Utah scraps untested lethal drug combination for man’s August execution
Associated Press Utah officials said Saturday that they are scrapping plans to use an untested lethal drug combination in next month’s planned…
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South African police discover multimillion-dollar meth lab on farm
By Amarachi Orie and Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Police in South Africa arrested four people including two Mexican nationals after uncovering…
Continue ReadingHere’s what to do with deli meats as the CDC investigates a listeria outbreak across the U.S.
NEW YORK (AP) — As U.S. health officials investigate a fatal outbreak of listeria food poisoning, they’re advising people who are pregnant,…
Continue ReadingA Florida woman was killed 24 years ago. DNA evidence just helped police make an arrest in the cold case
By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A Florida woman’s brutal killing nearly 25 years ago may finally be solved after authorities arrested the suspect…
Continue ReadingAt least 6 killed, Houthis say, as Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen day after Tel Aviv drone attack
By Thom Poole, Sophie Tanno, Eyad Kourdi, Adam Pourahmadi, Andrew Carey, Lauren Izso, Hira Humayun and Andrew Raine, CNN (CNN) — At least six…
Continue ReadingBlinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump
Associated Press ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Ukraine is on its way to being able to “stand on its own feet” militarily, Secretary of State Antony…
Continue ReadingPlane crash near Ohio airport kills 3; federal authorities investigating
VIENNA, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a plane trying to make an emergency landing at an airport in northeastern Ohio crashed, killing all three…
Continue ReadingLebanon’s Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at Israeli kibbutz after drone strike wounds civilians
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said that its fighters fired dozens of rockets into northern Israel on Saturday, targeting a…
Continue ReadingA fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas church sanctuary
A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or…
Continue ReadingChicago mail carrier killed on her route
CHICAGO (AP) — Police say a mail carrier was fatally shot while walking a route in Chicago. Investigators with the U.S. Postal Service are offering…
Continue ReadingFor Palestinian athletes, the Olympics is about more than sports
AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Most of the athletes representing the Palestinian territories at the Paris Olympics were born somewhere else —…
Continue ReadingHow Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly is capturing the essence of France
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Thomas Jolly is preparing to share France with the world with the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. The July 26…
Continue ReadingEthnic Greek politician returns to prison in Albania after attending European Parliament opening
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A member of Albania’s ethnic Greek minority returned to prison after a five-day reprieve to attend the opening session of…
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire Gov. Sununu signs bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire has signed a bill to ban transgender athletes in grades 5-12 from teams that…
Continue ReadingAs a scholar, he’s charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors
Associated Press They gathered one last time on Sunday — the handful of mostly elderly members of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The…
Continue ReadingDisneyland workers authorize potential strike ahead of ongoing contract negotiations
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of workers at Disney’s theme park and resort properties in California voted late Friday to authorize a…
Continue ReadingDo you really have to wait to go swimming after eating?
AP Health Writer Did your parents warn you against jumping in the pool right after eating? They were misguided. In most cases, there’s no need to…
Continue ReadingAt least 13 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Nuseirat camp in central Gaza
By Ibrahim Dahman, Alex Stambaugh and Benjamin Brown, CNN (CNN) — At least 13 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on homes in…
Continue ReadingA French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer, suspected of targeting Olympic torch, sentenced to 2 years
PARIS (AP) — French authorities say a French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer was sentenced to two years in prison after making threats online and was…
Continue ReadingUkrainian former lawmaker killed in suspected assassination as civilians die in Russian airstrikes
Associated Pres KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian former lawmaker best known for her crusade to promote the Ukrainian language has died after being…
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