Pakistan will consider expelling hundreds of thousands more Afghans in a continued clampdown
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says authorities will consider a plan to expel hundreds of thousands more…
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Milan fashion mainstay Giorgio Armani celebrates 90th birthday like any other day: at work
AP Fashion Writer MILAN (AP) — Milan fashion stalwart Giorgio Armani celebrated his 90th birthday on Thursday just like any other day — at work.…
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Associated Press Leaders of two performing arts festivals say that they will gladly give up their grants if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis restores the…
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US appeals court says some NCAA athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A top aide to a powerful North Carolina state legislator has been named chief executive officer of the parent company of the…
Continue Reading Computer hacking charge dropped against Miami OnlyFans model accused of killing her boyfriend
MIAMI (AP) — South Florida prosecutors dropped the computer hacking charge Thursday against an OnlyFans model accused of fatally stabbing her…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — United Airlines says one of its jets from Miami to New Jersey made an unscheduled landing in Orlando, Florida, after a…
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Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — As Houston slowly struggles to recover after Hurricane Beryl left millions without power, experts say it’s…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the July 20, 2012, movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado. Twelve people were killed and…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series. Personal Birth date: July…
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Associated Press Utah’s Supreme Court handed a victory Thursday to opponents of redistricting that carved up Democratic-leaning Salt Lake…
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Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An environmental group has sued the Department of Interior in federal court for allegedly failing to account…
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced a new $225 million aid package for Ukraine, including a Patriot missile system…
Continue Reading Marathon Oil reaches $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations in North Dakota
Associated Press The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations at the…
Continue Reading Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell slightly this week, providing modest relief for home shoppers…
Continue Reading The US says the end of its pier for Gaza aid is coming soon
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Official say the U.S. now is considering abandoning efforts to reinstall the pier that’s been used to get…
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By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A West Virginia police chief has resigned after hiring the former Cleveland, Ohio, police officer who fatally…
Continue Reading Knights of Columbus will cover up mosaics by ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women
Associated Press ROME (AP) — An influential Catholic charitable organization says it will cover up mosaics made by a famous ex-Jesuit artist…
Continue Reading Georgia has 2 more players, including LB Smael Mondon, arrested for reckless driving
AP Sports Writer Georgia starting linebacker Smael Mondon was arrested by Athens-Clarke County police on Wednesday night on charges of speeding and…
Continue Reading Philadelphia labor union powerbroker gets 6 years for bribery and theft
Associated Press READING, Pa. (AP) — A former Philadelphia labor leader who once wielded clout in state and local politics has been sentenced to…
Continue Reading Landslide from heavy rain in Slovakia’s High Tatras mountains traps 16 tourists, rescue service says
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s rescue service says a landslide hit a tourist shelter trapping 16 people inside after a thunderstorm…
Continue Reading Mexico’s most dangerous city for police suffers simultaneous attacks that kill 2 more officers
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — The embattled police force of the Mexican city of Celaya has seen two more police officers shot to death, amid…
Continue Reading He was orphaned in the Holocaust and never met any family. Now he has cousins, thanks to DNA tests
Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Shalom Korai never knew his real name or his birthday. He was saved from the streets of a burning…
Continue Reading Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announces reelection campaign
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is running for a second term. The 78-year-old political veteran said…
Continue Reading A stegosaurus nicknamed Apex will be auctioned in New York. Its remains show signs of arthritis
NEW YORK (AP) — The nearly complete fossilized remains of a 161-million-year-old stegosaurus discovered in Colorado in 2022 will be auctioned by…
Continue Reading Sudan’s warring parties arrive in Geneva for UN-hosted talks on possible local cease-fires
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — U.N. officials say that Sudan’s warring parties have arrived in Geneva at the invitation of the United Nations to…
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Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A lawsuit was filed Thursday in the case of a Massachusetts teen who died after he participated in a spicy tortilla…
Continue Reading US sanctions a Venezuela gang for spreading criminal activity across Latin America
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday sanctioned a Venezuelan gang allegedly behind a spree of kidnappings, extortion…
Continue Reading Head of UN migration agency says it reaps funds, but worries about politics loom over aid groups
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The head of the U.N. migration agency says it has taken in hundreds of millions in new funding and diversified its…
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Continue Reading Half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won’t have power into next week
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A utility company executive warns that about half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won’t…
Continue Reading Shelley Duvall, star of ‘The Shining’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 75
AP Film Writer Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and…
Continue Reading Biden says during news conference he’s going to ‘complete the job’ despite calls to bow out
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his closely watched news conference Thursday to deliver a forceful defense of his…
Continue Reading Jasmine Paolini wins Wimbledon’s longest women’s semifinal and faces Barbora Krejcikova next
AP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) — Jasmine Paolini kept coming back, kept coming back, kept coming back, against Donna Vekic in what would become the…
Continue Reading Hungary’s nationalist leader visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago following NATO summit
