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UN food agency is shutting down operations in rebel-held northern Yemen, officials say
CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations food agency is shutting down its operations in the…
Track and field athletes punished for betting on teammates at world and European champs
MONACO (AP) — Three track and field athletes were found guilty of betting on their…
Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Human-caused climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods that devastated parts…
China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based group in crackdown on scam operations
BANGKOK (AP) — China executed 11 people it found guilty of killing 14 Chinese citizens…
Car rams into Chabad headquarters in New York City, damaging doors
A man was arrested after repeatedly crashing his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters…
$1 million in fines and bans for Senegal and Morocco after chaotic Africa Cup final
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — More than $1 million in fines and bans for…
Unmentioned but present, Trump is a common denominator in efforts to strengthen Asia-Europe ties
BEIJING (AP) — Stability. Consistency. Ever-changing complexity. With language like that, deployed in separate meetings…
US says aid will resume while Somali officials deny causing disruption leading to suspension
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United States on Wednesday said it would lift a suspension…
China bans 73 people from soccer for life in latest anti-corruption controversy
China banned 73 people from soccer for life on Thursday and deducted points from nine…
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, K-pop and more: AP predicts who will win at the 2026 Grammys
The competition is fierce. Kendrick Lamar’s dominance continues at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where he…
Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu lead No. 19 Florida to 95-48 win over South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Thomas Haugh scored 18 points, Rueben Chinyelu had 14 points and…
King Charles III’s documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet
WINDSOR, England (AP) — King Charles III is clearly thinking about his legacy. In his…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
New videos show Alex Pretti scuffle with federal officers in Minneapolis 11 days before his…
Einarson, Peterson, Sturmay and Black secure playoff spots at the Scotties
MISSISSAUGA — Moving day became an unexpected cut-down day for many teams at the Scotties…
Ten people die in NYC’s frigid cold, raising questions about the city’s preparedness
NEW YORK (AP) — One man was discovered under a layer of snow on a…
Ford, Holt agree with Carney — almost nothing is ‘normal’ with U.S. right now
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said Wednesday they…
Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown
NEW YORK (AP) — No longer confined to the partisans and activists, the fierce backlash…
TikTok star Shirley Raines, known for bringing meals and respect to people on Skid Row, dies at 58
Shirley Raines, a social media creator and nonprofit founder who dedicated her life to caring…
Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, first woman to lead the Church of England
LONDON (AP) — Sarah Mullally walked into St. Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday morning as the…
Russia and Ukraine’s combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides…
Man sentenced to 15 years for assassination plot against Iranian American journalist
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge gave a man would-be assassin the maximum 15…
Partial shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand ICE changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a partial government shutdown looming, Senate Democrats laid out a list…
Cubs agree to minor league contracts with outfielder Chas McCormick and reliever Trent Thornton
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs agreed to minor league contracts Wednesday with outfielder Chas…
Belichick would join other prominent coaches not elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame on 1st try
Bill Belichick, winner of six Super Bowls as a head coach and second all time…