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Accessorize with earplugs at this summer’s concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
NEW YORK (AP) — When her favorite band took the stage, Kristin Shires was in…
Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A zoo in Taiwan’s capital received a pair of endangered red…
FBI fires several analysts tied to disputed ‘Catholic ideology’ memo
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning…
Kosovo set to hold third election in 18 months as frustration grows over political impasse
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo will hold its third parliamentary election in 18 months this…
The World Cup pitches are the result of years of engineering to find just the right grass
The World Cup pitches cover so much ground they’ll be hard to ignore. The crews…
Lebanon considers its largest amnesty in 35 years but some are protesting
BEIRUT (AP) — Samira Bou Saab had hoped to see the execution of the man…
Air raid sirens in Bahrain as Iranian missiles and drones head for Gulf neighbors
CAIRO (AP) — Bahrain’s government said Saturday that Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones towards…
Wrestling matches provide an action-packed story time at US libraries, in photos
BENICIA, Calif. (AP) — The handwritten sign at a Northern California public library warned patrons…
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrat Xavier Becerra advanced to the general election for California governor…
Turkish-flagged fishing boat is attacked in the Black Sea, leaving a sailor dead
ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish-flagged fishing boat was attacked and sank off the northern Black…
What to know about Pope Leo’s trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona’s architectural gem
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain will bring him to…
North Korean leader Kim showcases new warship ahead of visit by China’s Xi
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed sea trials of…
These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don’t really talk about it though
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden is not on the ballot this fall. But at least…
After actor James Handy’s stabbing death, his girlfriend’s son is charged with murder
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man was charged with murder Friday in the stabbing of…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump’s deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress WASHINGTON (AP) —…
Remaining 3 ’60 Minutes’ stars say they’re staying at CBS show, don’t want to see it die
NEW YORK (AP) — Saying “We don’t want to see ‘60 Minutes’ die,” the three…
US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and…
Stadium workers near Los Angeles vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stadium workers near Los Angeles have voted to authorize a strike…
Graham Platner says Maine voters will ‘have my back’ despite scandals ahead of Senate primary
BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Graham Platner, the insurgent Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in…
Refilling starts for newly painted Reflecting Pool in Washington, in photos
WASHINGTON (AP) — Water has started flowing into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after President…
Cuba to open hotel sector to management by Cubans at home and abroad after chains leave island
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government said it is open to offering the management of its…
Carlos ‘Indio’ Solari, a legend of Argentina’s rock scene, dies at 77
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Carlos Alberto Solari, the Argentine singer-songwriter known as “the Indio”…
Virginia man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with au pair
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man who was having an affair with the family’s…
What to know about new trials ordered for two paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado court has ordered new trials for two paramedics found guilty…