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US attorney opens investigations into California’s elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles said Friday it had…
Iran’s World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Iran’s World Cup soccer team have been granted visas to…
Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seat
California Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui advanced to the November ballot on Friday after facing a…
Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday sided with 20 Democratic states and halted…
British World Cup power surge: Electricity spikes expected during England, Scotland matches
LONDON (AP) — British energy officials say England and Scotland’s group games at the World…
Jury awards $176M for wrongful deaths of young brothers struck by California socialite’s car
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles jury has awarded $176 million to the parents…
Connecticut police officer hugs supporters, appears in court in fatal shooting of Black man
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A white police officer in Connecticut who repeatedly shot a Black…
Bosnia’s World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans…
The Latest: Judge blocks Trump administration’s asylum freeze on 39 countries
A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy that made it harder…
Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina on Friday said it was expanding its investigation into…
UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. food agency said millions of people are being pushed…
Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan’s president even though China has warned against it
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday indicated that he may…
Trump’s deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — With virtually no strings attached, Congress is on the verge of providing…
Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he wants his…
These houses of worship are older than America. How they outlasted wars, schisms and lawsuits
(RNS) — On Ash Wednesday this year, about a dozen people attended a noon service…
Excitement and joy at Ljubljana Zoo after birth of 3 Siberian tiger cubs
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A zoo in Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana has presented its newest residents:…
Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Teachers, families of Mexico’s 130,000 missing people, animal rights groups and…
Can’t afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says ‘watch it on television’
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump confirmed he will attend Game 3…
Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Defense announced on Friday a significant reduction in the…
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana…
What the NextEra-Dominion merger means for nuclear power in New England
A proposed merger between two utility giants could have big implications for the future of…
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…
British PM criticizes Vance over comments about UK teen’s stabbing death
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ‘s office on Friday condemned comments by…
Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money
Vatican City’s been a popular spot for Illinois dignitaries since Chicago native Robert Prevost ascended…