Brazil’s Lula cancels trip to China because of pneumonia
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has canceled his trip to China after contracting pneumonia, the presidential…
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Idaho governor signs firing squad execution bill into law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Republican Gov. Brad Little signed a bill allowing execution by firing squad, making Idaho the latest state to turn to older…
Continue Reading Voting rights effort targets those held in jails across US
By GARY FIELDS and MICHAEL TARM Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The voting precinct could have been any one of hundreds throughout Chicago, except…
Continue Reading Hungary: Criticism makes it hard to cooperate with West
By MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The West’s steady criticism of Hungary on democratic and cultural issues makes the…
Continue Reading Jehovah’s Witnesses mourn victims of Hamburg shooting
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Germany have held a memorial service for the six…
Continue Reading Piquet fined for racist, homophobic comments about Hamilton
By ELÉONORE HUGHES Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Retired Formula One champion Nelson Piquet has been ordered to pay $950,000 in “moral…
Continue Reading Snowfall, heavy rain in Afghanistan kill at least 3
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — Snowfall and heavy rain killed at least three people in Afghanistan, including a child, a government spokesman said…
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Vega, Cox highlight girls soccer honors as Region Player and Coach of the Year in 6A girls soccer
The 2022-23 AIA girls soccer season was another one to remember with all local teams across the desert southwest receiving some great honors for…
Continue Reading North Carolina treasurer running for governor in 2024
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell says he’ll run for governor in 2024.…
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California jailbreak mastermind sentenced for daring escape
A man serving a life sentence for kidnapping and mutilating a marijuana dispensary owner was given an additional sentence Friday for masterminding a…
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Los Angeles schools, union leaders reach deal after strike
The Los Angeles Unified School District and union leaders said Friday they reached a deal on pay raises for bus drivers, custodians and other support…
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Phoenix officer survives shooting, suspect remains at large
A Phoenix police officer who was shot Friday while responding to an emergency call is expected to survive but the shooter remains on the loose,…
Continue Reading Taliban want control of more Afghan diplomatic missions
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A spokesman for the Taliban administration says it is trying to take charge of more Afghan embassies and consulates abroad. More…
Continue Reading Russia ‘largely stalled’ in Bakhmut, shifting focus, UK says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The top commander of Ukraine’s military said Saturday that his forces were pushing back against Russian troops in the…
Continue Reading German bishop resigns, cites responsibility in abuse scandal
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Pope Francis on Saturday accepted a resignation request from a German bishop who asked to step…
Continue Reading Thai Prime Minister Prayuth kicks off reelection campaign
By KAWEEWIT KAEWJINDA Associated Press NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has officially accepted his…
Continue Reading Vice President Harris’ trip aims to deepen US ties in Africa
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will try to deepen and reframe U.S. relationships in Africa…
Continue Reading Yemen rebels restrict humanitarian flights arriving in Sanaa
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say they are imposing severe restrictions on U.N. and other…
Continue Reading Man attacks 3 people with hand grenade, knife in Berlin
BERLIN (AP) — German police say they have arrested a 61-year-old man after three people were wounded in a hand grenade and knife attack in Berlin.…
Continue Reading Biden’s moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok and approve oil drilling in an…
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