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Inside the financial problems that led to Martin University’s closure
Jennifer Anderson thought her job at Martin University was secure. In October, employees said they…
California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The packed race for California governor has left many Democrats in…
Michigan lawmakers revive push to legalize physician-assisted suicide
Laws that would allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients are being…
The police chief’s sudden resignation puts Minneapolis back in tumult after years of crises
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a city that often seems to be staggering from one crisis…
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, in photos
Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is an Islamic holiday that begins during the…
AP Exclusive: Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say
MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid…
AP Exclusive: Stop AAPI Hate launches a nonprofit to mobilize voters before midterms
Stop AAPI Hate, the organization that rose to national prominence for its meticulous reports on…
Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his mom and gets a second chance at family
MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Adler’s discovery that he was stolen from his Chilean mother as…
Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mexico’s consulate in Los Angeles helps thousands of citizens each week,…
Latvian parliament approves new government after previous leader’s coalition collapsed over drones
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvian lawmakers on Thursday approved a new coalition government that will…
A Chinese dissident is in South Korean custody after a perilous escape by rubber boat
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A Chinese political dissident is in South Korean custody after…
Former Yemen president Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi dies at 80
ADEN, Yemen (AP) — Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, the internationally recognized president of Yemen who led…
Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge…
Japan woos Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and the Philippines on Thursday agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation…
Israel’s killing of another 2 Hamas leaders is unlikely to break Gaza deadlock. Here’s why.
Over the past two weeks, Israel’s military has killed the leader of Hamas’ military wing…
Netanyahu aide to be charged with leaking secret information with intent to harm state security
NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) — Israel’s attorney general on Thursday said a close adviser to Prime…
Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (AP) — At first glance, the hotel looks like any other on…
Republicans’ recent stumbles in Congress highlight the difficult road ahead for their agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — A roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder…
Italy seizes gold, luxury villas and cash tied to Sicilian Mafia drug-trafficking gains
MILAN (AP) — Italian authorities have seized more than 200 million euros ($232 million) in…
Plans for the Gaza International Stabilization Force are in question as troop pledges stall
BANGKOK (AP) — The International Stabilization Force for Gaza was announced with great aplomb at…
Zelenskyy heads to Sweden as Ukraine touts drone expertise honed in war with Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Sweden on Thursday for talks…
Thai court acquits a progressive political leader on charges of royal defamation
BANGKOK (AP) — A criminal court in Thailand on Thursday acquitted the popular leader of…
Australian woman held in custody on charges of traveling to Syria to join Islamic State group
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian mother of four was held in custody after she…
Divers find 5 villagers alive in a flooded cave in Laos after more than a week trapped in darkness
BANGKOK (AP) — Five villagers who became trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos…