The Bahamas pushes to reduce violence as the US Embassy warns of a spike in killings
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in the Bahamas say they are cracking down on crime after the U.S. Embassy issued a security alert warning…
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Georgia’s prime minister steps down to prepare for national elections this fall
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — The prime minister of the country of Georgia resigned on Monday and said he had accepted an offer to become chairman of the…
Continue ReadingGerman president calls for alliance against extremism as protests against far right draw thousands
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s president has called for a broad “alliance against extremism” in the wake of a report about far-right discussions of…
Continue ReadingWalmart’s latest perk for U.S. store managers? Stock grants
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is further sweetening the perks for its U.S. store managers as the nation’s…
Continue ReadingPutin and Lukashenko meet in St Petersburg to discuss ways to expand the Russia-Belarus alliance
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — The leaders of Russia and Belarus have discussed ways to further expand their alliance that has seen the deployment…
Continue ReadingFellini’s muse and Italian film icon Sandra Milo dies at 90
Sandra Milo, an icon of Italian cinema who played a key role in Federico Fellini’s Oscar-winning “8½” has died. A statement from her family…
Continue ReadingUS safety agency closes probe into Dodge and Ram rotary gear shifters without seeking a recall
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators will not seek a recall after a seven-year investigation into complaints alleging that more than 1…
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US to receive gold medals in wake of figure skater Valieva’s Olympic DQ
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer International Olympic officials have told counterparts in the United States that their figure skating team will…
Continue ReadingRat poop, bug bits, mice hair: How many ‘unavoidable defects’ are in peanut butter and other foods you eat?
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Brace yourselves, America: Many of your favorite foods may contain bits and pieces of creatures that you…
Continue ReadingChina is protesting interrogations and deportations of its students at US border
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government has protested to the United States over the treatment of Chinese arriving to study in America. Ambassador Xie…
Continue ReadingRussian figure skater Kamila Valieva banned for four years by Court of Arbitration for Sport
By George Ramsay and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The long-running doping saga involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva reached a landmark moment…
Continue ReadingThailand may deport visiting dissident rock band that criticized war in Ukraine back to Russia
By JUTARAT SKULPICHETRAT Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Human rights advocates and fans say a visiting dissident rock band that has been critical…
Continue ReadingLone victim of ISIS-claimed Istanbul church shooting was a Muslim, says local official
By Scott McLean and Yusuf Gezer, CNN (CNN) — The lone victim of Sunday’s ISIS-claimed shooting at the Santa Maria Catholic Church in Istanbul…
Continue ReadingUN’s top court will rule Friday on its jurisdiction in a Ukraine case over Russia’s genocide claim
By MOLLY QUELL Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court will rule on Friday whether it has jurisdiction to…
Continue ReadingBritney Spears shows support for Justin Timberlake’s new music
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Britney Spears is showing appreciation for Justin Timberlake’s new song. While Spears’ 2011 song…
Continue ReadingAmazon’s bid to buy Roomba maker iRobot is called off amid pushback in Europe
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Amazon has called off its purchase of iRobot, blaming “undue and disproportionate regulatory…
Continue ReadingOklahoma GOP votes to condemn Sen. Lankford for role in bipartisan border talks
By Colin McCullough, CNN (CNN) — The Oklahoma Republican Party approved a resolution over the weekend condemning and censuring Sen. James…
Continue ReadingPolice investigate the son of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro for alleged spying on opponents
By DIANE JEANTET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police searched the homes and office of Carlos Bolsonaro, the son of…
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Dry today, possible rain Tues
Happy Monday everyone! An upper ridge is building over the Pacific Northwest leading to more dry and mild conditions over our region. This will…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the AP’s investigation into how US prison labor supports many popular food brands
By MARGIE MASON and ROBIN McDOWELL Associated Press In a sweeping two-year investigation, The Associated Press found goods linked to U.S. prisoners…
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