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Newcastle midfielder Tonali injured in Champions League ahead of Italy’s World Cup playoffs
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali went off injured against Barcelona in the…
African soccer’s showpiece games are never far from controversy. Here are some of the biggest
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Two months after the chaotic end to the Africa Cup of…
Nigerian soldiers repel an attack on a base and kill 80 Islamic militants, army says
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian soldiers backed by air support repelled an attack Wednesday by…
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Washington (AP) — It turns out it takes about $125 million to reshape a congressional…
As Zambia nears election season, some warn against the ‘sextortion’ of female candidates
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Politicians and women’s rights activists in Zambia warned Wednesday of a…
State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has slashed by about 80% the fee for Americans…
Mexico arrests suspect wanted in the 2023 killing of Ecuadorian candidate and sends him to Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A man who is wanted in Colombia and Ecuador for the…
Michigan women’s basketball team shooting for a run in March Madness with super sophomores
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan celebrated its best women’s basketball players for the first…
What to know about the meningitis outbreak in England causing angst among university students
LONDON (AP) — A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has led to the deaths of…
Judge throws prosecutor out of court and orders leaders of NJ’s US Attorney’s office to testify
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Vexed by the Justice Department’s chaotic oversight of federal prosecutions in…
Rory McIlroy’s menu for the Masters taps into Northern Ireland, New York and the Augusta wine cellar
Rory McIlroy has put together a menu for the Masters Club dinner nearly as dramatic…
Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez
Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez amid reported…
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday declared a temporary pause in escalating…
As religious tensions rise, synagogues and other houses of worship in Maine look to beef up security
It’s been seven years since Scott Nussinow became the chair of a new safety and…
PSG winger Bradley Barcola faces several weeks out with ankle sprain
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola faces several weeks out after spraining his…
Marshall drops plans to eliminate women’s swimming and diving a week after student-led lawsuit
Marshall University dropped plans to eliminate its women’s swimming and diving program on Wednesday, citing…
Union Pacific train cars derailment in Texas town causes ethanol leak, no injuries reported
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RICHMOND, Texas (AP) — More than two dozen cars of a Union Pacific train derailed…
Marc Jacobs let Sofia Coppola film with ‘no off limits’ – and didn’t hate himself after
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Neither Sofia Coppola nor Marc Jacobs were convinced a documentary was…
Macron names next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ‘France Libre’ as a symbol of independence
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday named France’s next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier…
This new bird ER offers hope for injured wildlife
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — When a male bullfinch smashed into Marcin Jarzębski’s apartment window, he…
Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos will miss start of season due to stress fracture in his elbow
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos won’t be ready for the…
FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collision
Air traffic controllers will use radar, not just visual checks, to ensure that helicopters maintain…
At least 17 dead in fighting on Sudan’s border with Chad, aid group says
CAIRO (AP) — The latest heavy fighting between warring parties along Sudan ’s border with…
An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film
NEW YORK (AP) — A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of…