What to expect during the ranked choice voting count in New York City Council races
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — New York City elections officials will begin releasing preliminary results from ranked choice…
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Biden is hosting Sweden’s prime minister at the White House in a show of support for its NATO bid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host Sweden’s prime minister at the White House in a show of solidarity as the United States presses…
Continue ReadingConservatives go to red states, Democrats to blue as the country grows more polarized
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press STAR, Idaho (AP) — Once he and his wife Jennifer moved to a Boise suburb last year, Tim Kohl could finally…
Continue ReadingThe Texas shooter in a racist Walmart attack is going to prison. Here’s what to know about the case
By MORGAN LEE and PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A white Texas gunman who killed 23 people at a Walmart in 2019 returns to…
Continue ReadingConservatives go to red states and Democrats go to blue as the country grows more polarized
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press STAR, Idaho (AP) — Once he and his wife, Jennifer, moved to a Boise suburb last year, Tim Kohl could finally…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asia sinks after survey shows China activity weakening
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets sank Wednesday after a survey showed Chinese industrial activity weakening.…
Continue ReadingNorth Korean satellite wasn’t advanced enough to conduct reconnaissance from space, Seoul says
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The satellite North Korea failed to put into orbit wasn’t advanced enough to…
Continue ReadingAustralian leader criticizes Hong Kong’s attempt to arrest 2 activists who now live in Australia
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticized Hong Kong authorities over their pursuit of two pro-democracy…
Continue Reading‘Smallville’ actor released from prison for role in sex-trafficking case tied to cult-like group
The television actor Allison Mack, who pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case tied to the cult-like group NXIVM, has been released…
Continue ReadingIAEA chief visits Fukushima before radioactive water is released
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press FUTABA, Japan (AP) — The United Nations nuclear chief toured Japan’s tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant…
Continue ReadingColombian rebel group says it will stop attacks on military
By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s largest rebel group says it will stop attacks on the nation’s military as…
Continue ReadingMariners fan travels to Giants’ waterfront ballpark, fondly remembering time there with slain son
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Mariners fan Keith Beach was asked whether he might be interested in using the seats…
Continue ReadingPossible shark attacks prompt heightened patrols at New York’s Long Island beaches
NEW YORK (AP) — Two swimmers were apparently attacked by sharks off the shores of Long Island on Tuesday, a day after two others reported being…
Continue Reading4 people, including a baby, died crossing the Rio Grande into Texas over the holiday weekend
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — An official says an infant was among four people who died while crossing the Rio Grande in the Texas border city of Eagle…
Continue ReadingFrench far-right figure ends divisive crowdfunding for officer whose shooting of teen set off unrest
PARIS (AP) — A French far-right figure behind a divisive, and hugely successful, crowdfunding campaign for the family of a police officer jailed in…
Continue ReadingPlan to demolish house where 4 University of Idaho students were slain prompts objections
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Objections have been raised to demolishing the house where four University of Idaho students were killed last year, with…
Continue ReadingMexico soccer federation condemns weekend stabbing
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican Soccer Federation has issued a statement condemning violence among fans, after one Mexico fan stabbed another at a…
Continue ReadingJudge limits Biden administration in working with social media companies
By JIM SALTER Associated Press A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with…
Continue ReadingChanel couture makes a subdued ode to Parisian elegance in fall-winter collection
By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — The cobblestoned banks of the Seine served as the stage for Chanel’s fall-winter runway show and…
Continue ReadingRevelers across the US brave heat and rain to celebrate Fourth of July
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Revelers across the U.S. braved heat and heavy rain to take part in Fourth of July activities…
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