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What to know about the predictions for a potentially record-breaking El Nino
Seasonal models are predicting an El Nino climate pattern that could be the strongest on…
Suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner attack seeks recusal of top Justice Dept. officials
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man charged with attacking the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is…
Photos of the Palestinian marathon
Runners participated in a marathon in the occupied West Bank on Friday. On a beachside…
Deadly bear attack in Glacier National Park is the first in decades at the iconic park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — The body of a missing hiker has been found in…
The Latest: Stricken cruise ship heads for the Canaries as authorities rush to identify contacts
MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities are preparing to receive a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for…
Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican
ROME (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged European allies Friday to move…
Volcanic eruption on a remote Indonesian island kills 3 hikers
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An explosive eruption Friday of Mount Dukono on the remote Indonesian…
South Africa’s top court revives Ramaphosa cash scandal, paving way for possible impeachment
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s highest court has set aside a vote by lawmakers to…
Joni Lamb, who started of one of the largest Christian TV networks, has died
Joni Lamb, who with her late husband founded the Daystar Television Network and guided it…
Israeli airstrikes kill 5 in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah rockets hit open areas in Israel
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least five people Friday, while…
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
WASHINGTON (AP) — Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the…
A bomb explodes at the Dutch premier’s party headquarters, but nobody is injured
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A bomb that was pushed through a letter slot exploded…
Authorities probe mystery military sea drone washed ashore on Greek island
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece are investigating an armed unmanned surface vessel that…
Man pleads not guilty to charge of threatening behavior toward ex-Prince Andrew
LONDON (AP) — A man pleaded not guilty Friday to using threatening, abusive or insulting…
Police free 2 people after hostage alarm at German bank but find no perpetrators
BERLIN (AP) — Police in Germany entered a bank in a small German town Friday…
Amy Grant reflects on her new album, resisting labels and writing dark songs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the nearly 50 years she’s been working as a musician,…
A massive 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland
BANGKOK (AP) — Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered…
Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat
SAO PAULO (AP) — The administration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva frequently…
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
LONDON (AP) — The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal…
Ex-deputy found guilty of reckless homicide in shooting of Black man entering grandmother’s home
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former sheriff’s deputy was found guilty of reckless homicide at…
Family of imprisoned Chinese journalist pleads for his release over health concerns
BANGKOK (AP) — Family members and activists have called for the release of imprisoned Chinese…
Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. This is a photo…
Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV had tried during his first year as pontiff…
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it’ll cease fire two days earlier
Russia’s Defense Ministry declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark…