US sanctions a leader of Sudan’s paramilitary group for fueling a brutal war
CAIRO (AP) — The United States has sanctioned a senior leader of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for supplying weapons for the…
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New York’s congestion toll on drivers could make a comeback before Trump’s second term
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering ways to revive a program that would charge drivers a toll to enter…
Continue Reading International Criminal Court prosecutor won’t step down during new probe into misconduct accusations
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court’s oversight body announced it will open an outside investigation…
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UN sanctions 2 generals from Sudan’s paramilitary force for key roles in war against the military
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on two generals in Sudan’s paramilitary force…
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Teachers in 3 Massachusetts communities continue strike over pay, paid parental leave
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Teachers in three Massachusetts communities fighting for new contracts have pushed forward with their demands as…
Continue Reading Democrat Cleo Fields wins re-drawn Louisiana congressional district, flipping red seat blue
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Democrat Cleo Fields has won a Louisiana congressional race in a recently redrawn second majority-Black district. That…
Continue Reading Lou Donaldson, jazz saxophonist who blended many influences, dead at 98
NEW YORK (AP) — Lou Donaldson, a celebrated jazz saxophonist with a warm, fluid style who performed with everyone from Thelonius Monk to George…
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UN nuclear head to visit Iran for talks on country’s nuclear program as next Trump presidency looms
VIENNA (AP) — The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says he will travel to Iran in the coming days to hold talks regarding the…
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Iranian American human rights activist expresses defiance over Iranian plots to kill her and Trump
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — A prominent Iranian American human rights activist has expressed shock but also defiance about Iranian…
Continue Reading Suspected shooter and 4 others are found dead in 3 Kansas homes, police say
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Five men were found shot to death inside three homes in the same area of Wichita, Kansas, and police believe the shootings are…
Continue Reading Greece searches for a child who went missing after a migrant boat ran aground
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities are searching for a second day for a child reported missing off the Aegean Sea island of Samos after a…
Continue Reading Amsterdam warns of new calls for unrest after violence around Israeli soccer match
Associated Press AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch police are warning of calls for more rioting in Amsterdam a day after dozens of people armed with sticks…
Continue Reading Moroccan journalist sentenced to 1.5 years after remarks about politician
Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan journalist who accused a prominent politician of fraud was sentenced prison for defamation on…
Continue Reading Thousands rally outside Georgian parliament to demand a new election towards European integration
Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Thousands of opposition demonstrators have rallied in Georgia’s capital in continuing protests against…
Continue Reading Indiana man is found guilty of murder in the 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls
DELPHI, Ind. (AP) — A former drugstore worker in the small Indiana community of Delphi has been convicted of murder in the 2017 killings of two…
Continue Reading Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s international airport shut down on Monday after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight…
Continue Reading NYC Mayor Eric Adams requests earlier trial date so he can focus on reelection campaign
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to move up the start of his trial on corruption and bribery charges so…
Continue Reading Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony
CHURCH CREEK, Md. (AP) — Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war,…
Continue Reading Italy’s plan to screen migrants in Albania hits another snag with 2nd group returning to Italy
Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Italian media say a ship carrying seven migrants, who had been brought to special Italian-run asylum processing…
Continue Reading Why the US celebrates Veterans Day and how the holiday has changed over time
Associated Press President Joe Biden has laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Veterans Day. Thousands marched through the streets of…
Continue Reading Jack Del Rio leaving Wisconsin’s staff after arrest on charge of operating vehicle while intoxicated
AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio stepped down Monday from his role on Wisconsin’s coaching staff after he…
Continue Reading Anti-government protesters blame rampant corruption for roof crash that killed 14 people in Serbia
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Anti-government protesters in Serbia are demanding arrests and the resignations of top officials over the collapse of a…
Continue Reading Greta Thunberg protests against Azerbaijan hosting global climate summit
Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg has attended a rally in Georgia to protest against Azernaijan hosting the…
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Trump’s picks for key positions in his second administration
Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has filled key posts for his second term in office, prioritizing loyalty to him after he felt bruised…
Continue Reading Tennessee fugitive accused of killing a man and lying about a bear chase is caught in South Carolina
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina have captured a Tennessee fugitive accused of killing a man and trying to…
Continue Reading The Netherlands follows Germany and others in bringing in extra border checks
Associated Press THE HAGUE (AP) — The Dutch government will bring in extra checks at its land borders to combat irregular migration, similar to a…
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Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Days before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates…
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Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires
Associated Press RINGWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Fire crews are battling small wildfires across the Northeast U.S. A blaze in New York and New Jersey killed…
Continue Reading A vaccine opponent is sentenced to 5 years for encouraging terrorism during pandemic
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — An opponent of vaccines who wrote social media posts urging violence against scientists, politicians and public…
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Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here’s how and why
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Brian Leija, a 31-year-old small-business owner from Belton, Texas, was not surprised that a growing number of…
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