Blinken says surprise escalations threaten to ‘derail’ talks for a cease-fire in Gaza
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed frustration at surprise escalations that threaten to…
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Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A noted sculpture that has stood for 25 years outside the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis is badly damaged after…
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S., Canada and Australia have hit a group of Iranian officials with sanctions for their participation in…
Continue ReadingWojnarowski is leaving ESPN for alma mater to become GM of St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team
AP Sports Writer ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from broadcasting to return to his alma mater, St. Bonaventure, to take over the…
Continue ReadingScientists detect longest pair of jets streaming from a supermassive black hole
AP Science Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have discovered the longest pair of jets streaming from a black hole in a distant galaxy. Black holes…
Continue ReadingSuspension of security clearance for Iran envoy did not follow protocol, watchdog says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department’s internal watchdog says that officials did not follow proper protocol when handling the…
Continue ReadingLessons from Red Sea and Ukraine’s Black Sea fight help prep Navy for possible conflict with China
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy is taking lessons from its combat in the Red Sea and from what Ukraine has done to hold off the…
Continue ReadingDozens of walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon one day after pager blasts injure thousands, state media reports
By Rob Picheta and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN (CNN) — Dozens of walkie-talkies exploded across Lebanon on Wednesday, a security source told CNN, one…
Continue ReadingKentucky governor bans use of ‘conversion therapy’ with executive order
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is banning the use of “conversion therapy” on minors in Kentucky. He signed…
Continue ReadingJustice Department sues over Baltimore bridge collapse and seeks $100M in cleanup costs
Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday sued the owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore…
Continue ReadingBernie Sanders preparing resolutions to block $20B in US arms sales to Israel
AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is preparing a series of Senate resolutions that would stop more than $20…
Continue ReadingGerman woman dies after shark attack near Canary Islands
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A woman has died following a shark attack in the Atlantic Ocean near the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the…
Continue ReadingThailand will indict ex-security personnel over the deaths of 78 Muslim protesters in 2004
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Prosecutors in Thailand say eight former security personnel accused of responsibility for the deaths of 78 Muslim…
Continue ReadingMilan fashion houses from Boss to Marras mute the color story for next summer
AP Fashion Writer MILAN (AP) — Milan designers dipped into neutrals and muted tones for next summer on the second day of Milan Fashion Week of…
Continue ReadingBalloons, trampoline and Apples to Apples are finalists for the Toy Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The National Toy Hall of Fame is floating the idea of inducting balloons. They are among the 12 finalists being considered…
Continue ReadingWhite House hosts first meeting with Trump, Harris transition teams
AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Representatives for former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris’ transition…
Continue ReadingLin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis on their ‘Warriors’ musical concept album with Lauryn Hill
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Lin-Manuel Miranda argues most New Yorkers have an answer to the following question: When did you first see “The…
Continue ReadingDonna Kelce is making her film debut in 2 Hallmark movies — football-themed, of course
Donna Kelce is the latest family member to make her mark on the world of entertainment, cameoing in two upcoming Hallmark Christmas movies that,…
Continue ReadingIslamabad complains to Kabul after an Afghan diplomat disrespected Pakistan’s anthem
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say that Pakistan has complained to Kabul after an Afghan diplomat failed to stand up when the Pakistani…
Continue ReadingAmericans can now renew passports online and bypass cumbersome paper applications
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans can now renew their passports online, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused…
Continue ReadingWNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
AP Basketball Writer The WNBA is headed back to Portland, with Oregon’s biggest city getting an expansion team that will begin play starting in…
Continue ReadingWhat will become of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ musical legacy? Experts weigh in following his indictment
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, but his indictment…
Continue ReadingWhat will become of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ musical legacy? Experts weigh in following his indictment
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop, but his indictment…
Continue ReadingJD Souther, who penned ‘Heartache Tonight’ and other Eagles hits, dies at 78
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John David “JD” Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in…
Continue ReadingJD Souther, who penned ‘Heartache Tonight’ and other Eagles hits, dies at 78
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John David “JD” Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in…
Continue ReadingRising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Soldiers and residents in southwestern Poland are laying sandbags near swollen rivers around the city of Wroclaw to protect…
Continue ReadingPakistan police arrest key suspect in gang rape of a woman polio worker
Associated Press MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police say they have arrested the key suspect in the gang rape of a woman polio worker who was…
Continue ReadingQualcomm loses court appeal against European Union antitrust penalty in chipset case from 2019
LONDON (AP) — Qualcomm lost its bid to get a European Union antitrust penalty thrown out after a top court largely rebuffed the technology…
Continue ReadingFaces of transgender people adorn an artwork in London’s Trafalgar Square
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — An artwork featuring the plaster face casts of hundreds of transgender people is on display in London’s Trafalgar…
Continue ReadingHungary refuses to pay fines for breaking EU asylum rules. Brussels is taking the money anyway.
