Pål Enger, Norwegian art thief behind famed 1994 heist of Munch’s ‘The Scream,’ dead at 57
Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Pål Enger, a talented Norwegian soccer player and artist turned celebrity art thief who pulled off the…
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French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French opposition parties are making hurried deals to try to block a landslide victory for Marine Le Pen’s…
Continue Reading 2 aid workers killed in the latest violent attack in eastern Congo’s conflict
Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — Two aid workers have been killed in eastern Congo when their convoy was attacked. Aid group Tearfund announced…
Continue Reading UK’s landmark postwar elections: When the first coalition government since WWII was formed in 2010
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — In 2010 Britain’s Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown lost the election and handed power to a coalition…
Continue Reading Beryl heads toward Jamaica as a major hurricane after ripping through southeast Caribbean
Associated Press ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (AP) — Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters Tuesday as a powerful Category 4 storm heading…
Continue Reading Le Pen first had success in an ex-mining town. Her message there is now winning over French society
Associated Press HENIN-BEAUMONT, France (AP) — In the former mining town at the heart of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political…
Continue Reading UN weather agency says Tropical Cyclone Freddy that hit eastern Africa last year was longest ever
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. weather agency says it has confirmed that Tropical Cyclone Freddy, a deadly Indian Ocean storm that lashed eastern Africa…
Continue Reading A court in Belarus sentences 20 analysts to prison terms on charges of conspiracy
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A court in Belarus has sentenced 20 political analysts to prison terms of at least 10 years each after convicting them in…
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Dallas Wings had high expectations for 2024, but injuries have them at bottom of WNBA standings
AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Wings were coming off their best season since moving to Texas eight years ago, with their most…
Continue Reading Meet Hezly Rivera, the 16-year-old ‘underdog’ on the heavily favored US Olympic gymnastics team
AP National Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hezly Rivera planned to spend a significant portion of this summer learning how to drive. The 16-year-old is…
Continue Reading A Norwegian citizen has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to spy for China
Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Intelligence officials in Norway says that a Norwegian citizen has been arrested on suspicion of…
Continue Reading A powerful summer storm sweeps through Balkans with hail, rain and winds, killing 2
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A powerful storm has swept through countries in the western Balkans after several days of sizzling…
Continue Reading Dutch king swears in a new government 7 months after far-right party won elections
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands has a different prime minister for the first time in 14 years after Dutch King…
Continue Reading Inflation is down in Europe. But the European Central Bank is in no hurry to make more rate cuts
AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation is on the way down in Europe. That’s good news. But not good enough for the European…
Continue Reading Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 technology hubs nationwide
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says it’s providing $504 million in implementation grants for a dozen technology…
Continue Reading Biden proposes new rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, warning — as…
Continue Reading Biden’s campaign announces a $264 million fundraising haul in 2nd quarter during post-debate anxiety
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ‘s reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee reported raising $264…
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From plumbers to painters: These 10 construction trades employ the most people
JobTest.org used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to identify which construction trades employ the most people across the…
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Every issue with the 2024-25 FAFSA rollout: Updates
BestColleges outlines the problems with the rollout of the 2024-2025 FAFSA and updates on how they are getting…
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Which U.S. states have the highest and lowest cost of raising a child?
SmartAsset ranks the cost of raising a child in each state by comparing the living expenses of a household with two working adults and one child to…
Continue Reading Ten Cambodian environmental activists receive prison sentences of 6-8 years each
Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Ten members of a Cambodian environmental activist group that campaigned against destructive…
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Top 10 dangers associated with the Fourth of July
ConsumerAffairs analyzed 2023 data on product-related injuries resulting in hospital visits to rank the top 10 product-related dangers associated…
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Help your dogs stay calm during July 4th fireworks
The Conversation looks at how owners can protect their dogs from loud fireworks on Independence Day, with tips from a veterinary professor at…
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2024's best cities for grilling meat
Lawn Love ranked U.S. cities based on local interest in grilling, access to butchers and the average cost of…
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How the new generation of younger nurses is impacting the future of care
Vivian Health examined the impact of the widespread nurse retirement and how nursing industry demographics have changed in the last five…
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John Roberts embraces Donald Trump’s view of the presidency
CNN By Joan Biskupic, CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — Chief Justice John Roberts is so enamored with the image of a bold and fearless…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zooms
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday after Tesla shares zoomed up more than 10%, helping to drive U.S.…
Continue Reading Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s northeast kill at least 16 people
Associated Press GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Authorities say floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 16 people over the last…
Continue Reading Hungary’s Russia-friendly leader is in Ukraine. It’s his first visit since the war began
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made his first visit to neighboring Ukraine since Russia’s…
Continue Reading Australian police arrest 14-year-old boy suspected of stabbing a student at the University of Sydney
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police say a 14-year-old boy dressed in military clothing was arrested after allegedly stabbing a…
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