US submarine pulls into Guantanamo Bay a day after Russian warships arrive in Cuba
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Navy submarine has arrived in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in a show of force as a fleet of…
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With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointees
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney has asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron…
Continue ReadingWith a big kick, Bubi the elephant oracle predicts Germany to win Euro 2024 opener
STARKENBERG, Germany (AP) — There’s a new big-hitter in the world of soccer soothsayers and this one is going for a win for Germany to open the…
Continue ReadingRussia accused of using hunger as a weapon of war in Ukraine
By Sophie Tanno, Ivana Kottasová and Olga Voitovych, CNN (CNN) — A group of international human rights lawyers has accused Russia of…
Continue ReadingWimbledon prize money is increasing to a record amount of about $64 million
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Wimbledon’s total prize money fund will rise to a record 50 million pounds, which is about $64 million. The two singles…
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Washington’s Makah Tribe could once again harpoon whales as US waives conservation law
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The United States granted the Makah Indian Tribe in Washington state a long-sought waiver Thursday…
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Oregon DMV’s staffing challenges continue; Madras, South Salem offices closed Thursday
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Due to staffing issues, the Oregon DMV said their Madras and South Salem offices were closed Thursday. The agency has had…
Continue ReadingWashington state’s Makah tribe is granted a waiver that helps clear the way for it to resume traditional whale hunts
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state’s Makah tribe is granted a waiver that helps clear the way for it to resume traditional whale…
Continue ReadingMortgage rates ease for second straight week, leaving average rate on a 30-year home loan at 6.95%
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mortgage rates eased again this week, though the latest pullback leaves the average rate on a…
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Wyden: Investigation found systemic, taxpayer-funded child abuse, neglect in youth residential treatment facilities
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Wednesday released the findings of a two-year investigation exposing…
Continue ReadingTony Award host Ariana DeBose says viewers should expect a ‘full Broadway experience’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ariana DeBose promises the Tony Awards on Sunday will move “like a Broadway show.” That…
Continue ReadingFlorida education panel decides former teacher who supported Black Lives Matter can reapply for her teaching license
CNN By Carlos Suarez, Denise Royal and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — A former Jacksonville, Florida, teacher who said she was fired for displaying a…
Continue ReadingImelda Marcos Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines. Wife of the late…
Continue ReadingAndrea Yates Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Andrea Yates, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the drowning of…
Continue ReadingIsraelis and Palestinians are hopeful but cautious over the latest cease-fire proposal
By TIA GOLDENBERG and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A proposed cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas is raising hopes…
Continue ReadingSpain and Turkey call on the international community to act to stop the war in Gaza
By TERESA MEDRANO Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spain and Turkey have called on the international community to stop “looking the other way”…
Continue ReadingReport says unsecured tanker hatch spilled out gas in crash that destroyed I-95 bridge in Philly
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — New details from federal investigations into the crash of a gasoline delivery truck that…
Continue ReadingMinneapolis police fatally shoot man they say had a gun
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis police shot and killed a man Wednesday who they say was wielding a handgun and threatening people. Police Chief…
Continue ReadingEven when Africans want to visit Europe legally, rejection rates are high. Algeria is one example
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Visa applicants from Africa who want to visit Europe’s Schengen Area face far higher rejection rates than people from…
Continue ReadingWhy did the pope cross the road? To host more than 100 comedians
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — A global gathering of comedians was taking place Friday in an unlikely venue: the Vatican. Pope Francis…
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