A look at the candidates in Turkey’s presidential elections
By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey is heading toward presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday. President Recep…
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McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned girl
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — McDonald’s and a franchise holder are at fault after a hot Chicken McNugget from a Happy Meal fell on a little…
Continue ReadingPilots at United picket for higher pay as pressure builds before summer travel season
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Just ahead of what could be a record-breaking summer travel season, pilots from one of the…
Continue ReadingStragglers pack up as Swiss village is evacuated under rockslide threat
BRIENZ, Switzerland (AP) — Stragglers packed up belongings in cars, trucks and a least one pickup truck before a looming deadline on Friday to…
Continue ReadingUkrainian deminers get training in Cyprus from US, Irish experts
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ defense minister says the island nation is working together with Irish…
Continue ReadingWave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides US faith leaders
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer As Republican-governed states across the nation advance myriad bills targeting transgender young people,…
Continue ReadingIn El Paso, pastors offer waiting migrants shelter and counsel
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press EL PASO, Texas (AP) — As changing policies, rampant misinformation and exasperated, fearful crowds…
Continue ReadingNo injuries reported in US outbreak of small tornadoes; more storms possible
By KEN MILLER Associated Press Storms in parts of the southern Plains produced numerous small tornadoes but no reports of deaths or injuries. The…
Continue ReadingUEFA rebuts claim Istanbul in doubt as Champions League final host after election
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA insists the Champions League final will be played in Istanbul no matter the outcome of this weekend’s Turkish…
Continue ReadingRussia, Belarus have Paralympic membership suspension overturned, but athletes still barred
BONN, Germany (AP) — Russia and its ally Belarus have had their suspension from membership of the International Paralympic Committee overturned on…
Continue ReadingSerbia’s populist leader denounces planned Belgrade bridge blockade after shootings
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s populist leader has sharply denounced opposition plans to block a key bridge and highway in Belgrade on Friday…
Continue ReadingToyota: Data on more than 2 million vehicles in Japan were at risk in decade-long breach
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — A decade-long data breach in Toyota’s much-touted online service put some information on more…
Continue ReadingChina to send special envoy to Ukraine, Russia as part of peace efforts
BEIJING (AP) — China is sending a special envoy to Ukraine and Russia starting next week in what it calls an effort to help reach a political…
Continue ReadingJets, Rodgers receive plenty of marquee spots as networks navigate NFL schedule process
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Aaron Rodgers nearly upended the NFL schedule two years ago when he told some within the Green Bay Packers organization…
Continue ReadingMarine veteran who fatally choked NYC subway rider Jordan Neely is freed pending trial
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ, BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Marine veteran who placed an agitated New York…
Continue ReadingUK economy grows sluggishly in 1st quarter as double-digit inflation curbs consumers spending
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.K. economy grew sluggishly during the first three months of the year as double-digit inflation…
Continue ReadingCommerce Department starts process to fund tech hubs across the US with $500 million in grants
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Commerce Department on Friday is launching the application process for cities to receive a…
Continue ReadingPope joins Meloni in urging Italians to have more kids, not pets
By NICOLE WINFIELD and PAOLO SANTALUCIA Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has joined Italy’s conservative premier in encouraging Italians…
Continue ReadingIt’s Eurovision time! Here’s how the contest works and who to watch for
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Sprinkle the sequins and pump up the volume: The 67th Eurovision Song Contest reaches…
Continue ReadingG-7 talks focus on ways to fortify banks, supply chains as China accuses group of hypocrisy
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer NIIGATA, Japan (AP) — Financial leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies are focusing on ways to…
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