Tennessee officials arrest four people for sex trafficking
A collaborative effort between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Chattanooga Police Department…
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Poland’s cash-for-visas investigation finds evidence against senior members of former government
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A parliamentary panel investigating Poland’s cash-for-visas scandal said it will send evidence of alleged breaches of…
Continue ReadingIndonesia seizes more than a ton of endangered pangolin scales said to be meant for Chinese clients
Associated Press MEDAN, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Tuesday they have foiled a plot to smuggle more than a ton of endangered…
Continue ReadingTrump’s sharp tariff hikes could speed up China’s shift to new markets and offshore factories
Associated Press YIWU, China (AP) — Visitors who bought fridge magnets at Times Square or other tourist hotspots around New York in recent years…
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Raw milk recalled due to bird flu, shoppers react
The raw food batch in question comes from Fresno County, and California health officials detected Avian influenza, or H5N1 Bird Flu, and called for a…
Continue ReadingUS Air Force in UK says drones have been spotted flying over bases in England
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force says a number of small drones have been detected near four bases in eastern England that are used…
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President-Elect Trump’s election interference case dismissed
This all comes after Special Counsel Jack Smith asked a judge to toss the case due to a long-standing Justice Department policy that bars the…
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Gas station canopy falls, crushing two cars
It happened around 7:30am Monday at a Valero gas station just as strong winds were moving through the area, but it’s unclear if that contributed to…
Continue Reading5 more have been rescued after tourist yacht sank in Egypt’s Red Sea
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian naval forces have rescued five more people and recovered four bodies, a day after a tourist yacht carrying 44 passengers sank…
Continue ReadingBerlin’s traditional Christmas markets reflect city’s growing diversity
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Berlin’s more than 100 Christmas markets are opening across the city this week, and organizers are taking an…
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Thanksgiving travel rush underway, expected to break records
The Thanksgiving travel rush is officially underway. AAA predicts nearly 80 million Americans will hit the road or take to the…
Continue ReadingRussia expels British diplomat after accusing him of spying
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have ordered a British diplomat to leave the country on allegations of spying as tensions soar over the conflict…
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Jobless claims in the U.S. fall to lowest level
According to Labor Department data released on Thursday, the number of people applying for first-time unemployment benefits dropped to 213,000…
Continue ReadingIsrael and Lebanon’s Hezbollah start a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants began a ceasefire Wednesday in a major step toward ending nearly 14…
Continue ReadingBiden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6…
Continue ReadingBiden administration to loan $6.6B to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6…
Continue ReadingInterpol clamps down on cybercrime and arrests over 1,000 suspects in Africa
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Interpol says it arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa during a massive two-month operation, clamping down on…
Continue ReadingWhat Black Friday’s history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday shopping season is about to reach full speed with Black Friday, which kicks off the…
Continue ReadingA violent showdown in Pakistan’s capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan’s capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier…
Continue ReadingNew NATO chief Rutte says alliance ‘needs to go further’ in support for Ukraine
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — NATO’s new Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need for increased support for Ukraine and condemned Russia’s use…
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