Fans’ wild World Cup fashion draws praise, scorn in Qatar
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The World Cup in Qatar has become a political lightning rod, so it comes as no surprise that…
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China reports 2 new COVID deaths as some restrictions eased
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — China has reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease…
Continue ReadingIS claims attack at Pakistan embassy that wounded guard
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for last week’s shooting at the Pakistani…
Continue ReadingSurvivors of Brussels suicide attacks seek closure at trial
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — Jaana Mettala was six months pregnant and on her way to work when the bomb exploded in the…
Continue ReadingState news: Iran executed 4 people it says spied for Israel
CAIRO (AP) — Iran’s state-run news agency says authorities have executed four people accused of working for Israel’s Mossad intelligence…
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Fan buying famed ‘Goonies’ house in Oregon, listed for $1.7M
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — The listing agent for the Victorian home featured in the “The Goonies” film in Astoria, Oregon, said this week the likely…
Continue ReadingIndonesia’s Mt. Semeru unleashes lava river in new eruption
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s highest volcano on its most densely populated island released searing gas clouds and rivers of lava Sunday…
Continue ReadingSEC halftime contest booed, both students awarded $100,000
ATLANTA (AP) — Just what the Dr ordered. Two college students each wound up winning $100,000 in tuition Saturday, shortly after boos filled…
Continue ReadingKeep COVID military vaccine mandate, defense chief says
By TARA COPP Associated Press ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19…
Continue ReadingIsraeli aircraft hit Gaza after rocket fire
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military said aircraft struck several military sites in the Gaza Strip hours after Palestinian militants…
Continue ReadingFamily says coyote attacked toddler outside LA home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A family says a coyote ambushed and injured a 2-year old girl outside her Los Angeles home in a daytime attack before it was…
Continue ReadingLongtime Arizona GOP Rep. Jim Kolbe dies at 80
PHOENIX (AP) — Jim Kolbe, who represented Arizona in Congress for more than two decades, has died. A statement from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s…
Continue ReadingNew LA sheriff vows accountability, integrity for department
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County, the nation’s most populous, is getting a new sheriff. Robert Luna took a ceremonial oath of office…
Continue ReadingSt. Edward’s Crown moved out of tower ahead of coronation
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — St. Edward’s Crown, the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels viewed by millions of people every year at…
Continue ReadingAmerican fans captivated by US team’s World Cup run
By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The United States soccer team captivated the nation with its brief World Cup run. That…
Continue ReadingPentagon chief: US faces pivotal years in countering China
By Tara Copp Associated Press SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. is at a pivotal point with China and will need military strength to ensure that…
Continue ReadingPelé responding well to treatment for respiratory infection
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé is responding well to treatment for a respiratory infection and…
Continue ReadingJury awards ex-Maine trooper $300,000 in whistleblower case
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A jury in Maine has awarded a former state trooper $300,000 after determining the state police wrongly retaliated when he…
Continue ReadingBody of 7-year-old Texas girl found, FedEx driver arrested
PARADISE, Texas (AP) — A 7-year-old Texas girl has been found dead, two days after being reported missing, and a FedEx delivery driver arrested in…
Continue ReadingScientists call for action to help sunflower sea stars
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — Scientists along the West Coast are calling for action to help sunflower sea stars, among the largest sea stars in the world,…
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