Poland moves to reopen embassy in North Korea closed during COVID pandemic
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland says it is reactivating its embassy in the capital of North Korea, becoming the second Western nation after Sweden to…
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Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that healthy consumer spending…
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American Airlines flight out of Hawaii told to make ‘expedited climb’ to avoid mountains
By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration says an air traffic controller’s instructions kept an American Airlines…
Continue ReadingTV funnyman Conan O’Brien is tapped to host next Oscars
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel for the second time to host their big show, the Academy…
Continue ReadingTrump won more young voters, but many don’t agree with him on issues: AP VoteCast
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans ages 18 to 29 swung toward President-elect Donald Trump in this year’s election, but they came to…
Continue ReadingA lion cub evacuated from Lebanon to a South African sanctuary escapes airstrikes and abuse
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — When Sara first arrived at her rescuers’ home, she was sick, tired, and was covered in ringworms and signs of…
Continue ReadingA silent protest in Serbia demands accountability for a roof collapse that killed 14
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Residents in northern Serbia have stopped traffic and stood in silence to commemorate the 14 victims of a railway roof…
Continue ReadingRare 2,000-year-old knife handle found at Hadrian’s Wall offers glimpse into gladiator life
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — A rare knife handle in the shape of a gladiator has been discovered at Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England,…
Continue ReadingHundreds of hospitality workers are on strike at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hundreds of hospitality workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip walked off the job just before dawn Friday…
Continue ReadingA French student who was arrested and detained in Tunisia returns to Paris
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A French student detained for weeks in Tunisia has returned to Paris after weeks of top-level diplomatic discussions.…
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RFK Jr.’s to-do list to make America ‘healthy’ has health experts worried
CNN By Meg Tirrell and Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of the US…
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Lebanon ceasefire talks intensify as Hezbollah considers new US-Israeli proposal
By Tamara Qiblawi, Natasha Bertrand and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — Hezbollah is considering a US-Israeli ceasefire proposal, sources told CNN,…
Continue ReadingTransgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback
AP National Writer Election victories for Donald Trump and other candidates whose campaigns demeaned transgender people reinforced a widespread…
Continue ReadingWhistleblower sounds alarm about destruction of tribal sites in North Carolina
Associated Press A career archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service says managers have been engaging in irresponsible and illegal behavior that has…
Continue ReadingU.S. protectionism could undermine modest growth forecast for eurozone, says EU Commission
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The economy of the European Union is headed for only modest growth in coming months as consumers regain…
Continue ReadingBiden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries
Associated Press LIMA, Peru (AP) — President Joe Biden praised the cooperation between South Korea, Japan and the U.S. at countering what he…
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Urban areas are getting hotter. A startup from one of the world’s hottest cities wants to help
By Amy Gunia, CNN (CNN) — Climate change is impacting urban areas especially hard, and densely populated cities are suffering the most. The…
Continue ReadingWorkers at Canada’s national postal service go on strike Friday, disrupting deliveries
TORONTO (AP) — Workers at Canada’s national postal service are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with Canada Post. Canadian…
Continue ReadingPolice and protesters clash in Georgia’s separatist Abkhazia region over pro-Moscow property measure
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Protesters opposing a measure allowing Russians to buy property in the Georgian territory of Abkhazia stormed the…
Continue ReadingItalian hotel manager rejects Israeli couple’s reservation, accusing Israeli people of ‘genocide’
Associated Press ROME (AP) — The manager of a small hotel in northern Italy has refused a reservation made by a couple of Israeli tourists and…
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