Prosecutors ask judge to deny George Santos’ bid to have some fraud charges dropped
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to reject former U.S. Rep. George Santos’ bid to have…
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Biden says Hamas is sufficiently depleted. Israel leaders disagree, casting doubts over cease-fire
JULIA FRANKEL and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — At the start of its devastating offensive on the Gaza Strip, Israel set an…
Continue ReadingMemorial for Baltimore bridge collapse victims vandalized
BALTIMORE (AP) — A memorial for the six victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore was vandalized over the weekend. An artist…
Continue ReadingHow Trump’s deny-everything strategy could hurt him at sentencing
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has had plenty to say since his hush money trial conviction last week. He’s…
Continue ReadingNew Orleans valedictorian lived in a homeless shelter as he rose to the top of his class
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — From a New Orleans homeless shelter to the top of his high school class, Elijah Hogan has already conquered much in life. Hogan…
Continue ReadingSlovenia opposition demands referendum on Palestinian state recognition, could delay parliament vote
By ALI ZERDIN Associated Press LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — The main opposition party in Slovenia on Monday filed a motion demanding a referendum on…
Continue ReadingFraud trial juror reports getting bag of $120,000 and promise of more if she’ll acquit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A juror was dismissed Monday after reporting that a woman dropped a bag of $120,000 in cash at her home and offered her more…
Continue ReadingPanthers, city seek $800M stadium renovation deal to keep team in Charlotte for 20 years
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers and the City of Charlotte have proposed a partnership deal that would…
Continue ReadingIsrael declares 4 more hostages are dead in Gaza, including 3 older men from Hamas video
By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Four more hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7 were declared dead by the Israeli military — including…
Continue ReadingGreek extreme far-right leader to return to prison after judges rescind his early release
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The head of Greece’s extreme far-right Golden Dawn party will return to prison after a council of judges rescinded his…
Continue ReadingPalestinian officials apply to join South Africa’s case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Palestinian officials have applied at the top U.N. court for permission to join South…
Continue ReadingBiden prepares an order that would shut down asylum if a daily average of 2,500 migrants arrive
By SEUNG MIN KIM, STEPHEN GROVES and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s campaign says the Biden…
Continue ReadingAtlanta water woes extend into fourth day as city finally cuts off leak gushing into streets
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — For at least some residents, Atlanta’s water problems aren’t over. Resident Milena Franco says…
Continue ReadingRapper Sean Kingston booked into Florida jail, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Rapper and singer Sean Kingston is back in South Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more…
Continue ReadingMother of airman killed by Florida deputy says his firing, alone, won’t cut it
By SUDHIN THANAWALA and TERRY SPENCER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The mother of an airman who was shot and killed by a Florida sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingThings to know about the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis officer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota authorities have released the names the two Minneapolis police officers who shot and killed a man in response to the…
Continue ReadingIdris Elba helps uncover the WWII soldiers of color who never got their due
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More than 8 million people of color served with the Allies but little is known of their…
Continue ReadingUniversity of the Arts abruptly announces June 7 closure, vows to help students transfer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia’s University of the Arts has abruptly announced that it will close in a week. Officials called the June 7…
Continue ReadingTechnical issues briefly halt trading for some NYSE stocks in the latest glitch to hit Wall Street
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A technical issue caused the temporary halt for dozens of stocks listed on the New York Stock…
Continue ReadingFrench children hail D-Day veterans as heroes as they arrive in Normandy for anniversary events
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press DEAUVILLE AIRPORT, France (AP) — ‘’To our forever heroes: Thank you” — those words inscribed by…
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