Passenger killed when gunman hijacks Los Angeles bus and leads police on downtown chase
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A passenger was killed after a gunman hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles early Wednesday, leading to a slow…
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Ukraine urges world leaders not to seek ‘an out’ from Russia’s war instead of true peace
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine’s president urged global leaders Wednesday to stand with his country and not seek “an out” instead of a…
Continue ReadingMexico’s Congress puts National Guard under military command despite criticism. Why does it matter?
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Senate has approved putting the National Guard under the command of the military despite widespread…
Continue ReadingResidents of Ohio community allowed to return after chemical leak from railroad car forced evacuations
By Artemis Moshtaghian, Melissa Alonso and Taylor Romine, CNN Cleves, Ohio (CNN) — All evacuations were lifted in a western Cincinnati…
Continue ReadingAttacks between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah raise fears of a wider Mideast war with Iran proxies
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Cross-border attacks between Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah have reignited concerns…
Continue ReadingUK political magazine The Spectator’s new editor is Michael Gove
LONDON (AP) — Michael Gove has been appointed as the editor of The Spectator which is one of the world’s oldest political magazines. Gove was a…
Continue ReadingSeveral arrested after American woman dies in first use of controversial suicide pod
Story by Reuters Zurich, Switzerland (Reuters) — Swiss police have arrested several people after a controversial futuristic-looking capsule…
Continue ReadingAbout 60 Lazio fans detained with weapons ahead of Europa League game in Hamburg
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — A group of about 60 Lazio fans were stopped by German authorities after attempting to avoid a police escort ahead of a…
Continue ReadingAaron Hernandez ‘American Sports Story’ series wants to show a different view of the disgraced NFLer
Associated Press From a podcast to multiple documentaries, the rise and fall of the once revered NFL star Aaron Hernandez is certainly well…
Continue ReadingEvacuation order remains in effect for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — An evacuation order remains in effect for residents in an Ohio community as crews work at the scene of a dangerous…
Continue ReadingJoker is back, this time with Lady Gaga — and songs
AP Film Writer VENICE, Italy (AP) — “Joker” is a hard act to follow. Todd Phillips’ dark, Scorsese-inspired character study about the Batman…
Continue ReadingRapper Fatman Scoop died of heart disease, medical examiner says
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop, who collapsed onstage while performing in Connecticut last month, died of heart disease, the…
Continue ReadingIt’s time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots
AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines – and a…
Continue ReadingUNLV QB to sit out season after agent says $100,000 promised for transfer has not been paid
AP College Football Writer The convoluted way college athletes are paid for the use of their name, image and likeness and a dispute between player…
Continue ReadingCzech central bank cuts its key interest rate to 4.25%
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate for the seventh time in a row as inflation remains low and amid the…
Continue ReadingEdmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs
Edmunds Honda has a long reputation for building highly fuel-efficient cars and trucks, and now it’s getting serious about EVs with the all-new…
Continue ReadingTop Muslim-voter organization endorses Harris as Middle East conflict escalates
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — One of the nation’s largest Muslim voter-mobilization groups is endorsing Vice President Kamala…
Continue ReadingSuspect in fatal Los Angeles bus hijacking charged with murder, other counts, officials say
By Lauren Mascarenhas, Josh Campbell and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A man suspected of fatally shooting a bus passenger and hijacking the…
Continue ReadingFunds are cutting aid for women seeking abortions as costs rise
Associated Press Some groups that have been helping women pay for abortions and associated travel are cutting back their aid as travel costs rise.…
Continue ReadingNorway detains a German national suspected of inciting crimes against humanity in Cameroon
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian police say they have detained a German national of Cameroonian heritage for allegedly inciting crimes against…
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