Omar al-Bashir Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Sudan’s former leader, Omar al-Bashir. Personal Birth date: January 1, 1944…
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US, Somali forces kill Al-Shabaab commander responsible for multiple attacks, official says
By Xiaofei Xu and Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Maalim Ayman, a senior leader of the Al-Shabaab militant group operating in Somalia and Kenya,…
Continue ReadingTrump says he’s eager to debate Biden in 2024, even if controversial commission plans events
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump says he is eager to debate President Joe Biden, even if the debates…
Continue ReadingKing Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, who succeeded his half brother King…
Continue ReadingFlu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Look for flu and COVID-19 infections to ramp up in the coming weeks, U.S. health officials say,…
Continue ReadingAlbania’s parliament lifts the legal immunity of former prime minister Sali Berisha
By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s parliament has voted to lift the legal immunity of former Prime Minister Sali…
Continue ReadingFormer Colombian soldier pleads guilty in 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president
By GISELA SALOMON Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A former Colombian soldier has pleaded guilty to conspiring in the 2021 assassination of Haitian…
Continue ReadingAuthorities knew Maine shooter was a threat but felt confronting him was unsafe, video shows
By PATRICK WHITTLE and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Police who declined to confront an Army reservist in the weeks before he…
Continue ReadingSome Catholic bishops reject Pope’s stance on blessings for same-sex couples. Others are confused
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa,…
Continue ReadingGreece to offer exclusive Acropolis visits outside of regular hours — for a steep price
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece is planning to offer exclusive guided tours of the ancient Acropolis, its most powerful tourist magnet, to handfuls of…
Continue ReadingLone gunman in Czech mass shooting had no record and slipped through cracks despite owning 8 guns
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Officials say a 24-year-old student owned eight guns when he opened fire at a university building…
Continue ReadingGroup pushes for change in how police use body camera footage in officer shooting probes
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An influential policing think tank is pushing law enforcement agencies to change how they…
Continue ReadingMichael Mann still has another gear. At 80, he’s driving ‘Ferrari’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Even at age 80, Michael Mann has lost little of his velocity. “Ferrari” is Mann’s first film…
Continue ReadingFrance grounds flight carrying Indian passengers on suspicion of human trafficking
PARIS (AP) — French authorities have grounded a flight carrying 303 Indian passengers on suspicions it could be carrying victims of human…
Continue ReadingDOT puts airline loyalty programs under the microscope after lawmakers raise concerns
Associated Press The Department of Transportation is investigating possible deceptive practices in airline loyalty programs after federal lawmakers…
Continue ReadingA driver dies after his vehicle hydroplaned amid heavy rain in Los Angeles area
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Continue ReadingNow you see it, now you don’t: Banksy stop sign taken from London street soon after it appears
LONDON (AP) — The elusive artist Banksy displayed his latest work on a London street corner and it was taken less than hour after he confirmed its…
Continue ReadingFormer NFL player Mike Williams died of dental-related sepsis, medical examiner says
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Former NFL player Mike Williams died from a rare form of sepsis related to dental health problems, according to a medical…
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Bethlehem Inn in Redmond holds vigil honoring homeless who passed
‘The Longest Night,’ a 33-year Winter Solstice tradition that has come to Central Oregon in recent years, brought together members of the Redmond…
Continue ReadingUN approves watered-down resolution on aid to Gaza without call for suspension of hostilities
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council adopted a watered-down resolution Friday calling for…
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