US announces over $47 million in humanitarian aid for war-torn Sudan
By NOHA ELHENNAWY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. has announced more than $47 million in humanitarian aid for war-torn Sudan and two…
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Family member arraigned in fatal shooting of Michigan congressman’s brother
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A family member has been arraigned in the fatal shooting of a Michigan congressman’s brother. Timothy J. Kildee is accused of…
Continue ReadingEmmanuel Macron shows off his boxing skills, sparking mixed reaction in France
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Photos of French President Emmanuel Macron hitting a boxing bag have caused amusement, bemusement and consternation in…
Continue ReadingGeorge and Harden lead Clippers past Trail Blazers 116-103
By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Paul George scored 27 points, James Harden had 19 points and 14 assists and the…
Continue ReadingA hot air balloon crashed into a power line and caused a fire, but everyone is OK
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Three people in a hot air balloon in Minnesota escaped largely unscathed after their basket clipped a power line, fell to…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania house fire kills man, 4 children as 3 other family members are rescued
JEANNETTE, Pa. (AP) — Investigators are searching for the cause of a fire that tore through a house in the Pittsburgh suburbs, killing a man and…
Continue ReadingGreek authorities overhaul wildfire response plans ahead of summer fire season
By ELENA BECATOROS and LEFTERIS PITARAKIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have presented new plans for tackling wildfires…
Continue ReadingOver 300 French sports coaches, teachers and officials accused of sexual abuse or cover-ups in 2023
PARIS (AP) — France’s sports minister says that more than 300 French coaches, teachers and sports officials have been accused of sexual abuse…
Continue ReadingMinnesota officer who fatally shot 65-year-old man armed with a knife will not be charged
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota police officer will not be charged for fatally shooting a 65-year-old man who was armed with a knife. The…
Continue ReadingEU legal adviser backs cancellation of EU-Morocco fishing agreement over disputed Western Sahara
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A legal adviser to the European Union’s top court has recommended that it annul Europe’s fishing agreement with…
Continue ReadingJapan’s space agency says it hopes to forge a profitable launch business with its new H3 rocket
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOBISHIMA, Japan (AP) — Japan’s space agency and its prime contractor say they hope to be able to forge a…
Continue ReadingTrump’s latest 2024 campaign fundraising report shows him lagging behind Biden in cash
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and AARON KESSLER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s fundraising picked up last month but his…
Continue ReadingJustice Department sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, LINDSAY WHITEHURST, FRANK BAJAK and MIKE BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday…
Continue ReadingIMF says the economic situation in debt-stricken Sri Lanka is gradually improving
By BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The International Monetary Fund says the economic situation in debt-stricken…
Continue ReadingIn Japan, Ohtani’s ‘perfect person’ image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling
By STEPHEN WADE and TONG-HYUNG KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” —…
Continue ReadingUS Jews upset with Trump’s latest rhetoric say he doesn’t get to tell them how to be Jewish
By PETER SMITH and TIFFANY STANLEY Associated Press Since the start of his political career, Donald Trump has played on stereotypes about Jews and…
Continue ReadingCrew safe after Soyuz launch aborted 20 seconds before liftoff
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Three crew members are safe after their scheduled launch to the International Space Station from the Baikonur…
Continue ReadingRussian foreign minister hails soccer game with Serbia’s national team and meets with counterpart
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with his Serbian counterpart in Moscow ahead of a soccer game between the countries’…
Continue ReadingIndonesia’s rescue of Rohingya refugees at sea is a reminder of an ordeal that began in Myanmar
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A dramatic story of survival and rescue off Indonesia’s west coast is a reminder of the plight of…
Continue ReadingGerman authorities shut down online marketplace for drugs, data and cybercrime services
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say they have taken down a major online marketplace for drugs, fraudulently obtained credit card data and…
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