Police fire tear gas at protest over deadly canopy collapse in Serbia
NOVI SAD, Serbia (AP) — Protesters have thrown flares and red paint at the City Hall building in the Serbian city of Novi Sad in rage over last…
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Red Cross launches international emergency appeal urging donors to provide resources for Lebanon
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has launched an international emergency appeal…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins has had the charges against her dismissed, according to online court records. Watkins…
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Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida’s abortion measure and he’s getting testy…
Continue Reading US Army soldier injured while working on the Gaza pier project has died
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Army soldier who was injured in May while working on the American-built pier to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza has died.…
Continue Reading Figures wins Alabama’s redrawn 2nd Congressional District
Associated Press MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Democrat Shomari Figures has won election to Alabama’s newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District. That flips…
Continue Reading Clemson coach Dabo Swinney challenged at poll when out to vote in election
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — It has been a rough few days for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney. First, his Tigers fell at home to Louisville on Saturday night.…
Continue Reading Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a…
Continue Reading Netanyahu fires Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, after months of clashes over war and politics
By Tamar Michaelis, Tara John and Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant…
Continue Reading Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in ‘Baywatch’ for Halloween video asking viewers to vote
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In a new video posted early Election Day, Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in the television program…
Continue Reading Four likely tornadoes in Oklahoma and Arkansas with no deaths or injuries reported
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The National Weather Service reports four likely tornadoes and possibly more in northeastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas…
Continue Reading Western officials suspect Russia was behind a plot to put incendiary packages on cargo planes
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Western security officials suspect Russian intelligence was behind a plot to put incendiary devices in…
Continue Reading Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen
DALLAS (AP) — A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole…
Continue Reading New Hampshire’s governor’s race pits ex-Sen. Kelly Ayotte against ex-Mayor Joyce Craig
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire governor’s race comes down to one candidate who is trying to jump from local to…
Continue Reading Non-credible bomb threats against Atlanta-area polling places were from Russia, secretary of state says
By Chris Boyette and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — Several non-credible bomb threats that briefly disrupted voting at twelve Georgia polling places…
Continue Reading Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95
AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican…
Continue Reading Greek police seize large cache of explosives and arrest 5 in organized crime crackdown
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Police in Greece have seized large quantities of explosives and firearms following multiple raids in Athens to dismantle an…
Continue Reading Book Review: ‘The Name of This Band is R.E.M.’ is a vivid journey through the rock band’s history
Associated Press Peter Ames Carlin writes a cultural history of the rock bank in “The Name of This Band is R.E.M.” The Associated Press’…
Continue Reading Strike at Boeing was part of a new era of labor activism long in decline at US work places
Aircraft assembly workers at Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere ended a seven-week strike overnight. Over the last few years, organized…
Continue Reading Man ‘dedicated to white supremacist ideology’ arrested in alleged plot to attack Nashville energy facility with drone
By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A Tennessee man “dedicated to white supremacist ideology” faces federal charges in an alleged plot to blow up a…
Continue Reading 2 adorable pygmy hippos pitted against each other in cuteness contest
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The Edinburgh Zoo has launched a cuteness contest between Haggis, its newborn pygmy hippo, and Moo Deng, the…
Continue Reading Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins reelection in Tennessee
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has won her reelection bid against Democratic state Rep. Gloria…
Continue Reading North Korean troops in Russia are shelled by Ukrainian forces, an official says
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — North Korean troops recently deployed to help Russia in its war with Ukraine have come under Ukrainian fire,…
Continue Reading The church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris shines in an immersive light show
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — As dusk falls over the City of Light, a new spectacle is illuminating Saint-Sulpice church, a monument whose…
Continue Reading French and Dutch investigators raid Netflix offices in probe of suspected financial wrongdoing
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Judicial officials say prosecutors and police investigators who specialize in fighting major fraud and corruption…
Continue Reading After his arrest for Facebook posts, a Cambodian reporter says he will become a farmer instead
