Authorities are investigating after a man died in police custody on Long Island
WYANDANCH, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a man who lost consciousness as police officers were trying to subdue him on Long…
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Algeria courts disenchanted youth as 78-year-old president vies for second term
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — The young people who make up more than half of Algeria’s population are so disenchanted that they may not vote in…
Continue Reading What are maternity homes? Their legacy is checkered
Associated Press Maternity homes have seen a resurgence in the two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Across the country, homes…
Continue Reading After the end of Roe v. Wade, a new beginning for maternity homes
Associated Press ORANGE, Va. (AP) — On the wall of the maternity home is the motto: “Saving Babies, One Mom at a Time.” For founders Randy and…
Continue Reading After the end of Roe, a new beginning for maternity homes
Associated Press ORANGE, Va. (AP) — On the wall of the maternity home, painted in large letters, is the motto: “Saving Babies, One Mom at a…
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Mourners bury Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar as more escalation looms over the Middle East
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of mourners converged around the flag-draped coffin of Hamas’ slain political chief, Ismail…
Continue Reading AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state’s primaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Five months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington state is looking further down the ticket to…
Continue Reading Ukraine adds another Turkish corvette to its navy for the war with Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Kyiv officials say Ukraine has taken delivery of a second Turkish-built navy corvette, though it is unclear how the warship…
Continue Reading Slovenia praises landmark US-Russia prisoner exchange after handing over 2 Russian spies
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s officials have praised a landmark East-West prisoner exchange in which the tiny Alpine state participated…
Continue Reading AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Kansas state primaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kansas voters will choose their parties’ nominees for the U.S. House, the state legislature and the state…
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Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — While a high-profile primary challenge in Missouri highlights a divide among Democrats, Republicans running for…
Continue Reading AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Michigan’s state primaries
Associated Press NEWAYGO, Mich. (AP) — While Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus now turns to…
Continue Reading Van driver arrested after crashing into gates outside Irish prime minister’s office in Dublin
LONDON (AP) — Irish police say a driver has been arrested in Dublin after crashing his van into gates outside the offices of the prime minister and…
Continue Reading No ‘tangible’ terror threat detected since the start of the Paris Olympics, interior minister says
PARIS (AP) — French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says authorities have not detected any “tangible” terror threat during the first week of…
Continue Reading Harris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November’s race against Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris ‘ campaign announced Friday that it raised $310 million last month, an…
Continue Reading UK police brace for more far-right protests as government warns of tough response
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Several suspects arrested in violent protests that erupted after the fatal stabbing of three children in northwest…
Continue Reading Swimmer Tamara Potocka collapses after 200M IM race at the Olympics following an asthma attack
AP Sports Writers NANTERRE, France (AP) — Slovakia swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed poolside Friday morning after a qualifying heat of the…
Continue Reading Kendall Ellis rides porta potty mishap to a deal with a toilet paper company, and a trip to Olympics
AP National Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — The summer has been flush with opportunities for American 400-meter champion Kendall Ellis. Track…
Continue Reading They ran for their lives as boulders and water banged at their door. Now everything is buried in mud
Associated Press WAYANAD, India (AP) — When Deva Das was jolted awake by the roar of gushing water and boulders banging at the door, he grabbed his…
Continue Reading The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy’s kiss of a bandmate shut down a music festival in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy’s kiss of a bandmate on stage shut down a music festival last year in…
Continue Reading Flavor Flav helps Olympic discus thrower Veronica Fraley who said she struggles to pay the rent
AP Sports Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Vanderbilt’s discus thrower and Olympian Veronica Fraley lamented on social media she needed help…
Continue Reading At least 4 dead in apartment block collapse following gas explosion in Russia’s Ural Mountains
MOSCOW (AP) — Emergency officials say at least four people have died and dozens are feared buried under rubble after an apartment block in…
Continue Reading Nintendo reports trailing profit as sales of aging Switch game console slide
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese video game maker Nintendo has reported a 55% drop in its profit in the April-June quarter as sales slipped…
Continue Reading Japan asks Denmark to extradite activist Paul Watson, accused of obstructing a whaling research ship
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has asked Denmark to extradite anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, who was arrested in Greenland last month.…
Continue Reading Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A rights group says at least nine people have been killed by security forces in Nigeria during mass protests…
Continue Reading An Australian inquiry blames Israeli military failings for a fatal drone attack on a Gaza aid convoy
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian investigation has found the Israeli military’s attack on an aid convoy in Gaza that…
Continue Reading Turkey blocks access to Instagram. It’s in response to removal of posts on Hamas chief, reports say
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s communications authority has blocked access to the social media platform Instagram. The…
Continue Reading A fire sweeps through a building in Manila’s Chinatown, killing at least 11
MANILA, Philippiines (AP) — A fire swept through a part of a small building in Manila’s crowded Chinatown district Friday, leaving at least 11…
Continue Reading Shares sink in Japan as a tech-driven retreat on Wall St drives selling of chip makers and exporters
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has dropped nearly 6% after a broad retreat on Wall Street. The decline was the worst for…
Continue Reading In Mexico City, women water harvesters help make up for drought and dicey public water system
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Driven by prolonged drought and inconsistent public water delivery, some Mexico City residents are changing the…
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