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Hungary’s nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has traveled to Florida and met with former President…
Continue Reading Italian authorities confiscate almost $1 million in fake olive oil
By Barbie Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — Officials in southern Italy have broken up an alleged racket selling fake olive oil, confiscating 42 tons of the…
Continue Reading Former Knopf executive Reagan Arthur returns to her previous publisher, Hachette Book Group
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Weeks after being let go as the publisher of Alfred A. Knopf, Reagan Arthur is returning to her previous…
Continue Reading Family vows during funeral to push for charges after Black man pinned to ground outside hotel
Associated Press With chants of “Justice for D’Vontaye,” family and friends gathered for the funeral of a Black man who died after being pinned…
Continue Reading France’s unions call for protests to pressure Macron into naming leftist government
PARIS (AP) — A leader of a major French union has called for mass demonstrations and possible strikes to pressure President Emmanuel Macron into…
Continue Reading Fire breaks out in spire of French cathedral
By Sophie Tanno and Chris Liakos, CNN (CNN) — A fire broke out in the spire of the cathedral in the French city of Rouen on Thursday morning.…
Continue Reading Russian authorities put Russian opposition leader Navalny’s widow on list of ‘extremists’
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have put the widow of deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on a list of “terrorists and…
Continue Reading US, Canada and Finland look to build more icebreakers to counter Russia in the Arctic
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States, Canada and Finland will work together to build up their icebreaker fleets as they look to…
Continue Reading Hotel operator fires ‘hotel associates’ involved in the death of Black man pinned to the ground
By Alisha Ebrahimji and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Hotel employees have been fired following the death last month of a Black man after he was…
Continue Reading Zelenskyy says to win the war, US needs to lift limits on striking military targets inside Russia
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday embraced the support of allies who have provided substantial…
Continue Reading They fled from their home countries. Now, they’ll compete in Paris for the Refugee Olympic Team
Associated Press They compete under the same flag but speak different languages and come from different parts of the world. After fleeing war and…
Continue Reading Sale of US Steel kicks up a political storm, but Pittsburgh isn’t Steeltown USA anymore
Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh’s most storied steel company, U.S. Steel, is on the cusp of being bought by Japanese steelmaker…
Continue Reading NATO agrees to take on coordination of some Ukraine security support. How that will work
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — NATO has approved a new program to provide reliable military aid to Ukraine and help it get ready to join the…
Continue Reading Insurers hike rates as extreme storms like Beryl proliferate, bringing forecasts for fatter profits
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Destructive storms like Hurricane Beryl that knocked out power to 3 million homes and businesses in Texas are…
Continue Reading Suspect charged in shooting death of a Houston-area deputy who responded to pizzeria assault
HOUSTON (AP) — A suspect has been charged with killing a Houston-area sheriff’s deputy and assaulting a pizzeria clerk. The Harris County sheriff…
Continue Reading Former NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in connection to gambling case, prosecutors say
By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Former NBA player Jontay Porter pleaded guilty Wednesday to wire fraud conspiracy and was released on a…
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — He wouldn’t let go. Nael Al-Baghdadi held his 12-year-old son, Omar, and held him tight. But it was already…
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A 5-year-old Nebraska boy in foster care died after being left for several hours inside a hot SUV, and his foster mother is now…
Continue Reading Young adult novel by Brian Selznick, ‘Run Away With Me,’ to be published next April
NEW YORK (AP) — Author-illustrator Brian Selznick’s next book is for teens and up. Scholastic says Selznick’s coming-of-age novel, “Run Away…
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AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Library of Congress has awarded a lifetime achievement prize to James McBride, whose acclaimed novels…
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By Larry Madowo, Niamh Kennedy and Stephanie Busari, CNN (CNN) — Kenyan President William Ruto has fired almost his entire cabinet after weeks…
Continue Reading Kenyan president dismisses Cabinet ministers after weeks of protests over taxation, poor governance
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed almost all of his Cabinet ministers and promised to form a new…
Continue Reading UK police find 2 suitcases believed to contain human remains
LONDON (AP) — Police in the southwestern England city of Bristol have found two suitcases believed to contain human remains after responding to…
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AP Business Writer Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market remains sturdy despite high interest rates. The…
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Associated Press MOUNT STORM, W.Va. (AP) — Down a long gravel road, tucked into the hills in West Virginia, is a low-slung building where…
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Associated Press The Paris Olympics are turning many eyes to France this summer. AP writer Steve Wartenberg found his own special spot on an 11-day…
Continue Reading Tributes flood in for BBC sport commentator’s wife and daughters who were killed in suspected crossbow attack
By Catherine Nicholls and Sana Noor Haq, CNN London (CNN) — Figures from across the United Kingdom have offered their condolences to a BBC…
Continue Reading Germany to bar Chinese companies’ components from core parts of its 5G networks
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s top security official says the country will bar the use of critical components made by Chinese…
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Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40…
Continue Reading A second person has died in Vermont flooding from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants, officials say
Associated Press PLAINFIELD, Vt. (AP) — Officials say a second person has died in Vermont in the flooding from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants. Police…
Continue Reading Small fire in towering spire of medieval cathedral in French city of Rouen is under control
PARIS (AP) — A small fire broke out in the spire of the medieval cathedral in Rouen, a major landmark in northern France that was under renovation.…
Continue Reading South Korea to deploy laser weapons to intercept North Korean drones
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will deploy laser weapons systems designed to intercept will begin deploying laser weapons…
