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More than 178,000 immigrants have suddenly fled or been deported from South Africa. Here’s why
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — More than 178,000 African immigrants have left South Africa in recent…
Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers in tit-for-tat move over Ceuta migrants row
MADRID (AP) — A diplomatic spat between Spain and Italy over the rush of tens…
Lebanon detains Assad-era general and weighs his handover to Syria over alleged crimes
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities detained a former senior Syrian military officer who commanded an…
How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to the Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins
ALLAGASH, Maine (AP) — Troy Jackson stood alongside a small group of loggers deep in…
Anxious students who were unenrolled now moving into Howard University dorms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nikiyah Clark had five boxes and a backpack when she ultimately received…
With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun
Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what…
‘We saw death and suffering’: Dozens of Nigerians freed after 6 months in jihadi captivity
ILORIN, Kwara (AP) — Some of the 163 kidnapped Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity have…
Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump’s demands for voting bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators headed for the exits in the predawn hours Saturday, ending for…
Families retrieve bodies after a 14-year-old killed at least 7 in a shooting outside Bangkok
BANGKOK (AP) — Relatives of victims of the shooting at a high school and a…
Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate in an overnight vote Saturday approved a short-term measure to…
Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say
NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on…
High divers take the plunge in the Seine in a new test of Paris’ reclaimed river
PARIS (AP) — Paris is staging its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes…
Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin, shutting schools and tourist activities
BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in eastern China shut schools and tourist sites as Typhoon Dolphin…
California may fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post about politics
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Weeks before voting ended in California’s primary for governor, Los Angeles-based…
What to know about Trump’s new attempt to limit birthright citizenship
The Trump administration is once again trying to limit who can become an American, with…
Democrats try to present a united front in Michigan after bitter primary
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Democrats on Friday urged voters to rally behind their statewide candidates,…
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Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation…
Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s access to classified information
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon revoked former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s “eligibility” to…
Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday that he will back Todd Blanche’s…
A helicopter battling a Utah wildfire crashes as a blaze kills dozer operator in Oregon
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP) — A heavy-lift helicopter with two people on board battling a large…
Colombia’s new president signals energy policy shift, backs oil and gas
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella on Friday pledged to revive…
Mark Cruz to lead Indian Health Service amid staffing and infrastructure challenges
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Senate voted Friday to confirm Mark Cruz, a citizen…
Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration…
The Latest: GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche, likely paving way for AG confirmation
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday he’ll back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, likely…