China says it won’t seek to benefit from war in Ukraine
BERLIN (AP) — China’s foreign minister says his country has no intention of benefiting from the war in Ukraine and hopes for further talks on a…
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Christie’s sale of Austrian heiress’ jewels stirs criticism
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Christie’s is auctioning a staggering 700 pieces of jewelry from the collection of the late Heidi…
Continue Reading Goldman settles gender discrimination suit for $215 million
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Goldman Sachs will pay $215 million to settle a years-long class action lawsuit that claimed…
Continue Reading Ohio constitution overhaul faces deadline, backlash
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An increasingly unpopular effort by a group of Ohio Republicans to make it harder to…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asia dips ahead of US inflation report
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares declined in muted trading Wednesday as investors awaited an upcoming report on…
Continue Reading Illinois trooper shot, motorist dead in exchange of gunfire
MT. VERNON, Ill. (AP) — Police say a state trooper was shot and wounded early Tuesday in southern Illinois during an exchange of gunfire that left…
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600,000 borrowers receive student loan forgiveness
More than 600,000 federal student loan borrowers from the public sector have gotten their debts forgiven since October…
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Avian flu vaccine for birds being tested, ending outbreak brings challenges
New vaccines are being tested to prevent Avian flu in birds, but experts say ending the historic outbreak isn’t as simple as…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi’s father says no deal agreed with a future club
By JEROME PUGMIRE and GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writers PARIS (AP) — With speculation over Lionel Messi’s potential next destination turning into a…
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All-you-can-eat buffets are back!
All-you-can-eat buffets are back since the pandemic has come to an…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Louisiana man shot child playing hide and seek
STARKS, La. (AP) — A Louisiana man faces aggravated assault and battery charges after firing a gun at children who were playing hide and seek…
Continue Reading EU takes aim at countries helping Russia to avoid sanctions
By LORNE COOK Associated Press Brussels (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is urging EU member nations to take trade…
Continue Reading Truck slams into Polish bus in Germany, injuring dozens
BERLIN (AP) — A highway collision between a long-distance Polish bus and a truck has injured dozens of people in eastern Germany. German news…
Continue Reading Ukraine flags block Russian ambassador’s path on Victory Day
By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A large installation representing Russian atrocities in Ukraine blocked the path of…
Continue Reading Top Spanish court considers far-right challenge to LGBT law
By JENNIFER O’MAHONY Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Constitutional Court will consider a legal challenge lodged by the far-right…
Continue Reading Sudan’s death toll rises as warring sides continue talks
By NOHA ELHENNAWY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The death toll from the ongoing clashes in Sudan has risen to 604 people, including civilians.…
Continue Reading Germany proposes rules to ease legal changes of gender
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The German government has presented a proposal for a law that will make it easier for people…
Continue Reading EU, Ukraine together on Europe Day, but Kyiv remains outside
By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union marks its annual Europe Day celebration of peace and unity with Ukraine anxiously…
Continue Reading Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M
By LARRY NEUMEISTER, JENNIFER PELTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually…
Continue Reading Germany saw more politically motivated crimes in 2022
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The number of politically motivated crimes reported in Germany rose by 7% last year. The…
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