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Philippines says China fired flares toward its patrol plane in the disputed South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Chinese forces fired three flares from an island toward a Philippine…
California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak
California officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that…
Big 12’s Brett Yormark says college athletics needs legislation that’s stalled in Congress
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says legislation currently stalled in Congress…
Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. Paraguay
WASHINGTON (AP) — All around the globe, eyes focused Friday on the stage where World…
Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar’s prime minister on Saturday said the Gaza ceasefire has reached…
A UN team in Lebanon examines options for border area with Israel after peacekeepers leave
BEIRUT (AP) — A United Nations delegation visting Lebanon said Saturday they came to Beirut…
Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills 50, including 33 children in Kordofan, doctor group says
CAIRO (AP) — A drone attack by the Sudanese paramilitary forces hit a kindergarten in…
Michael Annett, who made 436 combined starts in NASCAR’s 3 national touring series, dies at 39
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Annett, a former racecar driver who made 436 combined starts…
Detroit reflects on Mike Duggan’s tenure as his final days in the mayoral office near
DETROIT (AP) — When Mayor Mike Duggan announced his plan to run for Michigan governor,…
Young adults are waiting in line to worship at this fast-growing Atlanta church
ATLANTA (AP) — After Atlanta pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell stopped dwelling on growing his congregation…
Protesters arrested after smearing custard and crumble on Crown Jewels case at Tower of London
LONDON (AP) — Four protesters were arrested Saturday after splattering food on the display case…
Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Many of the voices were frantic and desperate. A few were…
Hong Kong police arrest man for posts about deadly fire
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s national security police arrested a man on Saturday in…
Louisiana is shrinking. Some tribes are fighting to protect what’s left of their communities
POINTE-AU-CHIEN, La. (AP) — Cherie Matherne looked out into Bayou Pointe au Chien, wide enough…
Overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border kills 5 and wounds 8, officials say
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — An overnight exchange of fire between Afghan forces and Pakistani troops…
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
TOKYO (AP) — Prominent American playwright and actor, Jeremy O. Harris, known for his Tony-nominated…
Ukrainian women embrace combat roles as technology reshapes the battlefield
KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — When Russia’s full-scale invasion began nearly four years ago, a 26-year-old…
Mexican composer turns fire and ritual into a musical journey of renewal
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican composer María Leonora prepares for each concert as if she’s…
What boycotting looks like 70 years after the Montgomery Bus Boycott
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Doris Crenshaw was 12 years old on Dec. 5, 1955, when…
Florida kicks off first black bear hunt in a decade, despite pushback
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — For the first time in a decade, hunters armed with rifles…
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The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump’s birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution WASHINGTON (AP)…
Louisiana inmates on the run after escaping by breaking through degrading jail wall
OPELOUSAS, Louisiana (AP) — Two inmates accused of violent crimes, including second-degree attempted murder, are…
New Orleans leaders blast immigration crackdown, pointing to video of agents chasing US citizen
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans’ mayor-elect said Friday that a federal immigration crackdown launched…
Putin and Modi hold talks and announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties
NEW DELHI (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra…