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Uganda closes its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare Ebola type are surging
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo,…
Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza City
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Strikes killed at least seven people in Gaza City…
New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA’s ticket practices as World Cup prices soar
NEW YORK (AP) — FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices…
Congress members say conditions dire at NJ detention center facing protests, reported hunger strike
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Democratic members of Congress on Wednesday said they observed dire conditions…
Israel’s military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) — The Israeli military on Wednesday told residents across southern Lebanon to leave…
Billionaire Tom Steyer’s ad spending breaks records in California governor’s race
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Win or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark…
Brazil to invest $75 million in highway through Amazon, fueling deforestation concerns
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s government announced Wednesday that it will invest $75 million in…
US Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a settlement package designed to…
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alabama on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to use…
Packers’ Jacobs released from jail as prosecutors weigh filing charges
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was released from…
The Latest: Trump convened his Cabinet as talks to end Iran war remain in flux
President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed…
Millions of people have been placed in new voting districts. Here’s where the redistricting stands
A frenzied redistricting effort ahead of the November elections has reshaped congressional voting districts for…
If voters approve, Minnesota schools will get more money from trust fund dating to state’s founding
What if Minnesota schools could get more funding without your taxes increasing by even a…
Teen charged with killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise remains free after hearing
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday allowed a teenager charged with sexually assaulting…
Don Lemon seeks grand jury transcripts in Minnesota civil rights case, citing misconduct
Attorneys for former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon argued in a court filing…
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel focused on spring workouts after missing final day of draft last month
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — After a controversial start to the offseason that saw Mike Vrabel…
Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who…
Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to send Americans who are…
Kona Earthquake Left Catastrophic Water Supply Damage For Hundreds
Just two months after the Kona low storms, another potential disaster is playing out on…
Hajj pilgrims perform rituals in soaring heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin
MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Huge crowds of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at…
Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations
WASHINGTON (AP) — He boasted of fixing city fountains and power-washing a local pool —…
The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge dismissed charges against a convicted former Fox television…
Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump’s administration announced last week that it would require…