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8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan, sets off warnings for Alaska and Hawaii
TOKYO (AP) — One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday,…
The Latest: Powerful waves travel across Pacific after 8.8-magnitude earthquake
A tsunami sent powerful waves toward coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands, Japan and Hawaii…
Tupac Shakur slaying suspect files appeal with Nevada Supreme Court to dismiss charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man charged with ordering the 1996 killing of rap icon…
Female tour guides in Afghanistan lead women-only groups as some travelers return
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — They wandered through the museum, listening attentively as their guide explained…
Protests in an eastern Yemen province intesify over prolonged power outages
Protests in eastern Yemen intensified for a third consecutive day as residents demonstrated Tuesday against…
The Latest: Tsunami warnings lifted in most places
A tsunami sent waves into parts of Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast…
Dozens killed while seeking food in Gaza as US envoy heads to Israel
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least 48 Palestinians were killed and dozens were…
A US man goes on trial in Indonesia for allegedly selling porn videos online
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A trial began Wednesday in Indonesia against an American man accused…
Virginia city councilman set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — A city councilman in Virginia was seriously injured Wednesday when a…
US wants back millions in COVID relief from local governments over missing reports
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The U.S. Treasury is seeking to recoup COVID-19 pandemic relief…
Russia’s ‘land of fire and ice’ was largely spared by the nearby earthquake and tsunami
MOSCOW (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck Wednesday off Russia’s Far East coast, flooding a…
Many voters cast ballot in last federal election without feeling fully informed: poll
TORONTO — A new survey suggests more than half of Canadians believe they didn’t have…
US sanctions Brazil’s Supreme Court justice overseeing trial against Trump ally Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Brazilian…
Wildfire evacuations underway for about 400 properties near Peachland, B.C.
Police are helping firefighters from several local departments evacuate residents from about 400 properties in…
Emotional journey for Atlanta’s homeless as city races to house 400 people before the World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Allen Hall called it a “very emotional experience” as he boarded a…
California governor signs executive order to support boys and men and improve their mental health
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at…
Beijing officials say 31 older people trapped in a senior center died in floods
BANGKOK (AP) — A group of elderly people trapped in a flooded nursing home were…
‘Chamber of horrors’ being exhumed at Ireland mass baby grave
TUAM, Ireland (AP) — Only one stone wall remains of the old mother and baby…
Islamic State and al-Qaida threat is intense in Africa, with growing risks in Syria, UN experts say
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The threat from Islamic State and al-Qaida extremists and their affiliates…
How a Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of US
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A procession of mothers wearing red sashes, pushing strollers and tending…
‘Just a jumble of bones.’ How a baby grave discovery has grown to haunt Ireland
TUAM, Ireland (AP) — This story begins with a forbidden fruit. It was the 1970s…
Concerns grow for 3 OSCE workers jailed since shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
VIENNA (AP) — It was late at night when they came for Dmytro Shabanov, a…
Illinois Democratic Rep. Danny Davis says he won’t seek reelection after 15 terms in Congress
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Danny Davis announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next…
Ravens players seek swimming lessons from Baltimore native Michael Phelps
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have reached out to a local expert…