Librarians turn to civil rights agency to oppose book bans and their firings
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — She refused to ban books, many of them about racism and the experiences of LGBTQ+ people. And…
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China’s Xi urges countries unite in tackling AI challenges but makes no mention of internet controls
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping says potential risks associated with artificial intelligence are challenges that countries should deal…
Continue Reading Groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State take root on the coast of West Africa
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press ATACORA, Benin (AP) — Groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State have been spreading from the vast, arid…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as China reports that prices fell in October
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares meandered in Asia on Thursday after a another mixed close on Wall Street where…
Continue Reading Andy Beshear’s path to reelection as Kentucky governor went through Trump country
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear won reelection to Kentucky’s highest office Tuesday by improving…
Continue Reading Voters in Ohio backed a measure protecting abortion rights. Here’s how Republicans helped
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposal to enshrine abortion rights in Ohio’s Constitution was approved in a statewide…
Continue Reading Voters in Virginia’s capital city again reject ballot measure on proposed casino
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have opened the door to a proposed…
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West El Paso residents express concerns about DPS pursuits at townhall meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dozens of west El Paso residents gathered at Canutillo ISD Central office Tuesday to express their concerns on the rise of…
Continue Reading US plans to build a $553 million terminal at Sri Lanka’s Colombo port in rivalry with China
By BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI and DIDI TANG Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The U.S. plans to launch a $553 million project to build a…
Continue Reading Ivanka Trump’s testimony: She worked on dad’s deals, not financial documents key to civil fraud case
By JENNIFER PELTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Ivanka Trump didn’t want to testify. But on the stand Wednesday in…
Continue Reading Governments plan more fossil fuel production despite climate pledges, report says
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press A United Nations-backed study finds that the major fossil fuel-producing countries still plan to extract more…
Continue Reading Want to tune in for the third GOP presidential debate? Here’s how to watch
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It’s time for the third Republican presidential debate. The two-hour debate will start at 8…
Continue Reading Can Nikki Haley take a big step forward? What to watch during the Republican debate
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Five Republicans will appear on stage Wednesday night in Miami for the GOP’s…
Continue Reading Donald Trump’s rivals vow to back Israel and argue over China and Ukraine at the third debate
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — In their first debate since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the Republican…
Continue Reading Lainey Wilson wins 5 CMA Awards, including entertainer of the year and album of the year
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer Lainey Wilson took home five trophies including entertainer of the year Wednesday night at the Country Music…
Continue Reading India bars protests that support the Palestinians. Analysts say a pro-Israel shift helps at home
By AIJAZ HUSSAIN and SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press SRINAGAR, India (AP) — From Western capitals to Muslim states, protest rallies over the…
Continue Reading Americans divided over Israel response to Hamas attacks, AP-NORC poll shows
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans have become more likely to describe Israel as an ally that shares…
Continue Reading Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine
LOS ANGELES (AP) — He’s not just “McDreamy” anymore — Patrick Dempsey is now also People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. The…
Continue Reading Two residents of the tiny Caribbean island of Barbuda fight the government, seeking to protect land
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — When Hurricane Irma slammed into the tiny island of Barbuda as a powerful Category 5…
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Doña Ana County voters head to the polls by the thousands
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Voters in Doña Ana County showed up by the thousands on November 7 to make their voices heard. A county…
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Texas voters reject proposal to increase judges’ retirement ages
By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune Nov. 7, 2023 “Texas voters reject proposal to increase judges’ retirement ages” was first published by The…
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‘Extraterrestrials’ return to Mexico’s congress as journalist presses case for ‘non-human beings’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The lower chamber of Mexico’s congress has once again turned to spectacle, giving hours of its time to a controversial…
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19-year-old woman falls 50 feet down Franklin Mountains at Transmountain picnic area
Update: El Paso Fire officials say the person is a 19-year-old woman who fell down the mountain. The woman suffered minor injuries. EL PASO, Texas…
Continue Reading As price of olive oil soars, chainsaw-wielding thieves target Mediterranean’s century-old trees
By DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press SPATA, Greece (AP) — In the Mediterranean’s olive-growing countries, the extreme weather caused by…
Continue Reading 40 Filipinos flee war-ravaged Gaza Strip through Rafah crossing and arrive in Egypt
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of Filipinos fled from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip into Egypt through the Rafah…
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‘The Legend of Zelda’ will be made into a live-action film
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda,”…
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Texas homeowners and businesses will get a tax cut after voters approve Proposition 4
By Joshua Fechter and Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Nov. 7, 2023 “Texas homeowners and businesses will get a tax cut after voters approve…
Continue Reading G7 nations urge ‘urgent action’ to help civilians trapped in Gaza, including pauses in the fighting
By MATTHEW LEE, FOSTER KLUG and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven leading industrial democracies…
Continue Reading Pedestrian dies after serious crash in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man is dead after El Paso police say he was hit by a car on the eastside. The collision happened near North Lee Trevino…
Continue Reading North Korea threatens to respond to anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets with a ‘shower of shells’
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has criticized rival South Korea for removing a law that banned private…
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