Pope Francis’ Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church closed Saturday with recommendations that fell short of…
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Indonesian coast guard drives away a Chinese vessel in disputed waters for the third time in a week
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian patrol ships have driven a Chinese coast guard vessel away from a survey ship in a disputed…
Continue ReadingArtisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul
LONDON (AP) — Thieves with a nose for fine cheese have pulled off a massive cheddar ripoff in London. Neal’s Yard Dairy said a con artist posing…
Continue ReadingEU leader denounces Russia’s ‘hybrid war’ aiming to destabilize Western Balkan democracies
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has denounced Russia’s hybrid attacks against democracies, saying the…
Continue ReadingThousands gather for colorful celebration at Taiwan Pride parade
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Thousands have gathered on the streets of Taipei for the Taiwan Pride parade, one of Asia’s largest annual…
Continue ReadingThis Halloween, be safe when trick-or-treating by watching for cars
AP Health Writer The scariest things lurking around the corner on Halloween aren’t monsters or ghosts. According to doctors, it’s cars. Halloween…
Continue ReadingAt least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines
Associated Press TALISAY, Philippines (AP) — The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in the Philippines has reached…
Continue ReadingFive things to know about Israel’s attack on Iran
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel delivered its long-expected response to Iranian missile attacks early Saturday by carrying out a series of…
Continue ReadingJim Justice looks past his business struggles and declares himself a Senate winner in West Virginia
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — More than a month before the election, Jim Justice declared victory in his U.S. Senate race in deep red…
Continue ReadingA century after Native Americans got the right to vote, they could put Trump or Harris over the top
Associated Press RED SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — In the waning days of the presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala…
Continue ReadingMigrant families separated under Trump still feel the fallout and they fear his return to office
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s zero tolerance immigration policy as president resulted in children being separated from…
Continue ReadingAn elections worker wanted to serve her country. A stew of conspiracy theories and vitriol awaited
Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — One morning last month, Cari-Ann Burgess did something completely unremarkable: She made a quick stop at a…
Continue ReadingAttack on a police convoy in a restive southeastern province of Iran kills 10 officers
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An attack on an Iranian police convoy Saturday in the country’s restive southern province…
Continue ReadingUS approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the first-time delivery to the…
Continue ReadingThe Menendez brothers built a green space in prison. It’s modeled on this Norwegian idea
Associated Press COPENHAGEN (AP) — Erik and Lyle Menendez launched an ongoing beautification initiative in the prison where they are serving life…
Continue ReadingAn elections worker wanted to serve her country. A stew of conspiracy theories and vitriol awaited
Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — One morning last month, Cari-Ann Burgess did something completely unremarkable: She made a quick stop at a…
Continue ReadingA suicide attack kills 4 security personnel in northwest Pakistan
PESHWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police say a suicide attack at a checkpoint has killed four security personnel and injured five in the…
Continue ReadingCommonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration
Associated Press APIA, Samoa (AP) — Commonwealth countries have adopted their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time…
Continue ReadingTrump’s lawyers urge appeals court to uphold dismissal of classified documents case
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have urged a federal appeals court to uphold the dismissal of the…
Continue ReadingA prematurely born baby snatched from a French maternity is doing well
PARIS (AP) — A Belgian prosecutor says a prematurely born baby boy found in an Amsterdam hotel room after being abducted by his parents from a…
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