California sues LA suburb for temporary ban of homeless shelters
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has filed a lawsuit against a Los Angeles suburb over the city’s recent moratorium on…
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You may have blocked someone on X but now they can see your public posts anyway
AP Technology Writer Elon Musk’s X has been modified so that accounts you’ve blocked on the social media platform can still see your public…
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Spain’s king stood his ground under a mud barrage. What will the iconic moment mean for his reign?
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Mud splattered the cheek of Spain’s monarch as survivors of catastrophic floods unleashed their fury…
Continue Reading Some Republican-led states refuse to let Justice Department monitors into polling places
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Republican-led states say they will block the Justice Department’s election monitors from going…
Continue Reading Search for 4 missing boaters in California suspended after crews find 1 child dead and 1 alive
BODEGA BAY, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended a massive search for four boaters who went missing in Northern California after their…
Continue Reading Police in Brazil indict Colombian fish trader in high profile killing in Amazon region
Associated Press Brazilian police have indicted a Colombian fish trader as the person who planned the slayings of Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira and…
Continue Reading China files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
GENEVA (AP) — China has moved forward with a complaint at the World Trade Organization that alleges the European Union has improperly set…
Continue Reading The Paris Olympics displaced nearly 20,000 people, local associations say
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A coalition of over 100 organizations has reported that nearly 20,000 individuals were displaced from informal…
Continue Reading Iranian regime aiming for ‘silent death’ of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner thought to have cancer, family says
By Niamh Kennedy and Jomana Karadsheh, CNN (CNN) — The family of imprisoned human rights activist Narges Mohammadi have accused the Iranian…
Continue Reading Serbian minister to resign over concrete canopy crash that killed 14 people
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s government minister for infrastructure and construction says he’s stepping down, days after a concrete…
Continue Reading Mexico’s National Guard kills 2 Colombians and wounds 4 on a migrant smuggling route near the US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Defense Department claims the National Guard has killed two Colombians and wounded four others in a confrontation…
Continue Reading Thousands rally again in Georgia to protest the parliamentary election they say was rigged
Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Thousands of opposition supporters rallied outside Georgia’s parliament for the second straight Monday…
Continue Reading Andrea Bocelli on his new album, film and 30 years of making music: ‘I like to think to the future’
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — To mark 30 years of his career, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has released a new compilation album, “Duets,”…
Continue Reading The death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000 in the 13-month Israel-Hezbollah war, Health Ministry says
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The 13-month war between Israel and Hezbollah has killed more than 3,000 people in Lebanon, the country’s Health…
Continue Reading Ex-officer found guilty in the 2020 shooting death of Andre Hill
Associated Press A former police officer who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting. A jury on Monday convicted former…
Continue Reading Remembering Quincy Jones: 10 career-spanning songs to celebrate his legacy
AP Music Writer Few artists have legacies so mammoth their very name could be considered synonymous with the music industry, but then again, most…
Continue Reading If you want to stretch your gift game into days this holiday, check out these advent calendars
Associated Press The advent calendar phenomenon is growing every year, with so many exciting, fun, beautiful, and delicious options available. In the…
Continue Reading Jury sees video of subway chokehold that led to Marine veteran’s manslaughter trial
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors have seen video of Daniel Penny gripping a man around the neck on a New York City subway train as another…
Continue Reading Oprah Winfrey, President Biden, VP Harris, Paul McCartney and more pay tribute to Quincy Jones
NEW YORK (AP) — Reactions to the death of Quincy Jones, who died Sunday at age 91: — “My beloved Q. The world’s beloved Q. The one and…
Continue Reading Ohio sheriff’s lieutenant apologizes for ‘won’t help Democrats’ post, blames sleep medication
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff’s patrol commander has apologized for posting on Facebook that he wouldn’t help Democrats and…
Continue Reading Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can proceed, a Pennsylvania judge says
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes can continue through…
Continue Reading Moldova’s diaspora tipped the scales in a pivotal election. Critics question the vote’s validity
Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans living abroad voted in record numbers in a presidential runoff that secured victory for…
Continue Reading Head of Myanmar’s military government visits close ally China for the first time since taking power
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s state media says the head of Myanmar’s military government embarked upon an official visit this week to China, the…
Continue Reading US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator has ended a 2 1/2-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company…
Continue Reading A look at the weather expected in battleground states on Election Day
Associated Press Weather conditions can be one factor in how many people vote in person on Election Day.The strongest weather in the U.S. forecast…
