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What to know about the Swiss Alpine bar fire that killed 40
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss investigators believe sparklers on Champagne bottles started a fire in…
A timeline of the US military’s buildup and strikes against Venezuela leading to Maduro’s capture
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes…
Investigation is opened into managers of Swiss bar where fire killed 40
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the managers of…
From bus driver to president: Venezuela’s Maduro never escaped his predecessor’s shadow
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Nicolás Maduro, who rose from unionized bus driver to Venezuelan president…
Conservationists in Kenya pay tribute to beloved ‘super tusker’ elephant Craig, who died at age 54
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyans are mourning the death of a beloved “super tusker” elephant…
Syria begins circulating new post-Assad currency bills
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria started the process of circulating new currency bills on Saturday…
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s vice president has appeared on state TV to say that…
Dozens missing after boat carrying more than 200 migrants capsized off the coast of Gambia
BANJUL, Gambia (AP) — Dozens are missing after a boat carrying more than 200 migrants…
Ireland’s Micheál Martin will visit China in the first trip by an Irish leader in 14 years
BEIJING (AP) — Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin will visit China from Sunday and meet…
Military-backed party leads in early election results in Myanmar
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-appointed election body has begun announcing the winners of the first…
Helicopter crashes in Arizona mountains, killing 4 people aboard
A private helicopter crashed Friday in a mountainous area of Arizona, killing all four people…
Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship
It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor. Couples who spend money…
What to know about the Uvalde school shooting’s first trial over police response
HOUSTON (AP) — Former Uvalde, Texas, schools police Officer Adrian Gonzales was among the first…
Trial to begin for police officer charged in delayed response to Uvalde school shooting
Families who lost loved ones in the 2022 attack on an elementary school in Uvalde,…
What to know about the Ukrainian general picked by Zelenskyy to be his new chief of staff
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has chosen Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s head of…
Rifle-toting police will patrol the 5th Ashes cricket test in Sydney following Bondi shootings
SYDNEY (AP) — Police with long-armed rifles, a rarity at sporting events in Australia, will…
Firefighters battle major blaze at Denver apartment complex under construction
DENVER (AP) — More than 100 firefighters battled a large blaze Friday evening as it…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP)…
FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack…
Former baseball player Lenny Dykstra faces drug charges after New Year’s Day traffic stop
Retired professional baseball player Lenny Dykstra faces charges after Pennsylvania State Police said a trooper…
Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week
Minnesota officials have until next week to hand over information on providers and parents who…
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged…
Yemen’s separatists announce a constitution for an independent south
ADEN, Yemen (AP) — Yemen ‘s separatist movement on Friday announced a constitution for an…
Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the US. It comes as ties with China are strained
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a phone…