Chicago train operator had alcohol in his system during 2023 crash, officials say
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal investigators say the operator of a Chicago commuter train that crashed almost a year ago had alcohol in his system. The…
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`See Her Be Her’ documentary shines light on the progress, challenges of women’s baseball worldwide
AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gathered around the small screen captivated by a highlight reel from baseball World Cup qualifying last…
Continue Reading New Jersey loves the money from online sports betting, but fears addictive consequences
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Online sports betting is bringing in new revenue for New Jersey, but it is also creating concerns over…
Continue Reading A car bomb explodes outside a police station in western Mexico, wounding 3 officers
Associated Press ACAMBARO, Mexico (AP) — A car bomb left outside a police station in western Mexico has wounded three people. Prosecutors in the…
Continue Reading Prosecutors seek resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors recommended Thursday Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents…
Continue Reading Republican election official in crucial Georgia appeals order saying she must certify results
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Republican official in Georgia is appealing a judge’s order that she and other election leaders in the…
Continue Reading Bologna-AC Milan soccer match postponed following extensive flooding
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — AC Milan’s weekend match at Bologna in Italy’s top soccer league has been postponed. Bologna officials made the…
Continue Reading Canada will reduce immigration targets as Trudeau acknowledges his policy failed
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will significantly reduce the number of new immigrants in the country…
Continue Reading In the fight for control of the House, Democrats home in on a district in central New York
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Democrats trying to win control of the House on Election Day might have their best chance of flipping a seat…
Continue Reading Trump says if he takes office, he’ll fire special counsel Jack Smith ‘within 2 seconds’
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump said Thursday that if he wins the White House, he will fire special counsel Jack Smith “within…
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International Criminal Court reports Mongolia to its oversight body for failing to arrest Putin
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A panel of judges at the International Criminal Court has reported Mongolia to the court’s oversight organization…
Continue Reading Pixies’ Black Francis on ‘The Night the Zombies Came,’ 35 years of ‘Doolittle’ and Steve Albini
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The undead, Medieval-themed suburban restaurants, the mall. Druidism, decapitated chickens, rebirth. Church, sheep…
Continue Reading Canada’s Trudeau vows to lead his Liberal Party into the next election
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will lead his Liberal Party into the next election, dismissing a request by…
Continue Reading Two former Penn State football players are facing rape charges
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Two former Penn State football players facing felony rape charges are free on bond while they await their next hearing.…
Continue Reading Georgia officials say they thwarted an attempt to crash a state election website
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia secretary of state’s office said it acted quickly earlier this month to thwart an attempt to…
Continue Reading Nigeria releases American crypto executive after dropping money laundering case
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An American cryptocurrency executive held in Nigeria for the past eight months has been released after…
Continue Reading McDonald’s and Boar’s Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe
AP Health Writer From Boar’s Head deli meat and waffles to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, this year’s illness outbreaks — some…
Continue Reading Beyoncé, whose ‘Freedom’ is Harris’ campaign anthem, is expected at Democrat’s Texas rally on Friday
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Beyoncé is expected to appear Friday in her hometown of Houston at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris,…
Continue Reading Google’s partnership with AI startup Anthropic faces a UK competition investigation
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s competition watchdog is opening a formal investigation into Google’s partnership with artificial intelligence startup…
Continue Reading Britain’s leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly…
Continue Reading Gangs in Haiti open fire and hit a UN helicopter midair as violence surges
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gangs on Thursday opened fire and hit a U.N. helicopter, forcing it to land in Port-au-Prince in the…
Continue Reading Congo’s president announces plans for a new constitution. Opposition worried about term limit change
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Congo’s President announced a national commission will be set up next year to draft a new constitution for…
Continue Reading The Czech Republic becomes one of last EU countries to sign a treaty with the Vatican
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic has signed a treaty over its relations with the Vatican, becoming one of the last European Union countries to do…
Continue Reading A Detroit murder conviction is overturned 22 years later because of police misconduct
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan man has been released from prison after 22 years after Detroit-area prosecutors acknowledged that his…
Continue Reading One Tech Tip: How to prepare your online accounts for when you die
AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Most people have accumulated a pile of data — selfies, emails, videos and more — on their social media and…
Continue Reading Mozambique’s ruling party candidate declared winner of presidential election as rigging claims swirl
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Moazmbique’s ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential…
Continue Reading For a Diwali treat with an American twist, a new cookbook serves up cardamom-spiced carrot blondies
Associated Press Desserts and sweets are a traditional part of the South Asian holiday Diwali. For some, it marks the start of the Hindu New Year,…
Continue Reading Federal agents search Ohio home of prominent affordable housing developer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Federal agents searched the Ohio home of a prominent real estate developer who owns affordable housing properties and senior…
Continue Reading A lawmaker from the far-right Freedom Party is elected as speaker of Austria’s parliament
VIENNA (AP) — A lawmaker from the far-right Freedom Party has been elected as the new speaker of Austria’s parliament, weeks after the party won…
Continue Reading EU Commission chief urges North Macedonia’s political parties to cooperate on accession push
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has told North Macedonia it needs to make progress on…
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