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — It’s tough being a reporter in Cambodia, whose government frowns on independent journalism that questions authority.…
Continue Reading Dutch police arrest a suspect in a botched art heist of Andy Warhol screenprints
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police say they have arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of involvement in a botched art heist at a gallery in…
Continue Reading It’s not official yet but Mount Fuji gets its trademark snowcap after the longest delay in 130 years
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Mount Fuji finally got its trademark snowcap early on Wednesday, more than a month after it normally…
Continue Reading Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts
MALAGA, Spain (AP) — With the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International…
Continue Reading An official in Equatorial Guinea is investigated for hundreds of sex videos
Associated Press YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Authorities in Equatorial Guinea say they will install surveillance cameras in government offices after a…
Continue Reading Swedish court sentences far-right politician for insulting Muslims
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — A Swedish court sentenced a far-right politician to four months in jail for two counts of “incitement against an ethnic…
Continue Reading Brazilian police official chosen as the next head of Interpol
LONDON (AP) — Brazilian police official Valdecy Urquiza will be the next chief of the global police organization Interpol. Urquiza was elected…
Continue Reading New homeowners find skeleton in attic 15 years after previous occupant disappeared
By Jack Guy and Joseph Ataman, CNN (CNN) — Homeowners in France have discovered a skeleton in the attic of an outbuilding while undertaking…
Continue Reading UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal
LONDON (AP) — Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through…
Continue Reading French court convicts 18 in a major trial that casts light on the deadly migrant-smuggling trade
Associated Press LILLE, France (AP) — A French court has found 18 defendants guilty in a migrant-smuggling trial linked to the perilous English…
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Angie Craig wins 4th term in Minnesota swing district, beating Republican Joe Teirab
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig has won a fourth term in Minnesota’s tightest congressional race, beating…
Continue Reading Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota wins 4th term, defeating ex-NBA player Royce White
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has won a fourth term, defeating anti-establishment Republican and former…
Continue Reading Democrat-backed justices keep their majority on Michigan’s Supreme Court
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Democrats have defended control of the Michigan Supreme Court after an expensive campaign season with reproductive…
Continue Reading Rep. John James holds onto GOP House seat in Detroit suburbs
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. John James has successfully defended his seat in eastern Michigan, fending off a challenge…
Continue Reading Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan’s open Senate seat, defeating the GOP’s Mike Rogers
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Democrat Elissa Slotkin has won an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. The Associated Press called the race…
Continue Reading A week after Spain’s floods, families hope that the missing are alive with 89 unaccounted for
Associated Press SEDAVI, Spain (AP) — Francisco Murgui went out to try to salvage his motorbike when the water started to rise. He never came back.…
Continue Reading Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a…
Continue Reading An Iran official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be executed
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian official has claimed that Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd died before…
Continue Reading Australian foreign minister raises allegations of India targeting Sikhs in Canada
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s foreign minister says she raised allegations with her Indian counterpart that India has…
Continue Reading Explosion at Turkish oil refinery injures 12
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An explosion at an oil refinery in northwestern Turkey has slightly injured 12 employees and a fire at the facility has been…
Continue Reading Race for Alaska’s only US House seat too early to call
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters were deciding a hard-fought race for the state’s only U.S. House seat that could help decide…
Continue Reading Prince William walks nature trails near South Africa’s Table Mountain to promote conservation
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince William has gone on an early-morning nature walk on the slopes of South Africa’s Table…
Continue Reading A Las Vegas woman was found strangled to death in 1994. Decades later, a nonprofit group helped identify her killer
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Melonie White was a young mother of a baby boy, a stylish lover of fashion and on an inspired search for a new…
Continue Reading Tropical Storm Rafael near hurricane intensity as it barrels toward Cuba and Cayman Islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened to near hurricane intensity Tuesday night, as it barreled toward the Cayman Islands…
Continue Reading German police arrest 8 suspected members of a far-right militant group
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Police in Germany have arrested eight suspected members of a far-right militant organization. The public prosecutor…
Continue Reading West Virginians’ governor choices stand on opposite sides of the abortion debate
