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At one Kentucky bar, young Republicans wrestle with their disappointment in Trump and their party
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — On a recent evening in northern Kentucky, over a dozen young…
This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As negotiations with the United States hang in the…
A record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Hundreds of climbers scaled Mount Everest in a single day, setting…
Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-backed government says it has regained control of two towns near…
Photos show India sweltering under a severe heat wave
A heat wave has gripped large parts of India, emptying roads and markets in the…
US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Wednesday that it boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker…
Montenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontier
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro marks 20 years of independence from a union with Serbia…
Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump’s second term
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wednesday’s U.S. indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro is the latest…
Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election are casting a shadow over Georgia’s GOP runoffs
ATLANTA (AP) — For Donald Trump, it seems the 2020 presidential election is never over.…
In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump
WASHINGTON, England (AP) — Loud. Broken. Baffling. Ask Brits what they think of their former…
3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substance
MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. (AP) — Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders…
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US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island’s president condemns charges…
In Iran’s capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian Revolutionary Guard members now regularly show the public…
Photos show firefighters battling Southern California blaze
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Thousands were ordered to evacuate Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened suburban neighborhoods in Southern…
Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Anxious healthcare workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected…
Joey Chestnut to defend hot dog eating title while on probation after pleading guilty to battery
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the reigning champion and 17-time winner…
Holy deception: Rome’s ‘sexy priest’ calendar star never set foot in a seminary
ROME (AP) — A calendar featuring close-ups of young, handsome men in priestly attire has…
Owner of ‘Peanuts’ music sues 3 companies and US government alleging illegal use of its catchy tunes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of the music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and…
US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island’s president condemns charges
MIAMI (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl…
Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack…
Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump’s ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators are considering whether to drop a proposal for $1 billion…
James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox
NEW YORK (AP) — Promising a commitment to “ambitious journalism and agenda-setting conversations,” media scion…
Lawsuit claims Arkansas group rejected woman’s land purchase due to Jewish ancestry, Black husband
A real estate broker says an organization denied her the opportunity to purchase land in…
Brooklyn mom who drowned 3 kids on Coney Island beach sentenced to 20 years to life
NEW YORK (AP) — A Brooklyn woman was sentenced to 20 years to life in…