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José María Balcázar becomes Peru’s eighth president in a decade
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s Congress late Wednesday elected legislator José María Balcázar as the…
The travertine quarries that built ancient Rome are carving rock for a new generation of temples
TIVOLI, Italy (AP) — Long ago, when Romans wanted to build a new temple, they…
Hawaii residents sick of early crowing and aggressive pecking could be allowed to kill wild chickens
HONOLULU (AP) — The crowing starts well before the sun rises over Mason Aiona’s home…
As political pressure prompts exodus of Minnesota prosecutors, some defendants catch a break
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The federal prosecutor’s office in Minnesota has been gutted by a wave…
Christians mark Ash Wednesday, beginning the Lenten Season in photos
Christians around the world mark Ash Wednesday as the solemn beginning of Lent, a 40-day…
Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to travel to Israel next week…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP)…
Lawmaker says the US deported a sick baby, while authorities say the child was medically cleared
U.S. immigration authorities deported a 2-month-old baby with bronchitis to Mexico along with his family,…
Children of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson honor his legacy as memorial services set for next week
CHICAGO (AP) — From jokes about his well-known stubbornness to tears grieving the loss of…
A Kenyan school like no other may be an African education blueprint
KITENGELA, Kenya (AP) — At a special school in Kenya, the classrooms look like few…
Afghanistan faces catastrophic hunger crisis as aid cuts force the WFP to turn away 3 in 4 children
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The toddler cries as an oxygen mask is fitted to his…
Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine’s political and military differences
GENEVA (AP) — The latest U.S.-brokered talks between envoys from Moscow and Kyiv over Russia’s…
Former army chief seen as Zelenskyy’s top rival reveals to AP a rift between them
LONDON (AP) — Ever since he was ousted as the head of Ukraine’s army in…
North Korean leader deploys 50 new rocket launchers ahead of major party congress
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Thursday leader Kim Jong Un held a…
DC mayor declares emergency, asks President Trump for help on sewage spill on the Potomac
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser declared an emergency on Wednesday and requested…
Inside the bribery plot that led to a DEA supervisor’s downfall in the Dominican Republic
MIAMI (AP) — The scheme began, investigators say, with a hushed message passed along by…
Democrats recruit popular content creators in new strategy to win back Latino voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — An evening rally to boost Democratic turnout for Texas’ rapidly approaching primary…
UN Security Council members blast Israel’s West Bank plans on eve of Trump’s Board of Peace meeting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Members of the United Nations Security Council called Wednesday for the…
Nation’s only unsalaried legislature in New Mexico asks voters to reconsider volunteer status
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Members of the nation’s only unsalaried legislature are asking voters…
The Latest: Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, AP-NORC poll finds
Democratic candidates have notched a series of wins in recent special elections — but a…
Leila Shahid, first female Palestinian ambassador, dies in France at 76
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Leila Shahid, the first female Palestinian diplomat, who held prominent…
Christians mark Ash Wednesday, beginning the Lenten Season in photos
Christians around the world mark Ash Wednesday as the solemn beginning of Lent, a 40-day…
California high-speed rail chief takes leave after arrest over domestic violence allegations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The top official at a California agency running the state’s long-delayed…
Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts
NEW YORK (AP) — A scheduled spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians pitchers accused…