Stock market today: Wall Street closes its worst week in the last 3 with a quiet finish
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged higher on Friday, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from closing out its first…
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A helicopter crashes off the United Arab Emirates coast, killing 1 pilot while another missing
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter has crashed off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, killing one pilot while another remains…
Continue Reading Body cam catches elite federal prosecutor offering Justice Department card during DUI crash arrest
By JOSHUA GOODMAN and JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When police arrived at his house to investigate a hit-and-run, Joseph Ruddy,…
Continue Reading 2 dead in Hong Kong amid extreme rain and flash floods that also struck southern China
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Heavy rain in Hong Kong and southern China overnight flooded city streets and some subway stations,…
Continue Reading Florida abortion rights at stake as state Supreme Court takes up challenge to GOP-led restrictions
By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press The Florida Supreme Court must decide whether to overrule broad abortion rights protections provided for decades…
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From spaceships to ‘Batman’ props, a Hollywood model maker’s creations and collection up for auction
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — From an early model of the iconic alien mothership from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” to…
Continue Reading From spaceships to ‘Batman’ props, a Hollywood model maker’s creations and collection up for auction
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — From an early model of the iconic alien mothership from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” to…
Continue Reading Asian Games set to go in China with more athletes than the Olympics but the same political intrigue
By STEPHEN WADE and GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writers TOKYO (AP) — The Asian Games are set to go in China. It’s the biggest multi-sport…
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Thursday high school football: Franklin, Eastlake & Anthony score big wins
EL PASO, Texas – Week 3 of the high school football season kicked off with a showdown for westside bragging rights. The Franklin Cougars squared off…
Continue Reading India or Bharat? A dinner invite sparks speculation as Modi’s ministers push to rebrand the country
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India, the host nation of this year’s Group of 20 summit, has two official names. One is…
Continue Reading Court order allows Texas’ floating barrier on US-Mexico border to remain in place for now
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Texas’ floating barrier on a section of the Rio Grande to stay in place for…
Continue Reading Teen’s death leads to outpouring of concern over spicy chip challenge as sales are halted
By STEVE LeBLANC and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The death of a Massachusetts teenager after his family said he ate an…
Continue Reading Teen’s death leads to outpouring of concern over spicy chip challenge as sales are halted
By STEVE LeBLANC and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The death of a Massachusetts teenager after his family said he ate an…
Continue Reading Ex-US intelligence officer for North Korea points to growing concern on nuclear threat toward South
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The founder of North Korea’s ruling dynasty, an isolationist totalitarian leader named…
Continue Reading Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke and business partner to remain jailed on child abuse charges
By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press A Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice via a once-popular YouTube channel called “8 Passengers” made…
Continue Reading Gov. Kristi Noem endorses Trump as he visits South Dakota
By JILL COLVIN and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem endorsed former President Donald Trump at a…
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Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial is about halfway done. This is what happened and what’s next
By JIM VERTUNO and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The impeachment trial that could remove Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton…
Continue Reading India seeks a greater voice for the developing world at G20 but the Ukraine war may overshadow talks
By DAVID RISING Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — It’s never been easy for the leaders of the world’s largest economies to find common ground,…
Continue Reading As more children die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder
OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Madison Bernard climbed into bed before dawn with her toddler, Charlotte, who was asleep next to a…
Continue Reading Russia holds elections in occupied Ukrainian regions in an effort to tighten its grip there
By YURAS KARMANAU and DASHA LITVINOVA Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian authorities are holding local elections this weekend in…
Continue Reading Georgia special grand jury recommended charges against 39 people, including Sen. Lindsey Graham
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The special grand jury that investigated efforts by Donald Trump and others to overturn…
Continue Reading Latin America women’s rights groups say their abortion win in Mexico may hold the key to US struggle
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Women’s rights activists in Latin America have long looked to the United States as a…
Continue Reading Biden and Modi working in ‘warmth and confidence’ to build ties as Chinese leader skips G20
By AAMER MADHANI and JOSH BOAK Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — President Joe Biden opened his visit to India on Friday by meeting privately with…
Continue Reading Annie Lennox plans to fundraise and entertain at Rotary event in Italy. She does not plan to retire
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Annie Lennox is not retiring. Though her partner in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band…
Continue Reading Court order allows Texas’ floating barrier on US-Mexico border to remain in place for now
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Texas’ floating barrier on a section of the Rio Grande to stay in place for…
Continue Reading Lions spoil Chiefs’ celebration of Super Bowl title by rallying for a 21-20 win in the NFL’s opener
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Lions walked into roaring Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night, where the Kansas City…
Continue Reading President Biden declares 3 Georgia counties are eligible for disaster aid after Hurricane Idalia
ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden is approving a disaster declaration for three Georgia counties following Hurricane Idalia’s sprint across the…
Continue Reading A record numbers of children are on the move through Latin America and the Caribbean, UNICEF says
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. children’s agency says record numbers of children are making perilous…
Continue Reading Hong Kong closes schools as torrential rain floods streets, subway station
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong has closed schools and halted trading on the stock exchange as torrential rain lashed the…
Continue Reading Trump hosts a $100,000-per-person fundraiser to help Giuliani pay legal bills
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump hosted a $100,000-a-plate fundraiser for former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani at his Bedminster, New…
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