A rebel attack on Burundi from neighboring Congo has left at least 20 dead, the government says
By ELOGE WILLY KANEZA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Burundi’s government says at least 20 people have been killed following an…
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12 Turkish soldiers have been killed over 2 days in clashes with Kurdish militants, authorities say
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Six Turkish soldiers have been killed in clashes with Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, a day after another six were also…
Continue ReadingNew York governor commutes sentence of rapper G. Dep who had turned self in for cold case killing
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Travell “G. Dep” Coleman, who walked into a New York police precinct in 2010 and admitted to committing a nearly…
Continue ReadingAn Arkansas man visited a state park with his girlfriend. He picked up the largest diamond discovered there in 3 years
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — An Arkansas man who picked up what he thought was a piece of glass at a state park says he later learned his…
Continue ReadingSuspect arrested in alleged theft of a Banksy stop sign decorated with military drones
LONDON (AP) — A man suspected of stealing an artwork by Banksy of a stop sign adorned with three military drones, was arrested Saturday, London…
Continue ReadingAmericans beg for help getting family out of Gaza. “I just want to see my mother again,’ a son says
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Fadi Sckak has already lost his father to the violence in Gaza. He wants to help his…
Continue ReadingUkraine arrests senior Defense Ministry official accused of embezzling $40 million
By Olga Voitovych, CNN (CNN) — A senior Ukrainian Defence Ministry official has been detained over allegations he embezzled 1.5 billion…
Continue ReadingA mother lost her wallet in the 1950s. 65 years later, a family is reconnecting with lost history
By Brammhi Balarajan, CNN (CNN) — A raffle ticket to win a new 1959 Chevrolet; credit cards with no magnetic strip; family photos in black and…
Continue Reading‘The Boys in the Boat’ gives the Hollywood treatment to rowing during an Olympic year
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The journey from nowhere to an Olympic gold medal is a tale as old as time. Just…
Continue ReadingA merchant vessel linked to Israel has been damaged in a drone attack off India’s west coast
NEW DELHI (AP) — A maritime intelligence company says a drone has hit an Israeli-affiliated merchant vessel off the coast of India in the Arabian…
Continue ReadingA pro-peace Russian presidential hopeful is blocked by the election commission
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian politician Yekaterina Duntsova hit a roadblock in her presidential campaign Saturday, when Russia’s Central Election…
Continue ReadingEPL has its first female referee as Rebecca Welch handles Fulham-Burnley
LONDON (AP) — The English Premier League has its first female referee. Rebecca Welch controlled Burnley’s 2-0 win at Fulham. Burnley manager…
Continue ReadingFormer NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says
By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams’ cause of death has been determined to be dental-related sepsis,…
Continue ReadingContrary to politicians’ claims, offshore wind farms don’t kill whales. Here’s what to know.
By CHRISTINA LARSON, JENNIFER McDERMOTT, PATRICK WHITTLE and WAYNE PARRY Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Unfounded claims about offshore…
Continue ReadingVatican to publish never-before-seen homilies by Pope Benedict XVI during his 10-year retirement
ROME (AP) — The Vatican next year will publish a collection of never-before-seen homilies delivered by the late Pope Benedict XVI during his…
Continue ReadingUS tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests?
By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In the 1980s, Fu Xiangdong was a young Chinese virology student who came to the United States to…
Continue ReadingThe enduring legacy of ‘The Color Purple’
By Chandelis Duster and Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — Roslyn Brock wants every generation of her family to see the musical remake of “The…
Continue ReadingDenver Zoo officials weren’t sure who fathered a baby orangutan. They asked Maury Povich to reveal the paternity test results
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Five words from famed daytime talk show host Maury Povich helped Denver Zoo officials solve the monthslong…
Continue ReadingStrong earthquake in northwest China that killed at least 148 causes economic losses worth millions
BEIJING (AP) — The strong earthquake that hit northwest China this week, killing at least 148 people, caused economic losses estimated to be worth…
Continue ReadingWhat stores are open and closed on Christmas Day in 2023? Hours for Walmart, Kroger, CVS and more
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With Christmas right around the corner, you might want to check the list of what…
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