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Michigan can ease doctor shortage by raising pay for primary care, group says
Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that…
The WBC is thriving. Rob Manfred says MLB might consider moving it to midseason
MIAMI (AP) — Having set attendance and broadcast viewer records, the World Baseball Classic will…
Senegal slams ‘illegal and deeply unjust’ decision to strip Africa Cup title and pledges to appeal
Senegal isn’t giving up its Africa Cup of Nations title without a legal fight, with…
Corpus Christi water emergency may be just two months away, city leaders say
Corpus Christi leaders on Tuesday unveiled new projections suggesting that the city could be just…
Idaho lawmakers order investigation of sexual assault in women’s prisons
As a result of InvestigateWest reporting that exposed sexual abuse of women by Idaho prison…
A man at the center of Michigan’s 2022 election petition scandal gets 4 years in prison
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) — A man was sentenced to at least four years in…
Nigerian soldiers repel an attack on a base and kill 80 Islamic militants, army says
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian soldiers backed by air support repelled an attack Wednesday by…
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Washington (AP) — It turns out it takes about $125 million to reshape a congressional…
As Zambia nears election season, some warn against the ‘sextortion’ of female candidates
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Politicians and women’s rights activists in Zambia warned Wednesday of a…
State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has slashed by about 80% the fee for Americans…
Mexico arrests suspect wanted in the 2023 killing of Ecuadorian candidate and sends him to Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A man who is wanted in Colombia and Ecuador for the…
What to know about the meningitis outbreak in England causing angst among university students
LONDON (AP) — A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has led to the deaths of…
Judge throws prosecutor out of court and orders leaders of NJ’s US Attorney’s office to testify
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Vexed by the Justice Department’s chaotic oversight of federal prosecutions in…
Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez
Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez amid reported…
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday declared a temporary pause in escalating…
As religious tensions rise, synagogues and other houses of worship in Maine look to beef up security
It’s been seven years since Scott Nussinow became the chair of a new safety and…
Marshall drops plans to eliminate women’s swimming and diving a week after student-led lawsuit
Marshall University dropped plans to eliminate its women’s swimming and diving program on Wednesday, citing…
Union Pacific train cars derailment in Texas town causes ethanol leak, no injuries reported
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RICHMOND, Texas (AP) — More than two dozen cars of a Union Pacific train derailed…
Macron names next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ‘France Libre’ as a symbol of independence
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday named France’s next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier…
This new bird ER offers hope for injured wildlife
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — When a male bullfinch smashed into Marcin Jarzębski’s apartment window, he…
FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collision
Air traffic controllers will use radar, not just visual checks, to ensure that helicopters maintain…
At least 17 dead in fighting on Sudan’s border with Chad, aid group says
CAIRO (AP) — The latest heavy fighting between warring parties along Sudan ’s border with…
How common are fireballs streaking across the sky?
The Earth is under assault. Space rocks are constantly hurtling toward us, slamming into the…
UNICEF says it’s investigating Israel’s allegations of smuggled tobacco in a Gaza aid shipment
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — UNICEF on Wednesday said it was launching an investigation into Israel’s…