15 killed after a landslide struck an illegal gold mine on Indonesia’s Sumatra island
Associated Press PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — Officials say a landslide struck an unauthorized gold mining operation on Indonesia’s Sumatra island,…
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Pope gets an earful from Belgian king and others over abuse and failure to respond to women and gays
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — On a brutal day for the frail and aging Pope Francis, the king of Belgium, its prime minister and the rector of…
Continue ReadingIsrael-Hamas war latest: Israel carries out attacks in Beirut on Hezbollah targets
The Israeli military says it has struck the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut. A series of explosions Friday evening that killed at least…
Continue ReadingOne person dead, dozens rescued by Greek coast guard in 2 migrant boat incidents
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say one person has died and 15 others were rescued after their dinghy overturned in rough weather off the…
Continue ReadingTrump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has proposed a 60% tariff on goods from China and a 20% tariff on everything…
Continue ReadingAs the Ukraine war enters a critical period, the EU moves ahead without the US
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The war in Ukraine is entering a critical period as the European Union enters a new era. The EU has decided to…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Dow sets a record as Wall Street drifts to the finish of another winning week
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed another record-setting week with a muted performance Friday, as hope built on Wall Street…
Continue ReadingDozens of children drown while bathing during 3-day Hindu festival in eastern India
Associated Press PATNA, India (AP) — Dozens of children have drowned while bathing in rivers and ponds as part of a three-day Hindu festival in…
Continue ReadingLebanon fears Gaza-like carnage as Israel ramps up airstrikes across the country
Associated Press When she first heard about the evacuation warnings Israel was sending to residents of Lebanon, Aline Naser’s thoughts immediately…
Continue ReadingMexico’s populist president held court each morning for 6 years. Now he’s retiring from public life
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s daily morning media briefings have provided him with direct…
Continue ReadingA Massachusetts woman accused of running a high-end brothel network pleads guilty
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts woman accused of operating a high-end brothel network with wealthy and prominent clients pleaded…
Continue ReadingTrump and Zelenskyy meet in New York as election holds high stakes for US support for Ukraine
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met face-to-face with Donald Trump on Friday with public tensions rising…
Continue ReadingAbortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters in Arizona and Florida
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Abortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters through door-knocking and Spanish-language ads. They say the…
Continue ReadingHow to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance
Associated Press Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio are meeting Tuesday for their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate.…
Continue ReadingNew York City Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to taking bribes and illegal campaign contributions
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday to federal bribery charges, firmly rejecting allegations…
Continue ReadingJews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters
Associated Press Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their…
Continue ReadingTitan implosion testimony paints a picture of reckless greed and explorer passion
Associated Press Two weeks of testimony suggested the company responsible for an experimental deep-water submersible that imploded, killing five…
Continue ReadingAustralian treasurer, visiting Beijing, welcomes Chinese efforts to stimulate its economy
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has welcomed efforts by China to perk up its slowing economy. Chalmers was…
Continue ReadingA misspelled memorial to the Brontë sisters gets its dots back at last
LONDON (AP) — With a few daubs of a paintbrush, the Brontë sisters have got their dots back. More than eight decades after it was installed, a…
Continue ReadingGoogle expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollars
AP Business Writer ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — An expert witness testifying for Google says an antitrust case brought against the tech giant drastically…
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