Man acquitted of assault as grope lasted less than 10 seconds, sparking outrage
By Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — A court ruling that found a school janitor not guilty of groping a student because the act only lasted less…
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Man who shot 2 firefighters in Alabama motivated by personal conflict with one of them, police say
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Police say an initial investigation shows the man who shot two on-duty firefighters at an Alabama firehouse had a personal…
Continue Reading Ghana forcibly deports hundreds of people who had fled extremist violence in Burkina Faso, says UN
By FRANCIS KOKUTSE and ZANE IRWIN Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — The United Nations says that Ghana has forcibly deported hundreds of people…
Continue Reading Lea Salonga heads the first all-Filipino cast of a Broadway show in ‘Here Lies Love’
By TERRY TANG Associated Press The anticipation of getting to play a Filipino character for the first time is something shared by the entire company…
Continue Reading New Jersey man pleads guilty to sending manifesto threatening to attack a synagogue, which prompted a statewide alert
By Kristina Sgueglia, CNN (CNN) — Federal prosecutors say a New Jersey man pleaded guilty in connection with sending a manifesto via social…
Continue Reading The gunman who killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue is found eligible for the death penalty
By PETER SMITH Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — The gunman who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 is eligible for the death…
Continue Reading Jury finds Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter eligible to face the death penalty
By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — The jury in the trial of Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter Robert Bowers found Thursday he is eligible for the…
Continue Reading Russian lawmakers move to further restrict transgender rights in new legislation
By DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian lawmakers on Thursday approved a toughened version of a bill that outlaws…
Continue Reading In ‘Oppenheimer,’ Christopher Nolan builds a thrilling, serious blockbuster for adults
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Nolan has never been one to take the easy or straightforward route while making a movie.…
Continue Reading In ‘Oppenheimer,’ Cillian Murphy finally gets to lead a Christopher Nolan film
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The day Christopher Nolan called Cillian Murphy about his new film, “Oppenheimer,” Murphy hung up the phone in…
Continue Reading A heat wave named Cerberus has southern Europe in its jaws, and it’s only going to get worse
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and CIARAN GILES Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tourists in central Athens huddled under mist machines and zoo animals…
Continue Reading In ‘Oppenheimer,’ Christopher Nolan builds a thrilling, serious blockbuster for adults
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Nolan has never been one to take the easy or straightforward route while making a movie.…
Continue Reading Actor Kevin Spacey tells court he touched complainant in ‘romantic and intimate ways’
By Catherine Nicholls and Amy Cassidy, CNN (CNN) — Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey told a court in London Thursday in his ongoing sexual…
Continue Reading Actor Kevin Spacey tells court he touched complainant in ‘romantic and intimate ways’
By Catherine Nicholls and Amy Cassidy, CNN (CNN) — Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey told a court in London Thursday in his ongoing sexual…
Continue Reading Still reeling from catastrophic flooding that left at least 1 dead, Vermont braces for another round of rain
By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Dangerous weather could bring more flash floods to Vermont – just as the state begins its long recovery…
Continue Reading US wholesale prices for June point to further easing of inflation pressures
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale prices in the United States decelerated again last month, the latest sign that…
Continue Reading Helen Mirren visits Jerusalem for new film ‘Golda,’ says she is inspired by anti-government protests
By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Helen Mirren, who plays Israel’s first female prime minister in her latest film, says she has…
Continue Reading France’s parliament approves big boost in military spending, spurred by Ukraine war
PARIS (AP) — France’s parliament has approved a boost to military spending spurred on by Russia’s war in Ukraine. The new budget bill…
Continue Reading Fire kills nearly every animal at Florida wildlife center
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An early morning fire has killed multiple animals at a wildlife center in Florida. Officials say a fire broke out around…
Continue Reading Kevin Spacey fights back tears as he testifies how sex abuse allegations ‘exploded’ his career
