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Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing…
Pope’s visit to Equatorial Guinea is a diplomatic challenge as he closes his Africa trip
LUANDA, Angola (AP) — Pope Leo XIV heads Tuesday to Equatorial Guinea for the final…
Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico, killing a Canadian
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids…
Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden cheered as she wins Authors Guild honor
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a year since she was abruptly fired by President Donald…
Facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh media has surprising turnaround
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — In the space of a couple of weeks this spring, Pittsburgh media…
Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?
LUANDA, Angola (AP) — And in Africa, the lion roared. There is a case to…
A preschool classroom is shaken by loss after a mass killing in Louisiana
Teacher Angela Hall always starts the day gathering her preschool students in a circle in…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran WASHINGTON (AP) —…
Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Monday off northern Japan sparked a short-lived tsunami…
Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A stunned Louisiana city struggled to come to grips Monday with…
Coach K’s grandson charged with misdemeanor DWI in collision that killed teen who was riding bicycle
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — A grandson of retired Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has been…
Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer D4vd pleaded not guilty Monday to a murder charge in…
The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here’s how to spot it
NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s Lyrid meteor shower is getting a boost thanks to…
Search is on for 6 from a ship that overturned near the Northern Marianas during a typhoon
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Searchers from several countries scoured the Pacific near the Northern Mariana…
Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions
A Pennsylvania court on Monday said that the state’s constitution guarantees a right to abortion…
Justice Department files complaint against Washington and its sewage authority for massive spill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed a complaint Monday in federal court against the…
2 killed, 5 injured as planned fight between teens turns into deadly shooting at North Carolina park
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A planned fight among young people escalated into a mass shooting…
Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear
SEATTLE (AP) — An Iranian citizen who was indicted more than a decade ago on…
Driver pleads guilty to causing wrong-way crash that led to death of LA County sheriff’s recruit
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 25-year-old man has pleaded guilty to causing a wrong-way crash…
Another Democrat exits crowded campaign for California governor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Another Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor. Betty…
Mind if we drop in? Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard
A balloon landed in a Southern California backyard — a balloon with 13 people. The…
Afghan charged in deadly bombing at Kabul airport gave false confession, his attorney tells jurors
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — U.S. authorities “got the wrong man” when they charged an alleged…
Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump offered mixed messages on Monday about the path ahead…
Peruvian court sets May 15 deadline for counting votes in presidential race
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s electoral tribunal on Monday set a deadline for officials to…