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Nicaraguan man’s death at troubled Texas detention camp was reported as a suicide, 911 records show
Associated Press (AP) — A Nicaraguan man who died at a troubled Texas detention camp…
Chaos erupts in Somalia’s parliament over proposed constitutional amendments
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Scuffles and shouting broke out Wednesday during a joint session of…
Medicare proposes new transplant system rules that might spur use of less-than-perfect organs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government proposed new rules for the nation’s transplant system Wednesday that…
Putin hosts Syria’s interim leader for talks, with Russian military bases on the agenda
MOSCOW (AP) — Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Moscow on Wednesday for the second…
Gas smell at nursing home was reported hours before deadly explosion, report says
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Hours before a deadly explosion ripped through a Pennsylvania nursing home…
Woman who stole identities to work in health care is sentenced to 6-plus years in prison
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A woman who stole identities to work as a nurse or…
Assailant convicted after Barron Trump calls London police to report crime he saw on video
LONDON (AP) — The crime was in London, the suspect was Russian and the witness…
The Latest: FBI executes search warrant at Fulton County elections office near Atlanta
FBI agents were executing a search warrant at the Fulton County elections office near Atlanta…
Common sense and slowing down are the keys to avoiding icy weather accidents
For big parts of the United States, the past few days have brought lots of…
A father awaits Rafah crossing reopening after 2-year separation from family in Gaza
BADRASHIN, Egypt (AP) — Stranded in Egypt for the past two years, Raed Belal has…
Rwanda sues the UK over controversial migrant deal
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda has said it is suing the United Kingdom to seek…
Top aide to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams took a bribe of diamond earrings, prosecutors say
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors have accused a top aide to former New York City…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — A groundswell of voices have come to the same conclusion: Kristi Noem…
Al-Maliki is defiant after Trump threatens to withdraw US support for Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki expressed defiance Wednesday after U.S. President…
South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The wife of South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol…
Local prosecutors launch a project to fight federal overreach in immigration enforcement surges
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A group of local prosecutors concerned about recent immigration enforcement operations launched…
Six people died when a business jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Six people died when a business jet crashed during takeoff as…
Maine plane crash victims include event planner and corporate pilot
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — As snow from a massive storm began to fall in Bangor,…
It’s one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one’s path is uncertain
HOUSTON (AP) — Winter’s brutal grip on the U.S. East is not letting up, with…
Democrats Crockett, Talarico align on much in Texas Senate debate. Trump impeachment is different
Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico differed more on style than substance in their first…
Even in Caitlin Clark’s home state, girls high school basketball in decline. It thrives in this town
NEWELL, Iowa (AP) — The streets of Newell and Fonda are quiet. Rural decline has…
By the numbers: Girls high school basketball participation down at least 21% since 2000
The number of girls high school basketball players in the United States has dropped at…
Even in Caitlin Clark’s home state, girls high school basketball in decline. It thrives in this town
NEWELL, Iowa (AP) — The streets of Newell and Fonda are quiet. Rural decline has…
Swedish amusement park fined over fatal roller coaster derailment
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish amusement park was fined nearly $590,000 on Wednesday in connection…