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Kevin Spacey fought back tears and dabbed his eyes with a tissue Thursday as he told jurors in a…
Continue Reading UK government offers millions of public sector workers pay raises in push to end strikes
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British government has offered millions of public sector workers pay raises in a bid to end an…
Continue Reading Little-known but efficient, a different way to heat and cool your house
By ISABELLA O’MALLEY Associated Press Summers are famously humid in New York State, but life in the Maioli household has gotten more…
Continue Reading Guatemala court suspends opposition party, casting doubt over presidential run-off vote
By Merlin Delcid and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — A Guatemalan court has suspended the party of one of the candidates in next month’s…
Continue Reading UN uncovers 87 bodies in Darfur mass grave horror
By Sharon Braithwaite and Lindsay Isaac, CNN (CNN) — The head of a United Nations agency has called for an investigation into the killing of at…
Continue Reading UN uncovers 87 bodies in Darfur mass grave horror
By Sharon Braithwaite and Lindsay Isaac, CNN (CNN) — The head of a United Nations agency has called for an investigation into the killing of at…
Continue Reading Powerball jackpot climbs to $875 million for Saturday after no winner in latest drawing
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $875 million after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No…
Continue Reading Google rolls out AI chatbot Bard to Europe and Brazil and adds more features
LONDON (AP) — Google says it’s rolling out its AI-powered chatbot Bard across Europe and in Brazil, expanding its availability to hundreds of…
Continue Reading European court says suspension of Polish judge criticizing government was against EU law
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Europe’s top court says that the suspension in Poland of a judge who has criticized the government is against EU law…
Continue Reading EU rejects Myanmar’s diplomatic role and says it still doesn’t recognize generals
By EDNA TARIGAN AND JIM GOMEZ Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat has expressed opposition to…
Continue Reading Man accused of terrorism over fire at South African Parliament says he ‘burned it intentionally’
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A man facing terrorism charges over a fire that badly damaged South Africa’s…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for July 13: Actors strike, Heat waves, Ukraine, Fox News, Moon mission
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN (CNN) — Tourists visiting the Las Vegas Strip watched a dramatic scene unfold Wednesday after a man allegedly took a…
Continue Reading Top general’s dismissal reveals new crack in Russian military leadership
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian general in charge of forces fighting in southern Ukraine has been relieved of his duties after speaking out about problems…
Continue Reading One-third of Americans under heat alerts as blistering weather spreads from Southwest to California
By EUGENE GARCIA and JANIE HAR Associated Press PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — More than a third of Americans are under extreme heat advisories,…
Continue Reading IMF deposits much-awaited $1.2 billion with Pakistan’s central bank under bailout, minister says
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s finance minister says the International Monetary Fund has deposited the…
Continue Reading Demonstrators feared dead as protests flare in Kenya over tax hikes
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Some demonstrators were reportedly killed in clashes with Kenya’s security forces on Wednesday after…
Continue Reading Demonstrators feared dead as protests flare in Kenya over tax hikes
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Some demonstrators were reportedly killed in clashes with Kenya’s security forces on Wednesday after…
Continue Reading Just 5% of women’s players at Wimbledon have a female coach. The tennis tour wants to change that
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Only six of the 128 women entered in singles at Wimbledon work with a female coach.…
Continue Reading Presidents of South Korea and Poland hold talks on security, war in Ukraine and business cooperation
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The presidents of South Korea and Poland have pledged to strengthen their security,…
Continue Reading North Korea says it tested an advanced solid-fueled ballistic missile. Here’s why adversaries are alarmed
By Brad Lendon and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — North Korea fired what it said was a solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday,…
Continue Reading North Korea says it tested an advanced solid-fueled ballistic missile. Here’s why adversaries are alarmed
By Brad Lendon and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — North Korea fired what it said was a solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday,…
Continue Reading Family of Orlando man shot by police while sitting in his car is seeking answers after viewing body camera footage
