Bob Dole, a man of war, power, zingers and denied ambition
By CONNIE CASS and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are remembering Bob Dole, a man who defied the odds in war, only to…
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Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press U.S. health officials say that while the omicron variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading in the country,…
Continue ReadingReaction to Bob Dole’s death from US dignitaries, veterans
By The Associated Press U.S. leaders and military veterans are mourning the loss of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, a World War II veteran…
Continue ReadingMemorable moments from Bob Dole’s life and political career
By JOHN HANNA and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bob Dole’s political career began in 1950 with election to the Kansas…
Continue ReadingLawyer: Chris Cuomo accuser was disgusted by ‘hypocrisy’
By DAVID BAUDER and JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press Writers NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who lodged a sexual harassment allegation against former CNN…
Continue ReadingPutin hopes WHO soon approves Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced hope for a quick approval of the country’s…
Continue ReadingNortham to remove Lee statue pedestal, transfer land to city
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has announced that his administration will remove an enormous…
Continue ReadingAid group says tribal violence kills 24 in Sudan’s Darfur
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — An aid group says tribal clashes between Arabs and non-Arabs has killed at least 24 people in Sudan’s…
Continue ReadingRosalia, Lizzo, Cardi B wrap up over the top Miami art week
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The over-the-top parties and star-studded shows surrounding Miami’s Art Basel wrapped…
Continue ReadingCruise ship with COVID-19 infections arrives in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Norwegian Cruise Line ship with at least 10 passengers and crew members infected with COVID-19 has docked in New Orleans.…
Continue ReadingAverage US price of gas drops 2 cents over 2 weeks, to $3.46
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell 2 cents over past two weeks, to $3.46 per gallon. Industry analyst…
Continue ReadingTunisia records its first case of the omicron variant
By BOUAZZA BEN BOUAZZA Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia has recorded its first case of the omicron variant. Health authorities in the…
Continue ReadingHistoric playoff: Alabama-Cincinnati, Michigan-Georgia
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) — The College Football Playoff is set and it is historic: Cincinnati will play…
Continue ReadingKennedy Center Honors back once more, Biden attends
By ASHRAF KHALIL and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center Honors has returned to tradition this year with a real-life…
Continue ReadingSenate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98
By JOHN HANNA and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Elizabeth Dole has posted on social media that her husband, Republican…
Continue ReadingDeutsche Welle suspends cooperation with Jordan broadcaster
BERLIN (AP) — German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle says it is suspending cooperation with a Jordanian partner, Roya TV, because of…
Continue Reading2 Louisiana insurance companies fail after Hurricane Ida
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Insurance companies operating in Louisiana will be charged at least $100 million to pay claims of two failed property…
Continue ReadingAudiences go for a second helping of ‘Encanto’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Leftovers were on the menu for moviegoers in North America this weekend. According to studio estimates on Sunday,…
Continue ReadingMan who jumped from taxiing plane in Phoenix jailed, ID’d
PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities have identified a man who jumped out of a jetliner’s galley door to the tarmac as the plane was taxiing to a gate at…
Continue ReadingBelarus alleges airspace violation; Ukraine calls claim fake
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus has protested what it said was a Ukrainian helicopter’s intrusion into its…
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