Midwestern flooding collapses a bridge, forces evacuations and kills at least 2
By MARGERY A. BECK, HANNAH FINGERHUT and JOHN HANNA Associated Press NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (AP) — Flooding in the Midwestern U.S. has collapsed a…
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Japanese emperor to reconnect with the River Thames in state visit meant to bolster ties with UK
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Before Emperor Naruhito of Japan attends a banquet hosted by King Charles III, lays a wreath at…
Continue ReadingFormer pro surfer known for riding huge Pipeline waves dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press A well-known Hawaii lifeguard who was killed in a shark attack while surfing off Oahu’s North Shore was a former…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Most of Wall Street rises, but Nvidia tumbles again as AI mania cools
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Another slide for Wall Street heavyweight Nvidia kept U.S. indexes mixed Monday, even as the…
Continue ReadingMore African nations focus on HPV vaccination against cervical cancer, but hesitancy remains
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — African countries have some of the world’s highest rates of cervical cancer. Growing…
Continue ReadingSome visitors to Israel have a new stop on their tours: Hamas’ destruction in the south
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press KIBBUTZ NIR OZ, Israel (AP) — A new kind of tourism has emerged in Israel in the months since Hamas’ Oct. 7…
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Bentz honors Class of 2028 service academy appointments, announces opening of Class of 2029 nominating process
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR) has released the names of the seven individuals he nominated to be considered for attendance at our…
Continue ReadingConservative-backed group is creating a list of federal workers it suspects could resist Trump plans
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — From his home office in small-town Kentucky, a seasoned political operative is…
Continue ReadingHere’s what’s at stake for Biden and Trump in this week’s presidential debate
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Thursday’s clash between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican ex-President…
Continue ReadingProsecutor in classified documents case clashes with judge over request to restrict Trump’s speech
By ERIC TUCKER and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A federal prosecutor in the classified documents case of Donald…
Continue ReadingChinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says
By ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer HONG KONG (AP) — A cybersecurity intelligence company says a suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has…
Continue ReadingWhat to stream this week: Camila Cabello, Megan Thee Stallion, Eva Longoria and Celine Dion
By The Associated Press This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from Camila Cabello and Megan Thee Stallion, Amazon Prime…
Continue ReadingIn one affluent Atlanta suburb, Biden and Trump work to win over wary Georgia voters
By JEFF AMY and BILL BARROW Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet for their…
Continue ReadingWisconsin AG argues letting disabled people vote electronically at home would create confusion
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is pushing back against a request to let disabled…
Continue ReadingKate Grace takes hard fall at finish of 800 semis, earns spot into finals at US Olympic trials
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Nobody said making the Olympics was easy. Kate Grace darted to the inside near the finish line,…
Continue ReadingWhy Mount Rainier is the US volcano that troubles scientists most
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — The snowcapped peak of Mount Rainier, which towers 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles) above sea level in Washington state,…
Continue ReadingNoah Lyles shows his flash and speeds through finals to earn a spot at the Olympics in 100 meters
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Noah Lyles locked down the first major step in his quest for an Olympic sprint double on…
Continue ReadingLo’eau LaBonta scored twice as KC Current beat Portland Thorns and remain undefeated in NWSL
By SUSIE RANTZ Associated Press Lo’eau LaBonta scored twice in the first half and the Kansas City Current remained unbeaten this season with a 4-1…
Continue ReadingQuebec’s Port-Cartier maximum security prison evacuated as wildfire burns
MONTREAL (AP) — Authorities say wildfires burning in Quebec have forced the evacuation of inmates from a maximum security prison, as favorable…
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