What to know about Ron DeSantis, Florida’s governor set to seek presidency
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is considered Donald Trump’s strongest Republican rival in the crowded…
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UN: Sudan conflict displaces over 1.3 million, including some 320K to neighboring countries
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The U.N. migration agency says the fighting between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary…
Continue Reading Islamic scholar acquitted of rape by Swiss court, but potential trial awaits Tariq Ramadan in France
GENEVA (AP) — A Swiss court on Wednesday acquitted noted Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan on charges of rape and “sexual constraint,” citing lack…
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Suspect in White House barrier crash charged
A 19-year-old suspect rented a U-Haul and drove straight for the White House, where he said his goal was to, “get to the White House” and “seize…
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Former President Jimmy Carter in good spirits amid hospice care
According to his grandson, the 98-year-old and and his 95-year old-wife, Rosalynn, have been visiting with family, following the public discussion of…
Continue Reading Plan to return decommissioned Leopard 2 tanks to Germany wins backing of Swiss executive branch
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s executive branch has thrown its weight behind a proposal to decommission 25 out-of-service Leopard 2 battle tanks…
Continue Reading US announces $524M for Horn of Africa drought, climate crisis while Germany, UK also make pledges
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Germany has announced a pledge of about $226 million for the Horn of Africa nations…
Continue Reading Authorities capture 1 inmate who escaped Ohio prison, but convicted murderer still on the lam
LIMA, Ohio (AP) — One of two inmates who escaped from an Ohio prison was captured early Wednesday in Kentucky after a police pursuit of a stolen…
Continue Reading Statistics agency: Migration from Russia to Finland at record levels
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland’s statistics agency says migration from Russia to Finland was at record levels last year, higher than figures seen…
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California teen grateful to be alive following river rescue
He says he wasn’t wearing a life jacket when he and three friends went rafting Monday, and that was a big…
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One dead, four injured in California pursuit, ending in car crash
One person was killed when a carjacking suspect plowed into pedestrians in San Francisco…
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One dead, one injured in California library shooting
San Diego police are looking for a suspect who they say opened fire on two men at the Downtown Central Library…
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When you adopt a desert tortoise, prepare for a surprisingly social and zippy pet
The surprising warmth of this ancient cold-blooded creature has made them popular pets for families with pet dander allergies and for…
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Not guilty plea entered for ex-convict accused of killing woman on Phoenix trail
An ex-convict accused of killing a woman who was attacked from behind and stabbed 15 times on a Phoenix desert trail could be facing a trial in…
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Do not call: States sue telecom company over billions of robocalls
Attorneys general across the U.S. joined in a lawsuit Tuesday against a telecommunications company accused of making more than 7.5 billion robocalls…
Continue Reading Uvalde victim’s mother perseveres through teaching, connecting with daughter’s memory
By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The first thing Veronica Mata sees when she wakes up each day is her 10-year-old daughter,…
Continue Reading Swiss gov’t favors compensation for journalistic ‘snippets’ posted by online services
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s executive branch says it favors changes to copyright law to require large online service providers — including…
Continue Reading McCarthy says debt ceiling standoff ‘not my fault,’ as White House warns of economic risks
By LISA MASCARO and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the debt ceiling standoff is…
Continue Reading Japan to provide 100 military vehicles to Ukraine
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan has held a ceremony marking its planned donation of about 100 military vehicles to Ukraine,…
Continue Reading Polish ruling party wants commission to investigate Russian influence; critics fear witch hunt
By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s ruling party is pushing for the creation of a commission which it says would…
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