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Year: 2024

Indonesia swears in ex-general Prabowo Subianto as president

Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president. This completes his journey from an ex-general accused of rights abuses during the dark days of Indonesia’s military dictatorship to the presidential palace. The former defense minister was cheered through the streets Sunday by thousands of waving supporters after

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Higuchi wins women’s gold, Miura and Kihara capture pairs in big night for Japan at Skate America

AP Sports Writer Wakaba Higuchi won her first Grand Prix event after more than eight years of trying Saturday night, putting together an error-free program at Skate America to edge Japanese teammate Rinka Watanabe and American star Isabeau Levito. Higuchi finished with 196.93 points at Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas, while

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Trump kicks off a Pennsylvania rally by talking about Arnold Palmer’s genitalia

Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign suggested he would begin previewing his closing argument Saturday night with Election Day barely two weeks away. But the former president kicked off his rally with a detailed story about Arnold Palmer, at one point even praising the late, legendary golfer’s genitalia. Trump was campaigning in

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Oregon man found guilty after police say he held a woman hostage in a cinder block dungeon

By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — An Oregon man has been found guilty on kidnapping, sex crimes and weapons charges after holding a woman captive in a makeshift prison in his garage, according to federal officials. Negasi Zuberi, 30, was found guilty on Friday of kidnapping, transporting a victim for criminal sexual activity, and illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, according to

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The US is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s attack plans

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran, three U.S. officials told The Associated Press. A fourth U.S. official said the documents appear to be legitimate. The documents are attributed to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency, and

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