A suspected cyberattack paralyzes the majority of gas stations across Iran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state TV says nearly 70% of the nation’s gas pumps are out of service after possible sabotage — a reference to…
Continue ReadingAP-National
Farmers protest against a German government plan to cut tax breaks for diesel
BERLIN (AP) — German farmers are gathering in Berlin to protest against planned cuts to tax breaks for diesel used in agriculture, part of a deal…
Continue Reading Taiwan reports 2 Chinese balloons near its territory as China steps up pressure ahead of elections
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan says two Chinese balloons flew north of the self-ruled island over the weekend as China increases pressure on Taipei…
Continue Reading US envoys work for a new hostage release deal and a scale-down of the Israel-Hamas war
By TARA COPP, MELANIE LIDMAN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of the CIA jetted to Europe for talks with Israeli…
Continue Reading 15 suspected drug smugglers killed in clash with Thai soldiers near Myanmar border, officials say
BANGKOK (AP) — Fifteen suspected drug smugglers have been killed and about 2 million methamphetamine tablets seized in northern Thailand near the…
Continue Reading Congo’s elections face enormous logistical problems sparking concerns about the vote’s credibility
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Congo’s president says he has confidence an upcoming vote will be rolled out credibly, as…
Continue Reading Some Trump fake electors from 2020 haven’t faded away. They have roles in how the 2024 race is run
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nearly two years after he signed documents attempting to overturn…
Continue Reading The late Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, honored as trailblazer
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, was…
Continue Reading What about Bob? Some NJ Democrats want Menendez to move on so they can fight for his Senate seat
By MIKE CATALINI Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — For years in New Jersey, any Democrat weighing a run for statewide office had to grapple…
Continue Reading That’s a wrap: Bryant Gumbel and HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ air their last episode after 29 years
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — For the last few years of its life, HBO’s “Real Sports” taped its episodes on the same…
Continue Reading How the White House got involved in the border talks on Capitol Hill — with Ukraine aid at stake
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — White House chief of staff Jeff Zients recently heard from a powerful Democratic senator that…
Continue Reading A gloomy mood hangs over Ukraine’s soldiers as war with Russia grinds on
By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A gloomy mood hangs over Ukraine’s soldiers nearly two years after Russia invaded their…
Continue Reading In Israel’s killing of 3 hostages, some see the same excessive force directed at Palestinians
By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israelis were left stunned and speechless when three hostages held by Hamas were killed…
Continue Reading Study bolsters evidence that severe obesity increasing in young US kids
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children.…
Continue Reading What’s streaming now: Bradley Cooper conducts, Lidia Bastianich cooks and Percy Jackson quests
By The Associated Press This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Bradley Cooper’s loving look at the life of Leonard Bernstein in…
Continue Reading Ravens beat mistake-prone Jaguars 23-7 for 4th consecutive victory and clinch AFC playoff spot
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass and made the play of night when he avoided a…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed. Japan’s central bank keeps its monetary policy unchanged
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Tuesday after a seven-week winning streak on Wall Street cooled.…
Continue Reading Haley slams DeSantis for stumping in Iowa with Massie, who’s opposed votes condemning antisemitism
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press ALTOONA, Iowa (AP) — Nikki Haley denounced Republican presidential rival Ron DeSantis in Iowa Sunday for…
Continue Reading Landmark national security trial opens in Hong Kong for prominent activist publisher Jimmy Lai
By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — A landmark national security trial has opened in Hong Kong for prominent activist publisher Jimmy…
Continue Reading More than 300 rescued from floodwaters in northeast Australia
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Officials say more than 300 people have been rescued from floodwaters in northeast Australia, with dozens of residents…
Continue Reading Trump says Nevada fake electors treated ‘unfairly’ during rally in Reno
By JONATHAN J. COOPER and GABE STERN Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called out three of Nevada’s fake…
Continue Reading
Car plows into parked vehicle in Biden’s motorcade outside Delaware campaign headquarters
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A car plowed into a parked SUV that was guarding President Joe Biden ‘s motorcade…
Continue Reading James Cook leads dominant rushing attack as Bills trample Cowboys 31-10
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Bills’ offense has found its legs in time to make a playoff push. Josh Allen…
Continue Reading North Korea conducts first long-range missile test in months, likely firing a solid-fueled weapon
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Monday conducted its first intercontinental ballistic…
Continue Reading Biotech giant Illumina will unwind takeover of cancer-screening company Grail
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (AP) — Biotech giant Illumina says it will undo its $7.1 billion purchase of the cancer-screening company Grail. The company lost…
Continue Reading Greek parliament passes government’s 2024 budget
By DEMETRIS NELLAS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Greek parliament has approved the government’s 2024 budget, the first in 14 years…
Continue Reading 16 killed in Christmas-season shootings in central Mexico state of Guanajuato
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Twelve people are dead following an attack by gunmen on a Christmas season party in the town of Salvatierra in Mexico’s…
Continue Reading Authorities: 5 people including 3 young children die in house fire in northwestern Arizona
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Five people, including three young children, have died in a house fire in northwestern Arizona, authorities said…
Continue Reading Colombia’s leftist ELN rebels agree to stop kidnapping for ransom, at least temporarily
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Rebels from Colombia’s leftist National Liberation Army have agreed to stop using kidnapping as a fund-raising tactic, if…
Continue Reading Auburn controls USC 91-75 in Bronny James’ first road game
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — A dominant performance by Auburn served as a reminder that neither USC nor Bronny James are a…
Continue Reading