2 weeks of monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 55, including 8 children
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Officials in Pakistan say the death toll from two weeks of monsoon rains rose to at least 55 on Thursday after at least 12…
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Biden administration seeks stay of judge’s social media order, saying it could cause ‘grave harm’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden administration attorneys say a Louisiana-based federal judge’s order broadly limiting executive branch communications…
Continue ReadingTruck makers pledge to comply with new California rules phasing out gas-powered vehicles
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Some of the nation’s largest truck makers have pledged to not sell new gas-powered…
Continue ReadingMaine governor expected to sign bill easing restrictions on abortions later in pregnancy
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Senate has given final approval to a bill that would expand access to abortions…
Continue ReadingTransgender woman, bookstore, teacher sue over Montana law banning drag reading events
By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A transgender woman, the owners of an independent bookstore and an educator who teaches in…
Continue ReadingGreece pledges more high defense spending, seeks F-35 fleet
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s conservative government is promising to continue a multi-billion euro defense modernization program during its…
Continue ReadingWhy the US is willing to send Ukraine cluster munitions now
By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has agreed to provide controversial cluster munitions…
Continue ReadingThe UN chief issues a rare condemnation of excessive force by Israel in its Jenin raid
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is condemning Israel’s excessive use of force…
Continue ReadingBritney Spears says Wembanyama’s security struck her in Las Vegas, Spurs rookie says he was grabbed
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama said Thursday he believes Britney Spears grabbed…
Continue ReadingGrand Canyon gets $27.5 million federal grant for greener shuttle buses
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Grand Canyon National Park is getting $27.5 million in federal highway money to upgrade its aging fleet of…
Continue ReadingCameraman injured at Yankee Stadium by wild throw has an orbital fracture
NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson and New York manager Aaron Boone spoke Thursday with Pete Stendel, the YES Network cameraman…
Continue ReadingFrances Tiafoe sends footwear message to Travis Scott at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Frances Tiafoe is still waiting on his sneakers from Travis Scott. The American tennis player advanced to the third round…
Continue ReadingWildfires in Canada have broken records for area burned, evacuations and cost, official says
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Wildfires raging across Canada have already broken records for total areas burned, the number of people forced…
Continue ReadingSentencing for former Indiana congressman postponed as prosecutors seek $1.4 million in restitution
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a former Indiana congressman should pay nearly $1.4 million to cover…
Continue ReadingFendi fuses jewels and couture, as Chloe confirms Gabriela Hearst is leaving
By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Fendi put a fitting exclamation point on Paris couture week by drawing an A-list crowd to the…
Continue ReadingAlzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full FDA approval now and that means Medicare will pay for it
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for…
Continue ReadingRailroad industry sues to block limit on crew sizes that Ohio imposed after E. Palestine derailment
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The railroad industry has sued to block a new minimum crew-size requirement that Ohio…
Continue ReadingFlorida parents charged in death of toddler left in car overnight after Fourth of July party
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — A toddler has died after her parents left her in a hot car overnight following a Fourth of July party in Florida. The Polk…
Continue ReadingDeSantis raised $20 million in the 6 weeks since announcing his presidential run, his campaign says
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised $20 million in the first six weeks after he announced his run for president,…
Continue ReadingJohn Berylson, owner of English soccer team Millwall, dies in car crash at age 70
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — John Berylson, an American businessman and owner of English soccer team Millwall who was remembered…
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