Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Travel activity is expected to heat up to record levels around the Independence Day holiday as consumers take…
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Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz advance at Wimbledon. Naomi Osaka loses
AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Coco Gauff has reached the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over qualifier Anca Todoni of Romania.…
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Satellite imagery shows damage caused by Hurricane Beryl
According to the National Hurricane Center, Beryl could bring “devastating” winds and “life-threatening storm surge” to parts of Jamaica and the…
Continue ReadingJapan’s top court orders government to compensate disabled people who were forcibly sterilized
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay suitable compensation to about a…
Continue ReadingIndonesia dismisses its chief election commissioner over sexual assault
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s electoral commission has fired its chairman after finding him guilty of sexual assault…
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Three suspect arrested after allegedly running over a woman
Newport Police Department detectives said the incident started at about 3:30pm Tuesday when the suspects robbed a 69-year-old woman and her husband…
Continue ReadingExtremists attack a wedding ceremony in Mali and kill at least 21
Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Residents say an armed group attacked a wedding ceremony in central Mali and killed at least 21 people. The…
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140 years since France gives the Statue of Liberty to United States
On July 4, 1884, the Statue of Liberty was presented to the U.S. ambassador in Paris as a commemoration of the friendship between France and the…
Continue ReadingLeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
AP Basketball Writer LeBron James is making it official: He’s coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the…
Continue ReadingLeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
AP Basketball Writer LeBron James is making it official: He’s coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the…
Continue ReadingItaly appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of policeman but reduces sentences
Associated Press ROME (AP) — An Italian appeals court has upheld the convictions of two American men in the killing of an Italian plainclothes…
Continue ReadingOne way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Georgia State professor Moraima “Mo” Ivory is known for bringing celebrities like Steve Harvey and…
Continue ReadingEU commission approves Lufthansa purchase of long-troubled Italian airline ITA, with conditions
AP Business Writer MILAN (AP) — The European Commission has approved Lufthansa’s takeover of Italian airline ITA with conditions to protect…
Continue ReadingIsraeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed a senior Hezbollah commander as tensions between the two…
Continue ReadingOpen on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market
NEW YORK (AP) — The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the…
Continue ReadingThe big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s general election is a big event for political gamblers. Betting on Thursday’s outcome is…
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Kenyans take to the streets to demand the resignation of President Ruto
Kenyan protesters took to the streets of Nairobi again on Tuesday, July 2, to demand the resignation of President William Ruto in the wake of a…
Continue ReadingThe best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA
AP Music Writer As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024. Here are…
Continue ReadingThe best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA
AP Music Writer As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024. Here are…
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Bear spotted camping out on a tree branch near California homes and businesses
The bear wandered Chatsworth for 12 hours and climbed more than one tree before wildlife officers tranquilized her and took her back to the…
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