11 killed in explosion at coal mine in northern China
BEIJING (AP) — Authorities say 11 people have been killed in a coal mine explosion in northern China, in a reminder of the country’s continued…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for Tuesday, August 22
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here is a list of road closures scheduled for Tuesday, August 22 for El Paso County and the City of Las Cruces. For updates…
Continue Reading Ex-Florida congresswoman to challenge Republican Sen. Rick Scott in a test for the state’s Democrats
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell will seek the nomination to…
Continue Reading Turkey says UN lost neutrality after world body condemns Cyprus roadwork, assault on peacekeepers
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister has accused the United Nations of abandoning its neutrality. Hakan Fidan’s comment on…
Continue Reading Ethiopia to investigate report of killings of hundreds of its nationals at the Saudi-Yemen border
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Ethiopian government says it will investigate a report by a human rights group of…
Continue Reading The African Union suspends Niger until ‘the effective restoration of constitutional order’
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — The African Union has suspended Niger from all of its institutions and activities “until the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Tropical Storm Harold brings rain to the Borderland
An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for increased rain showers and thunderstorm chances for the next few days. Tropical System Harold hit South Texas…
Continue Reading Central African Republic validates vote for new constitution that increases the president’s control
By JEAN FERNAND KOENA Associated Press BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — The Central African Republic has voted in favor of adopting a new…
Continue Reading New Thai leader Srettha Thavisin is a wealthy property developer who didn’t hide his political views
By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Srettha Thavisin, the wealthy leader of one of Thailand’s best-known property empires,…
Continue Reading Millennial Money: Do you need a prenup?
By DALIA RAMIREZ of NerdWallet There’s a common misconception that prenuptial agreements are only for protecting the assets of an ultra-wealthy…
Continue Reading U.S. commerce secretary to visit China amid efforts to stabilize relations
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will meet with Chinese officials and American business leaders in Beijing and Shanghai next week amid…
Continue Reading About 500 children have died from hunger in Sudan since fighting erupted in April, charity says
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Save the Children says about 500 children have died from hunger in Sudan, including two dozen babies in…
Continue Reading Conference realignment will mean longer trips and greater costs for traveling college football fans
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer POND GAP, W.Va. (AP) — In seven decades of following West Virginia football, little has gotten in the way when Terry…
Continue Reading Fake Arizona rehab centers scam Native Americans far from home, officials warn during investigations
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Autumn Nelson said she was seeking help for alcohol addiction last spring when fellow members of the…
Continue Reading Pakistani Taliban militants have ambushed a military convoy in a border region, killing 6 soldiers
By RIAZ KHAN PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s military says militants have ambushed a military convoy in a former stronghold of Pakistani…
Continue Reading In the basketball-crazed Philippines, the World Cup will be a shining moment
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Considering that about 110 million people live in the Philippines, it’s not…
Continue Reading North Korean plane takes off from Beijing in a sign Pyongyang is opening borders post-pandemic
BEIJING (AP) — A North Korean commercial flight has taken off from Beijing in a sign that Pyongyang is its opening its borders again after almost…
Continue Reading Microsoft budges on video game streaming rights in push for UK to approve Activision Blizzard deal
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — British competition regulators have opened a new investigation into Microsoft’s revamped bid to…
Continue Reading Already breaking Usain Bolt’s youth records, teen sprinter Erriyon Knighton on fast track to success
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — American sprinter Erriyon Knighton has often drawn comparisons to retired Jamaican great…
Continue Reading 18 bodies found in Greece as firefighters battle wind-driven wildfires across the country
By COSTAS KANTOURIS and ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press ALEXANDROUPOLIS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters scouring the area of a major wildfire in…
Continue Reading Rescuers save 8 people trapped in cable car dangling above canyon in Pakistan
By RIAZ KHAN and MUNIR AHMED Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Eight people who got trapped in a disabled cable car dangling high above a…
Continue Reading Putin denounces sanctions on Russia during his speech for a South Africa economic summit
By GERALD IMRAY and MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken multiple shots at the West on…
Continue Reading Danish defense minister swaps places with economy minister days after donation of F-16s to Ukraine
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The defense and economy ministers in Denmark’s centrist government have swapped places. The move Tuesday came a day…
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25 musicians you assumed were American but aren't
Stacker combed through music libraries, news reports, and biographies to discover which musicians and bands are frequently mistaken for American…
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20 ways to reduce indoor air pollution in your home
Air pollution isn’t just something that happens outside. For that reason, Today’s Homeowner explored 20 ways to reduce indoor air pollution in your…
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Cities with the highest rates of depression
Stacker examined data from the CDC’s annual PLACES report to see which cities had the highest share of adults diagnosed with…
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For many, a lawyer is a luxury out of reach
The Marshall Project dives into the criminal justice system’s ongoing struggle with “legal deserts” as well as other mitigating issues compromising…
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What to do if you're denied a car loan
If you’re having a hard time getting approved for a car loan, Experian has compiled a list of six steps you can take to improve your chances of…
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From pandemic essential to the new normal: How QR codes rose to prominence
Nearly 2 in 5 American adults will have used QR codes by 2025. Flowcode analyzed Insider Intelligence data to dig into the rapid ramp-up in…
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Comparing the prevalence of learning disabilities, from kids to adults
Marker Learning gathered statistics from a report on the National Health Interview Survey on children with learning disability diagnoses, the…
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