Everything you need to know about this year’s meeting of leaders at the UN General Assembly
By MALLIKA SEN Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic. Then, it was Russia’s war in Ukraine.…
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Libya was mired in chaos and corruption. For years, warnings the Derna dams may burst went unheeded
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The warnings were clear but went unheeded. Experts had long said that floods posed a significant danger…
Continue ReadingClinton Global Initiative will launch network to provide new humanitarian aid to Ukrainians
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Francis urged all people to do their part to address the world’s problems, especially…
Continue ReadingCenturies after Native American remains were dug up, a new law returns them for reburial in Illinois
By JOHN O’CONNOR and MELISSA PEREZ WINDER Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials and Native Americans whose ancestors…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares weaker ahead of Federal Reserve interest rate decision
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly declined in cautious trading Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s looming…
Continue ReadingRepublican legislatures flex muscles to keep power in closely divided North Carolina and Wisconsin
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and GARY ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In 2020, North Carolina seemed the model of an evenly-divided swing…
Continue ReadingEx-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark acted within the scope of official duties in Georgia case, lawyer says
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark was acting within the scope of his official…
Continue ReadingIn a state used to hurricanes and flooding, Louisiana is battling an unprecedented wildfire season
By SARA CLINE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana has had an unprecedented wildfire season, exacerbated by extreme heat and dry…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina Republicans seek control over state and local election boards ahead of 2024
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republicans who control the North Carolina legislature with veto-proof majorities are…
Continue ReadingAustralia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government said Monday the online dating industry must improve safety…
Continue ReadingChina flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high in activity the island calls harassment
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China has flown 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new daily high for the activity the island considers harassment.…
Continue ReadingChicago Symphony Orchestra, musicians union agree to 3-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra says it agreed to a three-year contract with its musicians union on a deal to replace the agreement…
Continue ReadingDominican Republic’s president stands resolute on his closing of all borders with Haiti
By MARTÍN ADAMES ALCÁNTARA Associated Press SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The president of the Dominican Republic on Sunday defended…
Continue ReadingSearch on for a missing Marine Corps fighter jet in South Carolina after pilot safely ejects
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A Marine Corps pilot safely ejected from a fighter jet over South Carolina and the search for his missing aircraft…
Continue Reading2 pilots killed after their planes collided upon landing at air races in Reno, Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Authorities say two pilots have died after their planes crashed upon landing at an air racing event in Reno. Officials with the…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will sign climate-focused transparency laws for big business
NEW YORK (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he plans to sign into law a pair of climate-focused bills intended to force major corporations to…
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Rural hospitals are closing maternity wards. People are seeking options to give birth closer to home
Alisha Alderson placed her folded clothes and everything she needed for the last month of her pregnancy in various suitcases. She never imagined she…
Continue ReadingAP Top 25: No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in…
Continue ReadingMike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid investigation involving players’ photos
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Mike Babcock, the coach with a Stanley Cup championship and two Olympic gold medals on his resume, has lost his…
Continue ReadingRoad collision kills 4 Greek rescue workers dispatched to flood-stricken Libya, health minister says
CAIRO (AP) — Four Greek rescue workers dispatched to Libya following devastating flooding in the eastern city of Derna were killed in a road…
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