WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A fencing World Cup event in Poland has been canceled because the sport’s governing body decided last month to let Russians and Belarusians compete. The Polish Fencing Association says it will not host the Olympic qualifying event for women’s foil from April 21-23 in Poznan. The International Fencing Federation last month
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — A fencing World Cup event in Poland has been canceled because the sport’s governing body decided last month to let Russians and Belarusians compete. The Polish Fencing Association says it will not host the Olympic qualifying event for women’s foil from April 21-23 in Poznan. The International Fencing Federation last month
Continue ReadingBy KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada says she is running for reelection. Rosen’s announcement early Wednesday is welcome news for Democrats ahead of a challenging 2024 Senate map. They must defend incumbents not only in red states like Montana, Ohio and West Virginia, but also in
Continue ReadingBy NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi was hospitalized Wednesday in intensive care because of a problem related to a previous infection, but was alert and speaking, Italy’s foreign minister said. The 86-year-old three-time premier was in the ICU at Milan’s San Raffaele hospital, the clinic where he routinely
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Goodkind, CNN US stocks have been incredibly resilient this year. In the midst of a banking crisis, historically high interest rates, geopolitical turmoil and heightened recession forecasts, the S&P 500 is up nearly 7% year-to-date. But investors should be wary, warn analysts, because the churn under the surface shows noticeable weakness. The rally
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GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… Gradually thickening clouds today will be the first indicator of more storm activity headed in our direction. Fortunately, we will cling to a southerly flow of air that will begin to warm us a bit. Highs today will be in the mid to upper 40’s and breezes out of the south
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN) — La policía de Israel irrumpió en la mezquita al-Aqsa en la Ciudad Vieja de Jerusalén este miércoles temprano y arrestó más de 350 personas, pocos días después de que mataran un palestino fuera del lugar sagrado. Escenas violentas dentro de la mezquita compartidas en las redes sociales muestran a las
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Champions League winner Real Madrid earned the most prize money from a European club competition last season with $146.4 million paid by UEFA. Madrid’s total included a basic payment for entering the group stage, results bonuses, a share of Spanish broadcasting rights and an extra payment
Continue ReadingBy Anna Cooban, CNN Amazon plans to shut down global online book store Book Depository after almost two decades. The UK-based bookseller, bought by Amazon in 2011, announced Wednesday that it would cease operations on April 26, but that customers could still place orders until midday UK time on that day. The company will continue
Continue ReadingBy LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Finland has joined NATO, abandoning a history of military nonalignment for protection from Russia under the organization’s security umbrella. But what of war-ravaged Ukraine? At their next summit in July, U.S. President Joe Biden and his counterparts want to offer Ukraine something more. They want to meet
Continue ReadingBy Clare Foran and Simone McCarthy, CNN Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a dire warning that “democracy is under threat” as she met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in California, a highly anticipated event that marked a show of democratic solidarity in defiance of threats from China. Tsai gathered with McCarthy and
Continue ReadingCNN By Clare Foran and Simone McCarthy, CNN Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a dire warning that “democracy is under threat” as she met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in California, a highly anticipated event that marked a show of democratic solidarity in defiance of threats from China. Tsai gathered with McCarthy
Continue ReadingBy Jack Guy, Lauren Kent and Jessie Gretener, CNN The husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Peter Murrell, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party. Murrell, 58, stepped down as the SNP’s chief executive last month after more than two decades
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Continue ReadingBy PAUL WISEMAN and JOSH BOAK The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is pressing its case for a new approach to global trade. It’s arguing that America’s traditional reliance on promoting free trade pacts failed to anticipate China’s brass-knuckled brand of capitalism and the possibility that a major power like Russia would
Continue ReadingBy SAM KEMMIS of NerdWallet President Biden derided “junk fees” during his State of the Union Address, calling out airline seat selection fees in particular. Politicians and travelers have been railing against these unexpected add-on fees — like upcharges for seat selection and resort fees — for years. They are rooted in internet comparison shopping,
Continue ReadingBy Nikki Carvajal, CNN President Joe Biden will travel to the United Kingdom and Ireland next week, the White House announced early Wednesday morning. The president will first travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, before traveling to Ireland where “he will discuss our close
Continue ReadingBy ADIL JAWAD Associated Press KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Veterinarians said they performed a critical procedure to save a sick elephant at a zoo in southern Pakistan on Wednesday. Noor Jehan, 17, was brought to Karachi with three other elephants more than a dozen years ago. Videos of her leaning her head against a tree
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN LONG and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to the United Kingdom and Ireland next week in part to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday accord. The U.S.-brokered agreement helped end deadly sectarian violence in Northern Ireland. The White House says Biden will first
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN Billions of items are scanned every day using a barcode, that block of parallel lines usually on the back of products. The laser-powered technology has revolutionized major industries since its debut 50 years ago. But, like many great inventions, it remains unclear whose idea it actually was. Here’s what else you
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