Continue Reading Saints fire coach Dennis Allen after seventh straight loss. Darren Rizzi named interim coach
AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday, a day after a loss at last-place Carolina extended…
Continue Reading In Cyprus, officials from Algeria to Iraq train to keep WMD from crossing their borders
Associated Press LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — A small facility in Cyprus is hosting senior government officials from as far as Algeria, Iraq and Georgia…
Continue Reading Britain’s foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Britain’s foreign secretary said Monday that reparations for the U.K.’s role in the slave trade are not about the…
Continue Reading Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office: Officers ‘acted within policy’ during fights with fans at game
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says officers “acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans” while…
Continue Reading Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a new redistricting case involving Louisiana’s congressional map with two…
Continue Reading Greek police arrest third suspect over bombing as minister warns of new generation of extremists
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek police have arrested a third suspect in connection with an explosion in central Athens last week that…
Continue Reading Many retailers offer ‘returnless refunds.’ Just don’t expect them to talk much about it
AP Business Writer It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds…
Continue Reading Pakistan’s parliament amends law to extend the tenure of military chiefs from 3 to 5 years
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s parliament has passed legislation to extend the tenures of military chiefs from three to five years.…
Continue Reading The butchered remains of a dolphin were found on a New Jersey beach. Feds are investigating
ALLENHURST, N.J. (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating the butchered remains of a dolphin that were found on a New Jersey beach. The Marine…
Continue Reading Furious residents in Spain’s Valencia feel abandoned after historic floods, and more rain is on the way
By Atika Shubert, CNN Valencia, Spain (CNN) — The photos are happy occasions. A dad with two kids on holiday. Family pets with tails wagging.…
Continue Reading College athletes are getting paid and fans are starting to see a growing share of the bill
AP National Writer At Tennessee, they are adding a ‘talent fee’ to the price of sports tickets. At Arkansas, they will charge 3% more at the…
Continue Reading Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricane
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Rafael has formed in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman…
Continue Reading Philippine military drills to seize an island in the South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military has opened two weeks of combat drills that will include seizing an island in the disputed South…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Nov. 4: Presidential race, Senate, Severe weather, Iran, Spain floods
CNN By Andrew Torgan and Tricia Escobedo, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of the 2020 election, big corporate names like Nike, Under Armour and Absolut Vodka…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Nov. 4: Presidential race, Senate, Severe weather, Iran, Spain floods
By Andrew Torgan and Tricia Escobedo, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of the 2020 election, big corporate names like Nike, Under Armour and Absolut Vodka…
Continue Reading New Haven rejected plans for the nation’s first Black college almost 200 years ago. Today, the city is weighing an apology
By Dawn Sawyer, CNN (CNN) — The New Haven Museum in Connecticut displays a collection of libraries in a recreated walkthrough of the city’s…
Continue Reading ‘I did it’: Jurors in Delphi double-murder trial hear suspect’s alleged prison confessions
By Zoe Sottile and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — “I did it. I killed Abby and Libby.” This is what members of the jury heard Richard Allen say…
Continue Reading Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people,…
Continue Reading EU lawmakers grill candidates who will drive policy for the next 5 years
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Nominees for some of the European Union’s top jobs are facing parliamentary hearings. EU lawmakers are starting…
Continue Reading Police arrest Netanyahu aide as opponents accuse him of leaking intelligence to thwart Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
By Irene Nasser, Mick Krever, Lauren Izso and Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Israeli police have arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin…
Continue Reading Germany’s top diplomat is in Kyiv as Ukraine girds for impact of US election on the war
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Germany’s top diplomat has arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on an unannounced visit. The trip Monday…
Continue Reading South Korea and EU worry about Russia’s technology transfer in return for North Korea troops
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Top South Korean and European Union officials have strongly condemned North Korea’s reported troop…
Continue Reading Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
AP National Writer Quincy Jones, the multitalented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller”…
Continue Reading Iran executes a Jewish citizen convicted of murder following a dispute over money
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has executed a Jewish citizen convicted of murdering another man following a personal dispute. It was a rare case of an…
Continue Reading Pakistan province calls for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India as record smog chokes major city
By Lex Harvey and Sophia Saifi, CNN Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) — A smog-choked province in eastern Pakistan has issued a rare plea for…
Continue Reading An Iranian Revolutionary Guard general dies in an autogiro accident, TV says