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has begun the process of clawing back hundreds of millions of euros in funds meant to go…
Continue ReadingFrench soccer star Wissam Ben Yedder stays free ahead of trial on charges of sexual assault
AP Sports Writer French soccer star Wissam Ben Yedder will stay free ahead of his trial on charges of sexual assault while intoxicated, one of his…
Continue ReadingEdmunds: How automakers are making recalls easier
Edmunds Vehicle recalls are an important part of automotive safety. But they can also be quite a hassle for owners. Taking your vehicle to the…
Continue ReadingChinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to Japan
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Chinese aircraft carrier entered an area near Japan’s shores for the first time on Wednesday, leading Tokyo…
Continue ReadingTrump and Harris are taking a brief break from campaigning in battleground states
Associated Press Presidential candidates typically focus much of their travel on battleground states, but Donald Trump on Wednesday is taking his…
Continue ReadingIconic Tupperware Brands seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tupperware Brands, the company that revolutionized food storage decades ago, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
Continue ReadingDutch government led by hard right asks for formal opt-out from EU migration rules
Associated Press THE HAGUE (AP) — The new Dutch government dominated by the far-right party of Geert Wilders has officially asked the European…
Continue ReadingVermont town official, his wife and her son found shot to death in their home
PAWLET, Vt. (AP) — Vermont State Police say a town official, his wife and her son were found shot to death in their home over the weekend. Police…
Continue ReadingCyprus’ top court sacks the government’s chief accountant over misconduct
Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ top court has ordered that the government’s comptroller general be removed from his post…
Continue ReadingChina announces sanctions on US companies selling arms to self-ruled Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China has announced sanctions on American companies selling arms to the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own…
Continue ReadingBritain’s CEO of scandal-ridden Post Office will step down next year
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The chief executive of Britain’s scandal-ridden Post Office will step down next year. The resignation comes as…
Continue ReadingBiden administration to host international AI safety meeting in San Francisco after election
AP Technology Writer Government scientists and artificial intelligence experts from at least nine countries and the European Union will meet in San…
Continue ReadingBiden administration to host international AI safety meeting in San Francisco after election
AP Technology Writer Government scientists and artificial intelligence experts from at least nine countries and the European Union will meet in San…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Sept. 18: Middle East, Presidential race, IVF treatments, Autoworkers, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Fast-food chains across the US are offering discounts today to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day. It comes…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Sept. 18: Middle East, Presidential race, IVF treatments, Autoworkers, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Fast-food chains across the US are offering discounts today to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day. It…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Sept. 18: Middle East, Presidential race, IVF treatments, Autoworkers, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Fast-food chains across the US are offering discounts today to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day. It…
Continue ReadingUkraine claims to have destroyed large Russian ammunition depot in overnight drone attack
By Niamh Kennedy, Maria Kostenko and Victoria Butenko, CNN (CNN) — A Ukrainian drone attack launched overnight destroyed an ammunition depot in…
Continue ReadingPortugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of control
Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — More than 100 wildfires are stretching thousands of firefighters to the limit in northern Portugal. The…
Continue ReadingUkrainian drones strike a major military depot in a Russian town northwest of Moscow
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian drones have struck a large military depot in a town deep inside Russia overnight, causing a huge…
Continue ReadingFIFA teams up with UN health agency for campaign to educate world soccer about concussion
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has teamed up with the World Health Organization for a campaign to educate the soccer industry about the risks of concussion…
Continue ReadingUkraine boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk released after brief detention in Poland
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) — Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has been released after being briefly detained at Krakow airport in Poland.…
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