John Barth, innovative postmodernist novelist, dies at 93
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press Writer ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — John Barth, the postmodernist writer whose whimsical novels revolved around the art of…
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Palestinians seek full UN membership again, but US is almost certain to block it for a second time
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Supporters of the Palestinians’ request for full membership in the United Nations…
Continue ReadingScathing federal report rips Microsoft for shoddy security, insincerity in response to Chinese hack
By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) — In a scathing indictment of Microsoft corporate security and transparency, a Biden…
Continue ReadingVoters in Enid, Oklahoma, oust city council member with ties to white nationalism
ENID, Oklahoma (AP) — Voters in the northwest Oklahoma city of Enid have recalled a city council member with ties to white nationalism. Unofficial…
Continue ReadingEx-police officer gets 200 hours community service for campaign scheme to help New York City mayor
NEW YORK (AP) — A former police officer who prosecutors say was the ringleader of a campaign donations scheme to help New York City Mayor Eric…
Continue ReadingArgentina’s Falkland War defeat stirs patriotic fervor but President Milei has other concerns
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — President Javier Milei has struggled to navigate nationalist sensitivities around…
Continue ReadingTrump sues two Trump Media co-founders, seeking to void their stock in the company
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Donald Trump is suing two co-founders of Trump Media & Technology Group, the newly public parent company of his Truth…
Continue ReadingFierce earthquake rattles Taiwan, killing 9 and injuring more than 1,000
By JOHNSON LAI, CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century…
Continue Reading12.3 million: Iowa’s victory over LSU is the most-watched women’s college basketball game on record
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Caitlin Clark can claim another record — the most-watched women’s college basketball game in history.…
Continue ReadingMan admits stealing $1.8M in luxury items from Beverly Hills hotel, trying to sell them in Miami
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man has admitted stealing nearly $2 million worth of jewelry, clothing and accessories from guests at a Beverly…
Continue ReadingPuerto Rico governor announces historic budget to aid elderly, reduce violence and boost solar power
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor says the U.S. territory’s budget for the upcoming fiscal…
Continue ReadingJurors to begin deliberating in case against former DEA agent accused of taking bribes from Mafia
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jurors are scheduled to begin deliberations Wednesday in the corruption trial of a former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration…
Continue ReadingHouston police chief won’t say if thousands of dropped cases reveals bigger problems within agency
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s police chief on Tuesday declined to say whether recent revelations that more than…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea says it tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile that’s easier to hide
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it tested another new hypersonic intermediate-range missile powered…
Continue ReadingOfficer acquitted in 2020 death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma is hired by neighboring sheriff’s office
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — One of the three Tacoma police officers cleared of criminal charges in the 2020 death of Manuel…
Continue ReadingCompany helping immigrants in detention ordered to pay $811M+ in lawsuit alleging deceptive tactics
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A company that provides services for immigrants in federal detention has been ordered to pay…
Continue ReadingKansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice leased Lamborghini involved in Dallas crash, company’s attorney says
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was leasing a Lamborghini sport utility vehicle that…
Continue ReadingTennessee governor accepts resignation of Memphis judge indicted on coercion, harassment charges
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has accepted the resignation of a Memphis judge who has been charged…
Continue ReadingA police dog’s death has Kansas poised to increase penalties for killing K-9 officers
By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is poised to increase its penalties for killing police dogs and horses. Legislators…
Continue ReadingMother of boy found dead in suitcase in southern Indiana ordered held without bond
SALEM, Ind. (AP) — The mother of a 5-year-old Atlanta boy whose body was found in a suitcase in Indiana in 2022 has been ordered held without…
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