Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons…
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Atlanta ‘Cop City’ activists say they’re confident of getting 70K signatures. But big hurdles remain
By R.J. RICO Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — “Excuse me, are you a city of Atlanta voter? Do you know about ‘Cop City?’” Clipboards in…
Continue ReadingA large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Thailand kills at least 10 people and wounds dozens
BANGKOK (AP) — A large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in southern Thailand has killed at least 10 people and wounded dozens. The local Public…
Continue ReadingDo you believe in angels? About 7 in 10 U.S. adults do, a new AP-NORC poll shows
By HOLLY MEYER Associated Press Compared with the devil, angels carry more credence in America. Angels even get more credence than, well, hell. More…
Continue ReadingWith one eye on China, Japan backs Sri Lanka as a partner in the Indo-Pacific
By KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says that Sri Lanka’s strategic…
Continue ReadingIndian opposition lawmakers visit violence-wracked state in bid to pressure Modi’s government
NEW DELHI (AP) — A group of Indian opposition lawmakers on Saturday visited a remote northeastern state where deadly ethnic clashes have killed at…
Continue ReadingA rebounding Pope Francis adds an overnight visit to France to his busy travel schedule
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Vatican says Pope Francis will make a two-day trip to Marseille, France, in late…
Continue ReadingUkraine moves Christmas to December 25, distancing itself from Russian tradition
By Konstantin Toropin and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine has passed legislation moving its official Christmas holiday to December 25,…
Continue ReadingAn explosion at a firecracker factory in southern India kills 8 people, police say
NEW DELHI (AP) — Police say an explosion ripped through a firecracker factory in southern India, killing eight people and wounding several others.…
Continue ReadingUS pledges to help Australia manufacture guided missiles by 2025
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The United States says it will expand its military industrial base by helping Australia…
Continue Reading‘I thought I was going to lose my life’: Jadarrius Rose describes being attacked by police dog in Ohio
By Isabel Rosales and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Jadarrius Rose, the unarmed Black man who was attacked by a police dog in Ohio on July 4,…
Continue ReadingLebanon’s Hezbollah leader urges Muslims to ‘punish’ Quran desecrators if governments fail to do so
By ABBY SEWELL Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group says that if governments of Muslim-majority…
Continue ReadingAmericans are spotting more sharks in the water. Here’s why that’s a good thing
By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — It’s that time of year again: the thick of summer when sharks have caught America’s attention. Unwanted…
Continue ReadingPrigozhin celebrates Niger coup, says his Wagner group can help
By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — While the international community, including many African states, have condemned the coup in Niger, Russian…
Continue ReadingBlinken says US economic support for Niger is at risk as military takeover threatens stability
By BRIAN P. D. HANNON and ROD MCGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Political instability in Niger resulting from a military takeover…
Continue ReadingBurning cargo ship off Dutch coast will be towed to a new location after flames and smoke subsided
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government says that salvage crews are preparing to tow a car-carrying…
Continue Reading5 injured in shooting at Seattle parking lot; police say no immediate arrests
SEATTLE (AP) — Five people were wounded in a shooting at a Seattle parking lot during which the police chief said “dozens and dozens of rounds”…
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City of Redmond planned road closures and delays – July 29-August 4
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of July 29-August 4. City of Redmond road…
Continue ReadingMega Millions jackpot rises to $1.05 billion, with no top winner in Friday’s drawing
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to more than $1 billion after no winning ticket matched all six numbers…
Continue ReadingNBA tells teams Lillard would honor contract in any trade, warns of discipline for saying otherwise
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA told teams Friday that Damian Lillard and his agent confirmed that the All-Star guard would honor his contract in any…
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