Retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back after summer splurges
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Americans cut back on retail spending in October, ending six…
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Japanese actor-director Kitano says his new film explores homosexual relations in the samurai world
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese actor-director Takeshi Kitano says he wanted his new film “Kubi” to show the world of…
Continue Reading8 juveniles face murder charges in ‘senseless’ attack on student that was captured on video, police say
By Melissa Alonso, Sarah Dewberry, Andy Rose and Kevin Flower, CNN (CNN) — Eight juveniles are facing murder charges in the “senseless”…
Continue ReadingEx-Philippine President Duterte summoned by prosecutor for allegedly threatening a lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his crackdown on illegal drugs that left thousands of suspects…
Continue ReadingProsecutors say a fatal roller coaster accident in Sweden was caused by a support arm breaking
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Prosecutors say a fatal roller coaster accident in Stockholm where some passengers plunged to the ground in June was caused by a…
Continue ReadingMother of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher gets 21 months for marijuana use while owning a gun
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in a Virginia classroom has been…
Continue ReadingBiden announces 5 federal judicial nominees and stresses their varied professional backgrounds
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced five nominees to federal judgeships, including the…
Continue ReadingFrance issues arrest warrants for Syrian president, 3 generals alleging involvement in war crimes
By BARBARA SURK and ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Lawyers for victims say French judicial authorities have issued international…
Continue ReadingSenegalese opposition leader Sonko sent back to prison after weeks in hospital during hunger strike
By BABACAR DIONE Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese authorities say that opposition leader and presidential hopeful Ousmane Sonko is…
Continue ReadingPolish truckers are in talks with Ukrainian counterparts as they protest unregulated activity
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish road transport authorities are holding talks with their Ukrainian counterparts over competition grievances that have…
Continue ReadingWhy Gaza’s largest hospital has become the ‘epicenter’ of Israel’s war on Hamas
By Nadeen Ebrahim, Jessie Yeung and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Israeli forces launched a raid Wednesday on Gaza’s largest hospital,…
Continue ReadingGerman publisher to stop selling Putin books by reporter who allegedly accepted money from Russians
BERLIN (AP) — A German publishing house said it would stop selling books about Russian President Vladimir Putin by an award-winning journalist…
Continue ReadingConservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band’s LGBTQ+ support
By EDNA TARIGAN Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — More than 200 conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia’s capital, calling for the…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announces run for US Senate seat in 2024
By MIKE CATALINI Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has launched a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S.…
Continue ReadingWant to buy now, pay later this holiday season? Ask yourself these 5 questions first
By JACKIE VELING of NerdWallet “Buy now, pay later” payment plans are a popular financing option, especially around the holiday season. But these…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 15: DC march, Israel, Government shutdown, Ohio bus crash, Wall Street
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers have spotted a galaxy that closely resembles the Milky Way — and it’s changing scientists’…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 15: DC march, Israel, Government shutdown, Ohio bus crash, Wall Street
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers have spotted a galaxy that closely resembles the Milky Way — and it’s changing…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Nov. 15: DC march, Israel, Government shutdown, Ohio bus crash, Wall Street
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers have spotted a galaxy that closely resembles the Milky Way — and it’s changing…
Continue ReadingGreta Thunberg denies public order offense after she was arrested at a London protest
LONDON (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg has denied a public order offense after she was arrested last month at a demonstration against a…
Continue ReadingTaiwan’s opposition parties team up for January election
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s two main opposition parties, both of which have vowed to restart talks with China, are announcing a joint…
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