Venezuelan opposition leaders win the EU’s top human rights prize
BRUSSELS (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have won the European Union’s top human rights…
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A Dutch government watchdog says the Netherlands is unlikely to hit a 2030 target for emissions cuts
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government’s climate watchdog is warning that the Netherlands is “very unlikely” to…
Continue Reading New rules for US national security agencies balance AI’s promise with need to protect against risks
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — New rules from the White House on the use of artificial intelligence by U.S. national security and spy agencies…
Continue Reading Pope Francis denounces a world ‘losing its heart’ in 4th encyclical of his papacy
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has issued the fourth encyclical of his papacy, denouncing a world that “is losing its heart” during times of…
Continue ReadingWNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA looks promising heading into the offseason after a banner year with record ratings, attendance and a…
Continue ReadingWNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA looks promising heading into the offseason after a banner year with record ratings, attendance and a…
Continue Reading Switching jobs? There’s more to do with your 401(k) than just rolling it over
AP Business Writer Switching jobs can be a great way to increase your pay, but make sure it doesn’t hurt your retirement savings. After…
Continue ReadingDodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans
Associated Press For baseball fans, “Fernandomania” marked a flash of pitching brilliance, the emergence of a unique talent in the history of one…
Continue Reading Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans
Associated Press For baseball fans, “Fernandomania” marked a flash of pitching brilliance, the emergence of a unique talent in the history of one…
Continue Reading Intel scores fresh win against EU after top court backs annulment of billion-euro antitrust fine
LONDON (AP) — Chipmaker Intel has won a fresh victory in a long-running battle against European Union competition watchdogs after the bloc’s top…
Continue Reading Putin ends BRICS summit that sought to expand Russia’s global clout but was shadowed by Ukraine
KAZAN, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has presided at the closing session of a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies,…
Continue Reading Russian lawmakers ratify pact with North Korea as US confirms that Pyongyang sent troops to Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers have ratified a pact with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes even as the U.S.…
Continue Reading EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and…
Continue Reading Well-known Cambodian investigative journalist released on bail
TA KHMAU, Cambodia (AP) — A Cambodian investigative reporter who was charged with a criminal offense after exposing online scams and corruption has…
Continue Reading South Korean president raises possibility of supplying Ukraine with arms
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president has raised the possibility of supplying Ukraine with weapons while stressing…
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Fernando Valenzuela left a profound impact on the Desert Southwest
Dodgers’ legend Fernando Valenzuela passes away at the age of 63 after leaving a profound impact on the Desert Southwest…
Continue Reading Climate-threatened Pacific Islands criticize Australia at Commonwealth meeting
APIA, Samoa (AP) — Several Pacific island nations singled out Australia to do more to phase out fossil fuel exports during the Commonwealth Heads…
Continue Reading Turkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second day
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second day after a deadly…
Continue Reading NBC 11 Sportscast: Remembering Fernando Valenzuela
We look at the life of Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela and his impact on the Desert…
Continue Reading Indonesia says its coast guard drove away Chinese ship that interrupted survey in disputed sea
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian patrol ships drove a Chinese coast guard vessel away from a survey vessel in a disputed area…
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