25 historic images of Route 66 in its early days
In celebration of Route 66’s 97th birthday, Stacker curated a slideshow highlighting the construction and early years of the iconic American…
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New businesses in these 10 states are creating the most new jobs
To determine the top 10 states with the highest proportion of jobs from new businesses, the data and research team at Swyft Filings analyzed the most…
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20 life-changing locations that inspired movies, books, and art
Stacker found transformative places that changed the course of notable creative figures throughout…
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Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Saudi Arabia is all but certain to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after the Australian soccer…
Continue Reading Israeli airstrikes crush apartments in Gaza refugee camp, as ground troops battle Hamas militants
By NAJIB JOBAIN, JACK JEFFREY and LEE KEATH Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — A barrage of Israeli airstrikes leveled apartment…
Continue Reading Elite Kenyan police unit goes on trial in the killing of a prominent Pakistani journalist last year
By EMMANUEL IGUNZA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An elite Kenyan police unit has gone on trial on charges of wrongful death in the killing…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street gains ahead of Fed decision on interest rates
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street advanced to claim back some of…
Continue Reading Cutting-edge AI raises fears about risks to humanity. Are tech and political leaders doing enough?
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Chatbots like ChatGPT wowed the world with their ability to write speeches, plan vacations or hold…
Continue Reading In Kenya, King Charles III expresses ‘greatest sorrow and the deepest regret’ for past violence
By EVELYNE MUSAMBI and EMMANUEL IGUNZA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — King Charles III has expressed “greatest sorrow and the deepest…
Continue Reading Southern California wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands as Santa Ana winds fuel flames
By MARCIO SANCHEZ Associated Press AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters aided by aircraft are battling to contain a wind-driven wildfire that has…
Continue Reading Swimmer Felipe Ribeiro paints nails as reminder of bipolar disorder, wins gold at Pan Am Games
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Mental health and how athletes deal with it has become top of mind for athletes,…
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Monday high school volleyball playoffs: Del Valle, Ysleta & Riverside win bi-district titles
EL PASO, Texas – The high school volleyball playoffs got underway Monday with a three El Paso teams punching their ticket to the area round. The…
Continue Reading Hong Kong leader defends new election rules even though biggest pro-democracy party can’t join race
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader is defending the rules for the upcoming local elections as open and fair…
Continue Reading A trial of New Zealand tourism operators in the volcanic eruption that killed 22 people ends
By NICK PERRY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A trial of New Zealand tourism operators accused of safety breaches after 22 people…
Continue Reading Deaf family grieves father of 4 and beloved community leader who was killed in Maine shootings
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press LISBON FALLS, Maine (AP) — Communities that were sheltering in place in the aftermath of Maine’s shootings…
Continue Reading A UN envoy says the Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, adding to growing instability there
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Israel-Hamas war is spilling into Syria, fueled by growing instability, violence and…
Continue Reading Battle for control of Virginia Legislature may hinge on a state senate race with independent streak
By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A race that could determine control of Virginia’s state legislature will not be a…
Continue Reading Group seeks to clear names of all accused, convicted or executed for witchcraft in Massachusetts
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — In 1648, Margaret Jones, a midwife, became the first person in Massachusetts — the second in New…
Continue Reading Last operating US prison ship, a grim vestige of mass incarceration, set to close in NYC
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Kenneth Williams spent his whole life in Brooklyn, but it wasn’t until a night in 2018…
Continue Reading Expert says Trump could have defended Capitol on Jan. 6 as disqualification case enters new phase
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Then-President Donald Trump could have mobilized the National Guard and other federal agencies…
Continue Reading U.S. military and diplomatic leaders urge a divided Congress to send aid to both Israel and Ukraine
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top military and diplomatic leaders urged an increasingly divided…
Continue Reading Judge dismisses Brett Favre defamation suit, saying Shannon Sharpe used hyperbole over welfare money
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday dismissed Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against…
Continue Reading Remains of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang to be cremated and flags to be lowered
BEIJING (AP) — State media report the remains of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang are to be cremated on Thursday, with flags around the country to…
Continue Reading 3 astronauts return to Earth after 6-month stay on China’s space station
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Three astronauts have returned to Earth after six months aboard China’s orbiting…
Continue Reading Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over D-backs 3-1 in World Series Game 3
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager smashed a homer that rocketed off his bat at a speed few other mortals can match.…
Continue Reading Bodycam video shows police saving residents from Maui wildfire, keeping people out of burn zone
By AUDREY McAVOY, REBECCA BOONE, GENE JOHNSON and CLAUDIA LAUER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Police who frantically tried to save people from…
Continue Reading Democratic U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer from Oregon says he won’t run for reelection next year
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s Democratic U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer has announced that he won’t be running for reelection next year.…
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Plant experts warn of frost damage as Borderland region experiences cold snap
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland region is experiencing a significant cold snap, several plant experts are encouraging residents to protect…
Continue Reading Senate Democrats plan to subpoena Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo over Supreme Court justices’ travel
By MARK SHERMAN and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats say they will subpoena Republican megadonor Harlan Crow…
Continue Reading Police: Man arrested after throwing pipe bombs at San Francisco police car during pursuit
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Officials say a man has been arrested after he allegedly knocked out a parishioner inside a San Francisco Catholic church and…
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