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Key Oscar moments: Paul Thomas Anderson and Amy Madigan wins, outstanding songs and sad goodbyes
This Oscar cycle’s heavyweight battle is finally over. The politically charged action comedy “One Battle…
Artillery attack on a Yemen village kills at least 10 as government blames Houthi rebels
CAIRO (AP) — An artillery attack on a village in northern Yemen killed at least…
Photos from the Mideast in the 2nd week of the Iran war
Photos from the ground as the war on Iran launched by the United States and…
Photo highlights from the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics
The Milan Cortina Games mark the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics. Athletes will compete…
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open…
Police in Haiti arrest lawmaker Arnel Belizaire, who faces charges including terror financing
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Authorities say they have arrested Haitian legislator Arnel Belizaire on charges…
A look at South Africa’s extreme move to deploy the army to fight crime, by the numbers
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s president has authorized a yearlong deployment by…
‘Radiant’ mother from Kentucky was among 6 US service members killed in air crash in Iraq
A woman raising two children was among the six U.S. service members killed last week…
University of Florida moves to deactivate College Republicans after report of antisemitic behavior
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The University of Florida says it’s deactivating the campus College Republicans…
Stars deliver modern and colorful looks on Oscars red carpet
Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars like Renate Reinsve to Chase…
Scientists made a breakthrough in the study of whale sounds. Here’s a look at the numbers
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Researchers on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, recently discovered the oldest known recordings…
Iranian women’s team leaves Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversal
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Iranian women’s soccer team left Malaysia on Monday night…
Ex-French president Sarkozy appeals conviction in Libyan campaign financing case
PARIS (AP) — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy returned to court on Monday for an…
Mezcal’s popularity is booming in the US. That comes with a growing environmental cost in Mexico
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SAN PEDRO TOTOLAPAM, Mexico (AP) — Thirty years ago, a single light bulb would illuminate…
See how mezcal is made in Mexico
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SANTA MARIA ZOQUITLAN, Mexico (AP) — Mexico’s agave spirit mezcal is still produced much as…
Mezcal’s popularity is booming in the US. That comes with a growing environmental cost in Mexico
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SAN PEDRO TOTOLAPAM, Mexico (AP) — Thirty years ago, a single light bulb would illuminate…
Roof collapse at Pakistan welfare payment site kills at least 8 women
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — The roof of a shop collapsed as women in an eastern…
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois state primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Multiple political storylines will converge in Illinois on Tuesday when the state…
Japan’s cherry blossom season begins with first flowering confirmed in 3 cities
TOKYO (AP) — Cherry blossom spotters from the Japanese government announced Monday the first blooming…
2 dead after 2 boats carrying students capsize off US base construction site in southern Japan
TOKYO (AP) — Two boats carrying 21 people capsized Monday off Henoko, a controversial relocation…
‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ wins best documentary feature Oscar for teacher who opposed Ukraine war
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” which takes on the Russian leader’s propaganda…
Ex-funeral home owner faces 20 years in prison after giving families fake ashes
DENVER (AP) — A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly…
Kazakhstan’s new constitution cementing president’s grip on power approved in a referendum
A new constitution that strengthens President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s grip on power in Kazakhstan, Central Asia’s…
WNBA commissioner says progress made in collective bargaining talks after another marathon session
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said progress is being made towards getting…