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What does the science say about the grass vs. turf debate in sports?
Which playing surface is safer for athletes: natural grass or artificial turf? The question is…
California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a bill on Sunday that would…
Gates Foundation funding $40 million effort to help develop mRNA vaccines in Africa in coming years
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A $40 million investment will help several African manufacturers produce new…
Some GOP candidates want to use force against Mexico to stop fentanyl. Experts say that won’t work
MIAMI (AP) — Ron DeSantis wants suspected drug smugglers at the U.S.-Mexico border to be…
Evacuations ordered as remnants of Typhoon Koinu hit southern China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — People have been moved to shelters and nearly 2,000 boats recalled…
Canadians stuck in Israel as flights are cancelled, embassy closed for Thanksgiving
Some Canadians said they were stuck in Israel amid deadly fighting Sunday, as airlines cancelled…
Schools’ pandemic spending boosted tech companies. Did it help US students?
WASHINGTON (AP) — As soon as the federal pandemic relief started arriving at America’s schools,…
Israel declares war, bombards Gaza and battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attack
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green…
Opinion polls show Australians likely to reject Indigenous Voice to Parliament at referendum
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians appear likely to reject the creation of an advocate for…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Israel declares war, bombards Gaza and battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attack TEL…
Desperate people dig out dead and injured from Afghanistan earthquakes that killed at least 2,000
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Men dug through rubble with their bare hands and shovels in western…
After years in opposition, Britain’s Labour Party senses it’s on the verge of regaining power
LONDON (AP) — Members of Britain’s opposition Labour Party gather in Liverpool on Sunday for…
Afghan Canadians unite to offer support following deadly earthquake
Afghans across Canada have gathered together to support one another and plan fundraisers as they…
An Israeli airstrike kills 19 members of the same family in a southern Gaza refugee camp
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The evacuation warning came shortly after dark. The Israeli military…
1 killed and 8 wounded in shooting at Pennsylvania community center party
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — One person was killed and eight were wounded in a shooting…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have stopped…
A workforce crisis is damaging families’ access to therapies for babies with developmental delays
CHICAGO (AP) — Alexander watches Paw Patrol with fervor, bowls his baby brother over with…
Make it 23 titles: Unstoppable Biles wraps up world championships comeback with 2 more gold medals
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Simone Biles was not too worried about the medal count, or…
Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term
CHICAGO (AP) — Alexander watches Paw Patrol with fervor, bowls his baby brother over with…
Canadian municipalities looking to become ‘spongier’ to build climate resilience
MONTREAL – From green roofs in Toronto to Vancouver’s rain city strategy, Canadian cities are…
Death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to over 2,000
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan has risen…
Hamas surprise attack out of Gaza stuns Israel and leaves hundreds dead in fighting, retaliation
JERUSALEM (AP) — Backed by a barrage of rockets, Hamas militants stormed from the blockaded…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Hamas surprise attack out of Gaza stuns Israel and leaves hundreds dead in fighting, retaliation…
Honoree Fleming, a retired university dean, shot to death on Vermont trail
CASTLETON, Vt. – Vermont State Police are asking the public, businesses and hunters near a…