Colombia’s president signs bill to ban bullfighting in the South American country
Associated Press BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Monday signed a bill that bans bullfights in the South American…
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Billion-dollar Mitsubishi chemical plant economically questionable, energy group says
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An energy group says a $1.3 billion chemical production facility to be built in Louisiana by Japanese…
Continue ReadingWatchdog who criticized NYPD’s handling of officer discipline resigns
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The head of an oversight board that investigates allegations of misconduct by New York City police officers has…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump’s lawyers urge New York appeals court to overturn ‘egregious’ civil fraud verdict
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off victories in other legal cases, Donald Trump on Monday pressed a New York appeals court to overturn the…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico village battered by wildfires in June now digging out from another round of flooding
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — A southern New Mexico village that was ravaged by wildfires in June and then battered off-and-on by flooding across burn scars…
Continue ReadingWho will win delegates’ support to be the Democratic nominee? AP’s survey tracks who they’re backing
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from his reelection bid and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris…
Continue ReadingLawmakers in Nigeria try to resolve rift between authorities and Africa’s richest man
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian legislators have begun an investigation into the alleged importation of contaminated fuel into the…
Continue Reading1 person hurt in Iowa mall shooting that sent people running, police and witnesses say
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Police say one person has been injured during a shooting inside an Iowa mall. Davenport Police in a Facebook post said the…
Continue ReadingDemocrats plan to push ahead with virtual roll call ahead of their convention, with Harris favored
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Party plans to push forward with a virtual roll call in which delegates to its convention can…
Continue ReadingSafety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in Florida
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet over water while it was…
Continue ReadingUN envoy warns that threat of terrorism is `resurging’ with attacks by Islamic State extremists
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The top U.N. envoy for Syria told the Security Council the threat of terrorism is “resurging” with…
Continue ReadingAt least 26 villagers killed in latest violent attack in central Mali
Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — An armed group has killed at least 26 villagers in central Mali near the border with Burkina Faso. A local…
Continue ReadingDespite Musk’s Trump endorsement, X remains a go-to platform for Democrats
AP Technology Writer A week after Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president, President Joe Biden’s team used Musk’s social media platform X…
Continue ReadingConservatives use shooting at Trump rally to attack DEI efforts at Secret Service
Associated Press Several Republican lawmakers seized on gender and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the Secret Service as among the reasons…
Continue ReadingPentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Pentagon strategy says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based…
Continue ReadingToronto Film Festival lineup includes movies from Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, more
AP Film Writer The Angelina Jolie-directed war film “Without Blood,” a documentary about Bruce Springsteen and Mike Leigh’s contemporary…
Continue ReadingDarren Walker, president of Ford Foundation, will step down by the end of 2025
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, will step down from his role by the end of 2025. Walker has…
Continue ReadingSenate Ethics Committee starts review of Sen. Bob Menendez’s conduct following bribery conviction
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Ethics Committee has voted unanimously to review allegations that Sen. Bob Menendez violated Senate rules. The panel…
Continue ReadingMissouri judge overturns the murder conviction of a man imprisoned for more than 30 years
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri judge on Monday overturned the conviction of Christopher Dunn, who has spent more than 30 years in…
Continue ReadingMan convicted of kidnapping Michigan store manager to steal guns gets 15 years in prison
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for kidnapping the manager of a Michigan big-box store in a scheme to…
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