What recession? Professional forecasters raise expectations for US economy in 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — This year looks to be a much better one for the U.S. economy than business economists were forecasting just a few months ago,…
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UN member states are meeting to plan how to tackle the world’s environmental crises
By CARLOS MUREITHI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Talks to shape global environmental policy started on Monday in Nairobi, where…
Continue ReadingSurvivors and families of 94 migrants who died in a shipwreck off Italy call for justice a year on
By GIADA ZAMPANO and VALERIA FERRARO Associated Press CROTONE, Italy (AP) — Survivors and family members of victims of a shipwreck a year ago that…
Continue ReadingUS says ‘understanding’ reached at Gaza hostage talks but negotiations continue
CNN By Camila DeChalus, Sam Fossum and Alex Marquardt, CNN (CNN) — Negotiators have come to an “understanding” on the broad contours of a…
Continue ReadingBrooklyn preacher goes on trial for fraud charges prosecutors say fueled lavish lifestyle
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Brooklyn preacher who prosecutors say looted a parishioner’s retirement savings and…
Continue ReadingSenate leaders likely to seek quick dismissal of Mayorkas impeachment case
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For the third time in five years, senators will be sworn in as jurors for an impeachment…
Continue Reading‘Oppenheimer’ keeps devouring awards with top prize at Producers Guild, with Oscars up next
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — With two weeks to go before the Oscars, “Oppenheimer” looks unstoppable.…
Continue ReadingMoscow ally Serbia cracks down on anti-war Russians living in the Balkan country
By DUSAN STOJANOVIC and JOVANA GEC Associated Press ROGACA, Serbia (AP) — Moscow ally Serbia is cracking down on anti-war Russians living in the…
Continue ReadingEx-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens to remain jailed while he awaits trial, judge rules
By AMY TAXIN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former FBI informant charged with fabricating a multimillion-dollar…
Continue ReadingWhat to stream this week: Adam Sandler is in space, ‘Elsbeth’ sleuths and Japan shines in ‘Shogun’
By The Associated Press This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” storming Apple TV+, East meets…
Continue ReadingSeoul gives young doctors 4 days to end walkouts, threatening suspended licenses and prosecutions
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean government is giving young doctors on strike four days to return to…
Continue ReadingGlobal economy is weighed down by war, uncertainty and instability, trade chief warns
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of the World Trade Organization says war, uncertainty and…
Continue ReadingHornets take advantage of Trail Blazers’ horrible 3-point shooting in 93-80 victory
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nick Richards had 21 points and 10 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets took advantage of Portland’s horrible 3-point…
Continue ReadingZelensky warns ‘millions will be killed’ without US aid to Kyiv, as Ukrainian troop deaths reach at least 31,000
By Stephanie Halasz and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — “Millions” could die in Ukraine’s war with Russia if US lawmakers don’t approve…
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Neighbors 4 Redmond holds gatherings to issues around town, region; climate change was Sunday’s focus
A group called Neighbors 4 Redmond held its latest community gathering, to discuss issues related to climate change, at the High Desert…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Asian shares mostly decline, while Tokyo again touches a record high
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly declined Monday, although Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index touched…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea records record number of Russians seeking asylum
By Yoonjung Seo, Lucas Lilieholm, and Soeun Kim, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — A record number of Russians are seeking asylum in South Korea,…
Continue ReadingFormer NFL MVP Cam Newton involved in scuffle at 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta
By The Associated Press A video surfaced Sunday that appeared to show 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton being involved in a scuffle at a…
Continue ReadingAir Force member in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in DC
By DIDI TANG and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force was critically injured Sunday after…
Continue ReadingAugusta University student killed while jogging at UGA will be honored as the suspect’s immigration status fuels debate
CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Raja Razek and Holly Yan CNN (CNN) — While mourners prepare for a vigil honoring a beloved student found dead on the…
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