Things to know about the largest US-Russia prisoner swap in post-Soviet history
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Russia on Thursday completed their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a deal involving…
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Putin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in the mass prisoner swap?
Vadim Krasikov, the Russian at the center of a massive prisoner swap, has long topped the Kremlin’s list for an exchange. President Vladimir Putin…
Continue Reading CBS names Dickerson, DuBois as co-anchors of the “CBS Evening News,” replacing Norah O’Donnell
CBS News has moved fast to reconfigure the “CBS Evening News” after announcing the exit of Norah O’Donnell as anchor of the third-rated…
Continue Reading Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday to be celebrated with musical gala at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter will be honored next month, ahead of his 100th birthday, with a musical gala at the Fox Theatre in…
Continue Reading Chipmaker Intel to cut 15,000 jobs as tries to revive its business and compete with rivals
AP Technology Writer Chipmaker Intel says it is cutting 15% of its massive workforce — about 15,000 jobs — as it tries to turn its business…
Continue Reading Man accused of beheading father in their home is competent to stand trial, judge rules
Associated Press DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of beheading his father in their suburban Philadelphia home earlier this year and posting a…
Continue Reading Behind the lines of red-hot wildfires, volunteers save animals with a warm heart and a cool head
Associated Press COHASSET, Calif. (AP) — Behind the fire line of California’s largest blaze this year, Norm Rosene was busy at work saving the…
Continue Reading Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California bookmaker who took thousands of sports bets from the ex-interpreter for baseball star…
Continue Reading Massachusetts governor says Steward Health Care must give 120-day notice before closing hospitals
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Maura Healey says she is pressing Steward Health Care to adhere to a state Department of Public Health…
Continue Reading Salvadorans honoring Saint Óscar Romero: During these difficult times, he is like a ray of hope
Associated Press SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — It’s as if Joyce Valencia could still hear Saint Oscar Romero’s voice. “I met him when I…
Continue Reading ACLU sues Washington state city over its anti-homeless laws after a landmark Supreme Court ruling
Associated Press The American Civil Liberties Union sued the city of Spokane, Washington, on Thursday, alleging that its anti-camping laws violate…
Continue Reading Deadly force justified in fatal shooting of North Carolina man who killed 4 officers, official says
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A district attorney in North Carolina has concluded that law enforcement officers were justified in their use…
Continue Reading Breakaway boxing body’s president backs the IOC’s handling of gender issues at the Paris Olympics
AP Sports Writer VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — The head of the new governing body that hopes to run the next Olympic boxing tournament says he strongly…
Continue Reading Paris mayor honors Ukrainian Olympic athletes in solidarity during war
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has awarded two Ukrainian athletes with the Grand Vermeil Medal, the French capital’s…
Continue Reading Drunk driver was going 78 mph when he crashed into nail salon and killed 4, prosecutors say
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say the drunk driver who killed four people and injured nine more when he crashed his SUV into a Long…
Continue Reading 2 Belarusian journalists sentenced to prison in a closed-door trial, rights group says
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A human rights group says two Belarusian journalists who worked for news outlets that the country’s authoritarian…
Continue Reading Simone Biles makes history with second all-around Olympic gymnastics title, 8 years after her first
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles huddled with Sunisa Lee. She looked to her husband Jonathan Owens in the stands. Lost in the moment.…
Continue Reading Alabama woman pleads guilty to defrauding pandemic relief fund out of $2 million
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama woman has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and money laundering charges for fraudulently claiming nearly $2…
Continue Reading Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest
AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia has opened practice without wide receiver Rara Thomas, who has been dismissed from the team following…
Continue Reading West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice in fight to keep historic hotel amid U.S. Senate campaign
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s Republican Gov. Jim Justice is not only running for the U.S. Senate. He’s…
Continue Reading Wisconsin judge refuses GOP request to pause absentee voting ruling sought by disabled people
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has refused to put on hold his ruling that allows disabled people in Wisconsin to be emailed absentee…
Continue Reading Remember the ice bucket challenge? 10 years later, the viral campaign is again fundraising for ALS
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts governor, several sports stars and dozens more dumped cold water on themselves to mark the 10th…
Continue Reading Ammonia leak at Virginia food plant sends 33 workers to hospitals
STERLING, Va. (AP) — An ammonia leak at a commercial food preparation facility in Virginia sent 33 people to the hospital. Loudoun County officials…
Continue Reading Sea lions are stranding themselves on California’s coast with signs of poisoning by harmful algae
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Sea lions are stranding on a long stretch of California coast with signs of poisoning by a naturally occurring bloom…
Continue Reading 14-month-old boy rescued after falling down narrow pipe in the yard of his Kansas home
Associated Press Emergency crews have rescued a terrified and screaming toddler after he fell into a narrow pipe and got stuck around a dozen feet…
Continue Reading Korean Air says turbulence is knocking instant noodles off its economy menu
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Turbulence is knocking a beloved instant noodle offering off Korean Air’s economy menu. Cups of Shin Ramyun…
Continue Reading Basketball and Biles: US hoops team watches Simone win yet another gold medal
AP Basketball Writer PARIS (AP) — True to their word, the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team showed up to see Simone Biles at the Paris Games.…
Continue Reading Hamas leader’s assassination sheds light on a long history of alleged Israeli attacks in Iran
Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Explosions in secretive underground nuclear facilities. Cyber-attacks. Top scientists poisoned. Natural…
Continue Reading Cardi B files for divorce from Offset, posts she’s pregnant with their third child on Instagram
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Cardi B has filed for divorce from her husband, rapper Offset. A representative for Cardi B confirmed the news to…
Continue Reading Two couples drop wrongful death suit against Alabama IVF clinic and hospital
Associated Press/Report For America MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Two couples who sued an Alabama hospital and in-vitro fertilization clinic where their…
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