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Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey in Mexico, wakes up every day…
Miles sufren problemas de salud por las toxinas de las aguas residuales del río Tijuana
SAN DIEGO, California, EE.UU. (AP) — El olor a huevos podridos invade la casa de…
BP sued in Kenya over alleged toxic waste from 1980s oil exploration
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The High Court in Kenya ruled Thursday that a class action…
UK counter terror police investigating 3 recent arson attacks in London
LONDON (AP) — Counter terror police in London confirmed on Thursday they are the lead…
Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods ‘ attorney intends to fight an attempt by prosecutors…
A look at the South African politician sentenced to jail on gun charge who described Trump as Hitler
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A leftist South African politician who described U.S. President…
MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball honored Jackie Robinson on Wednesday with every player,…
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey’s special congressional election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Residents of New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District will have a representative in…
A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — There is an odd sense of isolation when you…
Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging the planet during his visit to Cameroon
BAMENDA, Cameroon (AP) — Pope Leo XIV blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ April 13 The Washington…
Chinese Embassy in Japan says authorities fail to act on threats
TOKYO (AP) — The Chinese Embassy in Japan said Thursday it has received multiple threats…
Prosecutors in Bahrain file charges over the death of a man detained by domestic spy agency
Prosecutors in Bahrain said Thursday they had filed criminal charges over the death in custody…
What to know about Pakistan’s army chief and his role as mediator between Iran and the US
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A 15-second video put Pakistan’s powerful army chief back in the global…
Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — For the first time, scientists have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing…
What to know about Cameroon’s separatist violence that the pope seeks to end
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon’s northwestern city of Bamenda on…
Allies of disgraced former presidents lead in Peru presidential election
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Keiko Fujimori, the conservative daughter of a disgraced former Peruvian president,…
Archbishop of Canterbury expresses solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in calling for peace in Iran
LONDON (AP) — The Archbishop of Canterbury on Thursday expressed solidarity with Pope Leo XIV…
Ranch dressing: An American staple that actually began life on … a ranch
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Ranch is the best-selling salad dressing in America, and it has…
A lost icon: The American chestnut and its central place in the eastern landscape
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a quiet stretch of western Massachusetts stands a sycamore so old…
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for…
Killing of Iranian activist in Canada exposes increasingly bitter divisions within the diaspora
NEW YORK (AP) — Masood Masjoody had a long history of firing accusations at those…
German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale
BERLIN (AP) — Rescuers in Germany began an elaborate operation Thursday to save a sick…
Australian judge rejects US Marine pilot’s appeal against extradition to US
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian judge on Thursday rejected an appeal by former U.S.…