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state TV says a Revolutionary Guard commander and his pilot were killed in an autogiro accident during an operation…
Continue Reading Turkey ousts 3 elected pro-Kurdish mayors from office and replaces them with state officials
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has removed three elected pro-Kurdish mayors from office over terrorism-related charges and replaced them with…
Continue Reading Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
AP National Writer Quincy Jones, the multitalented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic…
Continue Reading Japan successfully launches a defense satellite carried by a new flagship H3 rocket
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has successfully launched a defense satellite designed for speedier communication and military operations on a…
Continue Reading The UAE opens its annual oil-and-gas summit as industry weathers Mideast wars and awaits US election
Associated Press ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has opened its annual oil-and-gas summit as it plans to increase…
Continue Reading Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey treated for dehydration at campaign rally
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was treated by paramedics Sunday after appearing to become unsteady at a campaign rally for…
Continue Reading At least 36 dead after an overcrowded bus falls into a gorge in northern India
Associated Press LUCKNOW, India (AP) — At least 36 people have been killed when a poorly maintained and overcrowded bus veered off the road and…
Continue Reading China space station crew returns to Earth after 6 months in space
BEIJING (AP) — Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Monday after a six-month stay on the Tiangong space station, part of China’s effort…
Continue Reading China on track to record its lowest number of new marriages, official data shows
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The number of new marriages recorded in China is on course to fall this year to the lowest level since…
Continue Reading Here’s what to watch on Election Day in the US
AP National Political Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day is here. Polls are open across the nation and Americans are casting ballots in the 2024…
Continue Reading A presidential campaign unlike any other ends on Tuesday. Here’s how we got here
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s the election that no one could have foreseen. Not so long ago, Donald Trump was marinating in anger…
Continue Reading Trial opens in France in the beheading of a teacher over prophet cartoons
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The trial of eight people in Paris on terrorism charges started on Monday over the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty.…
Continue Reading Harris and Trump set sights on Pennsylvania in final push before Election Day
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump closed out this year’s presidential race with a fierce battle for…
Continue Reading Florida will vote on marijuana, abortion in an election that will test GOP’s dominance
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s election will test whether the state maintains its new reputation as a Republican stronghold,…
Continue Reading Boeing machinists hold contract vote that could end their 7-week strike
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The voting has closed for unionized factory workers at Boeing who were deciding Monday whether to accept a contract…
Continue Reading Prince William meets young environmentalists and plays rugby on first day of South Africa visit
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Britain’s Prince William offered words of encouragement to a group of young environmentalists and…
Continue Reading Japanese nuclear reactor that restarted 13 years after Fukushima disaster is shut down again
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese nuclear reactor that restarted last week for the first time in more than 13 years after it survived a…
Continue Reading Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Dangerously poor air quality on Monday forced Pakistani authorities in the cultural capital of Lahore to close primary…
Continue Reading Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 10 people
Associated Press MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency said Monday that at least 10 people have died as a…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street drifts ahead of Election Day and a manic week for markets
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted lower Monday ahead of a momentous week full of potential flashpoints in Washington, D.C.,…
Continue Reading Harris, Obamas and voting rights leaders work to turn out Black voters in run-up to Election Day
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Concerts and carnivals hosted at polling precincts. “Souls to the Polls” mobilizations after Sunday service. And…
Continue Reading UK leader tells Interpol meeting world must ‘wake up’ to threat from people-smugglers
Associated Pres LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will double funding for Britain’s border security agency and treat…
Continue Reading Federal judge lets Iowa keep challenging voter rolls although naturalized citizens may be affected
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge ruled Sunday that Iowa can continue challenging the validity of hundreds of ballots from…
Continue Reading OPEC extends its oil output cuts by one month until the end of December
Saudi Arabia and allied oil producing countries say they will postpone a plan to gradually increase oil output until the end of the year. The group…
Continue Reading Bolivia’s Evo Morales tells AP he’ll press on with a hunger strike until his rival accepts dialogue
Associated Press LAUCA Ñ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s transformative and divisive former President Evo Morales said Sunday that he would press…
Continue Reading In dash across Michigan, Harris contrasts optimism with Trump’s rhetoric without uttering his name
Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two days out from Election Day, Kamala Harris dashed through four stops across battleground Michigan on…
Continue Reading Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near Azores
MIAMI (AP) — A hurricane watch for the Cayman Islands and a tropical storm warning for Jamaica have been issued as a weather system in the…
Continue Reading Albania aims to join the European Union by 2030, prime minister tells expatriates in Greek city
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Albania hopes to join the European Union by 2030, Prime Minister Edi Rama has told an enthusiastic crowd of some 2,000…
Continue Reading 2 Ohio officers charged with reckless homicide in death of Black man in police custody
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Two police officers in Canton, Ohio, were indicted on charges of reckless homicide in the death of Frank Tyson, a…
Continue Reading Police make arrest in deadly homecoming shooting at Albany State University
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Georgia police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a shooting at Albany State University after…
Continue Reading AP Top 25: Oregon a unanimous No. 1 ahead of 1st CFP rankings, followed by Georgia, Ohio State
AP College Football Writer Oregon was the unanimous choice for No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, strengthening its bid…
Continue Reading Harris won’t say how she voted on California measure that would reverse criminal justice reforms
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris won’t say how she voted on a ballot measure in her home state of California that…
Continue Reading Dani Olmo leads Barcelona to city derby win over Espanyol
AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Dani Olmo has made the most out of his return as a starter with Barcelona. He scored twice to lead the Catalan club…
Continue Reading Trump talks about reporters being shot and says he shouldn’t have left White House after 2020 loss
Associated Press LITITZ, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump delivered a profane and conspiracy-laden speech two days before Tuesday’s presidential…
Continue Reading Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Firefighters in Massachusetts are continuing to battle stubborn brush fires across the state with officials urging…
Continue Reading 5.2-magnitude tremor hits northern Greece; no damage reported
Associated Press THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Authorities say a 5.2-magnitude tremor has hit northern Greece. They say the tremor occurred at 07:03…
Continue Reading Olivia Rodrigo watches Man United play Chelsea in the Premier League
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo was part of the crowd for Manchester United’s Premier League soccer game against Chelsea. The pop star…
Continue Reading Takeaways from AP’s report on three hospitals in northern Gaza raided by Israeli troops
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — One of the most startling aspects of Israel’s campaign against Hamas in Gaza has been the destruction wreaked…
Continue Reading A symbol of resilience and hope: White House Christmas tree chosen from North Carolina area hit hard by Hurricane Helene
By Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN (CNN) — This year’s official White House Christmas tree comes from western North Carolina, one of the areas…
Continue Reading North Carolina sees turnout record with more than 4.2M ballots cast at early in-person voting sites
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina elections officials say that more than 4.2 million voters cast ballots at early in-person voting sites, with…
Continue Reading ‘Venom 3’ tops box office again, while Tom Hanks film struggles
AP Film Writer “Venom: The Last Dance” enjoyed another weekend at the top of the box office. The Sony release starring Tom Hardy added $26.1…
Continue Reading Trump wants to narrow his deficit with women but he’s not changing how he talks about them
Associated Press GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump says he will be the “protector” of women, whether they like it or not. He’s campaigned…
Continue Reading A truck crashes in Ecuador’s Amazon killing 10 people
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Law enforcement authorities in Ecuador say 10 people were killed after the truck they were traveling in on the…
Continue Reading London protesters demand water companies clean up sewage-tainted rivers
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of people have marched in London to demand a cleanup of Britain’s sewage-clogged waterways. Organizers estimated 15,000…
Continue Reading Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the New York City Marathon
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui used strong kicks in the final mile to pull away from their nearest competitors…
Continue Reading Iran’s help has transformed Yemen’s Houthi rebels into a potent military force, UN experts say
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been transformed from a local armed group with limited capabilities to a…
Continue Reading Police in Michigan say 4 killed, 17 injured after semitruck crashes into vehicles stuck in traffic
WEBBERVILLE, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State Police say four people were killed and 17 others injured overnight after a semitruck crashed into more…
Continue Reading Romanchuk wins men’s wheelchair race at NYC Marathon, Scaroni wins women’s event
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Marcel Hug’s three-year streak as New York Marathon men’s wheelchair champion is over after Daniel…
Continue Reading Iranian woman detained after taking clothes off at university in Tehran
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — A female student stripped to her underwear outside her university in Iran in what some student and rights…
Continue Reading Russia sends nearly 100 drones into Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urges tougher sanctions against Moscow
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow sent close to 100 drones into Ukraine overnight into Sunday, Ukrainian officials said. 66 drones were destroyed during…
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