3 killed at massive fire in Pakistan’s largest southern city of Karachi, officials say
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say a massive fire has swept through a multi-story commercial building in Pakistan’s largest southern port…
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Union representing German train drivers calls strike that will hit passenger services
BERLIN (AP) — A union representing German train drivers is calling its members to strike for 24 hours this week, following the breakdown of talks…
Continue ReadingA French investigating judge hands terror-linked charges to a man accused of killing tourist
PARIS (AP) — Prosecutors say a man accused of fatally stabbing a tourist and injuring two other people over the weekend near the Eiffel Tower has…
Continue ReadingPro-Israel Democrat to challenge US Rep. Jamaal Bowman in primary race next year
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A pro-Israel Democrat has announced he will challenge U.S. Rep. Jamaal Brown in the…
Continue ReadingOregon power company to pay nearly $300 million to settle latest lawsuit over 2020 wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Electricity utility PacifiCorp will pay $299 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 463 individual plaintiffs who were harmed…
Continue ReadingFake Donald Trump electors settle civil lawsuit in Wisconsin, agree that President Biden won
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ten Republicans who posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin and…
Continue ReadingIt Used to Be Hers: Sara Bareilles dons her apron once more with ‘Waitress’ live-capture film
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — She was an admired pop star with a voice like butter. But writing a musical about a woman who…
Continue ReadingItalian prosecutors say no evidence of Russian secret service role in escape of suspect sought by US
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Milan prosecutors say there is no evidence of Russian secret services involvement in the escape from…
Continue ReadingAs Ukraine aid falters in the Senate, Biden signals he’s willing to make a deal on border security
By ZEKE MILLER, AAMER MADHANI and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As Senate Republicans blocked the advance of tens of billions…
Continue Reading2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities rescued people from raging rivers and roads submerged by high waters in the…
Continue ReadingMaryland attorney general wants new hearing in gun licensing case
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland’s attorney general is requesting a new hearing after a federal appeals court struck down the state’s handgun…
Continue ReadingMichael Urie keeps the laughter going as he stars in a revival of Broadway ‘Spamalot’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Urie has a very hard job this winter: Not cracking up when he’s not supposed to…
Continue ReadingBills GM says edge rusher Von Miller to practice and play while facing domestic violence charge
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane is disappointed in the allegations of…
Continue ReadingKevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker two months ago. Now he’s leaving Congress by year’s end
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months ago, Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Now, the…
Continue ReadingGuyana’s president says his country is preparing to defend itself from Venezuela over disputed area
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Guyana’s president has told The Associated Press that his country is taking…
Continue ReadingUS announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending a $175 million package of military aid to Ukraine,…
Continue ReadingRepublican prosecutor will appeal judge’s ruling invalidating Wisconsin’s 174-year-old abortion ban
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican prosecutor says he plans to appeal a judge’s ruling invalidating…
Continue ReadingCargo ship breaks down in Egypt’s Suez Canal and crashes into a bridge. Traffic is not disrupted
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities say a cargo ship broke down in the Suez Canal and crashes into a bridge over the crucial waterway. They said…
Continue ReadingThe UK apologizes to families of 97 Liverpool soccer fans killed in a stadium crush 34 years ago
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The British government has apologized to the families of 97 Liverpool soccer fans killed in a stadium…
Continue ReadingDemocratic Wisconsin governor vetoes bill to ban gender-affirming care for kids
By HARM VENHUIZEN Associated Press/Report for America MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that sought to…
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