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginians have a stark choice in the governor’s race. The Republican candidate endorsed by…
Continue Reading A former Trump aide and a longtime congressman are likely to win in high-profile Georgia races
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A former Donald Trump aide is likely to win election to Congress from Georgia on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a longtime…
Continue Reading Georgia Democratic prosecutor pursuing election case against Trump faces Republican challenger
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Republican lawyer who interned in the White House under Donald Trump is challenging Fulton County District…
Continue Reading Republican Jim Justice flips US Senate seat from West Virginia after Manchin retirement
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Jim Justice has won a U.S. Senate race from West Virginia, flipping a seat to the Republican Party.…
Continue Reading Qataris decide whether to end limited voting for legislative seats in shadow of US election
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar is voting in a snap poll to decide whether to end its limited voting for legislative…
Continue Reading An Israeli strike kills 20 in north Gaza, where Palestinians say they’ve had little food for weeks
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza killed at least 20 people, mostly women and children,…
Continue Reading Landmark Washington climate law faces possible repeal by voters
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Voters in Washington state are considering whether to repeal a groundbreaking law that is forcing companies to cut carbon…
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Jahana Hayes wins fourth term in Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District
Associated Press Democrat U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, of Connecticut, has won a fourth term, defeating former Republican state Sen. George Logan in a…
Continue Reading First-term Democrat tries to hold on in Washington state district won by Trump in 2020
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Among the nation’s most closely watched races is a rematch in southwestern Washington’s 3rd Congressional…
Continue Reading Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson wins governor’s race in Washington
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Democrat Bob Ferguson has been elected governor of Washington, defeating Republican former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert.…
Continue Reading Connecticut to decide on constitution change to make mail-in voting easier
Associated Press Connecticut voters are deciding whether to get rid of rules preventing the state from joining the 36 others that allow people to…
Continue Reading China to unveil J-35A stealth fighter jet as air force aims to match US aerial power
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s air force is set to officially debut its new stealth fighter jet, the J-35A, giving…
Continue Reading Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its aging Switch console
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario franchise, says its profit fell 60% in the first…
Continue Reading A Pakistani guard wounds 2 Chinese workers in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Authorities say a Pakistani guard shot and wounded two Chinese nationals working in a textile mill in the southern port…
Continue Reading In Maryland, competitive US House race focuses on abortion, economy and immigration
Associated Press FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Voters in Maryland’s most competitive U.S. House race will decide whether the sprawling 6th Congressional…
Continue Reading Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress
Associated Press FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson remained locked in a close contest early…
Continue Reading Democrat Tim Kaine of Virginia fends off GOP challenger to win a 3rd term to the US Senate
Associated Press Tim Kaine has won reelection to his third term as the junior U.S. senator from Virginia. The Democrat defeated Republican challenger…
Continue Reading Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in Maryland race that could sway US Senate control
Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is the most competitive Republican candidate in years in a U.S. Senate race…
Continue Reading Silenced transgender state lawmaker Zooey Zephyr wins reelection in Montana
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr has won reelection in a race that will allow the transgender lawmaker to…
Continue Reading Republican Tim Sheehy defeats 3-term incumbent to flip Montana US Senate seat
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican Tim Sheehy has defeated three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester. The victory by the former…
Continue Reading Montana Gov. Gianforte and Rep. Ryan Zinke win reelection as part of Republican sweep
Associated Press BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte has won a second term by defeating Democratic challenger Ryan Busse.…
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Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country is playing out in Oregon, where the state’s…
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Associated Press MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — Rescue workers are sifting through smoldering debris and thick mud in search of survivors a day after a…
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Associated Press THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame…
Continue Reading McBride and Whalen’s US House race sets the stage for a potentially historic outcome
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware voters are poised to make history as they pick the next occupant of Delaware’s lone seat in the U.S.…
