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Prominent Chicago defense lawyer Thomas Durkin, a zealous advocate for clients, has died at 78
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thomas Anthony Durkin, a nationally prominent criminal defense attorney who for five…
Police deny wrongdoing in death of Alabama man, dispute family’s account
Police officers in Alabama who were involved in the arrest of a man who died…
A Syrian American man is among members of the Druze community killed in sectarian clashes in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian-American man of the Druze religious minority was killed in southern…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ July 18 The Washington…
The Latest: Trump deflects questions about Epstein files and revives old grievances
President Donald Trump on Tuesday deflected questions over the Justice Department’s decision to interview Jeffrey…
Military Police Complaints Commission investigating botched shooter drill on CAF base
OTTAWA — The Military Police Complaints Commission will hold public hearings to investigate what happened…
The Latest: Family members of victims deliver impact statements ahead of Kohberger’s sentencing
A judge is expected to order Bryan Kohberger to serve four life sentences without parole…
Three workers trapped in B.C.’s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says
VANCOUVER — Three workers trapped underground in a refuge area at the Red Chris mine…
Close call between a B-52 bomber and a commercial jet over North Dakota puts focus on small airports
The evasive action an airline pilot took to avoid a B-52 bomber in the skies…
Packers’ profits from operations rise 39.3% as they get $432.6 million from NFL in national revenue
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers’ profits from operations rose 39.3% for…
New Arctic ambassador will play a ‘key role’ in defending sovereignty: Anand
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada’s new Arctic ambassador will play a…
New Orleans trash collectors litigate over removing foul French Quarter odors
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The stench of trash and residue of bad decisions in one…
New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip
DEPTFORD, N.J. (AP) — Marco Rocco fidgeted with his helmet and dug in at the…
The Latest: Interest rates are central to Trump’s continuing feud with Fed chair Powell
President Donald Trump visited the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington on Thursday, where he publicly…
‘Why isn’t he paying?’ Trump’s golf visit to cost Scottish taxpayers
TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) — It may not be typical golf attire, but one of the…
Southern China hit by outbreak of mosquito-borne infection chikungunya
China is experiencing an outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne infection, with thousands of cases reported…
Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population
LEWES, Del. (AP) — More beachgoers have been getting an unexpected shock this summer as…
The Latest: Justice Department completes interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s accomplice
Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, finished 1 1/2…
Democrats and advocates criticize Trump’s executive order on homelessness
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Leading Democrats and advocates for homeless people are criticizing an executive…
Child’s interview can’t be used in her father’s trial in killings of wife and other man, judge rules
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A northern Virginia circuit judge ruled on Friday that prosecutors’ case…
Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Southwest Airline jet heading to Las Vegas from Southern California…
Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers in closely watched poll
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
The House is looking into the Epstein investigation. Here’s what could happen next WASHINGTON (AP)…
Volunteers repair damaged parts of Appalachian Trail by hand almost a year after Helene
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (AP) — In a rugged patch of the Appalachian Trail in eastern…