Biden sets tighter standards for deadly soot pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is setting tougher standards for deadly soot pollution, saying that…
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Germany will reduce the minimum sentence for child sexual abuse images, citing unintended problems
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Cabinet has approved plans to reduce a one-year minimum sentence for spreading child sexual abuse images, changing a rule…
Continue ReadingThe Netherlands is having trouble forming a new far-right government. Here’s why
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Talks to form a far right-led government in the Netherlands have come to a premature…
Continue ReadingRussia says former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has interviewed Vladimir Putin
By DAVID BAUDER and EMMA BURROWS Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has been interviewed by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the…
Continue ReadingDoes Spain’s popular Eurovision song ‘Zorra’ insult women or defend them?
By CIARÁN GILES Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Eurovision song “Zorra,” whose title can be translated as an anti-female slur, is…
Continue Reading‘Girl on the Train’ author Paula Hawkins has new novel out in October
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Girl on the Train” author Paula Hawkins has a new thriller out this fall, and will release it through a new publisher.…
Continue ReadingIndonesian rebels say they’re ready to free a New Zealand pilot taken hostage a year ago
By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Separatist rebels in Indonesia’s restive Papua region have expressed their readiness…
Continue ReadingEdmunds: How to get the most money for your trade-in vehicle
By JOSH JACQUOT Edmunds Maximizing your car’s trade-in value can add thousands to the bottom line in a new-car transaction. We share tips that will…
Continue ReadingThailand and Muslim separatist rebels agree on roadmap to peace, Malaysian facilitator says
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia says the Thai government and Muslim separatist rebels in southern Thailand have agreed in principle to a…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas, where the party never ends, prepares for its biggest yet: Super Bowl 58
By RIO YAMAT Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas proposed to the NFL in December 2021. “Let’s just marry these brands, and let’s…
Continue ReadingA stray dog attacks 11 people, mostly children playing at a park north of Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese officials say a stray dog attacked 11 people, most of them children playing in a park, causing minor injuries. Fire…
Continue ReadingFrom Uber Eats’ ‘Friends’ reunion to Bud’s Clydesdales, here are the buzziest Super Bowl ads so far
By MAE ANDERSON and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — If you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, you no longer have…
Continue ReadingRussian upper house approves bill to confiscate assets of those convicted of discrediting the army
MOSCOW (AP) — The upper house of Russia’s parliament has unanimously endorsed a bill that would allow authorities to confiscate money, valuables…
Continue ReadingFrance pays homage to victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in Israel with national ceremony led by Macron
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in Israel. He…
Continue ReadingWorld Food Program says its ramping up aid to reach 3 million Ethiopians. Millions more are in need
By The Associated Press The U.N.’s World Food Program says it is aiming aims to reach up to 3 million Ethiopians affected by climate change and…
Continue ReadingBiden administration names a director of the new AI Safety Institute
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is naming a top White House aide as the director of the newly established…
Continue ReadingUN aid chief says warring Sudan generals agreed to talk on humanitarian issues. He’s still waiting
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A top U.N. official says that two generals in Sudan whose forces have been at war for the last 10…
Continue ReadingSweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines, saying it doesn’t have jurisdiction
By JAN M. OLSEN Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish officials say they have decided to close their investigation into the September…
Continue ReadingGermany’s Lufthansa cancels hundreds of flights as its ground staff strike for a day at 5 airports
BERLIN (AP) — Ground staff for Lufthansa have walked off the job at five major German airports, causing the airline to cancel hundreds of flights.…
Continue ReadingChina, US hold economic talks as trade issues heat up on the campaign trail
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese and U.S. officials have met in Beijing for talks on tough issues dividing the two…
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