End of Title 42 hasn’t stopped migrants’ push north to US from across the Americas
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — For weeks, Solangel Contreras raced. The Venezuelan migrant and her family of 22 trudged…
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California rafting companies express river concerns
With the river extremely high this year due to an immense snowpack, river rafting companies are preparing for an epic season of…
Continue Reading Thailand’s opposition wins big election victory, challenging army-backed conservative establishment
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s main opposition parties easily bested other contenders with virtually all the votes…
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California firefighters rescue man trapped in car after falling off 47 ft cliff
According to authorities, the violent crash happened near SR-14 Freeway and Soledad Canyon Road. The SUV plummeted into the Santa Clarita…
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Blake Shelton gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Blake Shelton was honored with the 2,755th star in a ceremony Friday on the iconic sidewalk, surrounded by family, friends and…
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Before Musk picked Yaccarino as Twitter CEO, she challenged him on policies, and his own tweets
She couched her questions in the context of whether Musk could help advertisers feel more welcome on the…
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Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia
Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played Friday night, giving hugs and high-fiving her…
Continue Reading Woman charged in 1 of 4 Nebraska killings pleads not guilty
HARTINGTON, Neb. (AP) — A 44-year-old woman charged in one of four killings in a small Nebraska town has pleaded not guilty. Court documents show…
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US-Mexico border sees orderly crossings as new migration rules take effect
The U.S.-Mexico border was relatively calm as the U.S. ended its pandemic-era immigration restrictions and migrants adapted to new asylum rules and…
Continue Reading Pakistan leader says those involved in violence following Khan detention will face terrorism trials
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s prime minister says authorities will go after those involved in violent protests following the detention of his…
Continue Reading One killed as tornado hits south Texas near the Gulf coast, damaging dozens of homes
By JULIO CORTEZ, VALERIE GONZALEZ, and KEN MILLER LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Texas (AP) — One person was killed and a curfew was imposed after a powerful…
Continue Reading China and Russia are increasing their military collaboration, Japan’s foreign minister warns
By KARL RITTER and DAVID KEYTON Associated Press STOCKHOLM (AP) — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has expressed concern about Russian…
Continue Reading Housing advocates warn GOP spending plan would be ‘disastrous’
By R.J. RICO Associated Press Housing advocates are raising the alarm about House Republicans’ plan to dramatically cut the federal deficit to…
Continue Reading Pakistani army says raid on militants in southwest leaves 7 troops, 6 militants, civilian dead
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — The Pakistani army says a raid on militants in the southwest in response to an earlier attack on soldiers left seven…
Continue Reading Campaigning in Turkey’s pivotal elections ends, voting nears
ZEYNEP BILGINSOY Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish politicians have held their final rallies in the last hours of campaigning before…
Continue Reading Thousands along Bangladesh, Myanmar coast told to seek shelter as powerful Cyclone Mocha approaches
By JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Volunteers in Bangladesh’s coastal districts were using loudspeakers to urge people to…
Continue Reading Pop acts sing for glory at Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, with Ukraine in spotlight
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off in Liverpool. A Swedish…
Continue Reading Germany announces $3 billion military aid package for Ukraine ahead of expected Zelenskyy visit
By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany says it’s providing Ukraine with additional military aid worth more than 2.7 billion…
Continue Reading Modi’s Hindu nationalist party loses India’s Karnataka state in crucial polls ahead of national vote
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s main opposition Congress party wrested control of the crucial southern Karnataka state…
Continue Reading Zelenskyy meets Pope Francis at Vatican and seeks backing for Ukraine’s peace plan
By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had private talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican…
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