Virginia-based tech firm settles allegations over whites-only job listing
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — A northern Virginia tech company is paying nearly $40,000 to settle claims it discriminated by posting a job listing seeking…
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UN human rights experts ask Belarusian authorities to help a political prisoner dying of cancer
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — U.N. human rights experts have appealed to Belarusian authorities to help a political…
Continue ReadingBette Nash, who was named the world’s longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Bette Nash, who was once named the world’s longest-serving flight attendant, has died. She was 88. American Airlines, Nash’s…
Continue ReadingJessica Stone, who knits Broadway and circus in thrilling ‘Water for Elephants,’ enjoys a Tony nod
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — You don’t initially see a full elephant at the Broadway musical “Water for…
Continue ReadingJudge denies request to restrict Trump statements about law enforcement in classified records case
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s classified documents case in Florida on…
Continue ReadingHe saw the horrors of Dachau. Now, this veteran warns against Holocaust denial
DUNWOODY, Ga. (AP) — Hilbert Margol is a 100-year-old World War II veteran living in Dunwoody, Georgia. He and his twin brother, Howard Margol,…
Continue ReadingRecovery of Brazil’s Spix’s macaw, popularized in animated ‘Rio’ films, threatened by climate change
By FABIANO MAISONNAVE Associated Press CURACA, Brazil (AP) — All Spix’s macaws are majestically blue in the blazing sun of Brazil’s…
Continue ReadingCollege in Detroit suspends in-person classes because of pro-Palestinian camp
By ED WHITE and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Wayne State University in Detroit suspended in-person classes Tuesday and…
Continue ReadingSpirit Airlines passenger says cabin prepared for a possible water landing after flight suffered an apparent mechanical issue
CNN By Amanda Jackson, Dave Alsup and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The cabin of a Spirit Airlines flight from Jamaica to Florida became a scene…
Continue ReadingDemocrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline
By SEUNG MIN KIM and BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic…
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Porsche reveals a new hybrid 911 as more consumers embrace hybrids over electric vehicles
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Porsche unveiled the first hybrid version of its most famous sports car, the 911, on Tuesday, a move that…
Continue ReadingWho is getting part of Melinda French Gates’ $1 billion in donations to support women and girls?
Associated Press Melinda French Gates plans to donate $1 billion over the next two years to organizations supporting women and girls around the…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa’s opposition parties make a final call for historic change the day before election
By GERALD IMRAY and ANNIE RISEMBERG Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African opposition parties made a final appeal to voters…
Continue ReadingLayoffs can be part of running a small business. Some tips for owners on handling them
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With stubborn inflation and higher costs, layoffs at small businesses are sometimes a necessity.…
Continue ReadingBiden campaign sends allies De Niro and first responders to Trump’s NY trial to put focus on Jan. 6
By COLLEEN LONG and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s campaign has shown up outside former President Donald…
Continue ReadingLa Scala’s French manager leaves theater financially fit as Meloni government turns to Italians
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press MILAN (AP) — The general manager of Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala has bidden a bittersweet farewell to the…
Continue ReadingAmericans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in four months
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Americans’ attitudes toward the economy improved this month for the first time since January, thanks to…
Continue Reading‘Son of Sam’ killer Berkowitz denied parole in 12th attempt
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — “Son of Sam” killer David Berkowitz has been denied parole after his twelfth board appearance. State corrections data shows…
Continue ReadingThe building that collapsed on Mallorca, killing 4 people, lacked permits, authorities in Spain say
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities say that a building housing a bar and restaurant that collapsed on Mallorca lacked the proper authorization. Four…
Continue ReadingA robot will soon try to remove melted nuclear fuel from Japan’s destroyed Fukushima reactor
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The operator of Japan’s destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has demonstrated how a…
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