Sterling Lord, uniquely enduring literary agent, dies at 102
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sterling Lord, the uniquely enduring literary agent who worked for years to find a publisher…
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Police: 2 dead, 5 injured in Norfolk, Virginia shooting
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Police say two people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting in Norfolk, Virginia. Police said Sunday they…
Continue ReadingOfficials: 2 dead, others wounded in Florida club shooting
PALATKA, Fla. (AP) — Officials say two people were fatally shot and several others injured in a confrontation among a group at a supper club in…
Continue ReadingOfficials: Miss. capital city close to normal water pressure
Mississippi’s capital has taken a step closer toward restoring normal water service to tens of thousands of customers. Officials announced…
Continue ReadingBed Bath & Beyond chief financial officer Gustavo Arnal dies
By The Associated Press UNION, N.J. (AP) — The chief financial officer of retail chain Bed Bath & Beyond has died. The company confirmed Sunday…
Continue ReadingGlider crashes in Dubai, killing South African pilot
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says that a glider has crashed near a skydiving company in Dubai and that its South…
Continue ReadingEmergency declared as flash flooding hits northwest Georgia
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Thunderstorms and heavy rain pounded parts of northwest Georgia on Sunday, sparking flash flooding in some areas. Local…
Continue ReadingPolice: Las Vegas journalist dies in stabbing outside home
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say a Las Vegas investigative reporter has been stabbed to death outside his home and police are searching for a…
Continue ReadingThe Weeknd cancels concert after dealing with vocal issues
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Weeknd suddenly ended his sold-out concert in Southern California after losing his voice during a mid-song performance. The…
Continue ReadingUS ambassador to Russia leaves post as Ukraine war drags on
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, ended his tenure as America’s top diplomat in…
Continue ReadingSwedish leader tackles crime, energy fears on campaign trail
By VANESSA GERA Associated Press NORRTALJE, Sweden (AP) — Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson is on the campaign trail a week before the…
Continue ReadingChallenges mount against Peru’s president, his family
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Pedro Castillo’s surprise election brought hopes for change in…
Continue ReadingMexico debates its no-bail policy for nonviolent suspects
By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — In Mexico, a long list of nonviolent crimes — such as home burglary and freight and fuel…
Continue ReadingIndiana officer who was shot in head is moved to hospice
RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — An eastern Indiana police officer who was shot in the head during a traffic stop has been moved to hospice care after being…
Continue ReadingBrendan Fraser celebrated for comeback role in ‘The Whale’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer VENICE, Italy (AP) — Brendan Fraser is having a moment at the Venice International Film Festival. The once…
Continue ReadingNew congressional maps dilute Black power, critics say
By SARA CLINE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — When Press Robinson registered to vote in South Carolina in 1963, he was handed a copy of…
Continue ReadingAmericans splurge on beauty, despite pullbacks elsewhere
By HALELUYA HADERO and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Like many Americans, Karla Maldonado has been cutting back her…
Continue ReadingSome states could tax Biden’s student loan debt relief
By STEVE KARNOWSKI and COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan could lift…
Continue ReadingProminent Indian business leader Cyrus Mistry dies at 54
NEW DELHI (AP) — Cyrus Mistry, an Indian-born Irish businessman and former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, has died in an accident after…
Continue ReadingMississippi capital’s Black business owners decry water woes
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — When John Tierre launched his restaurant in Jackson’s neglected…
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