Dwarfed by China in shipbuilding, US looks to build its defense base to fend off war
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. lawmakers and experts warn that the U.S. severely lags behind China in shipbuilding capacity and urge…
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Stowaway who boarded New York-to-Paris flight claims she sought asylum in France
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Russian woman with permanent U.S. residency who was returned to the United States after authorities said she…
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Strong earthquake strikes off N. California coast, triggering tsunami warning in southern Oregon
A strong earthquake struck off the northern California coast Thursday morning, triggering an unusual tsunami warning for northern California and…
Continue ReadingPride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come out
AP National Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There’s more than just school pride and bragging rights to all that bellyaching over who might be in and…
Continue ReadingEnvironmentalists are headed to court over proposed oil well in vulnerable Florida watershed
Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Environmentalists are heading to court to try to stop a plan to drill for oil in the…
Continue ReadingEscaped convicted murderer puts California town on edge
Associated Press A search for a convicted murderer in a California town has put residents on edge, with schools closing and Christmas events being…
Continue ReadingEl Salvador’s president is triumphant after his bet on bitcoin comes true
Associated Press SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — As bitcoin reached historic highs, surpassing $100,000 for the first tim e, El Salvador’s…
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Wood stove ashes in plastic trash can ignite fire, cause $25,000 damage to SW Bend home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wood stove ashes placed in a plastic trash can hours earlier sparked a fire that caused about $25,000 damage to a southwest…
Continue Reading13 children die in Mexico from suspected contaminated IV bags
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Thirteen children under the age of 14 have died at hospitals in central Mexico, and authorities suspect contaminated IV feeding…
Continue ReadingHere’s where police are being investigated for excessive force, discrimination and other allegations
Associated Press The U.S. Justice Department announced this week that an investigation into the Memphis Police Department after the beating death of…
Continue ReadingThings to know about the federal investigation into the Memphis Police Department
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. Department of Justice investigation found that the Memphis Police Department committed a host of…
Continue ReadingExiled Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s definition of home is shifting
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shortly before he was to be flogged and imprisoned for eight years, Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran. His weekslong…
Continue ReadingAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesia
AP Health Writer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield says it won’t tie payments to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. The insurance…
Continue ReadingTwo-way star Travis Hunter is Big 12’s top defender, and Buffs QB Shedeur Sanders best on offense
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Colorado two-way standout Travis Hunter was named the Big 12 defensive player of the year, and Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur…
Continue Reading7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items off grocery…
Continue ReadingA Texas man claims he shot his son after mistaking him for an intruder, later burns the body
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities say a father is being accused of fatally shooting his adult son with Down syndrome at a home in East…
Continue ReadingApex the $45M stegosaurus is on display in New York. Here’s what scientists hope to learn about it
NEW YORK (AP) — The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend, American Museum of Natural…
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Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning…
Continue ReadingChi-Chi’s plans new restaurants more than 20 years after its bankruptcy
AP Business Writer Chi-Chi’s is making a comeback. The Mexican chain said this week that it plans to open some new restaurants next year. The…
Continue ReadingBangladesh court bans publication of speeches by ousted Prime Minister Hasina
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A special tribunal in Bangladesh has banned the publication of any speeches by former Prime Minister…
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