US producer prices slide 0.5% in October, biggest drop since 2020.
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale prices fell sharply last month as inflationary pressure continued to ease in…
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Japanese actor-director Kitano says his new film explores homosexual relations in the samurai world
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese actor-director Takeshi Kitano says he wanted his new film “Kubi” to show the world of…
Continue Reading Ex-Philippine President Duterte summoned by prosecutor for allegedly threatening a lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his crackdown on illegal drugs that left thousands of suspects…
Continue Reading Prosecutors say a fatal roller coaster accident in Sweden was caused by a support arm breaking
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Prosecutors say a fatal roller coaster accident in Stockholm where some passengers plunged to the ground in June was caused by a…
Continue Reading Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher gets 21 months for marijuana use while owning a gun
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in a Virginia classroom has been…
Continue Reading Biden announces 5 federal judicial nominees and stresses their varied professional backgrounds
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced five nominees to federal judgeships, including the first…
Continue Reading France issues arrest warrants for Syrian president, 3 generals alleging involvement in war crimes
By ANGELA CHARLTON and BARBARA SURK Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Lawyers for victims say French judicial authorities have issued international…
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The Georgia district attorney who charged Trump expects his trial to be underway over Election Day
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia district attorney who charged former President Donald Trump over his efforts to overturn the state’s 2020…
Continue Reading Edmunds: How to make the most of falling used car prices
By MICHAEL CANTU Edmunds Used-car shoppers won’t have it easy this year or next. Although used car prices have declined from their record levels…
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Immunize El Paso urges the community to get vaccinated before the holiday season
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The countdown to Thanksgiving has begun, however prioritizing your health should be the top priority this season. Before making…
Continue Reading Senegalese opposition leader Sonko sent back to prison after weeks in hospital during hunger strike
By BABACAR DIONE Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese authorities say that opposition leader and presidential hopeful Ousmane Sonko is…
Continue Reading Polish truckers are in talks with Ukrainian counterparts as they protest unregulated activity
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish road transport authorities are holding talks with their Ukrainian counterparts over competition grievances that have…
Continue Reading German publisher to stop selling Putin books by reporter who allegedly accepted money from Russians
BERLIN (AP) — A German publishing house said it would stop selling books about Russian President Vladimir Putin by an award-winning journalist…
Continue Reading Conservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band’s LGBTQ+ support
By EDNA TARIGAN Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — More than 200 conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia’s capital, calling for the…
Continue Reading New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announces run for US Senate seat in 2024
By MIKE CATALINI Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has launched a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S.…
Continue Reading Want to buy now, pay later this holiday season? Ask yourself these 5 questions first
By JACKIE VELING of NerdWallet “Buy now, pay later” payment plans are a popular financing option, especially around the holiday season. But these…
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5 things to know for Nov. 15: DC march, Israel, Government shutdown, Ohio bus crash, Wall Street
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers have spotted a galaxy that closely resembles the Milky Way — and it’s changing…
Continue Reading Greta Thunberg denies public order offense after she was arrested at a London protest
LONDON (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg has denied a public order offense after she was arrested last month at a demonstration against a…
Continue Reading Taiwan’s opposition parties team up for January election
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s two main opposition parties, both of which have vowed to restart talks with China, are announcing a joint…
Continue Reading At the UN’s top court, Venezuela vows to press ahead with referendum on future of disputed region
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Venezuela’s vice president has vowed that her country will press ahead with a…
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Weather Dynamics: Clouds, Breezy Winds, and Weekend Changes Ahead
Happy Wednesday! Today’s high is expected to reach 71. Current satellite imagery reveals a semi-blanket of high clouds over the desert Southwest,…
Continue Reading A man arrested over death of a hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade is released on bail
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam…
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Biden faces a warning sign from younger voters critical to his coalition
CNN, WSB By Jeff Zeleny, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — As Kerry Singleton looks ahead to the next presidential election, he’s thinking back to the…
Continue Reading Taliban minister attends meeting in Pakistan despite tensions over expulsions of Afghans
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Cabinet minister from Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has attended a trade meeting in Pakistan despite tensions over the…
Continue Reading North Carolina police department defends actions of officer seen in video striking woman several times while attempting arrest
WSOC, INSTAGRAM, @OUTSTANDINGANDREW, CMPD, CNN, Instagram/@outstandingandrew By Jamiel Lynch and Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — Police in…
Continue Reading Minibus taxi crashes head on with truck in Zimbabwe, leaving 22 dead
By FARAI MUTSAKA By Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Police in Zimbabwe say a minibus taxi crashed head on with a truck, killing 22 people.…
Continue Reading China’s state media take a new tone toward the US ahead of meeting between their leaders
By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press Ahead of the highly anticipated meeting on Wednesday between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping,…
Continue Reading An ethnic resistance group in northern Myanmar says an entire army battalion has surrendered to it
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A Myanmar army battalion based near the Chinese border has reportedly surrendered to an alliance of…
Continue Reading Economy has lost momentum during a tough year, EU commission says and warns of risk from Mideast
By DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union’s executive commission has lowered growth its expectations for…
Continue Reading Germany’s highest court annuls a decision to repurpose COVID relief funding for climate measures
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s highest court has annulled a government decision to repurpose 60 billion euros ($65…
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