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Las Vegas hotel workers union reaches tentative deal with Caesars, but threat of strike still looms
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The labor union representing tens of thousands of Las Vegas hospitality…
Cheetahs become more nocturnal on hot days. Climate change may trigger fights among predators
Cheetahs are usually daytime hunters, but the speedy big cats will shift their activity toward…
Shimmering galaxies revealed in new photos by European space telescope
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists on Tuesday unveiled the first pictures taken by the…
North Korea threatens to respond to anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets with a ‘shower of shells’
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea criticized rival South Korea on Wednesday for removing…
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves won a second term Tuesday in…
Voters elect Democrat Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor – and the 1st woman
Voters elected two women for the first time to lead Philadelphia and Pennsylvania’s second-largest county,…
Voters in Ohio backed a measure protecting abortion rights. Here’s how Republicans helped
WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposal to enshrine abortion rights in Ohio’s Constitution was approved in…
Democrat John Burzichelli recaptures New Jersey seat GOP won from Senate president in 2021
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey veteran Democratic lawmaker John Burzichelli on Tuesday defeated Republican…
Kentucky Gov. Beshear wins reelection. Ohio passes amendment on abortion rights. Follow live updates
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear won reelection on Tuesday, while Ohio voters approved a constitutional…
Americans divided over Israel response to Hamas attacks, AP-NORC poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans have become more likely to describe Israel as an ally that…
Fighting Hamas deep in Gaza City, Israel foresees control of the enclave’s security after the war
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli ground forces were battling Hamas fighters deep inside…
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear reelected to second term in Kentucky, overcoming state’s GOP dominance
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear won reelection to a second term Tuesday,…
Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that ensures access…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Democrats win on abortion rights and other highlights from Tuesday’s elections WASHINGTON (AP) — There…
Ottawa says 75 people connected to Canada have now left Gaza via Egyptian border
OTTAWA – A total of 75 people connected to Canada finally made it out of…
Most British Columbians are way overdue for their COVID boosters
Right now the National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends people get an updated COVID vaccine…
Father of boy abducted in 2011 wasn’t told about Hopley’s escape from halfway house
VANCOUVER – The father of a boy abducted in 2011 by Randall Hopley, a high-risk…
Peace Corps agrees to pay $750,000 to family of dead volunteer
The Peace Corps has agreed to pay $750,000 to the family of a 24-year-old volunteer…
Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing
NEW YORK (AP) — Alarmed by yet another jump in syphilis cases in newborns, U.S.…
Judge to rule on temporary block of North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota district judge said Tuesday he’ll decide soon on…
Oregon GOP senators who boycotted Legislature file federal lawsuit in new effort to seek reelection
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republican state senators in Oregon who boycotted the Legislature for a…
Tech community pleased with Alberta move to change rules around ‘engineer’ title
Canada’s tech community is applauding a proposal by the Alberta government that would allow more…
WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection in stunning fall for a company once valued close to $50 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a stunning fall…
Budget update: Quebec boosts aid payments, says economy is in ‘stagnation’
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard has cut his projections for the province’s economic growth in…