Kentucky gov suffers legal defeat in combating COVID surge
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky governor’s efforts to aggressively combat COVID-19 have suffered a…
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Gaza border clashes wound 24 Palestinians, Israeli policeman
By WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian health officials say Israeli gunfire has wounded 24 Palestinians,…
Continue ReadingThe author of ‘The Kite Runner’ has a message for anyone worried about Afghanistan
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Khaled Hosseini’s novels show readers around the world a side of Afghanistan that goes beyond war and terror. His debut…
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AMBER Alert update: Suspect in Utah abduction located in Nevada; 2 boys found safe
Three days of searching for a father who allegedly abducted his son and another boy in Utah led authorities to his location early Saturday in Elko,…
Continue ReadingTwo LGBT marches held in Poland under heavy police security
CZESTOCHOWA, Poland (AP) — A heavy police presence has guarded two marches for LGBT rights in Poland. One was held Saturday at the foot of Catholic…
Continue ReadingTurkmenistan lauds its first Olympic medalist
By ALEXANDER VERSHININ Associated Press ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan has lauded its first Olympic medal winner at a lavish ceremony…
Continue ReadingFirst Afghan evacuees arrive in Germany in one of the largest airlift operations in history
By Atika Shubert and Sheena McKenzie, CNN A little girl in a gold sequined dress and sneakers can’t hide the huge smile on her face, as her…
Continue ReadingRussian police detain journalists who back media freedom
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police have detained several journalists who protested authorities’ decision to label a top independent TV channel as a…
Continue ReadingRussian police detain journalists who back media freedom
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police have detained several journalists who protested authorities’ decision to label a top independent TV channel as a…
Continue ReadingMask, vaccine conflicts descend into violence and harassment
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER, TERRY TANG and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Across the country, more anti-vaccine and anti-mask…
Continue ReadingFormer R. Kelly tour manager reluctantly testifies about the singer’s marriage to Aaliyah
By Sonia Moghe, CNN A former tour manager for R. Kelly told jurors on Friday that he was with Kelly and the late singer Aaliyah the day they applied…
Continue ReadingFrench virus health pass in full use but protests keep going
PARIS (AP) — Thousands of protesters are marching in cities and towns across France against a COVID-19 health pass that is now required to enter…
Continue ReadingFrench virus health pass in full use but protests keep going
PARIS (AP) — Thousands of protesters are marching in cities and towns across France against a COVID-19 health pass that is now required to enter…
Continue ReadingWith black flags, Sri Lanka Christians protest bombing probe
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Christian community has hoisted black flags at churches and homes to express anger over the government’s…
Continue ReadingPolice: Man dies after exchanging gunfire with Texas cops
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Police say a man was fatally shot by Amarillo, Texas, police after opening fire on officers who approached him while looking…
Continue ReadingEU warns Taliban it has not recognized their regime
By ALICIA LEÓN and JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press MADRID (AP) — The European Union’s top officials have warned the Taliban that current…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: Why it takes months to subdue some wildfires
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — At nearly every community meeting on firefighting efforts in the U.S. West, residents want to…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: Why it takes months to subdue some wildfires
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — At nearly every community meeting on firefighting efforts in the U.S. West, residents want to…
Continue ReadingAs Biden monitors Afghanistan, no weekend stay in Delaware
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden won’t spend the weekend at his home in Delaware after all. The White House says Biden no longer will…
Continue ReadingSilenced by COVID, mariachi Mass returns to Tucson cathedral
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A blast of trumpet flourishes and guitarrón bass breaks the solemn hush of Mass…
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