Philadelphia’s Temple University hires John Fry as its president from neighboring Drexel
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia’s Temple University says it has hired John Fry of nearby Drexel University to become its 15th president.…
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Bond increased to $1M for Texas woman accused in attempted drowning seen as possible hate crime
EULESS, Texas (AP) — Court records show a Texas woman accused of trying to drown a 3-year-old at an apartment complex pool in suburban Dallas after…
Continue ReadingFar-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — As it stands on the threshold of power in France, the far-right National Rally is facing scrutiny about some of the…
Continue ReadingKansas businessman pleads guilty in case over illegal export of aviation technology to Russia
Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas business executive has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting sensitive American aviation to Russian…
Continue ReadingAverage rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs for the first time since late May to just under 7%
AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose this week, pushing up borrowing costs on a home loan for the…
Continue ReadingRenowned Nazi hunter in France advises Jews to choose far right over far left in elections
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France’s renowned Nazi hunter Serge Klarsfeld is advising voters in Sunday’s parliamentary elections that if…
Continue ReadingSome Mississippi legislative districts dilute Black voting power and must be redrawn, judges say
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Three federal judges are telling Mississippi to redraw some of its legislative districts because the current…
Continue ReadingJudge rules that federal agency can’t enforce abortion rule in Louisiana and Mississippi
AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Monday granted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as employers in two Southern…
Continue ReadingNewly built CPKC Stadium of the KC Current to host NWSL championship game in November
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The championship game of the National Women’s Soccer League will be played Nov. 23 at CPKC Stadium. It is the home of the…
Continue ReadingAn Ohio apartment building, evacuated after a deadly explosion nearby, could reopen soon
Associated Press A 16-story apartment building in Ohio may reopen early next month several weeks after it was temporarily shuttered following a…
Continue ReadingElection outcomes won’t change its Ukraine support, says the UN General Assembly’s president
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The president of the U.N. General Assembly says it will keep standing up for Ukraine’s territorial…
Continue ReadingSouthwest Air adopts ‘poison pill’ as activist investor Elliott takes significant stake in company
AP Business Writer Southwest Airlines has adopted a ‘poison pill’ following activist investor Elliott Investment Management taking a significant…
Continue ReadingItalian Premier Meloni rebukes the youth wing of her far-right party for glorifying fascism
MILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has admonished the youth wing of her far-right Brothers of Italy after an Italian news outlet published…
Continue ReadingFossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs
AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamanderlike beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the…
Continue ReadingHarris tries to hold the line for Biden as Democrats panic over election
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has been the White House’s first line of defense after President Joe…
Continue ReadingGreece’s governing center-right party evicts lawmaker after airport altercation over flight boarding
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s governing center-right party has booted out a lawmaker and former minister who allegedly manhandled an airport…
Continue ReadingTurkmenistan and Iran sign deal to supply gas to Iraq. Iran will build pipeline to aid delivery
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan and Iran have signed a contract for the delivery of 10 billion cubic meters a year of Turkmen gas that…
Continue ReadingWorsening floods and deterioration pose threats to US dam safety
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Floodwaters in rural Minnesota carved a path around a century old dam early last week, causing severe erosion to…
Continue ReadingTurkey summons German ambassador to protest criticism of Demiral’s goal celebration at Euro 2024
AP Sports Writer LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — A controversial gesture made by Turkey player Merih Demiral at soccer’s European Championship has…
Continue ReadingAfter years-long effort, IndyCar is ready to unveil its hybrid engine system this weekend in Ohio
AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar will unveil its hybrid engine system this weekend at the Mid-Ohio race track. It has been a joint…
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