Body of Scottish independence champion Alex Salmond flown home from North Macedonia
LONDON (AP) — The body of former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has been brought back to Scotland on a private jet, six days after the…
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Egypt increases fuel prices by 10% to 17%
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt has raised fuel prices by between 10% and 17%, a move likely to impact the cost of both goods and services. The Egyptian…
Continue ReadingPakistan’s leader calls on Biden to secure release of a woman serving lengthy prison term
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A lawyer says Pakistan’s prime minister has written to U.S. President Joe Biden to request the release of a…
Continue ReadingInside the LeBron numbers: Entering Year 22, James’ statistical resume only keeps growing
AP Basketball Writer LeBron James is entering his record-tying 22nd NBA season, a mark that only newly enshrined Basketball Hall of Famer Vince…
Continue ReadingWarriors’ Brandin Podziemski and Heat’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. among NBA sophomores expected to make leaps
AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The first three names last season on the NBA All-Rookie team list were no surprise. San Antonio’s Victor…
Continue ReadingIonescu’s 3-pointer is latest iconic last-second shot in WNBA Finals history
AP Basketball Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu’s thrilling shot for the New York Liberty with a second left in Game 3 on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingItalian autoworkers go on strike, as troubled Stellantis faces pressure over production plans
Associated Press ROME (AP) — Workers in Italy’s troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike for the first time in 20 years, with a…
Continue ReadingRwanda shrugs off ‘sportswashing’ criticism in pursuit of a winning development formula
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — He may be the president of a small, landlocked state in central Africa, but Paul Kagame has always had…
Continue ReadingRomania scrambles fighter jets after an unidentified object breaches its airspace
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania has scrambled four of its fighter jets after an unidentified object breached its airspace in the country’s…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean intelligence says North has sent troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s spy agency said Friday that North Korea has dispatched troops to support…
Continue ReadingHarris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is getting ready for her first campaign appearances with Barack and Michelle Obama…
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Kenya’s president nominates interior minister as new deputy but high court orders halt to process
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s president has nominated the country’s interior minister as his new deputy. It came hours after Rigathi Gachagua…
Continue ReadingA baby died and 65 people were rescued when a migrant boat sank during Channel crossing attempt
PARIS (AP) — French maritime authorities say a baby died and 65 people had to be rescued when a migrant boat sank while attempting to cross the…
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Gustier winds and cooler temperatures are taking over on Friday
A weather pattern change is bringing in strong gusty winds and cooler temperatures for Friday. We also have a little warm-up early next week.…
Continue ReadingPakistan’s Punjab province shuts schools for 2 days to contain protests over alleged on-campus rape
Associated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Authorities in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province have shut all schools and universities for two days.…
Continue ReadingRights groups urge Thailand to release Vietnamese activist, saying he faces torture if extradited
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A group of nearly three dozen rights groups are calling on Thailand’s prime minister to release a Vietnamese…
Continue ReadingWealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street sets more records and closes a 6th straight winning week
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed their latest winning week with more records on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to squeak…
Continue ReadingThe Mets need their biggest comeback yet to reach the World Series
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets insist their greatest rebound of 2024 may be yet to come. “If we come back from this, then it’s…
Continue Reading UK Foreign Secretary Lammy urges China against supporting Russia’s military
BEIJING (AP) — Britain’s foreign secretary has raised concerns about China’s support of Russia in its war against Ukraine. David Lammy is…
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