High-risk Colombians say GPS devices only add to dangers
By FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer The bulletproof vehicles that Colombia’s government assigns to hundreds of high-risk individuals are supposed…
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Massachusetts lawmakers reach compromise on sports betting
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers have reached a deal on a bill that would legalize betting on professional and collegiate sports, joining more…
Continue ReadingKuwait oil veteran takes over as secretary general of OPEC
By AYA BATRAWY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A veteran of Kuwait’s national oil company has taken over as secretary general…
Continue ReadingInmate in Oklahoma kills officer at privately run prison
HOLDENVILLE, Okla. (AP) — Officials say a corrections officer has died after being attacked by an inmate at an Oklahoma prison. The attack on…
Continue ReadingKimberly Palmer: 5 ways to feel richer (even if you’re not)
By KIMBERLY PALMER of NerdWallet With high inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s easy to feel stressed out about money. But financial experts…
Continue Reading2 found dead in charred car within California wildfire zone
By NOAH BERGER and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press YREKA, Calif. (AP) — At least two people have died from a raging California blaze that was…
Continue ReadingUK, Irish leaders at funeral for peacemaker David Trimble
LONDON (AP) — The leaders of Britain and Ireland have joined mourners at the funeral of politician David Trimble, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize…
Continue ReadingSenegal’s ruling coalition claims win but opposition rejects
By BABACAR DIONE Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s ruling coalition says it has won 30 of 46 departments in Sunday’s legislative…
Continue ReadingBulgaria: caretaker government until October early election
By VESELIN TOSHKOV Associated Press SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has appointed a caretaker government until Oct. 2 early…
Continue ReadingEU court limits national checks for migrant rescue ships
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top court says maritime authorities cannot impound ships involved in search-and-rescue work just because…
Continue Reading80 men in South African court on charges of raping 8 women
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — More than 80 men suspected of the gang rapes of eight women and armed robbery of a video…
Continue ReadingBrowns QB Watson suspended 6 games, NFL weighs appeal
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games Monday after being accused by two dozen…
Continue ReadingValvoline to sell its global products arm to Saudi’s Aramco
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Aramco has announced a $2.65 billion agreement to acquire Valvoline’s global products business, which…
Continue ReadingIran arrests Baha’i members; advocates demand their release
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has arrested several members of the Baha’i faith on spying charges, the latest sign of a tightening…
Continue ReadingPope to Kazakhstan Sept. 13-15, may meet Russia patriarch
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Vatican says Pope Francis will travel next month to Kazakhstan. It’s possible that he…
Continue ReadingFuel tanker truck catches fire in Libya; 9 dead, 76 injured
CAIRO (AP) — Libyan authorities say at least nine people were killed and 76 were injured after a fuel tanker truck caught fire and exploded. The…
Continue ReadingKuwait announces formation of new Cabinet to defuse crisis
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait says it has formed a new government to defuse a protracted political feud that has blocked economic…
Continue ReadingSunak tries to close the gap on rival in UK leadership race
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — One of the two contenders to replace British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is defending his decision…
Continue ReadingCunningham picks former fighter pilot as SC gov running mate
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Joe Cunningham has chosen a civil litigator who flew combat missions in Iraq to be his…
Continue ReadingAlibaba striving to maintain US listing amid delisting fears
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba said Monday that it would strive to maintain its listing status both…
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