Study finds more people are moving into high flood zones, increasing risk of water disasters
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer Far more people are in harm’s way as they move into high flood zones across the globe, adding to an…
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Man officiating a wedding in Nebraska accidentally shot his 12-year-old grandson during the ceremony, police say
By Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — A grandfather who was officiating a wedding in Nebraska is facing charges after accidentally shooting his…
Continue ReadingWhy countries are choosing to build new cities in places at high risk of worsening floods
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — As the world rapidly urbanizes, the amount of building in flood-prone areas is soaring, according to new…
Continue ReadingPoland’s central bank cuts interest rates for the second time in month
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s central bank lowered its key interest rate Wednesday, pointing to a drop in inflation despite a still-high rate of…
Continue ReadingTropical Storm Philippe soaks northeast Caribbean on a path toward Bermuda, New England and Canada
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Philippe is drenching the U.S. and British Virgin Islands as it spins away from the northeast Caribbean…
Continue ReadingJury sees FTX ads with Tom Brady, Larry David, as fraud case is rolled out against Sam Bankman-Fried
By KEN SWEET and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Splashy advertisements featuring football star Tom Brady and comedian Larry…
Continue ReadingExclusive: US will transfer weapons seized from Iran to Ukraine
By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US will transfer thousands of seized Iranian weapons and rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, in a move that…
Continue ReadingGeorge Takei picture book on his years in internment camps will be published next spring
NEW YORK (AP) — “Star Trek” actor and political activist George Takei has a picture book scheduled for next spring that draws upon his early…
Continue ReadingTrump back in court as fraud trial probes who was responsible for his financial statements
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The fraud trial that could block former President…
Continue ReadingThe suspect in the killing of Tupac Shakur appears in court for the first time
By Dakin Andone and Andi Babineau, CNN Las Vegas (CNN) — The 60-year-old man arrested last week in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur appeared…
Continue ReadingGreek police arrest 2 in connection with gangland car ambush that left 6 Turks dead
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say they have arrested two Turkish men on suspicion of involvement in the fatal gangland shooting of six…
Continue ReadingBritish army concludes sexual harassment played a role in 19-year-old soldier taking her own life
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A British army investigation has concluded that a 19-year-old soldier believed to have taken her own…
Continue ReadingTurkey strikes Kurdish militants in Iraq again after warning of retaliation for a bombing in Ankara
BEIRUT (AP) — Turkish warplanes have launched a new round of airstrikes against Kurdish militant targets in Iraq. The strikes on Wednesday came…
Continue ReadingShe influenced decades of design with blingy, colorful textiles. A new exhibit pays tribute
By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — You may not know her name. But Dorothy Liebes was a celebrity in her day — a weaver and…
Continue ReadingUK prime minister wants to raise the legal age to buy cigarettes in England so eventually no one can
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday proposed raising the legal age that people in England can…
Continue ReadingIn a first for Canada, a First Nations member has been elected premier to lead a Canadian province
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — In a first for Canada, the voters of Manitoba have elected a First Nations member to be premier of one of the country’s…
Continue ReadingEU countries overcome key obstacle in yearslong plan to overhaul the bloc’s asylum rules
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries have overcame a new obstacle in their yearslong quest to overhaul the…
Continue ReadingHungary’s foreign minister hints that Budapest will continue blocking EU military aid to Ukraine
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s foreign minister has suggested his country will continue blocking a European…
Continue ReadingIsraeli police arrest suspects for spitting near Christian pilgrims and churches in Jerusalem
By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police say they have arrested several people suspected of spitting in the direction of…
Continue ReadingThe private sector added just 89,000 jobs last month, far below expectations
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Minneapolis (CNN) — US employers in the private sector added an estimated 89,000 jobs in September, a much lower total…
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