A second high court rules that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A second Japanese high court ruled Wednesday that the government’s policy against same-sex marriage is…
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In Lebanon, a family’s memories are detonated along with their village
Associated Press ARAMOUN, Lebanon (AP) — Ayman Jaber’s memories are rooted in every corner of Mhaibib, the village in southern Lebanon he refers…
Continue Reading Germany’s economy is stagnant. But its quarrelsome government can’t agree on a way forward
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s economy is struggling and the governing coalition has a lot of ideas on how to fix it. But it can’t…
Continue ReadingToffoli scores 3rd-period goal to lift Sharks to 4-2 win over Kings
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Toffoli scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Jake Walman had his second straight 3-point game,…
Continue ReadingBotswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue
Associated Press GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — Botswana is holding a national election and voters are deciding if one of Africa’s longest-ruling…
Continue ReadingPolice say there is no nuclear risk after a fire at Britain’s nuclear submarine shipyard
LONDON (AP) — Police say two people have been hospitalized after a fire broke out at the shipyard that builds Britain’s nuclear-powered…
Continue ReadingUN envoy warns Myanmar is in crisis, with conflict escalating and criminal networks ‘out of control’
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. special envoy for Myanmar has warned that the Southeast Asian nation is in crisis, with conflict…
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Cool temperatures and light winds for the rest of the week
We have a fantastic rest of the week as we will have mostly clear skies, calm winds, and cooler-than-normal temperatures. Plus, I am tracking…
Continue ReadingMissing starters Curry and Wiggins, Warriors use their depth to rally past the Pelicans 124-106
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Buddy Hield scored a season-best 28 points, Brandin Podziemski had 19 points and fueled a furious second-half…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Nasdaq edges back from its record as chip companies and Eli Lilly slump
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes edged lower Wednesday after drops for Eli Lilly and chip companies overshadowed a jump for…
Continue ReadingMalaysian court orders Najib to enter defense in his 2nd graft trial linked to 1MDB scandal
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s High Court has ordered imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak to enter a defense in his second…
Continue ReadingOne candidate for West Va. governor defends abortion bans. The other wanted abortion on the ballot
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The closest West Virginia voters could come to having their say at the ballot box on whether abortion…
Continue ReadingA man is arrested on suspicion of killing a woman in a Hong Kong park
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — A foreign man living in Hong Kong has been arrested on suspicion of killing a Southeast Asian woman at a…
Continue ReadingMaryland voters embrace rare chance to help determine US Senate control
Associated Press CHESTER, Md. (AP) — Republican and Democratic voters in Maryland largely agree on one thing: the state’s U.S. Senate race…
Continue ReadingHow Putin views the choice between Harris and Trump, and what the election means for Russia
The question posed to Vladimir Putin in September about the U.S. election drew a wry smile and an arched eyebrow from the Russian president. Asked…
Continue Reading Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Donald Trump has Kid Rock, Waka Flocka Flame and…
Continue ReadingHow Mexican cartels manage the flow of migrants on their way to the US border
Associated Press CIUDAD HIDALGO, Mexico (AP) — The first place where many migrants sleep after entering Mexico from Guatemala is inside a large…
Continue ReadingInside ‘the weave’: How Donald Trump’s rhetoric has grown darker and windier
Associated Press DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — No scene has dominated U.S. politics since 2015 quite like Donald Trump on stage, waxing on for an hour-plus in…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the Arizona swing county that could decide who wins the White House
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Maricopa County, Arizona, has become the nation’s ultimate swing county — a place that could determine…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the Arizona swing county that could decide who wins the White House
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Maricopa County, Arizona, has become the nation’s ultimate swing county — a place that could determine…
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