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Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truce
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, in…
UK’s leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s prime minister called for reflection on Saturday after a Black professor…
WNBA icons say the discourse and scrutiny around the league are part of the growing pains of success
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — During this Hall of Fame weekend, nearly everyone would like the…
Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality’s throne
BERLIN (AP) — Liechtenstein ‘s royal house said on Saturday that the tiny country’s rules…
Have trouble sleeping in a new place? Most do because of the first-night effect
The first night in a new place is always the same for Robinson Leoni: He…
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings
MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia…
Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away from Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine…
While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban rulers and other officials gathered at Afghanistan’s traditional Loya Jirga…
After nearly 30 years, a man is on trial in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur. Here’s what to know
When Tupac Shakur was fatally shot at age 25 on Sept. 7, 1996, the presidential…
Ukraine attacks Russia’s Samara industrial site as Kyiv ramps up long-range strikes
A large-scale Ukrainian attack struck industrial infrastructure in Russia’s southwestern Samara region Saturday, a Russian…
Hawaii’s Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in
HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Lala was already whipping and soaking Hawaii’s Big Island early…
Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic voters are showing up for this year’s primaries in numbers not…
The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump’s tendency to avoid blame when things go awry
WASHINGTON (AP) — It is among the most famous phrases in presidential history: “ The…
India’s Modi says armed Maoists are fading, but warns threat remains from ideological supporters
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India’s decades-long…
Taliban mark 5 years since return to power in Afghanistan, in photos
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban officials and supporters marked five years since their return to…
There’s a reason why Israel has done little to rein in settler violence. It’s not just Netanyahu
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra have huddled inside their homes for…
Myanmar says over 300,000 Rohingya refugees verified for repatriation as exodus enters ninth year
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-backed government said Saturday that more than 300,000 Rohingya refugees living…
Exhausted health workers in Congo struggle to keep up as Ebola outpaces contact tracing
NIZI, Congo (AP) — Every day, community health worker Gédéon Banga Ngbape and his team…
Hawaii’s Big Island under rare hurricane landfall threat as Tropical Storm Lala strengthens
HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before reaching…
Photos show the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in California
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair…
What to know about Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea on Friday to federal stalking-to-kill charges raised…
Judge refuses to block Trump administration from building border wall along tribe’s reservation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge refused on Friday to block the Trump administration from…
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New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln WASHINGTON…
Shootings in Michigan leave 5 people plus suspect dead following large-scale search
A series of shootings in Michigan left five people plus a suspect dead Friday, police…