Activists in Bangladesh march through universities to demand end to Israel-Gaza war
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Thousands of activists in Bangladesh backed by the ruling party’s student wing have demonstrated in the…
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New Liberia forest boss plans to increase exports, denies working with war criminal Charles Taylor
By ED DAVEY Associated Press Liberia, West Africa’s most forested country, has a long history of illegal logging, which the country’s…
Continue Reading Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing called off its first astronaut launch because of a valve problem on the…
Continue Reading Turkey formally opens another former Byzantine-era church as a mosque
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has formally opened a former Byzantine church in Istanbul as a mosque. The move came…
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Tom Brady says his appearance on ‘The Greatest Roast of All Time’ has ‘affected’ his children
CNN By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Former American football star Tom Brady has said he regrets how some of the jokes in Netflix show “The Greatest…
Continue Reading For farmers, watching and waiting is a spring planting ritual. Climate change is adding to anxiety
By JOSHUA A. BICKEL Associated Press SABINA, Ohio (AP) — As climate change drives an increase in spring rains across the Midwest, it can mean more…
Continue Reading 155 police officers injured in clashes with fans at German soccer match, most from tear-gas use
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Some 155 police officers were injured in fighting involving Dynamo Berlin and Energie Cottbus fans…
Continue Reading Pro-Palestinian protesters break through barricades to retake MIT encampment
By KAREN MATTHEWS and STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protesters that had been blocked by police from accessing an…
Continue Reading Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights
By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers have launched their debate on far-reaching…
Continue Reading US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan
By JIM GOMEZ and AARON FAVILA Associated Press ITBAYAT, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts have staged joint combat…
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Speaker Johnson faces ouster vote in pivotal week
Originally Published: 05 MAY 24 15:00 ET By Clare Foran and Haley Talbot, CNN Washington (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to…
Continue Reading Nigerian journalist’s arrest last week triggers criticism of worsening press freedoms
By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian journalist’s arrest last week has triggered criticism of worsening press…
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A missing New Mexico infant has been found and a suspect in her disappearance is in custody, FBI says
Originally Published: 06 MAY 24 07:06 ET Updated: 06 MAY 24 09:07 ET By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — A 10-month-girl police said was abducted from…
Continue Reading Israel orders shut down of Al Jazeera in the country, seizes equipment, in ‘dark day for democracy’
Originally Published: 05 MAY 24 06:34 ET Updated: 06 MAY 24 09:02 ET By Michael Schwartz, Tim Lister, Kareem Khadder, Abeer Salman and Lauren…
Continue Reading What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?
By The Associated Press Russia’s Defense Ministry said Monday that the military would hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons — the…
Continue Reading John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A former head of the Scottish National Party is expected to be Scotland’s next leader. John…
Continue Reading After a gunman tried to shoot him, this pastor wants to make his church safer. But ‘we don’t have the money,’ he says
WTAE, CNN By Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — In the years Pastor Glenn Germany has been leading the small congregation at Jesus’ Dwelling…
Continue Reading Highlights from the 2024 Met Gala exhibit: Sleeping Beauty would wake up for these gowns
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sure, she was a royal princess and all. But there’s no way Sleeping Beauty ever had quite…
Continue Reading An inquiry into a building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year has…
Continue Reading Spain’s Prado Museum confirms rediscovery of lost Caravaggio. Painting will be unveiled May 27
By CIARÁN GILES Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Prado Museum has confirmed that a painting that was due to be auctioned in Madrid in 2021…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm, dry, and windy Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We kick off our work week with mild conditions. We will remain warm and dry with light winds expected. A red flag warning is…
Continue Reading How Rita Moreno uses honors like an upcoming public television award to further her philanthropy
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Rita Moreno says it was always in her nature to be generous – to hold doors for people and…
Continue Reading Germany recalls its ambassador in Russia for a week in protest over a hacker attack
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany has recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following…
Continue Reading The EU’s executive decides to end legal standoff with Poland over democracy concerns
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive has decided to end its 6-year dispute with member state Poland. It says Prime Minister Donald Tusk…
Continue Reading Money isn’t enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are returning to a strategy they hope could neutralize…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 6: Campus protests, Gaza, Severe weather, Starliner, House Speaker
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Why do brown eggs cost more than white eggs? Contrary to popular belief, there is no difference in eggs’…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 6: Campus protests, Gaza, Severe weather, Starliner, House Speaker
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Why do brown eggs cost more than white eggs? Contrary to popular belief, there is no difference in eggs’…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of May 6 to 10
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
Continue Reading The Latest | 12th day of Donald Trump’s hush money trial adjourns early
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial are hearing for the first time how and why Michael Cohen’s reimbursement for…
Continue Reading Chad holds a presidential election after years of military rule
By EDOUARD TAKADJI and MOUTA ALI Associated Press N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Voters in Chad have headed to the polls to cast their ballots in a…
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