Rescuers in search of migrant survivors after sea disaster in Greece
Rescue workers transferred the bodies of dead migrants to refrigerated trucks as a major search continued Thursday for possible survivors of a sea…
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California water tunnel hangs over budget talks as legislators challenge Gov. Newsom’s plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing the state Legislature to tackle what has long been one of the biggest gripes about government: Taking far too…
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It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. Not doing so could cost you
By CORA LEWIS and ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — After three years, the pandemic-era freeze on federal student loan payments will…
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How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment for document hoarders
By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI investigators who searched Harold Martin’s Maryland…
Continue Reading Donor nations commit $10.3 billion for millions of Syrians at home and as refugees abroad
By RAF CASERT and KAREEM CHEHAYEB Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — International donors Thursday committed $10.3 billion in aid for millions of…
Continue Reading Theme parks bounced back in 2022 from pandemic lows with revenue, if not attendance
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Last year marked a return to normal for the theme park industry around the world with operators reporting revenues, and in…
Continue Reading Lionel Messi scores, gets hugged by a fan during Argentina’s 2-0 win over Australia
BEIJING (AP) — Lionel Messi got hugged by a fan who ran onto the field wearing a No. 10 Argentina shirt during a 2-0 friendly win over Australia in…
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Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American…
Continue Reading Gloria Estefan gets loud, Teddy Riley swings and Jeff Lynne rocks at Songwriters Hall induction
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Estefan sang a medley of her hits, Post Malone sang one of his forgotten gems, Teddy…
Continue Reading Noah Kahan writes songs about New England. His vulnerability has far wider appeal
By ELISE RYAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season” is about New England — a topic the Vermont…
Continue Reading Japan emperor says ties with developing nations key to tackling global challenges
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Emperor Naruhito says cooperation with developing countries is key to tackling climate…
Continue Reading A Vermont man charged with killing his mother at sea over inheritance dies awaiting trial
By LISA RATHKE and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press The Vermont man charged with killing his mother off the coast of New England in a scheme to inherit…
Continue Reading Songwriter, music industry entrepreneur sentenced to life in prison in girlfriend’s death
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — A songwriter and music industry entrepreneur from Atlanta has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing…
Continue Reading Woman charged with aggravated assault in shooting of Pennsylvania district attorney
EMPORIUM, Pa. (AP) — A woman accused of shooting the district attorney for a rural central Pennsylvania county has been charged with aggravated…
Continue Reading American arrested for pushing 2 US tourists into ravine at German castle, leaving one woman dead
By GEIR MOULSON and FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — An American man has been arrested over the death of one U.S. tourist and an…
Continue Reading Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American…
Continue Reading Retail sales rose 0.3% in May despite pressure from higher inflation and interest rates
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans increased their spending at retailers last month despite pressure from…
Continue Reading 5 key takeaways from ‘partygate’ report that found Boris Johnson deliberately misled UK Parliament
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A U.K. parliamentary committee has issued a damning report concluding that former Prime Minister Boris…
Continue Reading Shedding equity: Housing slowdown leads to first annual drop in US homeowner equity since 2012
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the first time in more than a decade, the average U.S. homeowner with a mortgage has less…
Continue Reading Twitter worst among major social media platforms when it comes to LGBTQ+ safety, GLAAD says
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — All major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech…
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