By Kevin Conlon (CNN) — Family and loved ones of Derek Diaz, who was fatally shot last week by police in Orlando, Florida, say viewing…
Continue Reading Venezuela government’s ban on longtime foe draws attention to the opposition’s presidential primary
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Maria Corina Machado has been a longtime foe of Venezuela’s government, and not…
Continue Reading Sweden’s highest court rejects extradition requests for two men wanted by Turkey
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden’s highest court has rejected extradition requests for two men wanted by Turkey, saying the Scandinavian country does not…
Continue Reading Record monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people in northern India over two weeks
By ASHOK SHARMA and RISHI LEKHI Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Record monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people in northern India over two…
Continue Reading China and ASEAN agree to try to conclude nonaggression pact on sea feud in 3 years
By NINIEK KARMINI and JIM GOMEZ Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — China and Southeast Asian nations have agreed to try to conclude within…
Continue Reading What Zelensky wanted from NATO – and what he got
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — At last year’s NATO summit in Madrid, the alliance formally invited Sweden and Finland to join its ranks.…
Continue Reading What Zelensky wanted from NATO – and what he got
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — At last year’s NATO summit in Madrid, the alliance formally invited Sweden and Finland to join its ranks.…
Continue Reading Mass grave with at least 87 bodies found in West Darfur, United Nations says
By JACK JEFFERY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The bodies of dozens of people allegedly killed by Sudanese paramilitary and allied militia have been…
Continue Reading Russian anti-war activist says he was banned entry into Serbia at Belgrade airport
By JOVANA GEC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A Russian pro-democracy activist residing in Serbia and a fierce critic of the invasion of…
Continue Reading Climate activists block runways at 2 German airports, disrupting flights for hours
BERLIN (AP) — Climate activists were blocking flights at two German airports for several hours Thursday in protest against the most polluting form…
Continue Reading Sudan’s neighbors meet in Cairo for Summit as Egypt unveils new initiative to end raging conflict
By JACK JEFFERY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Leaders from Sudan’s six neighboring countries have met in Cairo for the most high-profile peace…
Continue Reading Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse
By ANDREW DALTON and LESLIE AMBRIZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leaders of Hollywood’s actors’ union voted Thursday to join…
Continue Reading UN expert group calls for release of Cambodian-American human rights activist after investigation
By SOPHENG CHEANG Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A United Nations expert group is calling for the immediate release of a…
Continue Reading Former teen performers accuse an agent of sexual assault. They’re hoping it’s Japan’s #MeToo moment
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Kazuya Nakamura says he was 15 when one of the most powerful men in Japanese entertainment history…
Continue Reading High times in Thailand: New weed laws draw tourists from across Asia
By YUCHENG TANG Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A Japanese tourist reaches into a baggie of cannabis he’s just bought in a central Bangkok weed…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares buoyed by Wall Street’s winning week as inflation eases
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares surged Friday after Wall Street’s winning streak barreled into a fourth day,…
Continue Reading For Cuban asylum seekers, options dwindle after Serbia slaps restrictions on visas to curb migration
By JOVANA GEC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Fernando Almeyda Rodríguez and Remy Hernandez are two friends from Cuba, bound by a joint…
Continue Reading A 35-year-old herder was severely injured after a bear attack in Colorado
By Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — A bear severely injured a 35-year-old herder who was working for a sheep grazing allotment on the San Juan National…
Continue Reading Tourists are packing European hotspots. And Americans don’t mind the higher prices and crowds
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press VENICE, Italy (AP) — Tourists are waiting more than two hours to visit the Acropolis in Athens. Taxi lines at…
Continue Reading China exports slumped 12.4% in June from a year earlier as global demand weakened
By ZEN SOO AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China has reported its exports tumbled 12.4% in June from a year earlier as demand weakened after…
Continue Reading Pilot says he escaped serious injury by jumping into the ocean when a New Zealand volcano erupted
