Tahesha Way sworn in as New Jersey’s lieutenant governor after death of Sheila Oliver
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy named Secretary of State Tahesha Way to be the state’s next lieutenant governor, a month after…
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Russia summons Armenia’s ambassador as ties fray and exercises with US troops approach
By The Associated Press The Russian foreign ministry has summoned the ambassador from longtime ally Armenia to protest upcoming joint military…
Continue Reading Nancy Pelosi says she’ll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing talk of retirement at age 83
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she’ll seek reelection to Congress in…
Continue Reading Remains identified of Michigan airman who died in crash following WWII bombing raid on Japan
MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) — Military scientists have identified the remains of a U.S. Army airman from Michigan who died along with 10 other crew…
Continue Reading Germany pulled off the biggest upset of its basketball existence. Hardly anyone seemed to notice
BERLIN (AP) — Germany pulled off the biggest upset of its basketball existence and hardly anyone back home seemed to notice. The Germans held on to…
Continue Reading Philadelphia police officer surrenders on murder charges weeks after fatal shooting
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press A Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a driver turned himself in Friday and was charged with murder…
Continue Reading Judge rejects Connecticut troopers’ union request bar release of names in fake ticket probe, for now
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) — A judge has rejected a bid by the Connecticut State Police Union to temporarily keep secret the names of 130 troopers…
Continue Reading US-backed Kurdish fighters say battles with tribesmen in eastern Syria that killed dozens have ended
BEIRUT (AP) — A U.S.-backed Syrian force has declared its operations in eastern Syria completed after almost two weeks of fighting with local…
Continue Reading Severe heat and heavy storms hit New England; fallen tree kills camper in Vermont
BOSTON (AP) — The heat that has gripped much of the nation seeped into New England on Friday, forcing some schools to close or send kids home early…
Continue Reading Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh may soon add another role to her resume: Olympic committee member
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Oscar-winning Michelle Yeoh has been proposed to be a member of the International Olympic Committee. Yeoh won an…
Continue Reading There will be no gold for the USA at the Basketball World Cup, after 113-111 loss to Germany
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MANILA, Philippines (AP) — There will be no gold medal for the U.S. at this World Cup. And for the second…
Continue Reading Justice Alito rejects Senate Democrats’ call to step aside from an upcoming Supreme Court case
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Samuel Alito is rejecting demands from Senate Democrats that he step aside from an…
Continue Reading Country music star Zach Bryan says he was arrested and jailed briefly in northeastern Oklahoma
By KEN MILLER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Country music star Zach Bryan was arrested by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and jailed briefly…
Continue Reading Poet Rita Dove to receive an honorary National Book Award medal for lifetime achievement
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Poet Rita Dove is this year’s winner of an honorary National Book Award for…
Continue Reading Water hookups come to Alaska Yup’ik village, and residents are thrilled to ditch their honey buckets
By MARK THIESSEN and TOM BRENNER Associated Press AKIACHAK, Alaska (AP) — Sanitation workers Thomas Noatak and Joseph Moses start every workday…
Continue Reading Indonesia says China has pledged $21B in new investment to strengthen ties
By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang has pledged $21.7 billion in new Chinese investment…
Continue Reading Cuba arrests 17 for allegedly helping recruit some of its citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine
By CRISTIANA MESQUITA and MILEXSY DURÁN Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Cuban authorities have arrested 17 people in connection with what they…
Continue Reading Channel Tunnel terminal shut for hours as UK bomb squad checks vehicle before deeming it no threat
LONDON (AP) — A main route between England and France was shut for several hours while British Army bomb-disposal experts examined a vehicle near…
Continue Reading Prison guard who missed killer’s escape is fired, as hunt for fugitive focuses on botanic garden
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — A prison tower guard has been fired after a murderer slipped away on his watch in a brazen daytime escape, officials said…
Continue Reading German lawmakers approve a contentious plan to replace fossil-fuel heating
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers have approved contentious legislation for the replacement of fossil-fuel heating…
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New Mexico governor seeks federal agents to combat gun violence in Albuquerque
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The governor of New Mexico is asking the U.S. Justice Department to deploy more federal agents to the state in the aftermath…
Continue Reading Israel says it will reopen the main cargo crossing to Gaza on Sunday, a relief for Gazan producers
By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli authorities say they plan to reopen the main commercial crossing to Gaza after it was…
Continue Reading For rave-ready electronic duo the Chemical Brothers, a 10th studio album is a feat and a challenge
By SIAN WATSON Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Beloved British electronic duo the Chemical Brothers released their tenth album on Friday, arriving…
Continue Reading German intelligence employee and acquaintance charged with treason for passing secrets to Russia
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Prosecutors say an employee of Germany’s foreign intelligence service and an acquaintance have…
Continue Reading The IRS plans to crack down on 1,600 millionaires to collect millions of dollars in back taxes
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS announced on Friday it is launching an effort to aggressively pursue 1,600…
Continue Reading Two men questioned in Lebanon at Turkey’s request over 2019 escape of former Nissan tycoon Ghosn
By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese judicial officials say authorities in Beirut have questioned two people at Turkey’s…
Continue Reading Man gets 110 years for killing ex-girlfriend, her grandmother outside Indiana auto seating plant
FRANKFORT, Ind. (AP) — A man who fatally shot a former girlfriend and her grandmother outside an Indiana automotive seating plant was sentenced to…
Continue Reading Puerto Rico’s public schools clamor for air conditioning to get relief from record-breaking heat
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Students and teachers are sweltering in public schools across Puerto Rico and…
Continue Reading Miami Beach’s iconic Clevelander Hotel and Bar to be replaced with affordable housing development
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Plans are underway for an iconic Miami Beach hotel and bar to be replaced with a high-end restaurant and affordable…
Continue Reading Spanish prosecutors accuse Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player at World Cup
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish state prosecutors have accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for…
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