CEOs of the nation’s biggest banks warn that new regulations could harm the economy
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The heads of Wall Street’s biggest banks used an appearance on Capitol Hill to plead with…
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US files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing an American in the Ukraine invasion
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Russian men accused of torturing an American during the invasion of…
Continue Reading Virginia state art museum returns 44 pieces authorities determined were stolen or looted
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s state-run fine arts museum is returning 44 ancient pieces of art to their…
Continue Reading Decades after Europe, turning blades send first commercial offshore wind power onto US grid
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — Off the coast of eastern Long Island, an 800-foot tall turbine has begun sending…
Continue Reading Albania’s opposition speaks up at the Constitutional Court against ratifying migrant deal with Italy
By LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The opposition in Albania has spoken up at the Constitutional Court against the…
Continue Reading Dutch military police have discovered 47 migrants hiding in a truck heading for United Kingdom
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch military police have found 47 illegal migrants hidden in a truck that was about to board a ferry to the United…
Continue Reading Italy reportedly drops out of China Belt and Road initiative that failed to deliver
MILAN (AP) — Media reports say Italy has formally withdrawn from China’s global Belt and Road initiative that seeks to deepen relations with…
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“La Linea” cartel member is arrested on eight criminal warrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 31-year-old, Pablo Clark Guillen was located arrested on eight criminal warrants by Texas Department of Public Safety along…
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As COP28 talks try to curb warming, study says Earth at risk of hitting irreversible tipping points
By GAURAV SAINI, Press Trust of India DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world is in danger of hitting the point of no return for five of…
Continue Reading DeSantis appointees accuse Disney district predecessors of cronyism; Disney calls them revisionist
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district have released a…
Continue Reading France will carry out 10,000 checks at restaurants, hotels before Paris Games to avoid price hikes
PARIS (AP) — French authorities will carry out checks at 10,000 hotels and restaurants across France ahead of the Paris Olympics next year in order…
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Pedestrian in stable but serious condition after being hit by truck
SOCORRO, Texas — (KVIA) A pedestrian is in stable but serious condition this morning after being hit by a truck in Socorro. Socorro police say a…
Continue Reading ‘Know My Name’ author Chanel Miller has written a children’s book, ‘Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All’
NEW YORK (AP) — Chanel Miller’s next book after her prize-winning memoir “Know My Name” will help fulfill a longtime dream to write and…
Continue Reading Norman Lear, producer of TV’s ‘All in the Family’ and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with…
Continue Reading Golf officials to roll back ball for pros and weekend hackers alike. Not everyone is happy
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Golf’s ruling bodies are changing the equipment testing to make sure the golf ball doesn’t go as far for…
Continue Reading A group of Norwegian unions says it will act against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleagues
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A conglomerate of unions in Norway says it will take action against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleagues. The…
Continue Reading Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to receive Serbian passport, president says
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president says Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak will be getting a Serbian passport. Wozniak, who teamed…
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4 Republicans qualify for fourth 2024 presidential debate
(CNN) — Four candidates have qualified for the fourth GOP presidential primary debate taking place Wednesday night in Alabama, the Republican…
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Richard Branson sends Virgin Galactic shares plunging after he says he’s not putting any more money in
(CNN) — Shares of Virgin Galactic, the space tourism venture founded by Richard Branson, are plunging after the British billionaire said he has…
Continue Reading A new Dutch parliament has been sworn in after Wilders’ victory in the national election 2 weeks ago
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A new lower house of the Dutch parliament has been sworn. That’s two weeks…
Continue Reading US experts are in Cyprus to assist police investigating alleged sanctions evasion by Russians
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ government says a group of experts from the United States is on the…
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Hanukkah message of light in darkness feels uniquely relevant to US Jews amid war, antisemitism
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Preparing for Hanukkah — Judaism’s celebration of finding light in the…
Continue Reading Dengue fever is on the rise in Mali with more than 20 deaths, health director says
By BABA AHMED Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Authorities say dengue fever is on the rise in Mali, posing a new threat to the West African…
Continue Reading College Board revises AP Black studies class set to launch in 2024
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer The College Board on Wednesday released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American…
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El Paso Police plans to present a strategic public safety plan to address incidents in bars and house parties
UPDATE: In response to the escalating concerns surrounding violence at house parties and bars, the El Paso Police Department unveiled an extensive…
Continue Reading Slovakia’s new government closes prosecutor’s office that deals with corruption and serious crimes
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has approved an amendment to the country’s penal…
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Sheriff: Texas man killed parents, 4 others in trail of violence from San Antonio to Austin
By JIM VERTUNO and ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man killed his parents and four others and wounded two police…
Continue Reading Bank of England will review the risks that AI poses to UK financial stability
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England says it will make an assessment next year about the risks posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning.…
Continue Reading Activists say their voices are stifled by increasing rules and restrictions at COP28 climate talks
By LUJAIN JO and SIBI ARASU Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — This year’s United Nations climate talks may have seen record…
Continue Reading Dutch plans to tackle climate change are in doubt after the election victory of a far-right party
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press AMSTERDAM (AP) — The outgoing Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, told delegates at the COP28 United Nations climate…
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