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A helicopter pilot said in court on Thursday he and two of his passengers had escaped…
Continue Reading Homeless World Cup makes US debut in California and scores victories beyond the field for players
By SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lisa Wrightsman was a former college soccer player whose life was…
Continue Reading 3 soldiers, 2 insurgents killed in shootout in southwest Pakistan, officials say
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say three Pakistani soldiers and two insurgents have been killed in a shootout in the restive southwestern…
Continue Reading Powerball jackpot grows to an estimated $875 million after no winner in Wednesday’s drawing
By Michelle Watson and Travis Caldwell, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball grand prize is growing once again after no winning jackpot tickets were sold…
Continue Reading Black Lives Matter movement marks 10 years of activism and renews its call to defund the police
By AARON MORRISON AP National Writer The Black Lives Matter movement hits a milestone on Thursday, marking 10 years since its 2013 founding in…
Continue Reading Influencer arrested over TikTok video satirizing wealthy Emiratis in Dubai shows limits on freedoms
By NICK EL HAJJ Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An online influencer has been arrested in Dubai over a satirical TikTok video…
Continue Reading Thousands of Ukraine civilians are being held in Russian prisons. Russia plans to build many more
By LORI HINNANT, HANNA ARHIROVA and VASILISA STEPANENKO Associated Press ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian civilians woke long before dawn…
Continue Reading Most populous US states and city ask for census corrections over misplaced ship and missed students
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press A misplaced naval ship in California, overlooked students in New York City and missed inmates in Texas are some of…
Continue Reading A Russian navy ship docks in Cuba as tough times bring the old friends together
By Patrick Oppmann, CNN Havana, Cuba (CNN) — As a series of welcoming cannon blasts rang out from a nearby colonial fort, the Russian navy’s…
Continue Reading The US House majority is in play next year after a weak GOP midterm showing and recent court ruling
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Republican Rep. David Schweikert used to win his wealthy, suburban Phoenix…
Continue Reading China reveals how it plans to put astronauts on the moon by 2030
By Jessie Yeung and Candice Zhu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Chinese officials on Wednesday unveiled new details about their plans for a manned lunar…
Continue Reading Biden proclaims NATO alliance ‘more united than ever’ in contrast to predecessor Trump
By SEUNG MIN KIM, CHRIS MEGERIAN and JARI TANNER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — The itinerary included a NATO summit, a brief stop in the United…
Continue Reading Russian general in Ukraine says he was fired after accusing defense ministry of betraying troops
By Tim Lister, Uliana Pavlova and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — A senior Russian general in command of forces in occupied southern Ukraine says he…
Continue Reading Russian general in Ukraine says he was fired after accusing defense ministry of betraying troops
By Tim Lister, Uliana Pavlova and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — A senior Russian general in command of forces in occupied southern Ukraine says he…
Continue Reading Ukraine repels large Russian missile and drone attack that injures civilians in Kyiv
By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials said air defenses shot down 20 Iranian-made drones fired by Russia…
Continue Reading Family of Orlando man shot by police while sitting in his car is seeking answers after viewing body camera footage
By Kevin Conlon (CNN) — Family and loved ones of Derek Diaz, who was fatally shot last week by police in Orlando, Florida, say viewing…
Continue Reading Thailand’s Move Forward Party leader Pita falls short in parliamentary vote for prime minister
By GRANT PECK and JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The head of the progressive Thai political party that outpaced its rivals to…
Continue Reading Rice crops are being threatened by El Nino after grain supplies were disrupted by the war in Ukraine
By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Experts are warning that rice production across South and Southeast Asia is likely to suffer…
Continue Reading Australian pro-democracy activist thanks supporters for early release from Vietnamese prison
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Pro-democracy campaigner Chau Van Kham has thanked his supporters who helped secure his…
Continue Reading Critical moment for Thai democracy as parliament fails to elect new prime minister
By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — The sole nominee to be the next prime minister of Thailand failed to secure enough parliamentary…
Continue Reading Humans’ impact on Earth began a new epoch in the 1950s called the Anthropocene, scientists say
