Takeaways from AP visit to Congo as nation offers expanded oil drilling
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press MOANDA, Congo (AP) — The central African nation of Congo is looking to expand oil and gas drilling by auctioning…
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As Congo seeks to expand drilling, some communities worry pollution will worsen
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press MOANDA, Congo (AP) — The central African nation of Congo is known for its mineral riches. Now the country is…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from Hunter Biden’s combative deposition with Republican lawmakers
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The transcript of the congressional deposition of Hunter Biden has been…
Continue ReadingGirl walking to school in New York finds severed arm, police later find another arm and leg
BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) — A girl walking to school on Long Island in New York found a severed arm on the side of the road and police searching the area…
Continue ReadingAt least 3 injured in shooting at Southern California dental office, suspect in custody
EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — Police say they have taken a man into custody in connection with a shooting in Southern California that left at least three…
Continue ReadingNYPD chief misidentifies judge in social media post condemning bail decision
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Several New York City police chiefs are facing criticism from the state’s court system after…
Continue ReadingOscar winner John Williams among 19 new members of American Academy of Arts and Letters
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-winning composer John Williams has joined a new academy: the American Academy of Arts and…
Continue ReadingGeorgia sets execution date for man who killed ex-girlfriend 30 years ago
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A man who killed his former girlfriend three decades ago is set to be put to death in March in…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand tour operators told to pay $7.8 million in fines and reparations over volcanic eruption
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Tour booking agents and managers of a New Zealand island where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people in 2019 were…
Continue ReadingThird person dies from Milwaukee shooting that injured 4
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee police say a third person has died from injuries sustained in a shooting earlier this week that claimed four victims.…
Continue ReadingVirginia man sentenced to 43 years after pleading guilty to killing teen who had just graduated
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A young man accused in last year’s fatal shooting of a teenager who had received his high school diploma minutes earlier in…
Continue ReadingTexts show prosecutor’s ex-law partner gave info for effort to remove Fani Willis from election case
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Attorneys for Donald Trump and other defendants in the Georgia election interference case hoped…
Continue ReadingShirtless US Senate candidate submerges himself in Wisconsin lake, issues challenge to opponent
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A shirtless candidate for U.S. Senate broke through the ice of a Madison lake hoping to pour…
Continue ReadingThree former Department of Education employees charged with defrauding Arizona voucher program
By JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press Three former Arizona Department of Education employees were indicted on conspiracy and money laundering charges…
Continue ReadingBrian Mulroney, former Canadian prime minister who forged closer ties with US, dies at 84
By ROB GILLIES and CHARMAINE NORONHA Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has died at 84. He forged close…
Continue ReadingIowa star Caitlin Clark declares for WNBA draft, will skip final season of college eligibility
By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Iowa star Caitlin Clark says she will leave the Hawkeyes after this season and enter the WNBA draft. Clark made the…
Continue ReadingJudge holds veteran journalist Catherine Herridge in civil contempt for refusing to divulge source
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge held veteran investigative reporter Catherine Herridge…
Continue ReadingAlaska governor threatens to veto education package that he says doesn’t go far enough
By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has threatened to veto an education package…
Continue ReadingEPA delays rules for existing natural gas power plants until after the November election
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it is delaying planned rules for existing…
Continue ReadingMissouri is suing Planned Parenthood based on a conservative group’s sting video
By JIM SALTER and JOHN HANNA Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing Planned Parenthood of…
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