Heaviest rainfall in 140 years drenches Beijing while Typhoon Khanun hits Japan’s Okinawa
By Kathleen Magramo, Wayne Chang and Junko Ogura, CNN (CNN) — Severe flooding in Beijing was caused by the heaviest rainfall in 140 years,…
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Mideast countries that are already struggling fear price hikes after Russia exits grain deal
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Egypt and other lower-income Middle Eastern countries like Lebanon and Pakistan are worried about what…
Continue ReadingDrone attacks in Moscow’s glittering business district leave residents on edge
By EMMA BURROWS Associated Press The glittering towers of the Moscow City business district dominate the skyline of the Russian capital. The sleek…
Continue ReadingMinnesota officials investigating fatal police shooting during a traffic stop in Minneapolis
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Three Minnesota State Patrol troopers are on leave after one of them fatally shot a man during a traffic stop early…
Continue ReadingProgress made against massive California-Nevada wildfire but flames threaten iconic Joshua trees
By TY O’NEIL, STEFANIE DAZIO and RIO YAMAT Associated Press MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters aided by rain have made…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea calls US human rights envoy a ‘political housemaid’ in protest of criticisms
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Wednesday hurled misogynistic insults at a newly confirmed United…
Continue ReadingSome of Niger’s neighbors defend the coup there, even hinting at war. It’s a warning for Africa
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Not everyone is hostile to the coups in Niger and other African nations in the past few years…
Continue ReadingStriking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Union leaders told have told striking Hollywood writers that they plan to meet with…
Continue ReadingBeijing records heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years, causing severe flooding and 21 deaths
By ANDY WONG and HUIZHONG WU Associated Press ZHUOZHOU, China (AP) — China’s capital recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years…
Continue ReadingAs the summer breezes fade, sweltering Europeans give air conditioning a skeptical embrace
By COLLEEN BARRY and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press MILAN (AP) — During Europe’s heat wave last month, Floriana Peroni’s vintage clothing…
Continue ReadingAustralian Senate committee recommends government ban on TikTok be extended to WeChat
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian Senate committee has recommended a ban on the Chinese-owned video-sharing…
Continue ReadingWeather in Philippine mountains hampers search for missing plane carrying pilot and Indian student
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A small plane carrying a Filipino trainer pilot and an Indian student is missing in the northeastern Philippines and the…
Continue ReadingBurnout, low pay and politics are driving away teachers. Turnover is soaring for educators of color
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Rhonda Hicks could have kept working into her 60s. She loved teaching and loved her students…
Continue ReadingHow the Trump fake electors scheme became a ‘corrupt plan,’ according to the indictment
By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The role fake electors played in Donald Trump’s desperate effort to cling to power after his…
Continue ReadingDeputy marshal and second man killed, woman wounded during drug investigation shooting
VILLE PLATTE, La. (AP) — Authorities say a deputy marshal and another man have died and a woman has been critically wounded in a shooting during a…
Continue ReadingPope Francis will be in Portugal for 5 days. Here’s what he will visit
By BARRY HATTON Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Pope Francis is beginning a five-day trip to Portugal for World Youth Day. The…
Continue ReadingPope Francis blasts scandal of clergy sex abuse in Portugal and meets with survivors
By NICOLE WINFIELD, HELENA ALVES and BARRY HATTON Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Pope Francis met with survivors of clergy sexual abuse…
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More cougar sightings reported at Oregon Coast
By FOX 12 Staff Click here for updates on this story CANNON BEACH, Oregon (KPTV) — Two cougar sightings were reported near Cannon Beach over…
Continue ReadingMedia owner files complaint alleging interference by Costa Rica’s president in custody dispute
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Prosecutors say a banker and media owner has filed a legal complaint against Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves,…
Continue ReadingAstros’ Framber Valdez throws no-hitter vs Guardians on 93 pitches
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez was determined to improve this month after a subpar July where he posted a 7.29…
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