As Israel advances on a Syrian buffer zone, it sees peril and opportunity
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The dramatic downfall of Syrian President Bashar Assad presents possible danger, and an opening, for…
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Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with Ten Commandments to be auctioned
NEW YORK (AP) — The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments, dating from 300 to 800 A.D., will be sold in New York this…
Continue ReadingGermany and other European countries suspend decisions on Syrians’ asylum bids after Assad’s fall
BERLIN (AP) — Germany and several other European countries said Monday they are suspending decisions on asylum claims by Syrian nationals because…
Continue Reading4 women drop lawsuit accusing former Indiana attorney general Curtis Hill of groping them
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Four women who accused Curtis Hill of drunkenly groping them when he was Indiana’s attorney general have dropped their…
Continue ReadingAssad’s downfall is a humbling blow to Russia. How will it affect Putin’s prestige?
Almost exactly seven years ago, President Vladimir Putin stood with Russian troops at their air base in Syria and proudly declared victory over…
Continue ReadingA gang leader in Haiti is accused of massacring older people to avenge his son’s death
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A gang leader who controls a key port in Haiti’s capital is accused of massacring older people…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
Associated Press PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law to prohibit book bans in the state and enshrine…
Continue Reading2 suspects carrying explosives on a motorcycle killed in blast near a police station in Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Police say two suspected militants riding on a motorcycle were killed when an explosive device they were carrying exploded…
Continue ReadingJay-Z says lawsuit accusing him of raping a child at awards after-party is part of an extortion ploy
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The rapper Jay-Z says that a rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt. A lawsuit alleges…
Continue ReadingCynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Colman Domingo, Jeremy Strong and more react to Golden Globe nominations
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Cynthia Erivo says her Golden Globe nomination for “Wicked” was a dream come true, “really surreal and wild”…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey fines sports betting firms for taking bets after games had already ended
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Imagine being able to bet on a basketball game or a boxing match after it was already over.…
Continue ReadingFederal court delays hearing for Oklahoma death row inmate to make late plea for mercy
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal appeals court has delayed a hearing in which an Oklahoma death row inmate is expected to make a final plea for mercy…
Continue ReadingMilitary pauses Osprey flights again after more metal failures are found in near crash in November
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is temporarily pausing flights again of its fleet of V-22 Ospreys after weakened metal components…
Continue ReadingWinter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiously
AP Health Writer Winter is a great time to experiment with new food preparations and flavors to keep your meals nutritious and interesting. Experts…
Continue ReadingIt’s his job to keep American’s planes running on time
AP Airlines Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — It’s the job of American Airlines’ chief operating officer to make sure the carrier’s…
Continue ReadingGlobal chemical arms watchdog warns Syria about unaccounted weapons
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The global chemical weapons watchdog has said that it reminded Syria of its obligations to comply…
Continue ReadingBelarus’ authoritarian ruler pardons 29 political prisoners amid claims of ongoing repression
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 29 political prisoners amid what human…
Continue ReadingThe snubs and surprises in the 2025 Golden Globe nominations
AP Film Writer The Golden Globes nominated more than 40 individual films Monday and yet still managed to overlook quite a bit. That may just be the…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rejects appeal from Boston parents over race bias in elite high school admissions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Boston parents who claimed a temporary admissions policy for the city’s elite…
Continue ReadingTikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court review
AP Business Writer TikTok asked a federal appeals court on Monday to bar the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban on…
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