Biden rallies for LGBTQ+ rights as he looks to shake off an uneven debate performance
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden courted LGBTQ+ voters with two New York events on Friday and warned about Donald Trump…
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While Simone Biles competes across town, Paralympic star Jessica Long rolls at swimming trials
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — She’s the face of her sport, and was among the best in the world before some athletes here even began…
Continue ReadingNASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule
AP Science Writer Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing’s new space…
Continue Reading4 Missouri prison guards charged with murder, and a fifth with manslaughter, in death of Black man
Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Four Missouri prison guards have been charged with murder, and a fifth with accessory to involuntary…
Continue ReadingWarren Buffett donates again to the Gates Foundation but will cut the charity off after his death
AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett announced another $5.3 billion in charitable gifts Friday, but in a major shift of…
Continue ReadingA teenage beachgoer killed by lightning on a beach in northern Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Authorities say a 13-year-old beachgoer has died after being struck by lightning in northern Greece during a sudden…
Continue ReadingPanama’s next president wants a deal with US on deporting migrants who cross the perilous Darien Gap
Associated Press LAJAS BLANCAS, Panama (AP) — Panama’s President-elect José Raúl Mulino says he wants an agreement with the United States on…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rejects Trump ally Steve Bannon’s bid to delay prison sentence
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected a bid to delay a prison sentence for Trump ally Steve Bannon, who’s appealing…
Continue ReadingPakistani parliament denounces US congressional resolution calling for a probe into recent elections
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s lower house of Parliament has denounced a U.S. congressional resolution that called this week for an…
Continue ReadingTractor Supply is ending DEI and climate efforts after conservative backlash online
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Tractor Supply says it is ending an array of corporate diversity and climate efforts. It’s a move that…
Continue ReadingWill Smith will perform at the BET Awards with Taraji P. Henson hosting. Here’s what to know
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 BET Awards are fast approaching. Oscar-nominated actor Taraji P. Henson will host the BET Awards for a…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rejects Steve Bannon’s attempt to avoid prison
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected former Trump adviser Steve Bannon’s effort to avoid prison while he appeals…
Continue ReadingAir tankers and helicopters attack Arizona wildfire that has forced evacuations near Phoenix
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Air tankers and helicopters helped douse flames from the sky as nearly 200 firefighters on the ground battled a wildfire…
Continue ReadingAir tankers and helicopters attack Arizona wildfire that has forced evacuations near Phoenix
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Air tankers and helicopters helped douse flames from the sky as nearly 200 firefighters on the ground battled a wildfire…
Continue ReadingBiden acknowledges weak debate performance as Democratic questions swirl over whether he’ll stay in the presidential race
By Eric Bradner, MJ Lee, Kayla Tausche, Jeff Zeleny and Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s campaign insisted…
Continue ReadingLong jumpers aren’t leaping at experimental change that would crack down on fouls with take-off zone
AP Sports Writers EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The prevailing message from long jumpers isn’t that big of a leap — leave their sport as is, fouls and…
Continue ReadingTheodore Roosevelt’s pocket watch was stolen in 1987. It’s finally back at his New York home
Associated Press The silver pocket watch was a prized possession of Theodore Roosevelt, a keepsake given to him by his sister and her husband in 1898…
Continue ReadingNumber of homeless residents in Los Angeles County decreases in annual count
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The number of homeless residents counted in Los Angeles County has dipped slightly, decreasing by about 0.3%…
Continue ReadingUS will remove Gaza aid pier due to weather and may not put it back, officials say
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the pier built by the U.S. military to bring aid to Gaza is being removed due to weather to…
Continue ReadingPair of giant pandas from China arrive safely at San Diego Zoo
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two giant pandas from China have safely arrived in Southern California, where they will be cared for as part of an ongoing…
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