Illinois National Guard member dies of heat injuries at Camp Shelby in Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — An Illinois National Guard member has died after suffering heat injuries during outdoor fitness activities at a military…
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One dead in a Russian military jet trainer crash in a region near Crimea
By The Associated Press Russia’s defense ministry says that one person was killed when a Russian military jet trainer crashed while attempting…
Continue Reading5-year-old buried in Rio after being killed during protest against police violence
By DIARLEI RODRIGUES Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A 5-year-old girl has been buried in Rio de Janeiro, two days after she was fatally…
Continue ReadingWildfires in Maui are among the deadliest in US history. These are the other fires atop the list
By HARM VENHUIZEN Associated Press/Report for America MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have killed at least 96 people,…
Continue ReadingUBS to pay $1.44 billion to settle 2007 financial crisis-era mortgage fraud case, last of such cases
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — UBS will pay U.S. authorities $1.44 billion to settle the last lingering legal case over Wall…
Continue ReadingMichael Oher, former NFL tackle known for ‘The Blind Side,’ sues to end Tuohys’ conservatorship
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Michael Oher, the former NFL tackle known for being the inspiration for the…
Continue Reading‘No Labels’ movement says it could offer independent presidential ticket in 2024
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A national political movement that could offer an independent presidential ticket in…
Continue ReadingNew Orleans City Hall announces death of Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s husband, attorney Jason Cantrell
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The city of New Orleans says the husband of Mayor LaToya Cantrell has died. Jason Cantrell’s death was announced Monday…
Continue ReadingThousands in Bosnia protest against violence after man livestreamed killing of ex-wife on Instagram
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Thousands of Bosnians took to the streets to demand authorities act to curb violence against women after a man…
Continue ReadingHow — and when — is best to donate to those affected by the Maui wildfires?
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The destruction and suffering caused by the Maui wildfires in Hawaii prompted many to…
Continue ReadingThey were alone in a fight to survive. Maui residents had moments to make life-or-death choices
By CLAIRE GALOFARO, MATT SEDENSKY and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — The smoke was starting to blot out the sun. Winds were…
Continue ReadingLebanon’s interim central bank governor freezes assets of former chief and close associates
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s interim central bank governor has frozen the accounts of the banks embattled former chief and close relatives and…
Continue ReadingJudge in Donald Trump’s hush-money case denies bias claim, won’t step aside
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Donald Trump’s Manhattan hush-money criminal case has rejected the former…
Continue ReadingMan sentenced for abandoning baby after MLB pitcher Dennis Eckersley’s daughter gave birth in woods
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A 45-year-old New Hampshire man will spend at least a year in jail for endangering the life of a newborn baby, after MLB…
Continue ReadingHow a law associated with mobsters is central to charges against Trump
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis opened her investigation into Donald Trump after the…
Continue ReadingPrague government opposes local performance by Russian soprano Anna Netrebko
PRAGUE (AP) — The Prague ruling coalition says it “unequivocally” opposes the planning performance of Russian soprano Anna Netrebko. Deputy…
Continue ReadingFederal judges question Alabama’s new congressional map, lack of 2nd majority-Black district
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A panel of federal judges on Monday began a review Alabama’s redrawn congressional map…
Continue ReadingAn accident at Germany’s biggest theme park injures 7 people, police say
BERLIN (AP) — Police say seven people have been injured in an accident at Germany’s biggest theme park. The accident happened at the Europa-Park…
Continue ReadingYoung environmental activists prevail in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana
By MATTHEW BROWN and AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Young environmental activists scored what experts described as a…
Continue ReadingArgentine peso plunges after rightist who admires Trump comes first in primary vote
By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Argentine peso plunged Monday after a 52-year-old anti-establishment candidate…
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