Snoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics’ global stage. He’s just being himself
AP Entertainment Writer PARIS (AP) — Snoop Dogg steps out of a sleek black SUV, his entourage in tow, as a Parisian crowd erupts into chants of…
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Australian authorities euthanize 16-foot crocodile blamed for a fatal attack, the second in a month
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Authorities have killed a 16-foot crocodile thought responsible for Australia’s second fatal croc…
Continue Reading Proxy forces armed by Iran could take part in retaliation against Israel over Hamas leader’s killing
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As Iran threatens to respond to the suspected Israeli assassination of Hamas leader Ismail…
Continue Reading Pope Francis’ main adviser on clergy abuse, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, retires as archbishop of Boston
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Seán O’Malley as archbishop of Boston and named the current…
Continue Reading Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics ‘Redemption Tour’ with one last medal — silver in floor routine
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The “Redemption Tour” did not end with a golden encore for Simone Biles. By the time she entered Bercy Arena…
Continue Reading EU slaps sanctions on 28 accused of rights abuses and links to the ongoing crackdown in Belarus
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed sanctions on 28 officials accused of human rights violations in Belarus and links to the ongoing…
Continue Reading Hospitality workers’ union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump’s pledge of tax-free tips
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. It’s…
Continue Reading Vietnamese billionaire tycoon found guilty of defrauding stockholders, sentenced to 21 years
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A prominent Vietnamese business tycoon has been found guilty of defrauding stockholders of nearly $150…
Continue Reading Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians push the boundaries of possibility in Paris
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Many Olympic athletes take to Instagram to share news of their exploits, trials, victories and heartbreaks. After…
Continue Reading 90 Ethiopian migrants are rescued from a property in South Africa, police say
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police say they have rescued 90 Ethiopian migrants who were being held against their will at a property in…
Continue Reading Strategically important Myanmar military HQ appears to fall to the resistance, in a blow to regime
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military regime says it has lost communications with the commanders of a strategically important army…
Continue Reading UK prime minister talks of ‘standing army’ of police to deal with rioting across Britain
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a “standing army” of specialist police will be set up to deal with…
Continue Reading Protesters in Pakistan-held Kashmir mark 5th anniversary of India stripping region of semi-autonomy
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Hundreds of angry people have taken to the streets in Pakistan-administered Kashmir to mark the fifth anniversary of…
Continue Reading Takeaways from AP’s story on Olympics security hitting minorities, others flagged as terror risks
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French authorities are making wide use of discretionary anti-terror powers to keep hundreds of people they deem to be…
Continue Reading Olympics security means minorities and others flagged as potential terror threats can’t move freely
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — They are Nabil, Amine, François and more. But they will not be seen around the Paris Olympics, because…
Continue Reading Vietnam’s coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with China
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint…
Continue Reading After water quality concerns canceled test runs, Olympic triathletes plunge into the Seine for relay
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Olympic triathletes plunged into the Seine River when the mixed relay event got underway after organizers said the…
Continue Reading Cambodia breaks ground on a China-funded canal and says it will be built ‘no matter the cost’
Associated Press PREK TAKEO, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia on Monday broke ground to build a controversial, China-funded canal to link the capital Phnom…
Continue Reading Albania’s governing Socialist Party wins mayoral poll in a town with ethnic Greek minority
Associated Press QEPARO, Albania (AP) — Preliminary results show Albania’s governing Socialist Party candidate Vangjel Tavo has won the…
Continue Reading Tropical Storm Debby hits Florida with floods, threat of record rain in Georgia and the Carolinas
Associated Press HORSESHOE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby slammed Florida on Monday with torrential rain and high winds, contributing to…
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