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer Humans have etched their impact on Earth with such strength and permanence since the middle of the 20th century…
Continue Reading LeBron James says at ESPYS he will play for Lakers in upcoming season
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James will play another season for the Los Angeles Lakers. The 38-year-old superstar…
Continue Reading Critical moment for Thai democracy as parliament fails to elect new prime minister
By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — The sole nominee to be the next prime minister of Thailand failed to secure enough parliamentary…
Continue Reading Top tribunal certifies Guatemala’s election result minutes after another court suspends party
By SONIA PÉREZ D. Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s troubled presidential election was thrown into even greater turmoil…
Continue Reading Hidden stash of food, clothes and supplies found during weeklong manhunt likely left by Pennsylvania escapee, official says
By Brian Todd, Steve Almasy and Samantha Beech, CNN (CNN) — A bag covered by a tarp and hidden under a log was almost certainly used by Michael…
Continue Reading Some Allegiant Air passengers and crew are injured in a turbulent Florida-bound flight, officials say
By Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — Four people on a Florida-bound Allegiant Air flight were being examined for injuries after the flight encountered…
Continue Reading Kim vows to boost North Korea’s nuclear capability after observing new long-range missile launch
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to bolster his country’s nuclear fighting…
Continue Reading A heat wave has baked parts of the Southwest for weeks. Forecasters warn it’s not cooling soon
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Millions of people around the Southwest are living through a historic heat wave. Even the…
Continue Reading MLB All-Star Game draws record-low viewership for 2nd year in row
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s All-Star Game drew a record low in viewers for the second straight year. The National League’s 3-2 win over the…
Continue Reading Human smuggler who rammed Coast Guard boat off California sentenced to 5 years in federal prison
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A boat captain who rammed a U.S. Coast Guard vessel off Southern California after smuggling a dozen people into the country has…
Continue Reading Tornado touches down near Chicago’s O’Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights
CHICAGO (AP) — A tornado touched down near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, prompting passengers to take shelter and disrupting hundreds…
Continue Reading Popular Prime drink that exceeds Canada’s caffeine limits to be recalled
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — A caffeinated energy drink being promoted by American social media influencers is set to be recalled in Canada. Health…
Continue Reading Northern lights might be visible this week, but most of the US won’t see them
By MADDIE BURAKOFF AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The northern lights could put on a show this week — though the audience will be much smaller…
Continue Reading Parts of Arizona have seen 110-degree temperatures every day this month. And it’s about to get hotter
By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — Arizonans have endured scorching temperatures for more than two weeks and that hot streak is about to get…
Continue Reading University of Idaho delays demolition of home where 4 students were killed
By Veronica Miracle and Jason Kravarik, CNN (CNN) — The planned demolition of the house where four University of Idaho students were stabbed to…
Continue Reading Cedars-Sinai Medical Center facing civil rights investigation for treatment of Black women giving birth
Sabrina Clay, CNN (CNN) — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is facing a civil rights investigation into how Black women giving birth…
Continue Reading Messi mania engulfs Miami over the arrival of the Argentine soccer superstar
By GISELA SALOMON Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A hamburger and drink combination called the Lionel Messi. A huge sketch of the soccer star’s…
Continue Reading Former Louisiana priest sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to drugging, molesting men he met in New Orleans
By Rebekah Riess and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A former Catholic priest in Louisiana has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading…
Continue Reading Former Mozambique finance minister is extradited to the US to face trial over $2 billion scandal
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former Mozambique finance minister Manuel Chang has been extradited to the U.S. to face a…
Continue Reading There have been 175 sports-betting violations since 2018, 17 active investigations, NCAA head says
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NCAA has found 175 infractions of its sports-betting policy since 2018, and there are 17…
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