Judge dismisses federal lawsuit over West Virginia prison and jail conditions
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force West Virginia to spend $330 million to…
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Indonesia dismisses its chief election commissioner over sexual assault
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s electoral commission has fired its chairman after finding him guilty of sexual assault…
Continue Reading When should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how young
Associated Press Those miniature bikes with no pedals seem to be everywhere these days, and the kids riding them are getting younger and younger. So…
Continue Reading Police say a roadside bomb has killed a former Pakistani senator and 2 others in northwest Pakistan
KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — Police say a former senator in Pakistan has been killed when a vehicle carrying him and supporters struck a roadside bomb in…
Continue Reading Bulgarian Parliament rejects new government proposed by leader of main party
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s Parliament has voted down a minority government proposed by the center-right GERB party, which likely will…
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China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. intellectual property agency says China has requested far more patents than any other country when it comes…
Continue Reading Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Travel activity is expected to heat up to record levels around the Independence Day holiday as consumers take…
Continue Reading The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s general election is a big event for political gamblers. Betting on Thursday’s outcome is…
Continue Reading Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz advance at Wimbledon. Naomi Osaka loses
AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Coco Gauff has reached the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over qualifier Anca Todoni of Romania.…
Continue Reading Japan’s top court orders government to compensate disabled people who were forcibly sterilized
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay suitable compensation to about a…
Continue Reading Arrest warrant lifted for Maddie McCann suspect, but he will stay in prison for other conviction
BERLIN (AP) — An arrest warrant for a man who is also a suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann has been lifted by a…
Continue Reading Extremists attack a wedding ceremony in Mali and kill at least 21
Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Residents say an armed group attacked a wedding ceremony in central Mali and killed at least 21 people. The…
Continue Reading LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
AP Basketball Writer LeBron James is making it official: He’s coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the…
Continue Reading Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of policeman but reduces sentences
Associated Press ROME (AP) — An Italian appeals court has upheld the convictions of two American men in the killing of an Italian plainclothes…
Continue Reading One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Georgia State professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory is known for bringing celebrities like Steve Harvey and…
Continue Reading EU commission approves Lufthansa purchase of long-troubled Italian airline ITA, with conditions
AP Business Writer MILAN (AP) — The European Commission has approved Lufthansa’s takeover of Italian airline ITA with conditions to protect…
Continue Reading Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed a senior Hezbollah commander as tensions between the two…
Continue Reading Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market
NEW YORK (AP) — The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the…
Continue Reading The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA
AP Music Writer As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024. Here are some…
Continue Reading South African police find the body of former high jump world champion Freitag, who was shot
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Media reports say South African police have discovered the body of former high jump world champion…
Continue Reading California city cancels July Fourth fireworks as firefighters battle flames amid hot weather
Associated Press OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Officials in a Northern California community have canceled an annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration…
Continue Reading US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week
AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week, but remain at historically…
Continue Reading Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine’s Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Authorities say a Russian missile and drone attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed five…
Continue Reading Tunisia sets elections for October. The increasingly authoritarian president hasn’t said he’ll run
Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s increasingly authoritarian leader has scheduled the next presidential election for October…
Continue Reading To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species
Associated Press U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a…
Continue Reading The Belarus president says some seriously ill political prisoners will be released
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus said he will release some seriously ill political prisoners who…
Continue Reading Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Thousands of people have paid their last respects to Ismail Kadare in a state funeral in Tirana Wednesday, with a minute’s…
Continue Reading Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage, and even witnesses to such weddings will be punished
Associated Press FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — A bill that bans child marriage in Sierra Leone has been signed into law. It aims to protect girls…
Continue Reading Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer
Associated Press Violence and mass shootings often surge in the summer months, especially around the Fourth of July, historically one of the…
Continue Reading Confused by all the TikTok trends? This glossary might help
AP Business Writer Anyone who shops or uses the internet probably has encountered a TikTok trend, whether they know it or not. Since the social media…
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