Attack on a police checkpoint in Russia’s North Caucasus leaves 2 police, 5 gunmen dead
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian officials say a group of militants has attacked a police checkpoint in Russia’s North Caucasus region, killing two…
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Hong Kong transgender activist gets ID card reflecting gender change after yearslong legal battle
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong transgender activist has received a new ID card reflecting his gender change, after a…
Continue ReadingActivist who fought for legal rights for Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon wins ‘Green Nobel’
By DORANY PINEDA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A professor who helped save Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon is one of this…
Continue ReadingDozens killed in Kenya as weeks of heavy rain devastate region
By Larry Madowo, Irene Nasser and Helen Regan, CNN Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) — At least 71 people have been confirmed dead and 110 people are in…
Continue ReadingThe Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Time marches on and all good things must come to an end. But don’t tell that to The Rolling…
Continue ReadingHorses show off in Versailles, keeping alive royal tradition at soon-to-be Olympic equestrian venue
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press VERSAILLES, France (AP) — The historic Versailles Palace Gardens will soon host the Paris Olympics equestrian…
Continue ReadingPair of giant pandas set to travel from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A pair of giant pandas will soon make the journey from China to the U.S., where they will be cared for at the San Diego Zoo as…
Continue ReadingThe Latest | Israeli airstrikes on Rafah kill at least 22 people
By The Associated Press Palestinian health officials say Israeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah have killed at least 22 people,…
Continue Reading9 people are on trial in Germany over an alleged far-right coup plot
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Nine people charged with terrorism in connection with an alleged far-right plot to topple the…
Continue ReadingScotland’s leader resigns after conflicts over climate change, gender identity weakened government
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned on Monday, triggering a leadership contest as…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s opposition leader urges the president to accept investigation of wife, top officials
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s opposition leader has pressured President Yoon Suk Yeol to accept…
Continue ReadingTeens plotted to buy guns and attack Jewish people after Sydney bishop was stabbed, police allege
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police allege in court documents that four teenagers plotted to buy guns and attack…
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Coburg shooting leads to manhunt, I-5 pursuit, crash and officer-involved shooting; 1 killed, 1 injured
COBURG, Ore. (KTVZ) – A shooting in Coburg Sunday afternoon that critically injured one person led to a manhunt and a pursuit on Interstate 5 three…
Continue ReadingHawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands’ famous…
Continue ReadingMexico’s presidential candidates discuss social spending, climate change in 2nd debate
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s leading presidential candidate repeatedly touted the social programs of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López…
Continue ReadingOklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
By KEN MILLER Associated Press SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Small towns in Oklahoma began a long cleanup Monday after tornadoes flattened homes and…
Continue ReadingIsrael-Hamas war protesters and police clash on Texas campus, Columbia University begins suspensions
By JIM VERTUNO, CEDAR ATTANASIO, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Protesters and police clashed Monday at the…
Continue ReadingKenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding…
Continue ReadingWhat to stream this week: Dua Lipa, Seinfeld’s ‘Unfrosted’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
By The Associated Press This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the return of “Hacks” on Max and the new Jerry Seinfeld movie…
Continue Reading7 Minnesotans accused in scheme to defraud pandemic food program go on trial
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Seven Minnesotans have gone on trial for what prosecutors call a massive scheme to exploit…
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