Dictator’s son far ahead in Philippine presidential vote
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead…
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Anonymous donor pays tab for East Texas college graduates
MARSHALL, Texas (AP) — Officials at Wiley College in East Texas say students graduating from the historically Black college were told at their…
Continue ReadingIslamic State claims attack that killed 11 Egyptian troops
CAIRO (AP) — An Islamic State affiliate in Egypt is claiming responsibility for an attack that targeted a water pumping station east of the Suez…
Continue ReadingUN agency chief resigns after probe into its investments
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief has accepted the resignation of the head of a U,N. agency that had been under investigation for…
Continue ReadingNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul tests positive for COVID-19
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, and will isolate and work remotely this week. The…
Continue ReadingCosta Rica’s new leader takes over with a blast at the past
By JAVIER CORDOBA Associated Press SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Rodrigo Chaves has begun a four-year term as Costa Rica’s new president, taking…
Continue ReadingFire at Wisconsin anti-abortion office investigated as arson
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vandals struck an anti-abortion group office, where a fire broke out and a Molotov cocktail was found. Police say a…
Continue ReadingAverage US gasoline price jumps 15 cents to $4.38 per gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has jumped 15 cents over past two weeks to $4.38 per gallon. Industry…
Continue ReadingSheriff’s candidate ticketed going 107 mph on way to parade
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A candidate for sheriff in eastern Nebraska was ticketed for speeding after an officer spotted him driving 107 mph along…
Continue Reading‘Doctor Strange 2’ conjures up biggest opening of 2022
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The summer movie season is off to a blockbuster start thanks to “ Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.”…
Continue ReadingBorder patrol: Human smuggler knew passengers couldn’t swim
AKWESASNE, N.Y. (AP) — Federal authorities say a boat operator knew his passengers could not swim when he abandoned six Indian nationals on a…
Continue ReadingRise of Ugandan leader’s son draws excitement and concern
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Public fetes celebrating the son of Uganda’s leader are raising concern that he is…
Continue ReadingTaliban divisions deepen as Afghan women defy veil edict
By KATHY GANNON Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Arooza was furious and afraid, keeping her eyes open for Taliban on patrol as she and a…
Continue ReadingNXIVM guru wants new judge to decide evidence planting claim
NEW YORK (AP) — Attorneys for Keith Raniere want a new federal judge to consider a motion for new trial that argues federal authorities framed the…
Continue ReadingGOP pins hopes on Nevada’s Laxalt to help win Senate control
By KEN RITTER and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The man Republicans hope could be their 51st senator, putting them back in…
Continue ReadingWorkers grapple with new stresses as they return to office
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Last summer, Julio Carmona started the process of weaning himself off a fully remote…
Continue ReadingHow climate scientists keep hope alive as damage worsens
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer In the course of a single year, University of Maine climate scientist Jacquelyn Gill lost both her mother and…
Continue ReadingAustralian leader silent on reaction to feared Chinese base
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has refused to say how his government might…
Continue ReadingNew ‘Doctor Who’ star is ‘Sex Education’ actor Ncuti Gatwa
LONDON (AP) — Ncuti Gatwa will take the mantle from Jodie Whittaker on “Doctor Who,” the BBC announced Sunday, ending speculation over the…
Continue ReadingAfter leak, religious rift over legal abortion on display
By DEEPA BHARATH and LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press America’s faithful are bracing — some with cautionary joy and others with looming dread…
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