Russia’s Putin vows ‘mirror measures’ in response to U.S. missiles in Germany
Russia may deploy new strike weapons in response to the planned U.S. stationing of longer-range and hypersonic missiles in Germany, Russian President…
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Joe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in. Disenchanted voters are taking a new look at their choices
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in. That means many voters who had been displeased that they had same…
Continue ReadingDoug Emhoff would become the country’s first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins the presidency
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and propelled Vice President Kamala Harris into a…
Continue ReadingThe Russia-US divide was on display during Moscow’s monthlong presidency of the UN Security Council
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Whether it’s Gaza, Ukraine, Syria or a new world order, it’s been Russia versus the United States and…
Continue ReadingTwo meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July
AP Science Writer Get ready for a meteor shower doubleheader. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July. And this year, it will…
Continue ReadingBlood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor’s office. Here’s what to know
AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers…
Continue ReadingUK is ‘broke and broken,’ new government says as it prepares to tackle shortfall in public finances
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new left-leaning government says the nation is “broke and broken,” blaming the situation on its…
Continue ReadingWhen Biles competes, the show is in the stands too. Tom Cruise, more stars attend her Olympic return
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Many high-profile fans are attending the return to the Olympics of Simone Biles. She is competing in the…
Continue ReadingItaly and China sign a 3-year action plan as Italian leader Meloni tries to reset relations
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Italy and China have signed a three-year action plan to implement past…
Continue ReadingIsrael weighs response to Hezbollah after a rocket from Lebanon kills 12 youths on a soccer field
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Middle East braced for a potential flare-up in violence on Sunday after Israeli authorities said a…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles shakes off a calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The similarities were striking. Maybe fitting in the birthplace of déjà vu. Simone Biles sitting off to the side…
Continue ReadingOlympic surfers sleep on a cruise ship in Tahiti, a first for the Games
Associated Press TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — Cardboard beds might be Paris’ solution to providing athletes a place to sleep for the 2024 Olympics.…
Continue ReadingPLAYLIST: A musical guide to each Paris Olympics sport, from archery to wrestling
AP Music Writer From the dazzling opening ceremony to warmup songs, music is intrinsic to the Paris Olympics now underway. Athletes from around the…
Continue Reading7 security forces and 5 rangers killed in Benin national park as jihadi violence takes root
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Seven members of Beninese security forces and five rangers working with a conservation nonprofit have been killed in an…
Continue ReadingHarris raised $200 million in first week of White House campaign and signed up 170,000 volunteers
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has raised $200 million since she emerged as the likely Democratic…
Continue ReadingParis officials are confident water quality will improve to let Olympians swim in the Seine
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The swimming portion of a practice run for the Olympic triathlon was canceled Sunday because of concerns about water…
Continue ReadingLawmakers from 6 countries say Beijing is pressuring them not to attend conference in Taiwan
Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Lawmakers from at least six countries said Chinese diplomats were pressuring them not to attend a China-focused…
Continue ReadingMaduro’s last dance? Venezuela’s ultimate political survivor faces toughest challenge yet
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Nicolás Maduro has survived an almost impossible litany of threats since becoming the late Venezuelan…
Continue ReadingEx-diplomat, political newcomer, grandpa. That’s Edmundo González, Venezuela’s Maduro rival
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The past two months have been unlike anything Edmundo González Urrutia had ever experienced: He gave…
Continue ReadingHow photographer Frank Stewart captured the culture of jazz, church and Black life in the US
Associated Press CHADDS FORD, Pa. (AP) — At first glance, it looks like an aerial photo of a cemetery destroyed by war, with charred coffins ripped…
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