Continue Reading Barr wins reelection to Congress and now has his eye on possible committee chairmanship
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr has won reelection to represent his Kentucky district. Next up is his…
Continue Reading Lisa Blunt Rochester could make history with a victory in Delaware’s US Senate race
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — The U.S. Senate race in Delaware carries the potential of a historic first for the state’s voters and…
Continue Reading Democrat Matt Meyer and Republican Michael Ramone square off in Delaware’s gubernatorial contest
Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democrats are hoping to extend their decades-long hold on the Delaware governor’s office, while the…
Continue Reading Kentucky voters to decide fate of school choice ballot measure
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky voters are set to deliver their verdict Tuesday on a key education issue. The question is whether…
Continue Reading Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks reelection with an eye toward top GOP leadership post
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping a reelection victory could position him for a Senate…
Continue Reading GOP Rep. Andy Ogles faces a Tennessee reelection test as the FBI probes his campaign finances
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles is seeking reelection to Congress from Tennessee while facing an FBI investigation…
Continue Reading Wyoming Republican John Barrasso wins third full term as US senator
Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman won reelection in Wyoming after the Republican…
Continue Reading Florida ballot measures would legalize marijuana and protect abortion rights
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida voters are deciding whether to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana. These would be…
Continue Reading Student who wowed China in Alibaba math contest got help from teacher, organizers say
Associated Press Organizers of a Chinese math competition say a vocational school student who finished near the top in the first round was helped by…
Continue Reading Saudi oil giant Aramco posts third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down 15% from a year earlier
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco has reported third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down about…
Continue Reading Republican Jim Banks, Democrat Valerie McCray vying for Indiana’s open Senate seat
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Jim Banks, an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, is seeking to capture…
Continue Reading Republicans try to hold onto all of Iowa’s 4 congressional districts
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republicans represent all of Iowa’s four congressional districts but Democrats are hopeful of their…
Continue Reading New Hampshire will decide incumbent’s fate in 1 US House district and fill an open seat in the other
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republicans are hoping to regain a foothold in New Hampshire’s all-Democratic congressional delegation.…
Continue Reading Colorado US House race between Rep. Caraveo and Evans comes down to Latino voters
Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — The race for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District will be a test of Republicans’ and…
Continue Reading Republican US Rep. Lauren Boebert wins after switching districts in Colorado
Associated Press/Report for America WINDSOR, Colo. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has won in a House district in Colorado where she…
Continue Reading Illinois Democrats defend US House seats from GOP challengers across the state
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Two first-term Illinois Democrats locked into competitive congressional contests held onto their seats as control…
Continue Reading Iran’s foreign minister visits Pakistan to discuss Middle East and bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister has arrived in Pakistan’s capital on a two-day official visit to discuss a range of issues, including…
Continue Reading Democrat Andy Kim wins open New Jersey Senate seat, defeating Republican Curtis Bashaw
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Kim was elected Tuesday to the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican businessman Curtis…
Continue Reading Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Factory workers at Boeing voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks,…
Continue Reading Wisconsin Republicans look to reelect a US House incumbent and pick up an open seat
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans are trying to elect two U.S. House incumbents along with a GOP candidate for an open…
Continue Reading Republicans retain control of Wisconsin Legislature despite new maps
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans have maintained control of the Wisconsin Legislature, overcoming Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’…
Continue Reading Too early to call Wisconsin Senate race between Trump-backed millionaire and Democratic incumbent
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — It was too early to declare a winner Wednesday in Wisconsin’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race that pit…
Continue Reading The winner of a North Carolina toss-up race could help decide who controls the US House
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s only toss-up congressional district could help Republicans keep the U.S. House or…
Continue Reading Bomb threats unfold across multiple swing states, as Trump makes unfounded claims on Election Day
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A mostly smooth Election Day nationwide was marred in multiple battleground states Tuesday by a series of bomb…
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