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By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Costco is raising membership fees for the first time since 2017. The hikes, which go into effect on September…
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Associated Press SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Thousands of people from Bosnia and abroad gathered in Srebrenica on Thursday for the annual…
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Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An oil tanker held by Iran for over a year after being seized amid tensions between Tehran and…
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AP Airlines Writer Delta Air Lines says its second-quarter profit is down 29% from a year earlier, and it’s giving a disappointing outlook for…
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Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The U.S. and other western governments criticized a controversial security bill in South Sudan that would…
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Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The South African city of Cape Town and surrounding areas have been hit by more storms, ripping…
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AP Business Writer PepsiCo reported higher-than-expected earnings in the second quarter but acknowledged that after raising prices every quarter for…
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AP Sports Writer The NBA might not be happy with the NFL making Christmas Day a regular part of its schedule. However, its new media rights deals…
Continue Reading Yemen Houthi rebels fired an Iranian missile at Norwegian-flagged ship, debris analyzed by US shows
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels likely fired an Iranian-made anti-ship cruise missile at a…
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Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Two Polish coal miners were unaccounted for and at least 15 were injured after a powerful tremor shook the…
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Associated Press TAGAYTAY, Philippines (AP) — Officials in the Philippines say two Australian nationals and their Filipina companion have been…
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AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union says it’s accepting Apple’s pledge to open up its “tap to pay” iPhone payment system to…
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By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Three days after the second round of France’s snap parliamentary election ended in gridlock, President…
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is awarding nearly $2 billion in grants to help restart or expand electric vehicle…
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS announced Thursday that it has collected $1 billion in back taxes from high-wealth tax cheats — a…
Continue Reading Biden administration goes bigger on funding apprenticeships, hoping to draw contrast with GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it’s providing $244 million to expand and update the federal government’s…
Continue Reading British police arrest man on suspicion of crossbow murders of 3 women near London
LONDON (AP) — British police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of killing two sisters and their mother in a crossbow attack. In a…
Continue Reading China tells NATO not to create chaos in Asia and rejects label of ‘enabler’ of Russia’s Ukraine war
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China accused NATO on Thursday of seeking security at the expense of others and told the alliance not to bring the…
Continue Reading Pakistan extends visas for 1.45 million Afghans but denies deportations on hold
By Lex Harvey and Sophia Saifi, CNN (CNN) — Pakistan is extending the stay of nearly 1.5 million registered Afghan refugees – but its mass…
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Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s anti-graft court has sentenced a former agriculture minister to 10 years in prison for…
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Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Chinese woman who was swept out to sea while swimming at a Japanese beach was rescued 37 hours later after drifting…
Continue Reading NATO allies call China a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia in Ukraine war as bloc eyes Asia security threats
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China is a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war against Ukraine, NATO leaders said Wednesday, as…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed amid volatile yen after Wall St climbs on inflation report
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed Friday with the yen moved between gains and losses after the latest update on inflation…
Continue Reading South Korea to mass produce lasers that can take out drones at $1.50 a hit
By Yoonjung Seo and Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea is beginning the mass production of a low-cost laser weapon that…
Continue Reading UK water firms get smaller rate hikes than sought amid struggle to cut pollution, attract investors
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British regulators have slashed proposed rate increases by water companies, crimping revenue at a time they are…
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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — California authorities say a man is in custody after fatally shooting his wife, their young son and his wife’s parents…
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Associated Press PARIS (AP) — For many French voters of diverse backgrounds, last Sunday’s parliamentary election results were a relief,…
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Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — The presidential residence of Gabriel Boric, the leftist millennial leader of Chile elected three years ago…
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Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The National Cancer Institute in Kyiv was busier than usual after a Russian missile struck Ukraine’s…
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By Jillian Sykes and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — A 2-year-old Arizona girl died after her father left her asleep in a car during a heat wave on…
Continue Reading US Coast Guard patrol spots Chinese naval ships off Alaska island
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials say a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on routine patrol in the Bering Sea came across several Chinese military ships in…
Continue Reading 11 killed as passenger bus collides with pickup truck in northern Philippines
TUGUEGARAO, Philippines (AP) — A passenger bus collided with a pickup truck early Thursday morning, killing 11 people and injuring six others in a…
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AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has a fresh opportunity Thursday to try to prove to the American public that…
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Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The delegates at the 1787 Constitutional Convention were trying to create a new governing framework for the…
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