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Georgian journalist is convicted of slapping a police chief at a protest and gets 2 years in prison
A prominent Georgian journalist was convicted Wednesday of slapping a police chief during an anti-government…
Fifth-tier Spanish club defends kit manager after online messages poked fun at his looks
MADRID (AP) — Fifth-division Spanish club Molinense has defended its kit manager after the announcement…
Tennis player Elina Svitolina faces hateful abuse after loss, blames ‘shameful’ bettors
MONTREAL, Canada (AP) — Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has spoken out about the deluge…
Gullah Geechee elders work to preserve sacred songs passed down by enslaved ancestors
ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Minnie “Gracie” Gadson claps her hands and stomps her…
ESPN reaches multi-year extension to air NFL Draft as well as additional rights for DTC service
ESPN will continue to broadcast the NFL Draft as well as obtaining new digital rights…
Casket of Romania’s divisive first post-communist president, Ion Iliescu, lies in state for funeral
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The casket carrying the body of Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first elected…
Democrat Michael Thurmond launches 2026 run for Georgia governor
ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Michael Thurmond on Wednesday announced his 2026 bid for Georgia governor,…
UK regulators criticize all sides in dispute over Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso’s charity
LONDON (AP) — British regulators criticized on Wednesday both sides in a dispute over the…
Barbers using TikTok to build their brands are attracting a new teen clientele
MONTRÉAL — Videos of barbers at work showcasing their talents are plentiful on TikTok, and…
China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities are using nets, spraying insecticide and even deploying drones…
Trump could meet in person with Putin as soon as next week, White House official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump could meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Iran executes a man accused of spying for Israel and another for planning IS group sabotage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran executed two men on Wednesday, one who was…
Teacher fights discrimination against the Roma people, one Elvis song at a time
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Tudor Lakatos is fighting discrimination against the Roma people, one Elvis…
Rickea Jackson, Kelsey Plum lead the Sparks past the Clark-less Fever 100-91 for 7th win in 8 games
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rickea Jackson scored 17 of her 25 points in the second…
Michigan museum preserves Civil Rights artifacts amid federal efforts to downplay Black history
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Brick by brick, beam by beam and shingle by shingle, a…