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Students stage a sit-in at Havana University as Cuba’s energy crisis slashes classes
HAVANA (AP) — An impromptu sit-in protest at the steps of Havana University on Monday…
Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism
RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (AP) — A family whose two teen boys are in a nationally recognized…
Mississippi jury acquits engineer accused of lying about 2017 military plane crash
GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) — A jury has acquitted a former engineer overseeing military aircraft maintenance…
As pope seeks dialogue and diplomacy, 2 US cardinals reject US-Israeli war in Iran
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called Monday for an end to the U.S.-Israel war…
For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on record
It may be cold comfort for Americans in the East and Midwest who shivered through…
Judge disqualifies trio of lawyers tapped to lead New Jersey’s federal prosecutor’s office
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A judge on Monday disqualified three Justice Department officials from overseeing…
Authorities say a Georgia teacher was killed in a prank gone wrong. A teen is charged with homicide
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — It was a prank that turned deadly, authorities said: A group…
Concern over US travel visas prompts Ig Nobels to move its awards to Europe
BOSTON (AP) — The annual Ig Nobels, a satirical award for scientific achievement, are shifting…
Ohio State University’s president resigns after reporting ‘inappropriate relationship’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University is investigating after President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ March 8 The Washington…
Former Missouri House speaker sentenced to prison for COVID relief fraud
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (AP) — A former Missouri House speaker was sentenced Monday to 21…
State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mounts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department on Monday drew down personnel at more U.S. diplomatic…
These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they’re grappling with a new Mideast war
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress responds to President Donald Trump’s attack on Iran, lawmakers who…
Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who inadvertently hastened Richard Nixon’s resignation…
Massachusetts prosecutors to drop charge against Patriots’ Christian Barmore
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts prosecutors said Monday that they will drop a domestic assault…
Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired…
Pennsylvania state police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say
PAOLI, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot and killed by a…
Prewar US intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn’t likely to change leadership
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. intelligence assessment completed shortly before the United States and Israel…
Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters
The pop culture star, advocate and entrepreneur Paris Hilton launched an initiative Monday to support…
Bangladesh working with India to extradite 2 suspects in killing of prominent activist
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s police chief said Monday that diplomatic efforts are being made…
Here are the Iran war’s biggest unknowns, from Tehran’s new leader to oil prices
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — How long will the Iran war last? What do all…
Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is criticizing lower court judges who have slowed its…
Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years in prison
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian journalist Pavel Dabravolski was convicted Monday of treason and sentenced…
Texas judge orders Camp Mystic to preserve damaged grounds hit by last year’s deadly flood
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge on Wednesday ordered Camp Mystic to preserve damaged…