Algeria bans ‘Barbie’ almost a month after movie’s local release
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — The “Barbie” movie was pulled from theaters in Algeria this week almost one month after its release in the North…
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Will Donald Trump show up at next week’s presidential debate? GOP rivals are preparing for it
By STEVE PEOPLES and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — He says he won’t sign the pledge required to participate, but…
Continue ReadingHomeowners were having issues with hot water tank before deadly blast in Pennsylvania, officials say
PLUM, Pa. (AP) — The owners of a home that exploded in western Pennsylvania last weekend were having issues with their hot water tank, authorities…
Continue ReadingDeath toll rises to 11 in powerful explosion near the Dominican Republic’s capital; 10 still missing
By MARTÍN ADAMES ALCÁNTARA and DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic (AP) — Authorities say the death toll from a…
Continue ReadingUS universities launch partnership to elevate free speech to counter threats to democracy
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press The presidents of 13 universities are elevating free speech on their campuses this academic year, as part of a new…
Continue ReadingWidespread blackout leaves parts of Brazil without electricity
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A blackout has left large parts of Brazil’s north and northeast regions without any electricity. The National System…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asia shares decline as faltering Chinese economy sets off global slide
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares declined Wednesday amid worries over discouraging data on China, as well as over the…
Continue ReadingSome athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Professional sports are a difficult career for athletes or coaches with a fear of flying.…
Continue ReadingOpera Philadelphia head to retire, and postpone 2023-24 production to save money
By RONALD BLUM Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Opera Philadelphia is postponing a show to save money, and gearing up for a change in leadership.…
Continue ReadingRussia’s ruble has tumbled. What does it mean for the wartime economy?
By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer The Russian ruble has fallen a long way in recent months, and the country’s central bank is stepping in to…
Continue ReadingDenver police officer fatally shot a man she thought held a knife. It was a marker
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — When Denver police responded to a potential case of domestic violence this month, they say a man…
Continue ReadingRetail sales rose solidly last month in a sign that consumers are still spending freely
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans increased their purchases at retailers last month – for clothing, dining…
Continue ReadingTexas sues Shell over May fire at Houston-area petrochemical plant
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is suing Shell, alleging a fire at the oil giant’s Houston-area petrochemical plant damaged the environment. The…
Continue Reading‘Bidenomics’ delivered a once-in-generation investment. It shows the pros and cons of policymaking
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — There are so many dots on the maps they blur into blobs — each one reflecting…
Continue ReadingPakistan anti-graft court allows questioning of deputy at Imran Khan’s party amid political turmoil
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials say Pakistan’s anti-graft tribunal in the eastern city of Lahore has allowed…
Continue ReadingAustralian ex-priest has prison sentence extended to 40 years for molesting 72nd child victim
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian ex-priest convicted of sexually abusing children has had another 12 months added to his 39-year prison…
Continue ReadingPoland showcases military might in a parade as war rages in neighboring Ukraine
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO member Poland displayed its state-of-the-art weapons and defense systems at a…
Continue ReadingClashes between rival militias in Libya leave 27 people dead, authorities say
By JACK JEFFERY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Medical authorities say clashes between rival militias in Libya’s capital have killed at least 27…
Continue ReadingKenya launches an inquiry into alleged abuses by a British army training unit, including a killing
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A parliamentary committee in Kenya has launched an inquiry into alleged human rights violations…
Continue ReadingVast swath of northeastern China threatened by flooding as rivers rise above warning levels
BEIJING (AP) — A vast swath of northeastern China is threatened by flooding as at least 90 rivers have risen above warning levels and 24 have…
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