
Associated Press FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — Visitors to the Minnesota State Fair are seeking relief from water misters because of soaring late…
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