Here’s what to know about Sweden’s bumpy road toward NATO membership
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden’s bid to join NATO — held up for almost two years — cleared its last hurdle when Hungary gave its go-ahead Monday to…
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US couple whose catamaran was hijacked were likely thrown overboard and died, Grenada police say
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked last week in the Caribbean by three…
Continue ReadingSweden clears final hurdle in bid to join NATO after Hungary approves accession
By Joshua Berlinger and Stephanie Halasz, CNN (CNN) — Hungary’s parliament overwhelmingly approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Monday,…
Continue ReadingSideways moon landing cuts mission short, private US lunar lander will stop working Tuesday
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private U.S. lunar lander is expected to stop working Tuesday, its mission cut…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump appeals $454 million judgment in New York civil fraud case
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has appealed his $454 million New York civil fraud judgment, challenging a…
Continue ReadingDon Henley tells court he never gave away drafts of ‘Hotel California’ lyrics
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Don Henley never gave away handwritten pages of draft lyrics to “Hotel California” and other…
Continue ReadingLouisiana inmate who pepper-sprayed a deputy and escaped during transport from hospital is captured, authorities say
By Melissa Alonso and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — A Louisiana inmate is back in custody after he pepper-sprayed a sheriff’s deputy and escaped…
Continue ReadingFrom gold records to gold coins. George Michael is now honored with a commemorative minting
LONDON (AP) — You gotta have more than “Faith” to pocket the new George Michael coin. A commemorative minting of coins that rolled out on…
Continue ReadingUkrainian troops pull back again as Russia’s onslaught pushes ahead in eastern Ukraine
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian troops have pulled out of a village in the east of the country, an army spokesman…
Continue ReadingGermany’s Scholz explains his reluctance to send Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has made clear that he remains reluctant to send Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, pointing…
Continue ReadingNew York City honors victims of 1993 World Trade Center bombing
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City has marked the anniversary of the 1993 bombing at the old World Trade Center. Six people were killed and more than…
Continue ReadingA ferry sinks in the Nile in Egypt, killing at least 10 people
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities say a ferry carrying day laborers sank in the Nile just outside the Egyptian capital, killing at least 10 of the…
Continue ReadingCongratulations, today is your day: A free book giveaway to honor Dr. Seuss’ birthday
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Babies born this coming Saturday could get a birthday present featuring a guy who knows how…
Continue ReadingMeet Grace Beyer, the small-school scoring phenom Iowa star Caitlin Clark might never catch
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer On the same night Caitlin Clark was adding to her NCAA women’s basketball scoring record before a packed…
Continue ReadingSuspected illegal loggers kill 3 forest rangers on patrol in a forest in central Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Suspected illegal loggers have shot and killed three forest rangers and wounded a fourth on patrol in central Mexico, near the…
Continue ReadingPolish, Canadian leaders discuss boosting Ukrainian food exports to hungry countries outside Europe
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The prime ministers of Canada and Poland have discussed boosting exports of Ukrainian grain to the world’s poorest…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court casts doubt on GOP-led states’ efforts to regulate social media platforms
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cast doubt Monday on state laws that could affect how Facebook, TikTok, X,…
Continue ReadingGreece takes the helm in an EU naval mission in the Red Sea
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has formally agreed to participate in and lead a European Union maritime security…
Continue Reading2 officers shot and killed a man who discharged a shotgun, police say
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Two officers in New York have shot and killed a man, prompting authorities to launch an investigation and his family to demand…
Continue ReadingFrench actor Gérard Depardieu faces another sexual assault complaint over alleged groping
PARIS (AP) — French actor Gérard Depardieu faces another complaint of sexual assault, this time from a movie decorator who alleges he groped her…
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