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Japan’s Kishida says China seafood ban contrasts with wide support for Fukushima water release
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s prime minister said that China’s blanket ban on Japanese seafood in…
Latin America women’s rights groups say their abortion win in Mexico may hold the key to US struggle
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Women’s rights activists in Latin America have long looked to the…
Coco Gauff tops Karolina Muchova to reach the US Open final. The match was delayed by a protest
NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff never wavered. Not when a big lead in the…
A man charged with aiding Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot says the scheme didn’t seem serious
One of three men accused of assisting a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer…
New Mexico governor seeks federal agents to combat gun violence in Albuquerque
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The governor of New Mexico is asking the U.S. Justice…
UN goal of achieving gender equality by 2030 is impossible because of biases against women, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. goal of achieving gender equality by 2030 is impossible…
Trump White House official Navarro convicted of contempt after defying House Jan. 6 subpoena
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump White House official Peter Navarro was found guilty Thursday of contempt…
A look at the uranium-based ammunition the US is sending to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has announced it’s sending depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine,…
Victoria’s Secret overhauls its racy fashion catwalk in the company’s latest move to be inclusive
NEW YORK (AP) — For more than 20 years, Victoria’s Secret had bolstered its image…
Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage
PHOENIX (AP) — The construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border under former President…
California lawmakers approve new tax for guns and ammunition to pay for school safety improvements
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday voted to raise taxes on guns and…
Gov. DeSantis and Florida surgeon general warn against new COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday criticized recent efforts across the…
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem expected to endorse Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is expected to endorse Donald Trump’s presidential…
‘Flood the city,’ Video of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers’ shown at trial
OTTAWA – “Freedom Convoy” organizer Chris Barber called for people to “flood the city” in…
Jets’ Aaron Rodgers shows support for unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers crossed an item off his sports bucket list…
CFL, CFLPA to use third party to test air quality after Labour Day game dispute
The CFL and CFLPA say an independent third-party organization will test air quality and provide…
Mexican Supreme Court’s abortion decision expands access to millions, stands in contrast to US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The decision by Mexico’s Supreme Court to invalidate all federal criminal…
New Jersey failed veterans in state-run homes hit by dozens of COVID-19 deaths, federal report says
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Widespread dysfunction at two of New Jersey’s state-run veterans homes left…
Charges dropped, Riquna Williams wants to rejoin Las Vegas Aces after domestic violence arrest
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Criminal charges were dropped Thursday against Las Vegas Aces player Riquna…
Film festival season carries on in Toronto, despite a star-power outage
TORONTO (AP) — When the Hollywood actors union announced a strike this summer, Cameron Bailey,…
Rising rent and food costs driving significant increase in Nova Scotia’s living wage
HALIFAX – A report published Thursday says the rising costs of shelter and food in…
EPA staff slow to report health risks from lead-tainted Benton Harbor water, report states
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Health risks due to high lead levels in drinking water…
Brussels Midi Station, once a stately gateway to Belgium, has turned into festering sore of nation
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium acknowledged Thursday that its major rail gateway, the Brussels Midi Station,…
In Southeast Asia, Kamala Harris is at the center of White House efforts to counterbalance China
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — It took more than a day of flying, including two refueling…