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Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — At least 49 people died of thirst after a truck broke…
Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Washington, D.C., residents chose a new delegate to Congress…
Family questions rescue efforts for Sherpa guide found alive on Everest
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Sherpa guide who survived a week on the treacherous slopes…
4 years running, Southern Baptists weigh tightening ban on churches with women pastors
When Southern Baptists gather Tuesday in Florida for their annual meeting, they’ll debate for the…
Actors’ union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Television and movie actors on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to ratify a…
Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was early morning on a recent Saturday and The Greyhound…
The superfans known as the ‘Spurs Nuns’ aiming to bring divine intervention to the NBA Finals
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama stepped off the court for a moment before Game…
Senate blocks extending key surveillance program following backlash over Trump pick to lead intel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate blocked an extension early Friday of a key surveillance program…
Pope Leo’s visiting Europe’s migration hot spots. Catholics hope he’ll ease political tensions
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is delving into the hotly contested issue of…
Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows
LONDON (AP) — The former Prince Andrew made money by subletting three cottages on the…
Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. This is a photo…
Australian court hears bail arguments for woman accused of enslaving Yazidi teen in Syria
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A woman accused of enslaving a Yazidi teenager in Syria would…
Peruvians will vote in a runoff to pick a ninth president in 10 years as crime fears dominate
A runoff election Sunday will allow Peruvians to choose their ninth president in just 10…
World Cup anticipation reaches the center of the Brazilian rainforest
MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — In the heart of the Brazilian rainforest, residents and shop owners…
Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects in record bug bust
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — More than 100,000 live cockroaches illegal to keep in Australia…
Gunmen kidnap 7 students from school in northwestern Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen raided an off-campus residence in northwest Nigeria and kidnapped seven…
Senate in overnight session as Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is working overnight to pass legislation that would fund President…
Pope Leo’s visiting Europe’s migration hot spots. Catholics hope he’ll ease political tensions
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is delving into the hotly contested issue of…
A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI
NEW YORK (AP) — When World War I broke out in 1914, Edith Wharton’s initial…
Protests, elections, World Cup events and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
May 29 – June 5, 2026 Thousands protested femicide in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Seniors called…
Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds
Eleven-year-old Ederson Galicia Alva had just stepped off the plane and into the Miami airport’s…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island’s leadership WASHINGTON (AP)…
Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan slugged it…
Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans beat back several amendments Thursday as they worked to pass…